Final thoughts on Dexter season 4
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firthgalFact: I was way spoiled about the ending to this season, and yet I still cried. Not like I cried at the end of season 1, but still, I didn't think this one would affect me since I had already watched the bit on YouTube awhile back without knowing the context (I also watched the Thanksgiving scene awhile back, which was what convinced me that I needed to get back to Dexter, but it took the Golden Globes to actually make me take action). Anyway, wow. WOW. Wow. The ending to Hello, Dexter Morgan was probably my favorite thing ever, because it was creepy and suspenseful and it had my heart pounding and it was so, so ridiculous (and god, his face when he was looking at all the pics! Pure pride). The ending to the finale also had my heart pounding, but probably only because I knew what was coming and had been waiting the whole episode for it to happen. The Thanksgiving episode was epic all around. Basically, anytime John Lithgow was on my screen, something amazingly awesome happened. He blew me away in this. Just, the way he so easily switched between personas and whatnot, the way he looked so freaking scary every time he got into control freak mode, the conflicting emotions, he was amazing. And freaky. And if I hadn't grown up knowing him as Dick Solomon, he would probably be giving me nightmares tonight.
The character development with Dexter was so beautifully done. It's been sloppy in the past, but this was so organic and beautiful and right, and in the end kind of heartbreaking.
Debra was amazing. She had a lot of emotional stuff to deal with and it got to me in every scene, particularly anything having to do with Lundy. *cries* Her most beautiful scenes came from her interaction with Dexter, though, just as it usually does. I love the Dexter/Deb relationship so very much. I especially loved Dexter's line about being lost if Deb ever died. And then she pretty much told him the same thing later, that she wouldn't be who she is without Dexter.
I'm pretty sure that Quinn is in love with Deb. Like, really, really in love. But maybe not. But I'm pretty sure he is. I skipped most of season 3, but I remember him having a thing for her in the few eps that I did see of that season, but they were very much platonic partners in this season. Still though, I think he's in love with her.
Angel/La Guerta was probably the only boring thing about this season, but La Guerta's storylines have always bored me, so that's nothing new. I think the show was just trying to give us something peaceful amidst all the badness going on, but it often caused me to go, "Come on, come on, get back to Arthur." So, I could have done without it, but I didn't not like it. It just seemed out of place when pretty much everything else was full-on suspense. Even the Rita/Dexter scenes had more going on than they usually do.
I adored Mitsuka this season. I usually can't stand him, but he was so utterly lovable, particularly in the Thanksgiving ep and the one directly after it.
Fathers and daughters. Everything's always about Daddy, isn't it? Psh. It's like this season was made specifically for me. Old guy/young girl canon couple that also happens to be mentor/student, a super dramatic father/daughter story, BABIES, slashy subtext, a totally pathetic yet badass villain... I'm sure there was more. Because seriously, I loved just about everything.
In conclusion, if you are like me and gave up on Dexter during season 3, WATCH SEASON 4. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. I got by perfectly fine without watching season 3, so definitely just skip to the Lithgow, because he's awesome, and definitely the most interesting adversary that Dexter has ever had.
And now I fear that I am getting a giant crush on John Lithgow, because I want MORE and I am at the point where I want to rent 3rd Rock From the Sun and watch it all from the beginning even though I saw it as it originally aired and watched it in syndication. I do not need a new obsession, dudes. I do not need it. Especially since I wanted to hang onto Anthony Head for awhile longer. *sigh*
Oh! Speaking of the Head, he has officially turned into Christopher Walken:
I can't even tell the difference anymore.
*dreamy sigh*
Er... perhaps I don't have to worry about my Anthony Head obsession dissipating.
The character development with Dexter was so beautifully done. It's been sloppy in the past, but this was so organic and beautiful and right, and in the end kind of heartbreaking.
Debra was amazing. She had a lot of emotional stuff to deal with and it got to me in every scene, particularly anything having to do with Lundy. *cries* Her most beautiful scenes came from her interaction with Dexter, though, just as it usually does. I love the Dexter/Deb relationship so very much. I especially loved Dexter's line about being lost if Deb ever died. And then she pretty much told him the same thing later, that she wouldn't be who she is without Dexter.
I'm pretty sure that Quinn is in love with Deb. Like, really, really in love. But maybe not. But I'm pretty sure he is. I skipped most of season 3, but I remember him having a thing for her in the few eps that I did see of that season, but they were very much platonic partners in this season. Still though, I think he's in love with her.
Angel/La Guerta was probably the only boring thing about this season, but La Guerta's storylines have always bored me, so that's nothing new. I think the show was just trying to give us something peaceful amidst all the badness going on, but it often caused me to go, "Come on, come on, get back to Arthur." So, I could have done without it, but I didn't not like it. It just seemed out of place when pretty much everything else was full-on suspense. Even the Rita/Dexter scenes had more going on than they usually do.
I adored Mitsuka this season. I usually can't stand him, but he was so utterly lovable, particularly in the Thanksgiving ep and the one directly after it.
Fathers and daughters. Everything's always about Daddy, isn't it? Psh. It's like this season was made specifically for me. Old guy/young girl canon couple that also happens to be mentor/student, a super dramatic father/daughter story, BABIES, slashy subtext, a totally pathetic yet badass villain... I'm sure there was more. Because seriously, I loved just about everything.
In conclusion, if you are like me and gave up on Dexter during season 3, WATCH SEASON 4. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. I got by perfectly fine without watching season 3, so definitely just skip to the Lithgow, because he's awesome, and definitely the most interesting adversary that Dexter has ever had.
And now I fear that I am getting a giant crush on John Lithgow, because I want MORE and I am at the point where I want to rent 3rd Rock From the Sun and watch it all from the beginning even though I saw it as it originally aired and watched it in syndication. I do not need a new obsession, dudes. I do not need it. Especially since I wanted to hang onto Anthony Head for awhile longer. *sigh*
Oh! Speaking of the Head, he has officially turned into Christopher Walken:
I can't even tell the difference anymore.
*dreamy sigh*
Er... perhaps I don't have to worry about my Anthony Head obsession dissipating.
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Date: 2010-01-20 07:14 am (UTC)I'm counting down the days now until I see this production. Four weeks today! Yay!
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Date: 2010-01-20 09:49 pm (UTC)I hope you enjoy the play! I've been drooling over all the pics that have been released lately.
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Date: 2010-01-20 12:41 pm (UTC)OMG!! DO YOU SEE THAT, TOO? OMG, they HAVE to end up together (Quinn and Deb) ^^
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Date: 2010-01-20 09:47 pm (UTC)