Dexter -- Season 6

[KLin]

It could just be a saline solution or other inert liquid that would be totally cool to inject yourself with. You're ok with everything else, but *that* is what people are questioning? 😛

That's what I figured. He used saline instead of animal tranquilizer. 😛

 

[Gooberlx2]

either way, i'm glad she knows.

Me too, but I'd rather she had put it together rather than stumbling in on a kill. Ya know, to emphasize that she actually is a decent detective....or maybe she's really not. :hmm:

 

[Booty]

can we please not turn this thread into a book vs tv series discuss like the walking dead one? that kind of ruined that thread and people kept posting "book spoilers" which no one had any clue if they would be tv show spoilers or not, for episodes that hadn't aired yet.

Fair enough - was just looking for feedback on whether anyone was enjoying the books and, I suppose, whether the series seemed to be steering towards following them again. Definitely don't want to spoil the show for anyone.


Also - agreed on the point about the needle. If there was some explanation on why he was carrying a fake injection, or if he somehow injected himself in another way, I definitely missed it...

 

[coldmeat]

Hmm. I thought there was going to be some kind of significance to the mannequin hand. That whole sub-plot kinda just got forgotten about it seems.

And why would he pick the church as the kill room? I get how it would be a fitting place to kill him, but it's a place that the police know about, and he knew that Deb knew that he was going to be there.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

Hmm. I thought there was going to be some kind of significance to the mannequin hand. That whole sub-plot kinda just got forgotten about it seems.

And why would he pick the church as the kill room? I get how it would be a fitting place to kill him, but it's a place that the police know about, and he knew that Deb knew that he was going to be there.

It made perfect sense to kill him there. The religious aspect alone. It was also a safe spot as well already covered with both their DNA so clean wouldn't have to be perfect.

 

[coldmeat]

It made perfect sense to kill him there. The religious aspect alone. It was also a safe spot as well already covered with both their DNA so clean wouldn't have to be perfect.

He's not worried about cleaning, it's never been a problem before. His #1 priority is not to get caught, yet he kills someone in a place that has been under police surveillance.

Now that I think about it, why weren't there police watching the church? They didn't know where Travis was, it seems like they would want to watch his known hangouts.

It just seems like killing in the church meant taking a HUGE risk, and that's not Dexter's style.

 

[KLin]

He's not worried about cleaning, it's never been a problem before. His #1 priority is not to get caught, yet he kills someone in a place that has been under police surveillance.

Now that I think about it, why weren't there police watching the church? They didn't know where Travis was, it seems like they would want to watch his known hangouts.

It just seems like killing in the church meant taking a HUGE risk, and that's not Dexter's style.

Maybe he let his emotions get a little out of control since his son was kidnapped by Travis and wasn't thinking clearly about doing what was best to not get caught?

 

[ZOOYUKA]

Now that I think about it, why weren't there police watching the church? They didn't know where Travis was, it seems like they would want to watch his known hangouts.

It just seems like killing in the church meant taking a HUGE risk, and that's not Dexter's style.

Very good points.

 

[abaez]

Season 1 Dexter would have NEVER been as sloppy as he was last night. Hell this whole season really has you suspending belief. At least in season 1 he was meticulous and very, very careful which made it sort of plausible he was doing what he did.

 

[pyonir]

Has anyone on here read any of the books?

After the first one, the books are completely different from the TV series. I've read all the books except the most recent which came out in September (I think). I also saw something from the writers of the TV show that the show only purchased the rights to the first book, and none of the writers had read any of the other books (not sure if this was through season 3 or 4 though).

Personally, I only liked the first two books. I thought the 3rd was completely out of the character of the first two books and, in short, ridiculous.

 

[eits]

i'm undecided on whether deb and dexter become a team or whether deb kills herself.

 

[eits]

Hmm. I thought there was going to be some kind of significance to the mannequin hand. That whole sub-plot kinda just got forgotten about it seems.

And why would he pick the church as the kill room? I get how it would be a fitting place to kill him, but it's a place that the police know about, and he knew that Deb knew that he was going to be there.

he didn't know deb was gonna be there. deb told him to go finish up in the church or whatever. he figured he could kill two birds with one stone, no pun intended.

i think that deb suspected some shit, but wasn't sure what, and snooped on him to make sure.

 

[eits]

It could just be a saline solution or other inert liquid that would be totally cool to inject yourself with. You're ok with everything else, but *that* is what people are questioning? 😛

yeah, because it makes no sense.

first, why would he have a syringe of saline? he never has a backup syringe... but this time he did? he somehow knew to bring one this time? no. sorry.

secondly, right, m99 is way powerful and can kill someone at the dosages he's using. but it's a constant throughout the storylines that you just go with. substance a causes effect a to occur. it happens every time. it is basically law within the story that the shot of m99 knocks people out cold for hours, even dexter. so, basically, the writers somehow broke the law whenever dexter wakes up like 20 seconds after injecting himself in the neck with m99?? what??

 

[Raduque]

After what happened with Little Chino, I'm sure Dexter carries more than one syringe now.

But if you noticed, he was only shown using the m99 on Travis after he was already out and tied up in the car - Dexter slugged him the first time, so maybe he was out long enough to make it to the car where Dexter could have injected him the first time.

 

[eits]

After what happened with Little Chino, I'm sure Dexter carries more than one syringe now.

But if you noticed, he was only shown using the m99 on Travis after he was already out and tied up in the car - Dexter slugged him the first time, so maybe he was out long enough to make it to the car where Dexter could have injected him the first time.

no, with little chino, he narrated that he was gonna need to bring more m99 just for him because one dose and saran wrap didn't keep him down. there've been several episodes where he's been shown to bring either two or three doses of it in his pocket (which always made me worried he they might break in his pocket or something).

i'm starting to wondering more about the intern. doesn't make much sense for him to want to snoop around in metro homicide and be a serial killer jerking the entire apartment around, even dexter and deb... that'd make for a REALLY boring season. i started thinking about how dexter has this fear that harrison is gonna grow up to be a serial killer... he thought jonah was gonna be a second trinity... what if the intern is the ice truck killer's son? what if he's dexter's uncle? that's why he's got such a boner for dexter, just like brian whenever no one knew they were brothers except him.

 

[SsupernovaE]

Deb won't turn Dexter in. Remember, she's "in love" with him now.

 

[oogabooga]

Season 1 Dexter would have NEVER been as sloppy as he was last night. Hell this whole season really has you suspending belief. At least in season 1 he was meticulous and very, very careful which made it sort of plausible he was doing what he did.

Yea, it feels like he's taking a lot more risks, and not just "I'm a dad" now type of risks, just as you said Sloppy. I'm not sure he would have gone back to the church, especially knowing it was literally a crime scene and all.

After the first one, the books are completely different from the TV series. I've read all the books except the most recent which came out in September (I think). I also saw something from the writers of the TV show that the show only purchased the rights to the first book, and none of the writers had read any of the other books (not sure if this was through season 3 or 4 though).

Personally, I only liked the first two books. I thought the 3rd was completely out of the character of the first two books and, in short, ridiculous.

I didn't really like the tone of the first book and haven't read any others. I totally see why they bought the rights to turn it into a series, the overall idea was pretty great

Spoiler

I did like the book playing with the idea that dexter might be the bad guy and he doesn't know it, but I'm not sure if it would have worked as well with the TV show, especially in light of who Rudy turned out to be. The 'messages' to each other were more meaningful without the "Am i sending this to myself" angle on TV.

 

[Shawn]

he didn't know deb was gonna be there. deb told him to go finish up in the church or whatever. he figured he could kill two birds with one stone, no pun intended.

i think that deb suspected some shit, but wasn't sure what, and snooped on him to make sure.

She came looking for him because she wanted to tell him she was in love with him. She knew where he was going to be.

Guess Dexter didn't think she would actually show up since it was late at night.

 

[actuarial]

Season 1 Dexter would have NEVER been as sloppy as he was last night. Hell this whole season really has you suspending belief. At least in season 1 he was meticulous and very, very careful which made it sort of plausible he was doing what he did.

I've never really seen it this way.

I agree he is far less meticulous, but I don't see it as breaking character, but more of a transformation. Since season 1 he's had increasingly growing responsibilities, and because of that has become less obsessed with his craft, even though he's still obsessed with the kill.

They play with that very subject a lot with his Dad (in his head) wondering if he can balance it all. I think the progression actually makes sense.

 

[rsd]

For me, this was the worst season by far. As abaez said, you really had to suspend your disbelief as there were so many plot holes and liberties taken.

Only one cop on top of the sky scraper? Really?
Random plotlines (deb in love with dexter came out of no where, the video game serial killer guy - though I'm sure he'll have more of a role soon, etc).
Poor acting this season - I hated both Almos and little Hanks (and his stupid face he makes when he is "serious"). This season doesn't hold a candle to the amazing acting done by Jimmy Smits or Jon Lithegow.

Really just didn't enjoy this season and it was very clear that Gellar was in his head and that Deb was going to find out. They could've shortened this season by 2 episodes easily as well.

 

[Beev]

For me, this was the worst season by far. As abaez said, you really had to suspend your disbelief as there were so many plot holes and liberties taken.

The "worst" season for me was 3. I didn't care for any of the Prado crap. I still liked it overall, though. The show as a whole is just amazing.

Only one cop on top of the sky scraper? Really?
Didn't LaGuerta mention something about spreading her forces too thin? I forget, but I thought she had.
Poor acting this season - I hated both Almos and little Hanks (and his stupid face he makes when he is "serious"). This season doesn't hold a candle to the amazing acting done by Jimmy Smits or Jon Lithegow.
I thought they did great. Olmos had such a small part, but what he did I felt he did great, and Colin's face you mention was really good at conveying how insane he was, yet he didn't think he was. (Lithgow is a god)

Really just didn't enjoy this season and it was very clear that Gellar was in his head and that Deb was going to find out. They could've shortened this season by 2 episodes easily as well.

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[purbeast0]

you guys need to go back and watch earlier seasons if you think this is the only season where you had to suspend your disbelief. go watch the end of season 2 again. it's pretty ridiculous.

also, acting has ALWAYS been flat out TERRIBLE in this show. there really is not one good actor on the show other than the fake al bundy police chief guy and dexter's dad. everyone else is just bad (including michael c hall but he's better than the rest). all of the other main characters are awful actors.

i think one of the worst acted scenes in this season was between batista's sister and the new intern during one of their exchanges, i think when she went to his house. it was just flat out awkward to watch because the acting was so bad.

quinn's drunk scenes have also been painful to watch as far as his acting goes, especially the one at deb's house warming party.

 

[rcpratt]

You think Michael C. Hall is a bad actor? First of all, no, and second, why are you even watching then.

Although I agree about the acting overall.

 

[purbeast0]

You think Michael C. Hall is a bad actor? First of all, no, and second, why are you even watching then.

Although I agree about the acting overall.

cause i like the story and characters. i just think the acting is very subpar.

i don't think michael c hall is bad i just don't think he is great. guess i coulda made that clearer.

bad acting does not mean that something is automatically bad. look at seinfeld. jerry is an awful actor and the show is based around him. the movie Saw also had awful acting but it had a cool/neat story.

 

[eits]

She came looking for him because she wanted to tell him she was in love with him. She knew where he was going to be.

Guess Dexter didn't think she would actually show up since it was late at night.

yeah, you're right. but still, i think she suspected something was up with him.