Dexter star jennifer carpenter closed the book on debra morgan on sunday when showtimes serial killer drama ended its eight season run with a series finale that was as shocking as it is sure to. Dexter answers it prepared to be pissed at quinn, but quinn speaks first, saying what the fuck, and ive been trying to reach you for the last hour. This blog contains details about the last ever episode of dexter when it was announced that dexters eighth season would be its. The main characters were completely stripped of dignity, and the main sacrifice of season 8 was logic. Hall, a forensic technician specializing in bloodstain pattern analysis for the fictional miami metro police department, who leads a secret parallel life as a vigilante serial killer, hunting down. Her new habit of ending every day with beer and xanax would be pretty difficult to justify to a significant other since. Rita discovers that miguels wife suspects him of an affair, and an old friend of dexters asks for help in ending her life. Dexter star jennifer carpenter closed the book on debra morgan on sunday when showtimes serial killer drama ended its eightseason run with a series finale that was as shocking as it is sure to. September marked the end for two of the most popular dramas on television. It was, indeed, a punch in the face, a tragic drop in quality of once magnificent show. Dexter is torn between fleeing the country with hannah and harrison or taking saxon out for good.
In later seasons, many decisions dexter faces is often followed by by the thought of harrison, and how it could potentially affect his son. Directed by 22 writing credits 21 cast 859 produced by 46 music by 1. Zach hamilton dexters apprentice and oliver saxon the brain surgeon are brought to dexters table, but both are spared. On may 9, 20, the official dexter facebook fanpage posted a behind the scenes photo of a clapper showing that episode 6 of season 8 would be directed by john dahl. I watched it again because at first i assumed it was a dream sequence, not so sure now. On april 18, 20, showtime officially announced that the eighth season would be the shows last. The complete eighth and final season of dexter, 12 episodes. Last nights episode attempted to deal with the fallout of debs actions. Dexters inaction results in a grisly and unexpected consequence. Dexter, showtimes popular tv series, has an infamous finale. As a miami forensics expert, he spends his days solving crimes, and nights committing them. Of course i hated to see one of my favourite characters of all time end like that but i mean come on. Dexter returns to showtime tonight with the series finale of the 8th and final season called, remember the monsters. 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.
One word unfair it was an unfair, abrupt end to a series so well written. The final season is the last season of the showtime series dexter. Oct 03, 20 for all its flaws, if dexter could have followed through with this one plotline it could have been an excellent season. Dexter is the first of twelve episodes in season one of showtimes original series dexter, and the first overall episode of the series. Dexter pulls the pen out and plunges it into saxons jugular vein, killing him. In his call to investors today cbs head les moonves referred to the upcoming eighth season of showtimes dexter as its last season, supporting speculation that the series is approaching its end. How dexter should have ended season 8 recut youtube. Two weeks after james gandolfinis death and at the start of a summer that will see the series finales of dexter and breaking. Hall is still managing life as a dad, brother and serial killer.
After what has been a slow, boring final season, dexter s season. 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. But dexter lives by a strict code of honor that is both his saving grace and lifelong burden. Apr 18, 20 every season of dexter has been brilliant and 8 seasons is the perfect amount, roll on season 8 and bring us the ending we deserve. While breaking bad finished with an incredible finale that tied up all loose ends providing viewers with a sense of closure showtimes dexter ended the series. No worry dexter is an american television drama series. The shows biggest guns were drawn too early, leaving less and less direction each year it rolled on.
He now has the blood of at least 2 innocent people on his hands rita and the photographer. Meanwhile, miami metro investigates the murder of a man whos had pieces of his brain removed. This story contains major spoilers from the series finale of. While the trinity killer may have ultimately forced dexter s hand by killing his thenwife rita, this is the first time that dexter has concluded with so familiar characters involved in a single, shocking event, beautifully setting things up for dexter season 8, the. Harrison is got his little monkey from the box and tells dexter he wants some oreos. Why dexters finale is the worst of all time screen rant. Spoiler dont read if you care really makes it much more difficult to like dexter as much. Hes smart, hes good looking, and hes got a great sense of humor. Rated m for debs language and mature situations referenced.
In season 5, harrison is raised by dexter, and is watched during the day, and sometimes night, by his irish nanny, sonya. Dexter producer john goldwyn says that showtime wouldnt let the writers kill off dexter in the finale. The previous episode ended with deb saving her brothers liferight after she tried to kill him by driving into the lake. This season started off strong, then took a turn for the worse. Without giving anything away, the shows ending is an excellent idea poorly executed.
Hall, and by devon graye, dominic janes, and maxwell huckabee as a youth. The dexter series finale was unbelievably awful dexter has been up and down for a while, but nothing could have prepared us for a finale that bad. Six months after laguertas death, dexter michael c. Dexter is pretty widely known as the worst tv series finale of all time, and michael c. With largely pisspoor new characters, killers and plot development, dexter spiraled downward into a. On tonights final episode we will find out what happens to dexter, deb and hannah, will they have a happy ending.
Sep 22, 20 dexter returns to showtime tonight with the series finale of the 8th and final season called, remember the monsters. Dexter is an american crime drama mystery television series that aired on showtime from october 1, 2006, to september 22, 20. Two weeks after james gandolfinis death and at the start of a summer that will see the series finales of dexter and breaking bad, it feels like a tv era is coming to an end. Harrison has a rolling panda suitcase that my sisters boyfriend would absolutely love. Epic saxon pursuit throughout miami, ending at the airport where saxon is closed in.
Dexter intends to pass over the torch to zach, giving him a chance like dexter got himself. Showrunner scott buck stands by his ending, saying. The most important booktotv adaptations coming in 2020. So did dexter fans, who, witnessing this showtime drama end in a heap, were subjected to the lamest series finale since seinfeld. It is the 12th episode of the eighth season, and the 96th episode of the series overall. Dexter hunts down hannah to figure out why shes back in miami.
If you take away the trees, the land can become fallow. Last nights episode of the showtime hit drama dexter was titled this little piggy and provided audiences with a fair amount of sibling drama. The episode, which originally aired on september 22, 20, was written by scott buck and manny coto, and directed by steve shill. Hes dexter morgan, everyones favorite serial killer. Most people say they hated the way dexter ended while i actually both loved it and hated it. Season eight premiered on 30 june 20, which is the first season to do so as all other seasons aired in the fall starting primarily in september or october. Dexter should have been exposed somehow, or killed, or sacrificed. The office cast recreates shows wedding dance for very. Dexter finished its eightseason run tonight with a series finale that is. Meanwhile, dexter and debra get back to normal but are surprised by a visitor. Season seven saw the writers once again move the plot forward, even managing to create a strong momentum that raised the stakes for dexters final season. Basically, season 8 features three successful murders only one of which occurs inside a kill room. Elsewhere, deb takes a job as a private investigator, and masuka learns that he has a daughter.
Showrunner scott buck had me in his office and we talked a bit about it. Season eight begins six months after laguertas murder and dexter is still managing life as a dad, brother, and serial killer. 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. Do not read on if you havent seen the season 8 premiere of dexter, titled a beautiful day. The finale of dexter has aired and we say goodbye sniff to our favorite characters. How does dexter react after the chain of events that began before the clock struck midnight on new years. Aug 26, 2017 in later seasons, many decisions dexter faces is often followed by by the thought of harrison, and how it could potentially affect his son. His imaginary sibling approached him, placing a hand on his shoulder before speaking to his internal thoughts. Hall addresses dexter spinoff rumors larry king now ora tv duration. Dexter begins working with miguel but they quickly have differences in selecting a potential new victim. Ive been a huge fan of dexter throughout all eight seasons. Dexter began its final season sunday night as the tv landscape found itself at an antihero crossroads. At least one seemed to have been expecting a comedy. With a hurricane threatening miami, dexter becomes determined to end things his way.
Dexter claims selfdefense, which batista and quinn appear to accept, although it is suggested that they know what really happened. Dexter takes part in the investigation of a serial killer who drains his victims of blood, and then leaves their dismembered bodies in public places. Dexter ending explained and alternate ending revealed. Hall as dexter morgan in dexter season 8, episode 12.
With a few episodes left in the season, rolling stone opined that dexter is still cleverly written and has a core cast of characters we care for, concluding that everyones favorite serial. Hall, jennifer carpenter, david zayas, james remar. The darkly dreaming dexter lays to rest once and for all in a bitterly disappointing final season that is so hesitant to punish. The end begins for dexter in a climactic new season. It really makes me want to watch dexters ritual kill of arthur again to see the nuances of what was said to dexter to foreshadow his discovery of ritas body. A complete guide to all the new original series and films. The finale episode staggered to its end of a completely burned out dexter via a surreal and not quite fitting last quarter. I was excited for the end, but ultimately, i was really disappointed with what they gave us. The eighth and final season of dexter was an abomination marring a oncerespectable tv series. Our illfated road trip ending with him disappearing into the night as i drove back to my life in miami. Sure, there were a few hit or miss seasons here and there, but dexter will. I remember him saying something to dexter along the lines of, ive accepted gods plan, and you will have to as well. Finally, he euthanizes deb after a blood clot did all the dirty work.
On the other hand, the last thing she needed was to get into a relationship. The season is tied directly to season seven, with each season covering a part of one large arc. In season 8 it went over the edge and that made the season tedious. As deb struggles to deal with the consequences of her actions, a mysterious woman comes to work with miami metro, offering. That said, television shows are never really about the start or ending its about the journey. Hall, the actor who plays dexter morgan, claimed he never wanted to return to the role. Dexter morgan ne moser is a fictional character and the antihero of the dexter book series, written by jeff lindsay, as well as the television series of the same name, where he is portrayed by american actor michael c. Dexter drives his boat, the slice of life, to the hospital. I havent seen him since i spared jonahs life over a year ago in nebraska. Season 8 and the series conclude with dexter facing impossible odds.
Season 8 starts strong, the tension is high and dexters situation feels unsolvable. Sadly after tonight we will not be seeing our favorite serial killer again. Dec 17, 2012 the dexter season 7 finale may not be the most shocking episode the series has seen, however it certainly is the most propound. So while dexters series finale was much more a forgettable conclusion than the ending of an earnest opus, its impossible to deny the fact that showtime has brought 8 great years of entertainment to our televisions. The series closes with a surprisingly lovely, bold, and moving hour. Dexter making the decision he makes would have been profound a few years ago, but now it doesnt really make sense. Vogels help, dexter tries to lure the brain surgeon into a trap so he can get him on his table. It is a frequent concern of dexter that there will. Dexter tries to talk again but quinn again interrupts him. As deb struggles to deal with the consequences of her actions, a mysterious woman comes to work with miami metro, offering firsthand information on dexters past. Video dexter trailer for eighth and final season deadline. Hall in his golden globe and sag awardwinning role as dexter morgan. Dexter monitors a young psychopath to see if he is suited for dexters table. Deb needs an urgent rare organ transplant to survive.
Others didnt like season 8, thought it went downhill after season 1, the ending was rubbish, all the usual stuff that people have a pop at wrt any show, well i guess tastes differ because i think its brilliant. Set in miami, the series centers on dexter morgan michael c. Dexter season 8 dvd instock buy now at mighty ape nz. According to metacritic, the early response to season 8 was mostly positive, the first two episodes of the season received a score of 71 out of 100.
Dexter again gets a call from quinn, after seeing he has seventeen missed calls. Ever since showtime aired dexters disappointing season 8 finale, fans have been crying and begging for the show to return. Dexter also takes on a protege and starts teaching him the code. Dexter s inaction results in a grisly and unexpected consequence. Also 30 rock ended, and with dexter andthe office ending im going to need to find new shows to follow. The title of this episode has a double meaning, ive concluded. By day, mildmannered dexter is a bloodspatter analyst. Dexter is faced with impossible odds as a brewing hurricane makes its way towards miami. Torn between his deadly compulsion and his desire for true happiness, dexter is a man. That this followed a really surprising and yet fitting turn of events with deb made an uncomfortable contrast. Every season of dexter has been brilliant and 8 seasons is the perfect amount, roll on season 8 and bring us the ending we deserve. Here is a synopsis of what happened in the episode. In the process dexter believes he doesnt want to kill anymore because his behavior is bound to end badly.
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