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. 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. After finishing the last episode of season 4 i was left with many emotions mostly being shock and sorrow. Dexter and arthur find themselves on a collision course, as debra unearths a shocking longhidden truth, rita admits her marriage to dexter is troubled, and batista and laguerta face the consequences of an ethics breach. Dexters jennifer carpenter talks debs final journey, justice for dex. All 34 songs featured in dexter season 4 soundtrack, listed by episode with scene descriptions. A something crazy is going to happen and b we have no idea what that crazy thing is.
Six months after the season three finale, dexter is now living with three kids. But dexter lives by a strict code of honor that is both his saving grace and lifelong burden. Dexter and debra are at odds following last years finale, and we meet a new character who knows about harrys code. On october 21, 2008, showtime commissioned a fourth and fifth season of dexter, each consisting of 12 episodes. The shows writers convened during february and march 2009 to brainstorm ideas for the fourth season, and filming was scheduled to begin in june 2009. Dec, 2009 check out some spoilers and photos of the season 4 finale of dexter the getaway season 4 episode 12 that aired this sunday december 2009 at 9pm on showtime. Check out some spoilers and photos of the season 4 finale of dexter the getaway season 4 episode 12 that aired this sunday december. The original broadcast of the series finaleshown at 9 pm on september 22, 20drew 2. Game of thrones finale really created an opportunity for that sentiment to. Hall, jennifer carpenter, julie benz and more stroll down memory lane at the season eight premiere.
Despite later seasons disappointing many, the character himself still has a big fanbase. With the walls closing in on dexter more than during any of the previous six seasons. Colleton revealed that the creative team originally planned to end the series in s7, but agreed with showtime. 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. Hearing baby harrisons cries, he races to the bathroom to find arthurs last victim, rita, dead in the bathtub, and harrison bawling in the pool of blood. The fourth season premiered on september 27, 2009, and focused on dexter attempting to find his way to balance his family life, the birth of his son, and his extracurricular activities. Married at the end of season 3, he is now dreaming of having it all as a husband and. In the premiere, dexter hardly seemed to bat an eye over the fact that his. Season 1 season 2 season 3 season 4 season 5 season 6 season 7 season 8 season 9. If you have yet to watch dexters season finale, avert your eyes. Sep 16, 20 but dexter lives by a strict code of honor that is both his saving grace and lifelong burden. Dexter had a notoriously disliked series finale but how does every season finale. On may 27, 2009, showtime announced that john lithgow would guest star in all 12 episodes as miamis latest and deadliest serial.
Dexter becomes anxious and frustrated after more than a month. Has anyone seen a better season finale since 2009 than dexter season 4. Season 4 begins with dexter a fullfledged family man with a wife, two stepchildren, a new baby and the same hankering to dole out justice to murderers who. The getaway broke several records for the showtime cable network. Dexter season 4 finale spoilers and photos season 4. Visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. The dexter season 4 finale is still the best finale of all. The seasoneight premiere was the most watched dexter episode with more than 3 million viewers total for all airings that night. In fact, showtime ruled out the possibility of ending the show with the characters death. All others, proceed remember when deb falling in love with dexter seemed like the worst choice she could possibly make. Dexter may have killed arthur mitchell, aka the trinity killer john lithgow, in the season 4 finale of dexter, but not before trinity murdered dexter s wife rita.
Dexter cast at series finale premiere dexter stars michael c. The final season of dexter is more of a good thing. Dexters final episode wasnt that bad, but it came close. The series finale was the best dexter episode in years. Dec, 2009 the messes are piling up, ghostharry warned dexter in sunday nights seasonfour finale. After season 5 showtime renewed dexter twice, once for s6 and the second time for s7 and s8. This story contains spoilers from dexters seventhseason finale, titled surprise, motherfer. Dec 14, 2009 dexter may have killed arthur mitchell, aka the trinity killer john lithgow, in the season 4 finale of dexter, but not before trinity murdered dexter s wife rita. Dexter is pretty widely known as the worst tv series finale of all time, and michael c. The season opener was leaked to the internet ahead of schedule in late august 2009.
The messes are piling up, ghostharry warned dexter in sunday nights season four finale. He seeks to learn from arthur mitchell, a serial killer and family man, who has murdered for over thirty years without being discovered. Not even with season 8, but since after season 4, you took dexter and who he was, cut it into pieces, wrapped it up in plastic bags, and threw it into the ocean. Figuring out dexters basic motivation has been nearly impossible since the season premiere. Mar 05, 20 first run episodes of season seven averaged 2. While there are no solid plans for dexter season 9, it feels somewhat inevitable. Theres only one that might be close and that would have to be breaking bad. Eric and matt discuss this is the way the world ends and where the show could go. Sep 23, 20 not even with season 8, but since after season 4, you took dexter and who he was, cut it into pieces, wrapped it up in plastic bags, and threw it into the ocean. Torn between his deadly compulsion and his desire for true happiness, dexter is a man in profound. The third season of dexter premiered on september 28, 2008, and ended on december 14, 2008. The messes are piling up, ghostharry warned dexter in sunday nights seasonfour finale.
Oct 03, 2011 the season six debut of dexter delivered the biggest premiere night for an original series in network history. Season 3 episode 12 watch two sneak peeks from dexter season 3 episode 12, do you take dexter morgan. You have your demons, i accept that, said rita to dexter. I got so invested with the show that when the death came, it hit me with a punch to the stomach. Dexter season 4 finale spoilers and photos season 4 episode. Its crucial to win back my sister, but she isnt all that important after all if i can be with hannah, and neither of them is as important as killing one guy for reasons that remain unclear. The eighth season of dexter will premiere on june 30th and showtime has ordered. Dexter may have killed arthur mitchell, aka the trinity killer john lithgow, in the season 4 finale of dexter, but not before trinity murdered dexters wife rita. Watch dexter episodes online season 4 2009 tv guide. The season 4 finale of dexter delivered a few jawdropping jolts and one shocking death. The dexter saga has a rich backstory and mythology, but for those new to the series and lured to this season by lithgows justly celebrated performance, season 4 is a good place to start, because it represents something of a new beginning for dexter himself. The fourth season the showtime series dexter premiered 27 september 2009. The eighth season of dexter will premiere on june 30th and showtime has ordered 12 episodes once again. Dexter as a father and husband struggles to figure out how to survive for years to come.
It seriously makes me so angry that they decided to kill off the character in such a cruel way. Its crucial to win back my sister, but she isnt all that important after all if i can be with hannah, and neither of them is as. Hall deals with the aftermath of a loved ones murder, and deb. Homeland, dexter premiere ratings tv series finale. Dexter has become a husband and father, and finds a potential mentor in a macabre serial killer known as trinity emmy winning guest star john lithgow who lives a familiar double life as a suburban family man. See more ideas about dexter seasons, dexter and season premiere. Sunday was a big night for showtime, with season finales of both homeland and dexter delivering big ratings for the premium cable network the. This season started off strong, then took a turn for the worse. Dexter has become a family man with wife rita and a new baby boy, and must work harder than ever to conceal his murderous urges. Get an early look at it now via this extended, revealing trailer.
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. Dec 11, 2008 season 3 episode 12 watch two sneak peeks from dexter season 3 episode 12, do you take dexter morgan. Dexters john lithgow talks about the shocking finale tv guide. Season 4 of dexter is one of the best out of the whole 8 season run. Maybe during the series finale of the wonder years but, this. As the fourth season of dexter comes to a close, fans are going into the. 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 on from his retirement offers up all kinds of. Dexter producers explain finale, defend final season. Julia stiles is added to the cast as lumen pierce in the fifth series of this thrilling drama.
Dexters john lithgow talks about the shocking finale tv. Jan 17, 2020 while there are no solid plans for dexter season 9, it feels somewhat inevitable. I get that the main storyline is great and one of the best of the series, but the subplots are just as bad as weaker seasons of dexter. Maybe during the series finale of the wonder years. Our writers may have been gassed by michael ausiello may 26 2014, 4. Just got done watching the season finale of dexter and honestly i never expected something like that. On october 21, 2008, showtime commissioned a fourth and fifth season of dexter, each. Jun 27, 2011 just got done watching the season finale of dexter and honestly i never expected something like that. Dexter will probably never reach the dramatic, creative heights it did in season one, but with this new season the shows producers found a way to sustain the premise by concentrating on the shows characters and, in particular, looking at how dexter lives with his desiretokill rather than dwelling on the myriad ways he might get caught. This story contains spoilers from dexter s seventh season finale, titled surprise, motherfer. But it was our final episode and showtime was very accommodating. Theres this cliche when serial killers are always described as quiet, kind of a loner. The season six debut of dexter delivered the biggest premiere night for an original series in network history. Seasons, episodes, cast, characters official series.