The eighth and final season of dexter was an abomination marring a oncerespectable tv series. Sep 23, 20 at the end of this recap, ill give you my take on what the finale got right and wrong. But is there still a chance that season 9 could happen after all. Elsewhere, deb takes a job as a private investigator, and masuka learns that he has a daughter. Dexter admits at the end that he hurts everyone he loves, so by letting hannah and harrison live their lives away from him, he is at peace. The impact of laguertas death from the final episode of season 7 acts as the primary driver the final season of dexter is more of a good thing. Torn between his deadly compulsion and his desire for true happiness, dexter is a man in profound. Rated m for debs language and mature situations referenced. Nothing made sense, dexter changed, the whole thing was a.
How does dexter react after the chain of events that began before the clock struck midnight on new years. On may 27, 2009, showtime announced that john lithgow would guest star in all 12 episodes as. Dexter is back for its eighth and final season, as our favorite serial killer struggles to cope with his sisters increasing hatred of him. Season six truly was the return of dexter, worth 5 times what i paid for it. On october 21, 2008, showtime commissioned a fourth and fifth season of dexter, each consisting of 12 episodes. Quite disapointing a show that started off amazing could end so terribly. But dexter lives by a strict code of honor that is both his saving grace and lifelong burden.
Dexter is done, all thats necessary now is to dispose of all the plastic sheeting, and send the shows lifeless body to the deep six. Not even with season 8, but since after season 4, you took dexter and who he was, cut it into pieces, wrapped it up in plastic bags, and threw it into the. Still, i was optimistic that this final hour would be a redemption of sorts, a fitting end to the story of dexter morgan and his sister. Jan 07, 20 the countdown to dexters endgame has begun. Sep 16, 20 but dexter lives by a strict code of honor that is both his saving grace and lifelong burden. Dexter finished its eightseason run tonight with a series finale that is certain to rankle. All season eight episodes can end without a true wtf moment, and here it followed the death of daniel. Meanwhile, miami metro investigates the murder of a man whos had pieces of his brain removed. Dexter what i deserve official clip season 8 episode 12. The shows writers convened during february and march 2009 to brainstorm ideas for the fourth season, and filming was scheduled to begin in june 2009. Jun 26, 2012 the countdown for dexters end has begun. Evelyn vogel is a character in season eight of showtimes series dexter she is a neuropsychiatrist who specializes in the treatment of psychopaths. The second season of dexter premiered on september 30, 2007, and ended on december 16, 2007. After much debate, dexter season 8 has officially been confirmed as its last.
Dexter is based on the 2004 novel darkly dreaming dexter by author jeff lindsey and follows the title character, played by michael c. But when dexter moped in the finale that his life had been a trail of blood and. At the end of this recap, ill give you my take on what the finale got right and wrong. This final season seemed to be headed in a great direction, and then everything they did didnt even really seem to. With a hurricane threatening miami, dexter becomes determined to end things his way. Evelyn vogel, an old family friend, and is reunited with hannah. It seems like dexter is talking to the audience, but its the voice within his head speaking directly to him. This story contains spoilers from sundays season seven finale of dexter. While it wont be remembered as the best season, especially since season 7 left us with such a huge impact, but it ties up the story fairly well.
During the investigation of a serial killer known as the brain surgeon, she offers herself as. Watch the finale before reading, spoilers abound rating3 well folks, dexter is officially over. It seems like the show got progressively more and more cartoonish over its run and it kept on rising in the last season. He may have retired at the end of the series but what are the odds of dexter season 9 actually happening. The series centers on dexter morgan, a blood spatter pattern analyst for miami metro police department who also leads a secret life as a serial killer, hunting down criminals who have slipped through the cracks of justice. September marked the end for two of the most popular dramas on television. Dexter wants to fly to argentina with harrison, but elway is. So did dexter fans, who, witnessing this showtime drama end in a heap, were subjected to the lamest series finale since seinfeld. Six months after laguertas death, dexter michael c. Watch all the way to the end of youll miss something. Five months after nevins comments, longtime dexter executive producer sara colleton revealed the fact that, after agreeing with showtime to delay the final season by a year, the show would absolutely end in season 8 from the very beginning, when i first started developing the pilot, i always knew it would be a sevenyear arc for this series.
Dexter is a forensic technician who works the miami police who also moonlights as a prolific serial killer. Dexter finished its eight season run tonight with a series finale that is certain to rankle. This season started off strong, then took a turn for the worse. Dexter producers explain finale, defend final season.
I read that former producer on the series clyde phillips, rather would have dexter end up in florida penitentiary getting the shot. Now with the anticipation of the season 7 1st episode raising my blood pressure, i am wondering how i am going to deal with the end of season 7 and then the end. With largely pisspoor new characters, killers and plot development, dexter spiraled downward into a. At the end of the last season, laguerta plans a sting to catch dexter, arranging for the release from prison of one of the men responsible for. Well, unfortunately phillips left dexter after season 4 to become the showrunner on nurse jackie, and executive producers scott buck and sara colleton decided to take the ending in a very different direction. Dexter what i deserve official clip season 8 episode. Dexter ending explained and alternate ending revealed. Dec 04, 2014 why dexter ended the way it did nick venable. John lithgow and jimmy smits fueled excellent seasonlong arcs. Dexter, showtime december 27, 2012 considering that dexter season 7 only ended a matter of a week and a half ago, we have plenty of time still to sit around and speculation just on how showtime is ultimately going to say goodbye to some of these characters. How dexter should have ended season 8 recut youtube. That everything weve seen over the past eight seasons has happened in the several. Download to watch offline and even view it on a big screen using chromecast.
Evelyn vogel, an expert on psychiatry who returns to miami. As deb struggles to deal with the consequences of her actions, a mysterious woman comes to work with miami metro, offering firsthand information on dexter s past. The final season of dexter is more of a good thing. The series finale was the best dexter episode in years. As deb struggles to deal with the consequences of her actions, a mysterious woman comes to work with miami metro, offering firsthand information on. The showtime thriller will introduce two major recurring characters in its upcoming eighth and likely final season and both could spell trouble for.
Showtime has released some key art and a trailer that seems to suggest at least one possible endgame for tvs favorite serial killer. Many believed the series was past its prime, but fans stuck. The final season of dexter will be one of the most anticipated endings to a television series of all time, and already we are getting comments about what could happen in the dexter season 8 finale. So was the series finale remember the monsters a satisfying conclusion to a season that has skidded off the rails, or does it end in the same haphazard fashion. Season 8 picks up six months after deb fatally shot her captain in order to protect dexter, and shes not handling it very well. Sep 23, 20 i think it was more a gradual move rather than a sudden turn at the end of the final season. The season follows dexter morgan, who is forced to deal with his past when he comes across dr.
What happened to miamis most loveable serial killer. I think it was more a gradual move rather than a sudden turn at the end of the final season. Dexter and debra now have a bond deeper than the affection they share as foster brother and sister after the. The season finale, the british invasion, attracted 1. The thing is that if you are accepting that and having fun watching it then youll be fine with the last season. Now with the anticipation of the season 7 1st episode raising my blood pressure, i am wondering how i am going to deal with the end of season 7 and then the end of season 8 which will be the end of dexter. My wife and i watched season 8 and had fun doing so, but we stopped taking the show seriously a long time before.
Many believed the series was past its prime, but fans stuck with it. Its a sad truth, but as the clock ticked towards the final part of dexter, i toyed with the idea of skipping it entirely. A shocking twist ends the showtime series dexter the rumored leaks were wrong about the ending. Hall is still managing life as a dad, brother and serial killer. But a fan gripe was the season had dexter dispatching new threats like in a typical season rather than a sense of that the show was arcing toward a. Hall in his golden globe and sag awardwinning role as dexter morgan. The start of each new season of showtimes serialkiller drama, dexter, has often been a reset from whatever intense and explosive murder and mayhem ensued at the end of the previous season.
Sep 25, 20 given that dexter s final season had a decent start with debras boozy, depressed spiral, and then lapsed into classic dexter style nonsense in the middle, id have to say that the real problem. Jan 17, 2020 he may have retired at the end of the series but what are the odds of dexter season 9 actually happening. Briony takes an indepth look at the themes of dexter s final season via its season eight opener. Hall as dexter morgan in dexter season 8, episode 12. Season 8 and the series conclude with dexter facing impossible odds.
Deb suffers the consequences of loving her brother despite everything. Ive been a huge fan of dexter throughout all eight seasons. See more ideas about dexter season 8, dexter and dexter seasons. Season eight begins six months after laguertas murder and dexter is still managing life as a dad, brother, and serial killer. I just finished dexter for the first time, and wtf i cant believe the ending. Its still awhile away two whole seasons worth but in a new interview with tv guide, dexter executive producer sara colleton says that season 8.
This final season seemed to be headed in a great direction, and then everything they did didnt even really seem to matter in the end. Dexter is pretty widely known as the worst tv series finale of all time, and michael c. Jan 14, 2015 my wife and i watched season 8 and had fun doing so, but we stopped taking the show seriously a long time before. A brewing hurricane is about to touch down on miami and dexter has to end things his way. Here is a synopsis of what happened in the episode. This is made more clear during season 2, during his affair with lila. Dexter season 8 confirmed as end of series no season 9. The eighth and final season of dexter premiered on june 30, 20. I was excited for the end, but ultimately, i was really disappointed with what they gave us. The season follows dexter morgan, who is forced to deal with his past when he comes.
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