"I know what I'm doing." —Dexter Morgan.
This statement should have been true—no, would have been true—if this were a better season of Dexter. Dexter Morgan's sickly superior pathology has always been the focus of this series—his killer instinct, his heightened senses, his ability to remain several steps ahead of his co-workers, targets, and we the viewers. That's the Dexter we tune in for: a guy who operates at the top of his game. Unfortunately, this is Season 6, a season that until this point I'd feared was Dexter's weakest, and now this episode pretty much confirmed it. Because here when Dexter assured Harry "I know what I'm doing," he definitely didn't, and the dramatic irony proved that Dexter's incompetency this season has been bested only by the show's writers themselves.
Because shock of all shocks: Professor Gellar was a figment of Travis's imagination! This was a twist many people had suspected since, oh, Episode 2? It's hard to say just how badly Dexter's writers bungled this "twist" from the get-go. The main reason is that it simply wasn't an original twist. The Imaginary Character Reveal is right up there with a character finding out he or she was dead all along—it's been done and done well so many times already that no longer falls outside the realm of possibility in any story, and certainly not in a story that has already featured multiple imaginary characters. If the idea was to introduce a villain as a kind of Bizarro Dexter with an imaginary Harry of his own, then there may have been something to that; instead the show banked on our surprised delight that Gellar was dead and that we'd somehow enjoy seeing Dexter make all kinds of improbably dumb decisions in the interim, not to mention countless wasted scenes of Travis being scared of, apparently, himself. But the long-telegraphed twist that Gellar wasn't real is second only to how badly Dexter Morgan's been written this season. Personally, I don't enjoy seeing Dexter make bad decisions, much in the same way I don't appreciate TV writers assuming I'm a moron.
Where to begin with all the bad decisions Dexter made this week? Putting aside the fact that Dexter uncharacteristically spared Travis in the first place, this episode attempted to explain that this contrivance was somehow related to Brother' Sam's call for mercy. Way to retroactively ruin Brother Sam's legacy by accidentally sparing a monster! But also, in a grasping-at-straws moment, Dexter also rationalized that sparing a serial murderer's supposed accomplice would somehow make Dexter a better father? This made no sense. Fatherhood should not require dulling of the senses and softening of the brain. And then let's talk about Dexter's increasingly sloppy serial killer methods (which I realize I've harped on a lot already). Why exactly did Dexter take Travis to a public motel (while still wearing his serial killer outfit), and thus risk being seen hanging out with a known DDK suspect? And then he apparently gave him the freedom to come and go? Supposedly Dexter viewed Travis as merely a frightened victim, but why on earth would he think that someone who was brainwashed into helping a murderer would not be susceptible to turning back? And this brings us to Dexter's biggest oversight: the long, illustrious legacy of serial killers who've heard voices. For a supposed serial killer expert, Dexter should have seen the signs. WE did.
One can argue that Harry's repeated reservations about Dexter's decision-making was Dexter's nagging sense that something was wrong. But then why wouldn't Harry explicitly say what's up? It's because the writers didn't want to give away the game too soon—not when there's a big church basement freezer reveal! Which, by the way, what? Now we have to worry about why a prominent professor's disappearance and murder somehow went unnoticed by authorities?
Among the other indignities the writers forced Dexter through this week: Getting stuck in an elevator while Travis quickly murdered his next victim (without getting bloody, somehow); getting drenched in a victim's blood after it was suspended from the rafters over the crime scene; getting barricaded inside the church basement with Gellar's frozen corpse. The wacky supporting cast and array of misunderstandings were already in place, so we were seriously just one slammed door away from this whole thing becoming a French farce.
But the episode wasn't finished! Remember that intriguing mystery of the call girl overdose? Just when I'd held out hope that the explanation wouldn't be the most obvious one, sure enough, the john had been LaGuerta's boss. Another shocker! The silver lining was that a newly emboldened (via therapy) Deb insisted on re-opening the investigation and told off LaGuerta in a really satisfying way. Also LaGuerta is now fully in villain mode after she promised her boss she'd take care of Deb. Don't get me wrong, I don't trust LaGuerta to accomplish anything she sets out to do, but still, it'll make the office a bit more interesting.
Speaking of the office, Quinn's awful shenanigans continued in a truly embarrassing bit where he and Batista drove across town to recover Quinn's gun which had fallen out of his pocket (?) while he was sexin' a stripper in the back of her car. But get this: It turned out he'd sexed the stripper's dowdy mother! Absolutely hilarious! Was this scene ghost-written by Adam Sandler? What show was this? After that, Quinn and Batista got into a fistfight, which was only broken up when an ordinary passerby threatened to have them arrested. Dexter has definitely entered an era in which random passersby are more responsible and competent than its characters.
Elsewhere, Techie Louis decided to pursue Jamie again, and this led to another slightly intriguing turn. At his fancy nerd lair that displayed a lot of his eBay purchases, Louis and Jamie made tons of sex while the camera panned over and revealed that HE had been the one to purchase the Ice Truck Killer's mannequin hand from Blonde Ryan. I'd take a second to consider the implications of this, except Season 6 has done nothing but impress on me that it's a waste of time to expect worthwhile surprises anymore.
If anything, this episode (ironically titled "Get Gellar") did nothing if not suggest that the Miami Metro office has seriously rubbed off on Dexter Morgan. This season has been a disaster, so much so that I'm actually starting to miss Jimmy Smits? But there ARE three episodes left, and perhaps we'll get some marginally entertaining cat-and-mouse chases and some thrilling kills. Assuming this season hasn't just been a figment of my imagination or I'm not dead in a freezer somewhere.
RANDOM BLOOD SPLATTERS:
... Dexter likens his Dark Passenger to a stutter or a lazy eye. Has his subconscious ever seemed less scary?
... So wait, do call girls turn tricks on street corners? Or was that lady's dad just unaware of her recent promotion?
... Is Deb's therapist too bossy?
... What's Louis's deal?
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Eish.....I actually liked season 5 (one of the few) but I can't lie, not even to myself, this season is taking a nosedive. Hope the last couple episodes can rectify it somehow.
Remember in season 1 How fascinated Dexter was with the Ice Truck killers work, then how the season ended with a huge plot twist with Brian being his brother, and having to kill the only person he could connect with?
People are forgetting that since Season 1 till now a lot has happened, and in the Dexter series. To have the show keep going this strong for 6 season's is excellent. The writers can't have a perfect killer each season, perfect lines, perfect everything. I am a huge Dexter fan, and even though I didn't care for season 3 and 5, there is still a lot in the season I enjoyed. The acting, and always looking to see how Dexter is going to clear things up. also people forget: Dexter mom was killed in front of him as a kid, that is always going to be in the back of his mind, he lost his step father who showed him everything, surely he is able to talk to an imaginative Harry, but it's still not the same. As much as he says he is close with Deb, and he would do anything for her, he knows he could never let her know about his secret. of course Rita being killed by the trinity killer, which he completely missed. That situation was unavoidable, Dexter accidentally killing MIquels brother in season 3 was a mistake. season 4 when he kills the wrong guy because he was too obsessed with the Trinity and his way of life (instead of killing him when Harry told him to quit digging in). and can't forget season five's start, killing the men in that boat stop
The point being is, Dexter is now aware of what he is, Lumen gave him that answer. No matter what he does, there is always going to be a slip up, an interference. Doakes in Season 1 and 2, Miguel in Season 3, the Trinity killer in season 4, and Lumen in Season 5. Dexter is always seeking questions like in every season, but he also slips up, He didn't know that Lila was crazy when he first met her and the results were Sergeant Doakes dying. wouldn't that potentially be a Mistake through Dexter is it not?
It's what makes Dexter who he is in the series, and in each Season he learns a lesson. I agree they are some sloppy parts in this season, but I think this season is a lot better then Season 5, and I am very impressed with the acting and work that has been put into it. like in every season, There is always going to be a time that he overlooks something, but he always tries to figure out a way around it. And can't forget, Dexter loses something or someone in every season, and what frustrates Dexter even more then failure, Not being able to get what he wants.
For those who are getting overly pissed off at the direction the series is going, and how Dexter keeps slipping up etc, read the books then. Instead of getting overly pissed, just wait till the season is over, then share your opinions.
There is always going to be something that the writer's will more then likely forget to mention, and or get lazy on. it's a 49 minute episode long, being aired every year, with so much going on then most series would. Where the audience is questioning and trying to predict what's going to happen, and if your prediction is correct, then jolly good. keep watching, and enjoy itmoreless
Dexter being "off his game" is the whole point! Of course he's been sloppy. Of course it was obvious about Travis. The writers are showing us how Dexter trying to be Mr. Nice Guy is backfiring big time. This season is about Dexter's (mostly failed) attempts to change. So, okay... Season 6 might be a little less satisfying in the "hunt down the bad guy" department, but the character development is top notch.
"Fatherhood should not require dulling of the senses and softening of the brain." Oh, I disagree. Same with motherhood. That's why I've unfriended every friend that's had kids.
Seriously? Did this come as a big surprise to that many people? I saw this coming weeks ago.
I think you are making it sound horrible. I agree that this was kind of expected, the ending, the acting has been a bit of a let-down this season, and the episodes are a bit boring, but still, Dexter is trying to keep this up for the past 5 years. I think the creativity isn't lost, there is still hope. And trust me, some of my friends went WTF and OMG at the ending of the episode, overlooking the trivial details like "why is there is a freezer in a church?" and "why wasn't there a whirring sound in previous episodes?".
In any case, Gellar's artwork is impressive lol ....wonder if they are selling those paintings.
Nucka you so dumbbbbbbb.
All the flaws that people posted here are really good, but the one I loved the most was the freezer - Wow, an abandoned church which has a freezer in the basement? I didn't know priests were into some cold beer... Ah, and Travis/Gellar use fire to light the church, right? Because the electricity was probably cut off... but there's a freezer running in the basement - How convenient! Let me hide a body there!
If Travis was such an innocent character as they're trying to convince us, why did he hide the body in a freezer? Why didn't he bury it? Or just let it rot? Humm. Maybe there's no explanation after all, 'cos nobody took the time to think these things through.
"I didn't know priests were into some cold beer" Apparently you are unfamiliar with Jesuit priests.
Probably.
There was noise from electricity generator at basement . Haven't you seen psycho that guy who killed his mother left her on chair all the time :D, than there was one episode on Monk to but it was little different i think it wasn't multiple personality disorder which really are different from dark passenger !
I see the flaws in the show. But that said it's still one of best shows on TV thing about Dexter is there can't always can't be an ITK or Trinty every season. It seems what the writers do is use filler season to flesh out Dexter's family life. I am betting next season Louis is going to become a true serial killer that gives Dexter a run for his money just like Trinity and ITK. Also I think either Travis has a multiple personality disorder or Gellar is the equivalent of how Harry is the good side of Dexter or it could be both.
I was hoping that the priest in last weeks episode turned out to be Gellar who had Alzheimer. That would be something new and surprising in the plot and he could have somehow helped Dexter or MMPD with the investigation. That would have made Dexter look smart and he would not have made the mistakes that he did in this week's episode. This is just my take on the writing...
Still I am against the over-analysis by Price of the best show on the television right now. It could have been worse like season 5. I really like the similarity between the character of Dexter and Travis. There was a time when Dexter has given in to his dark passenger while Travis was fighting it. The whole Brother Sam storyline was good. The intentions for this season were good, the execution had flaws. Hope they don't make the same mistakes in next season. Heck, we still have three more episodes and it can still bounce back. I am optimistic.moreless
Its just a damn shame that Dexter went from 'One of the best shows on tv' with the first two seasons ranking up there with shows like Breaking Bad, The Wire, and Firefly; to what we have now.
From season 3 on Dexter has fallen in quality, this season being an all time low, I would rank the current season of Dexter as 'Not even as good as Burn Notice'.
Louis could kill Batista's sister and Harrison at Dexters loft. And the police investigate the area and finds the slides. DDK almost kills Dexter but Quinn saves him, gets killed in the process. Dexter realizes that even douche bags can change and loses his dark passenger. The new black cop becomes the new Quinn and the lover of Debra. Debra, Laguerta and Masuka gets fired after being revealed that the mannequin hand is sold at "Ebay". Batista becomes a drunk. Dexter Season 7: Dexter loses everything even his dark passenger, hiding in Mexico from the authorities.
You guys, this might be a weird time to bring it up, but I went to college with Josh Cooke (Louis). I haven't seen him in a while, but it's still super unsettling that someone I know is on Dexter. I agree that it would be pretty rad if Louis became a Big Bad, but for me it would be more like Big Weird.
Holy crap!
And you just tell us now ?! This has to be unsettling(to say the least) for you. If Louis become a BigBad like some of us already predicted, you might have to stop watching it !
I dont understand why people would destroy a show over a single season or a few episodes. Dexter, in general, remains a very well written and original show. its the big picture thats important, not a couple of episodes....one single bad episode and some people go on a depression, wth?
This seems kind of like a filler season while they figure out where they are going or how they will actually finish the series for good.
People are allowed to like this season. People are allowed to not like it. Could we be allowed to discuss the show without attacking the other side for how wrong they are?
The people who vehemently attack Price... you need help with your own insecurities.
The people who attack people who like the show and call them blind and stupid... you need to check the ego.
People are allowed to look past flaws... and people are allowed to point them out. People need to stop assuming everyone has to think one way. There is no right and wrong when it comes to taste. One person sees bad writing... another doesn't. One's trash is another's treasure.
There is debate, and then there is demeaning. That line is crossed far too much.
Bad writing or good writing. It's still one of the better shows on TV.moreless
Thanks. I think the one thing everyone can agree on is that Dexter is definitely good enough to talk about every week. How many shows can claim that? But yes, reasonable discussions are the best!
Louis deal - he will be villain for next season (Just my stupid thoughts)
I think Lois and Ryan are serial killers to maybe even serial killer couple. And as we see Lois like to go into process for creating his games so its possible Lois have created some very gore game based on his experience. Idk maybe Dexter will see one of Lois game when Cody will be playing it in 7 season and he will recognize that things he see there is actually real. And Dexter again will make same mistake as he did with Trinity and Travis - he didn't killed them at first Chance he had - cause again he will be interested how Louis and Ryan killer couple can live together and do things they do togethermoreless
As of right now i will stop reading your "reviews". Usualy i am not one to trash any form of critic or self exoression. But if you want to trash Dexter and share your far to subjective views with the world then start a blog. You are reviewing a tv show on a fairly well visited website, not sitting around with your buddies discussing what you want or would like to see. Try to be more objective. It's not that i think Dexter is flawless or even disagree with you on some things you wrote. The problem with you reviews (if its ok to critc a critic) is that they are far too much about what you would have liked, to have happend or that you saw something coming or you think the story is boring. I get that pure objectivity is not possible but some would be apreciated. Try to review what you saw not what you wish you would have seen. Secondly, i think, you are a bit spoiled. The acting is still top notch (every actor) and the character development in one episode is more than you get with other shows in their lifetime. And many many more things you tv.com writers understandaby complain about on other shows, this show does excellent. It did it excellent for almost six years now and that is no small feat. So, you don't quite like the story. Ok. But that does not make an entire tv show. There are more things to it (acting, editing, sound, locations, overall atmosphere, ....) i don't read about in your reviews.moreless
I understand. I also avoid negative reviews of shows I love. Life's too short, you know? But the fact is I'm disappointed by this season, and it's my job to put into words exactly why that might be.
Price types above and I think this summarizes most of the criticism: "Dexter Morgan's sickly superior pathology has always been the focus of this serieshis killer instinct, his heightened senses, his ability to remain several steps ahead of his co-workers, targets, and we the viewers." There seems to be this perception out there that Dexter was ALWAYS this perfect predator and that he's only slipping up this season because of poor/lazy writing. I disagree with this perception. Dexter has been making dumb and costly mistakes since the beginning and all the way through this series:
Season 1: Deb ends up kidnapped and nearly killed by ITK. She and Dexter were damn lucky ITK wanted to share the kill. Season 2: FBI almost catches Dexter several times, Doakes finds out about Dexter, Lyla almost burns Dexter alive. Season 3: Jimmy Smits nearly has Dexter killed and Dexter ends up chained to the human skinner's table and nearly dies. Season 4: Dexter exposes himself to his target too early, gets damn lucky that the Mitchells didn't rat out "Kyle Butler", almost got found out by Quinn, and lost his wife and stepchildren. Season 5: Dexter sets up a kill room without clearing it and kills in front a witness, Dexter AGAIN exposes himself to his target early which leads to Lumen being kidnapped and used as leverage against Dexter, Dexter nearly gets killed again, and Debra actually catches Dexter in the kill room! IMO when you look at these mistakes from the past, all of which nearly got Dexter caught and/or killed, and compare that to the mistakes of sparing Travis and not knowing Gellar was dead then the mistakes of this year are like misdemeanors compared to felonies!
I'm not asking all of you complaining to not be mad or be critical or even saying you're wrong. You feel the way you feel and that's fine. I'm saying to take an HONEST look at your issues from this season, go back and take an OBJECTIVE look at past seasons, and then you'll see that the issues that are making you sooooo mad now have ALWAYS been there with the show and this character, which is why I'm so taken aback by the level of vitriol that's on this site right now. I made the mistake of actually thinking that a comment site like this was for fans of the show that enjoyed it. Silly me. I'll be staying away from now on. Have fun hating! =)moreless
Critique =/= hate.
Love can be blind, sure. But for most of us, when we love something, we don't think it's perfect, but we love it in spite of its flaws. Many of us see the flaws with Dexter and still love the show.
Sure, the twist was obvious and the characters made stupid decisions but they are supposed to be people, right? Not machines calculating 8 chess moves ahead and knowing everything after glancing at a crime scene.
I think this season is not nearly as bad as you make it out to be. There were better seasons, but Dexter has definitely also seen worse, so let's look at this objectively: it's still a good TV show with a great lead and annoyingly stupid and unnecessary minor characters ;D
As with M. Night movies, a twist can either make or break a story. If the plot/characters suffer for the sake of the twist, it's usually bad for the story as a whole. I think that's what happened here in Season 6 of Dexter and I think that's what Price was trying to point out. It would have been better if they had used the Gellar is to Travis as Harry is to Dexter juxtaposition from the get go. There was so much they could have done with that. They chose to forego what could have been an almost poetic storyline for a sloppy twist.
Exactly. I almost laughed when Dexter opened the freezer and there was that horrendous piece of music as if it was saying: "A-ha! You didn't see that coming!". Yeah right.