Dexter - 108 - Shrink Wrap

[roguem]

I just finished episode 8 of "Dexter"

I knew the doc was The Ice Truck Killer from the second I layed eyes on him! I knew it!
Nice reveal though. 
Not to happy that they revealed it already, but on the other hand now we get to see both sides of the "relationship" that he and Dexter shares, which will be fun.
Feel sorry for Dexter's sister though, she'll fall to pieces when she finds out.

Loved the sessions with the shrink, that was a fun turn-around on it all. 
Is Tony Goldwyn doomed to play baddies for the rest of his life?
The flashback thing was good though, Dexter got a snippet from before he was adopted, I knew it would be coming, didn't expect that to happen this soon either.

Hmm, I keep saying things are happening fast, but this is episode 8, and I haven't had to wait...

Am really enjoying this show, and it's morbid humor. Never really thought this would be something I'd enjoy, but was happy to be proved wrong. 
I recommend it to y'all on my flist.

Comments

[m-agda.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you decided to take on 'Dexter'. I adore this show. It's wickedly clever.

About Tony Godwin, what particularly impresses me is that he directed that episode. Now that's a man of many talents.

I actually like the fact that things are happening fast, that there are no artifitial delays in the plot, just so the mystery could be still kept. And, of course, it's just a 12-episode show so it's not so far to the finale already. All the secrets are bound to pop up soon.

[roguem.livejournal.com]

I really liked it when I saw the first three episodes. Figured I'd be able to continue watching at beluga's place, but we've both been really busy, so I finally decided to catch up on my own.

He did? Wow, he is a talented guy. It's just every time I turn around he's portraying a bad guy. Except in 'Tarzan', but that was voice work, so...

Only 12 episodes? :(
Okay, then I get the pace of it.
I think the reason I wanted them to wait longer with the reveal of who TITK was is because I really wanted to enjoy the fact that I had figured it out. Heh.
Anyways, I am loving it though. I have one more episode and I'll be caught up with the rest of you. :D

[m-agda.livejournal.com]

Only 12 episodes, yes. Not cool, cable people.
On the other hand, thanks to the show movien into a summer slot, an all-new season is starts around July already. That I'm certainly happy about.

[roguem.livejournal.com]

Bummer, hopefully there won't be a horrible cliffhanger.
Oh, well that's good. So that'll leave it to be 12 episode seasons.
We'll be finishing up the shooting in mid July, perfect for getting this show back. :)

[m-agda.livejournal.com]

I hope that, too. It's hard to tell. If you want to judge by other Showtime shows (the total two that I watched), season 2 of 'Weeds' ended with a mother of all cliffhangers, but season 1 finale was pretty mellow. 'Queer As Folk' started with a wringing cliffhanger in seaosn 1, but then it eased out into more peaceful endings. So really, there's no telling how it's going to be with 'Dexter'.

You'll be just in time for more 'Dexter'. Not only you are making a movie but it's also most conveniently timed? lovely.

[roguem.livejournal.com]

Ah, am curious to see.
From what I've understood though thise season is based on the first book, and next season will be based on the second book, so there can't really be a horrendous cliffhanger...

[m-agda.livejournal.com]

You're right. I keep forgetting that 'Dexter' is based on a book series.
On the other hand, it might be a good thing, this forgetting stuff, because every time I actually remember I get this urge to get the books and find out how it goes.
I feel strong now, though, I believe I'll manage to keep the temptation at bay, until I forget again ;)

[roguem.livejournal.com]

I liked the end. I have picked up on some people who weren't to happy, but I liked it. Sure if I'd been in charge I'd have changed a few things, but that's just minor stuff.

I do want to read the books at some point, but I'm in no hurry.

[m-agda.livejournal.com]

I, for one, was happy quite a lot.

Same with me about the books. Besides, with 'Dexter' being so good with the surprise and tension elements, it really makes no sense at all to spoil yourself. You miss half the fun this way. THere are just this moments sometimes, ususally right after I watched an episode, when I really really want more. I try to be strong, though.

[roguem.livejournal.com]

I agree about the books. I'm sure they will provide their own element, so I'd rather read them after I've seen the series.
Usually I read the books first, but this series needs that uncertainty.

[m-agda.livejournal.com]

I'm now on the fence about Book 1. Season 1 is over, so it is mostly safe, but it's not like they followed the books to the letter, they might have switched some smaller elements between two parts, and this teeny tiny thing won't be a mystery for me anymore in the new season. I knew it's better to wait longer, at least after we are through yet another season, but, damn, the temptation is still there.

[roguem.livejournal.com]

From what I've heard it's taken directly from the book. So you wouldn't be spoiled. But I'm not sure...
I have lots of other books to read first anyway, so it'lle be a while till I get the books, and a while longer till I read them.

[m-agda.livejournal.com]

Good point. I've fallen tragically behind on reading in general. And that considering that I used to read a lot in high school. I don't seem to have enough patience for that nowadays, when movies and tv shows are so tantalizingly accessible. It was probably the Internet that ruined me for books. Sad, really.
Anyway, if I finally get to actually read something ('Star Wars' novelisations don't count, they are an addiction, not serious literature) I at least should read something that's new, not just recycle the stories that I already know.

[roguem.livejournal.com]

Me too. I've been reading the same book for well over a year now, I haven't been inspired to read lately. It's a good book so I can't blame the book.
Tv and the Internett has taken over those quiet moments I used to read.
I have a few books waiting for me, so want to read those first.

[m-agda.livejournal.com]

I miss reading. I'm still too lazy to do something about it (reading a book takes much more time and effort that watching something, that's an inconvenient fact), but I really miss it a lot. I'm always telling myself that one day I'm going to give myself a kick in the ass and just start reading.
It never actually happens, of course.

[roguem.livejournal.com]

I totally get it, couldn't agree more. Feel the same way about reading at the moment.