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post #121 of 201
11/23/09 at 10:28pm
Well, as much as I thought the possibility of the reporter being the shooter was really weak, at least with her being Trinity's daughter it makes a bit more sense.

That scene at Trinity's house when he went ballistic was pretty intense.  Actually had me at the edge of my seat which is very rare for me for a television show.

How many more episodes are there?  Three?
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post #122 of 201
11/23/09 at 10:30pm
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Originally Posted by Raasean Asaad View Post

A poster on another forum had a good premise; the shooter was the reporter girlfriend who is under pressure to have a good story for the paper. She's the right height and it makes a tiny bit of sense.

Jeez...if you're gonna post to a thread at least read some of the posts in the thread.
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post #123 of 201
11/24/09 at 12:17pm
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Originally Posted by ScottH View Post

Well, as much as I thought the possibility of the reporter being the shooter was really weak, at least with her being Trinity's daughter it makes a bit more sense.

That scene at Trinity's house when he went ballistic was pretty intense.  Actually had me at the edge of my seat which is very rare for me for a television show.

How many more episodes are there?  Three?
 

I believe so - Sunday was the 9th and there's been 12 in each of the previous seasons. 

I agree - I thought the confrontation was pretty intense, and then the car ride home with 'Harry' - it'll be interesting to see where it goes from here.  I assume that Arthur went to his daughter to get her to either find out about 'Kyle', or for her to take care of it for him.
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post #124 of 201
11/25/09 at 7:27am
 Idle thought: Do we know for sure if Elliot's GF really moved out after the fight seen through the rear window? Maybe she just "disappeared". 
At least Rita might feel guilty enough to give Dex some extra latitude.
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post #125 of 201
11/25/09 at 2:03pm
Jim, with this show that's a very good thought.


Also, it's a shame to see a classic Mustang convertible get beaten up like that.
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post #126 of 201
11/25/09 at 8:06pm
It killed me to see that Shelby GT500 get brutalized even if it was probably a replica.
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post #127 of 201
11/30/09 at 12:21pm
Last night's Dexter rocked - going to make for a heckuva of a finish.
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post #128 of 201
11/30/09 at 1:12pm
It was another great one.  The previews looked killer too.  They make it so hard to have to wait the week for the next ep.

Looks like we won't get to see the reporter chick in anymore 'good' scenes.
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post #129 of 201
11/30/09 at 3:22pm
Hehe.

BTW - in case it is not well known she is Brandon Routh's wife.
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post #130 of 201
11/30/09 at 5:57pm
It was another great episode. I expected the kid to survive but they were still very tense & creepy scenes. The next two episodes look to be great as well!
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post #131 of 201
12/1/09 at 4:42am
Agree Greg.  Kept waiting for Trinity to explode during those scenes.
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post #132 of 201
12/1/09 at 6:09am
So I wonder how Dexter got out of that situation where Arthur left the scene with the boy.  Anonymous 911 call I guess?

Definitely wish I didn't watch the previews:

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They revealed Trinity figuring out Kyle's true identity.
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post #133 of 201
12/6/09 at 7:30pm
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Whoa.  The reveal in the previews was a real flash forward because it took the whole damn ep for it to happen; but damn was it a stunner.

 

The whole episode was packed with a lot of tension and back and forth.    I cannot wait for next Sunday now ;)

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post #134 of 201
12/7/09 at 7:51am
Great episode.  Dexter was stretched past his limits and Trinity took advantage of it.  The closing shots were awesome.  Next week should be a real capper.
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post #135 of 201
12/7/09 at 9:00am
Despite the continued excellence of the performances, I'm finding each new episode more trying than the last. The plot is no longer driven by character but by writers' tricks designed for "twists" (the same approach that has made 24 such as bore and threatens to take down Damages). The reporter being Trinity's daughter is the most obvious example. Dexter being so easily manipulated by Trinity in episode 11 (lured to the amusement arcade so that Trinity can follow him) is the most recent. And as I said to my wife after the episode concluded:

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 "If Trinity turns out to be Dexter's father, I'm outta here!"
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post #136 of 201
12/7/09 at 6:34pm
Michael:

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Expect to be watching your last episode of Dexter on Sunday because that will surely be the case.
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post #137 of 201
12/7/09 at 10:22pm
Reagrding the spoiler
 

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Would Miami Metro have Dexters DNA?  Wouldn't it of popped up when searching their database?
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post #138 of 201
12/7/09 at 10:22pm
I see you on the main page.
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post #139 of 201
12/8/09 at 6:24am
Shrug. 

Not getting the feeling of contrivance.

The reporter being Trinity's daughter is a twist and not a trick.  As to Dexter's being fooled by Trinity, I felt the episode did a fair job of showing Dexter juggling a lot of balls ie the mirror shot was a nifty visual representation of that. His juggling of his passenger, all of various personas -real and fake, and his not-so external facade anymore ie the need to get Trinity versus the need to be a brother to Deb gave a valid reason as to why Dexter slipped up.
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post #140 of 201
12/8/09 at 8:57am
What?

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Where's this idea that Trinity is Dexter's father coming from? That doesn't make any damn sense. And didn't he prove who his father was in Season 1?

I realize that they've this background story running and something about his father will likely be revealed, but that just can't be it.
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post #141 of 201
12/8/09 at 11:01am
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What?

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Where's this idea that Trinity is Dexter's father coming from? That doesn't make any damn sense. And didn't he prove who his father was in Season 1?

It was my (mocking) way of characterizing the style of plotting that I so dislike about this season. I never expected anyone to take it seriously. And truly, if it turns out to be right, I will stop watching, because the show will have jumped the shark and been eaten by it.

I take your point about season 1, but I don't remember the details. Writers are endlessly inventive when it comes to loopholes. That's especially true if they're willing to toss aside logic, consistency, character and history, all for the sake of giving the audience a jolt. Dexter isn't there yet, but the signs are troubling.
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post #142 of 201
12/8/09 at 4:05pm
I've got no real issues with this season (other than the whole Angel/Laguerta yawn-fest).  This season has been MUCH better than the last.

As for Michael's (not really) spoiler:

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I was joking in my response (sort of), but yes, in season 1 his biological father supposedly died and left Dexter his house.  Dexter, Deb and the Ice Truck Killer went to go check it out.

That said, I wouldn't be surprised if the writers are regretting that episode and wishing they could make Trinity his father.
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post #143 of 201
12/8/09 at 6:10pm
^^ Too much mocking!!!

I took your reply as an actual spoiler, Scott. I thought each season so far had been based on one of the series of novels.
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post #144 of 201
12/8/09 at 10:35pm
We mock, we mock.  (Sorry Zack!)

On another note (regarding previews)...

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Didn't one of the previews a couple episodes ago say there was a big twist or surprise at the end?
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post #145 of 201
12/8/09 at 11:03pm
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Well, Lithgow was recently interviewed, and the episode title has now been leaked..

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The Getaway
So who knows what that means.. but could be a very interesting shift in the show!
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post #146 of 201
12/12/09 at 3:41pm
It being a slow, rainy Saturday where I live, all I can do is think about Dexter's season finale tomorrow. REALLY trying not to spoil anything for myself but couldn't resist reading a few theories.

A started watching Dexter right before season 4 using Showtime On Demand. I thought I would "Give it a try" and now it's become one of my favorite shows. Having instant access to Seasons 1-3 was great but now waiting each week for this season's episodes has been pure torture. I'm pretty sure I'd call season 4 my favorite yet.
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post #147 of 201
12/12/09 at 7:22pm
Season 2 has the been standout season for me.
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post #148 of 201
12/12/09 at 8:16pm
I'd say a toss-up between 1 & 2.  Season 3 was very weak other than the last 2-3 episodes.
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post #149 of 201
12/12/09 at 9:51pm
have been getting  dexter dvds at the local library  as we do not get showtime  just watch season 1 and 2  will be getting season 3 soon  my wife and i really like this show
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post #150 of 201
12/13/09 at 7:56pm
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HOLY MOLY

(SPOILER SPACE)

The finale five minutes are STUNNING material.  The entire episode was just a force, you just felt as though the plot and pace was so breakneck fast, every moment everything could change.. incredible stuff, but the final scene?  INSANE.  Damn, I love this show!!!
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