This season aired from october 1, 2006 to december 17, 2006, and follows dexter s investigation of the ice truck killer. Oct 01, 2006 visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. Ritas thanksgivingdinner plans are complicated when her full house gets. Ritas intention to confront miguel about his alleged infidelity has an impact on his friendship with dexter. Evelyn vogel, an old family friend, and is reunited with hannah. Dexter spinoff series wont happen without michael c. The fans of vigilante serial killer dexter morgan wants. Dexter season 9 revival discussed, but no movement forward. Dexter fans started freaking out on march 6, when a rumor started swirling about a potential revival for the showtime series. 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. The impact of laguertas death from the final episode of season 7 acts as the primary driver the final season of dexter is more of a good thing.
Seasons, episodes, cast, characters official series. Dexter fans have been getting themselves into a right frenzy this week as a poster seemingly confirming a ninth season of the show has been doing the rounds if. Lets say if and that is a big if showtime is able to convince michael c hall to do a season of dexter what would be your ideas. Visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. Hall finally confessed what he thought of it during a reddit ama. Dexter doesnt offer up any easy answers or happy endings. Introduced in the first episode, dexter, this serial killer targets prostitutes and. But by the end of dexter, his story is far more complicated. In the last episode of the series, dexter attempts to leave for argentina with his son harrison and love interest hannah played by yvonne strahovski, but his plan is foiled by the arrival of private detective jacob elway. Dec 04, 2014 why dexter ended the way it did nick venable. Dexter continues to try to understand the trinity killer by talking to his family.
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. Dexter ending explained and alternate ending revealed. This blog contains details about the last ever episode of dexter when it was announced that dexters eighth season would be its last, the news was not entirely unwelcome. The facebook post by euforia studios shows dexter morgans boat out on the open water along with the faces of michael c. The series finale was the best dexter episode in years.
I was excited for the end, but ultimately, i was really disappointed with what they gave us. For most people, thanksgiving is a time for traditions and family. This site is part of my lifes work, its a part of me. This is reflected in the shows season 8 rotten tomatoes score, which show the audience had a 50 percent approval, while critics. Dexter producers explain finale, defend final season. Hall, the actor who plays dexter morgan, claimed he never wanted to return to the role. Debra pulls out all the stops to locate anton after it is believed that hes. I heard that a writer that worked for dexter in seasons 14 envisioned an ending where dexter wakes up with a closeup shot on his face and bed looking relieved making us think it was all a dream but then the camera pans out to reveal that hes actually on an electric chair. This season focuses more on winding everything down with the story lines, filling some holes in the history of dexter and how things came to be with him, and of. On may 9, 20, the official dexter facebook fanpage posted a behind the scenes photo of a clapper showing. Dexter is pretty widely known as the worst tv series finale of all time, and michael c.
In the last episode of the series, dexter attempts to leave for argentina with his son harrison and love. So did dexter fans, who, witnessing this showtime drama end in a heap, were subjected to the lamest series finale since seinfeld. September marked the end for two of the most popular dramas on television. Hall, the actor who plays dexter morgan, claimed he never wanted to return to.
If you ask most longtime tv viewers, we imagine that the vast majority of them would say that the original dexter series finale years ago on showtime is one of the worst series finales that theyve seen, at least in proportion to the quality of the series themselves. One word unfair it was an unfair, abrupt end to a series so well written. Jan 17, 2020 while there are no solid plans for dexter season 9, it feels somewhat inevitable. But a fan gripe was the season had dexter dispatching new threats like in a typical season rather than a sense of that the show was arcing toward a finale with dexs world unraveling. Dexter season 9 is not completedly off the cards, according to michael c. Subsequent seasons have featured original storylines. Mar 05, 20 the killing spree of dexter morgan is finally coming to an end. 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.
The eighth and final season of dexter premiered on june 30, 20. Nov 21, 2018 dexter season 9 is not completedly off the cards, according to michael c. After eight seasons and a legion of devoted fans, dexters series finale was bound to draw mixed reactions. Its hard to fully process ones feelings about the end of a television series thats lasted as long as dexter has. Ive been a huge fan of dexter throughout all eight seasons. The eighth and final season of dexter was an abomination marring a oncerespectable tv series. By the ending of dexter s eighth and final season, he is empty. They may still see a ninth season of the showtime series. We do think that it will happen eventually, but in a slightly different form. In 2018, five years after the season 8 finale, a poster was making the rounds, pointing toward a ninth season. On april 18, 20, showtime officially announced that the eighth season would be the shows last. Here is everything we know about a potential follow up. But at night, he is a serial killer who only targets other murderers.
Dexter series finale branded lamest ending in recent tv. Dexter is based on the 2004 novel darkly dreaming dexter by author jeff lindsey and follows the title character, played by michael c. Discussing latest rumor dexter march 5, 2018 out of no where, the past 24 hours have led to a spike in rumors surrounding whether or not a. On april 18, 20, showtime officially announced that the eighth season would be the. So many different ways you can go sad to see a show like this go 23. The seasoneight premiere was the most watched dexter episode with more than 3 million viewers total for all airings that night. Many believed the series was past its prime, but fans stuck with it.
By day, mildmannered dexter is a bloodspatter analyst for the miami police. Introduced in the first episode, dexter, this serial killer targets prostitutes and leaves their bodies severed and bloodless. Ever since showtime aired dexters disappointing season 8 finale, fans have been crying and begging for the show to return. Dexter tv series 200620 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The first season of dexter is an adaptation of jeff lindsays first novel in a series of the same name, darkly dreaming dexter. Hopes for the reboot of this series grew when a poster hit the internet signifying the renewal of series. Dexter actress charlotte rampling slams series finale safe on netflix.
Hall, jennifer carpenter, david zayas, james remar. It will probably be at least a few years before a revival is seriously discussed but the shows finale left a lot of room for improvement, and catching up with dexter a decade. This is reflected in the shows season 8 rotten tomatoes score, which show the audience had a. Just finished dexter definitely make a season 9 make it to where dexter meets up with hannah or harrison starts getting urges to kill an dexter needs to teach him how to control it not the ending i wanted or expected. Dec 12, 2017 ever since showtime aired dexters disappointing season 8 finale, fans have been crying and begging for the show to return. Showrunner scott buck stands by his ending, saying. Mar 06, 2018 a new dexter season 9 poster making the rounds on social media has gone viral because it shows dexter coming back unexpectedly this year. Hall but its unlikely fans will get to see a reboot any time soon. Jan 09, 2018 our personal thoughts about a dexter season 9 revival. Fans who were upset with the end of the dexter finale can rest easy as showtime has renewed dexter for another season to finally finish off the awardwinni. Joey paur cofounder editor of, and if you havent noticed i write a lot. What are the odds the title character will get up to his old tricks for dexter season 9. In april 20, showtime announced that season eight would be the final season of dexter.
Dexter, desperate to get his game back, seeks out chino yet again. This season started off strong, then took a turn for the worse. This season aired from october 1, 2006 to december 17, 2006, and follows dexters investigation of the ice truck killer. Season 2 was probably my overall favorite, dokes and his interactions with dexter really made it great. Dexters michael c hall defends the shows divisive ending. Sep 23, 20 dexter producers explain finale, defend final season. But for dexter, its an opportunity to get closer to his most. Hall but its unlikely fans will get to see a reboot any time. Mar 05, 2018 discussing latest rumor dexter march 5, 2018 out of no where, the past 24 hours have led to a spike in rumors surrounding whether or not a dexter season 9 could be happening on showtime. For many twitter users, dexter was the worst tv finale of all time. Well contend that it wasnt so much that the final season or really, the final two seasons of dexter. Yes, likely the show will return and there are several reasons for that. Dexter has moved on from only going after bad guys. Deb needs an urgent rare organ transplant to survive.
With dexter out on the prowl rita gets a little help with her busy household from her handsome next door neighbor, but his motives may not be all that honorable. Twitter curates lineup of tv endings worse than game of. The final season of dexter is more of a good thing. I did not hate season 7, i thought the big reveal changed and improved some aspects. Showtimes dexter tv series will end with the conclusion of the shows. Aug 21, 2018 dexter season 9 hasnt been confirmed but fans are still eager to know if the mildmannered serial killer will be back for another series. Dexter studies those closest to arthur in an attempt to understand the psychology behind the trinity killers actions. Speaking with the hollywood reporter about the dexter season 7 finale, buck. If you absolutely thought that dexter was ending after season 8, think again maybe as executive producer scott buck reveals that, while dexter season 8 will be treated as the final season, theres still a chance that the show could continue into season 9. While it wont be remembered as the best season, especially since season 7 left us with such a huge impact, but it ties up the story fairly well.
Showtime the sociopath serial killer deserves a happy ending. When he finally gets his chance, he finds he is off his game. Showtimes dexter tv series will end with the conclusion of the shows upcoming eighth season. Deb suffers the consequences of loving her brother. He has come to terms with the fact that its not safe for him to be around people especially not innocent people he loves. With so few episodes to go now, when im watching dexter, my concentration is split between whats happening at that moment, and. Before the season started, you said the core idea behind this finale has been in the works for years. Despite later seasons disappointing many, the character himself still has a big fanbase. The killing spree of dexter morgan is finally coming to an end.
The season starts a few years after the end of season 8 yes, keep all of season 8. That was made clear by the man in charge of the network and the star of the series, michael c. Dexter is a forensic technician who works the miami police who also moonlights as a prolific serial killer. This season focuses more on winding everything down with the story lines, filling some holes in the history of dexter and how things came to be with him, and of course building up to the ending. Dexter was a huge success for showtime and generated an even so huge fanbase around the globe, that still discuss the series, buying the discs or some merchandise. Dexter gets a wolverine crossover alternate ending.
Dexter becomes anxious and frustrated after more than a month without killing. So dexter runs to deb in the hospital, and she tells him to go to argentina because he deserves a happy ending. As a refresher, after a seasonlong struggle that found dexter morgan firmly on the path to paying for a lifetimes worth of evil if oddly well. A new dexter season 9 poster making the rounds on social media has gone viral because it shows dexter coming back unexpectedly this year. The original broadcast of the series finaleshown at 9 pm on september 22, 20drew 2. After eight seasons, now we know the fate of dexter and debra morgan.
Dexter season 9 is still anticipated after the last episode aired 5 years ago. The fans of vigilante serial killer dexter morgan wants to see him again in this thrillercrime series. Dexter season 9 hasnt been confirmed but fans are still eager to know if the mildmannered serial killer will be back for another series. He may have retired at the end of the series but what are the odds of dexter season 9 actually happening. Dexter season 9 will the show ever return for a sequel. Movies are my passion and i live and breathe all things geek. Season nine still under consideration by showtime and. Hall and yvonne strahovski who played hannah on the dexter cast. Dexter is done, all thats necessary now is to dispose of all the plastic sheeting, and. Id just like to see a brand new season 8, like an alternate ending.