Dexter: Season 3 - Episode Discussion

[quote=Kathleen;32127]I'm finally all caught up. Kind of bittersweet. I was getting used to spending so much time on Dexter, now I have to wait for a weekly installment again. bummer.[/quote] That was how I felt after the first season as I watched it the week of the season 2 premiere. It was weird having to all of a sudden wait for the next episode. [quote]I can't believe that Rita is pregnant! How awesome is that?[/quote]I am excited for her and I am very interested to see how Dexter reacts. It was one thing to get caught and go to prison, leaving a surrogate family in the lurch - but if he has his own kid will this change him? Will he have to give his grisly hobby up? (Well, I don't think he will, but it does raise some interesting questions.) [quote]One thing I noticed is that they don't show nude scenes of Julie Benz. Not that I want to see her *******, I just think it's a bit odd when they showed Jaime Murray at every opportunity.[/quote]You want to see more Julie Benz nude? ME TOO! :D

Rita has changed and I say good for her. I was glad she decided to keep the child although this is going to leave a lot of thinking on Dexter's part. That being said, I wouldn't be surprised if something "happens" though along the way as I am not sure Dexter having a child would work for the script in the long run. As for Deb, I don't think she will rat per say but rather have her hand forced as she finds out more about the guy IA is after. You could tell he was acting sketchy about his CI, so obviously the CI has some dirt. I wouldn't be surprised if he turns out to be the main bad guy this season. The last 5 minutes of this episode really got things rolling. I got that "butterfly feeling" I sometimes get when I fear for Dexter. It is starting to get good!

[quote=Kathleen;33812]I think Miguel is going to unravel quickly professionally and Dexter will use it against him. [/quote] Oh, you know that bloody shirt is going to come into play at one point. Also, with that last kill Dexter strayed further from the code and we all remember what happened to Sgt. Doakes (even though Dexter did not pull the figurative trigger) - so there is no telling what lengths Dex will go to at this point to protect himself and his new family. With a child on the way, jail is not an option. Miguel probably calls in the anonymous tip on the grave, starting a series of events that reveals the real Dexter to him, causing the need for his demise. I have a feeling this is going to be a single season endeavor for Jimmy Smits. ;)

[quote=Kathleen;34030]I hope so. I'm not so big on the Smits. Never was.[/quote] He always seems to be overreaching. In the last three roles I can remember him in (West Wing, Cane and Dexter) he seemingly plays an actor that is working too hard to deliver his lines...

I finally caught up with last week's episode of Dexter. It was a bit slow and not much really happened. There was a lot of character base laying with Quinn and Ramone (along with a sizable Rita/marriage angle.) There have to be "informational episodes" now and again to set up the big reveals. I am still going with Quinn as the serial killer this season (and I am also guessing Ramone eventually ends up dead.) On a positive note, tonight's preview looked really good!

[QUOTE]I'm not sure if it is me or if I am really not enjoying this season because it's not that great. [/QUOTE] I am two weeks behind now.... I guess that tells the story of where I am in regards to this season.

I am going to be 4 weeks behind after tonight. Is the story turning? Is it getting better?

Ugh - I am too far behind! I think this is going to be a summer DVD thing for me. :(

[quote=Kathleen;40290] Who am I going to talk to?[/quote] I did a mini marathon and I am through [strike]episode 7[/strike] [strike]episode 8[/strike] [strike]episode 9[/strike] [strike]episode 10[/strike] episode 11.

I'm all caught up. It was good, but not season 1 - season 2 caliber. Still, it is one of the better shows on television. There are a lot of things to tie up so I am looking forward to seeing how they do it. We have Quinn who is still a bit sketchy. The Skinner on the loose. Ramone's Brother looking for revenge and The Lieutenant is going to be wondering what happened and she is no idiot. Not to mention there has to be a wedding! [CENTER] [/CENTER]

[quote=Kathleen;41644]Hey that's not a video! It's a poker download. :( What's up?[/quote] Weird, it is a trailer for the Dexter finale for me. Could be your Canadian IP is making it serve different content. Well, you don't need to watch it anyway. It is on in less than an hour. :D

Ok, not sure what to say. I was let down. I was waiting for Rita to catch a bullet or something to spice up the finale, but no such luck (I know, that is mean. I like Rita, I do.) It was just bland. Like any other episode. Nothing special. I hope they bring a little of the season 1 & 2 magic back for season 4.