First and foremost, lets talk about this trailer. If you have not seen the conclusion of season 4 now is the time to go and watch it and NOT read any further. As we Dexterholics know, Season 5 ended with a huge life changing event. The murder of Rita by Trinity really sent the Dexter world into a whirlwind. Things were finally shaping up for Dexter to have a "normal" family life with his beautiful wife and cute little fat baby, and this happens. I have quite a few ideas for this next season. Seeing the trailer (which I will post at the end of the post) really got my head spinning on a few of the ideas I had. Then I read the full transcript of the Comic-Con Panel and I felt like a Media God because one of the big wigs said something directly to one of my thoughts I was having. Ok here we go...
#1 - The effect of this on Dexter - The trailer makes it very obvious that Dexter will kill again this season when they show him talking to to Harry and telling him how killing makes him a better father. What would the show be like without Dex killing bad guys.... refer to season 2, I swear I know he did kill people but I can't recall a single one other than Doakes. Every other season I can name multiple victims. Anyways, here's my thoughts on the effect on Dexter. He became the person he is because of a traumatic event in his childhood that for the longest time he blocked out. What kind of effect will this event which is fresh and vivid in his mind have on him this go round?
"We wanted to process this huge event that's almost another origin story," said Johannessen. "This is an adult origin story in a way. This is not something that happened to him when he was three years old. We don't continue the facts of season four for very long, but this set of events he brought on himself very much permeate season five."I truly believe we are going to see a completely different "Dark Passenger". A very angry, raw, and brutal Dexter. I have a feeling that the first kill after the murder will be more of an impulse kill and could potentially violate the code. The final scene of the trailer shows Dex going ballistic and blood is everywhere, while you don't see the victim, it is obviously a very emotional moment for him. The voice over the shot says "Normally having a target would make me feel good, but now it means nothing." Dexter is not only going to battle bad guys this season he biggest enemy may be himself. If I was writing this series and wanted to really get it rolling quick, Dex makes an impulse kill and draws attention to himself in a very unwanted/unneeded manner. Personally, I like the 'nervous' Dexter, I enjoy when he is constantly worrying about the fuzz.
#2 - The trailer also shows Quinn on the case and suspecting Dexter is involved.... I am assuming that Quinn didn't get the memo about Doakes doing the same thing a few seasons back. Its been nice knowing you dude, and congrats on getting it on with a murderer's psycho daughter, but you are as good as dead bro.
#3
- Dexter and Harrison - Probably the most heart-breaking moment in the trailer was Dexter holding little Harrison and saying to him "I am the reason your mother is dead, you are going to hate me someday". Dexter is a good dad in my opinion...when he is there. Its weird to say that about a serial killer but still he was in a perfect place before this. Does this event launch Harrison into a similar pathway as Dexter? Obviously, the writers are mimicking Dexter's early life experience here. Granted the show would either have to do a 'fast forward' for season 6 or be around for like 7 to 10 more years (I would probably be ok with it) but I would love the opportunity to hear Dexter talk to Harrison (Lil' Harry) about the code and everything that he was taught. Whats your take on the Harrison and Dexter relationship of this season? Granted it can't be too complex, the kid is like 6 months old, but it does have a very complex possibility. Brilliant Writing.This season has so many potential subplots and different directions it could go, that I am just ready for the dang thing to start. I upgraded the Uverse to get Showtime and Season 5 will be the first season I don't watch on DVD. This is the first show I can honestly say I am completely and 100% addicted to. I am not sure how I will handle not being able to see the next episode immediately. It feels like I am 14 again and I am waiting for Joey to choose between Dawson and Pacey. Yes I did just make a Dawson's Creek reference, and don't act like you weren't watching also.
Leave me your thoughts on what is coming up. I am truly interested in hearing from the millions of fans of the Media Hero. I am sure in the weeks and months leading up to the big premiere, I will revisit this entry and add to it and get deeper into my thoughts on what could/should happen. But I won't keep you waiting anymore, here is the Dexter Season 5 Trailer that premiered this weekend at Comic-Con 2010. Enjoy
JD
2 comments:
What this season comes down to for me is the struggle between Dexter's inner animal and his humanity. We have seen Dexter evolve from a feelingless being in Season 1, in which Rita was simply a cover for him to maintain his alter ego. By the end of Season 4, however, Dexter wants to be "that man" for Rita; he desires to be a good father, a good husband, and truly cares for (if not loves) his family. This is what will suffer due to Rita's death. I think that Dexter will revert back to his emotionless ways, only to find that with the development of guilt, love, and trust also comes blind rage and despair. This season will deal with Dexter trying to find somewhere to put all of these emotions, and likely failing miserably for the most part.
I agree with #2- Quinn's a dead man. The only way he isn't is if this is the last season of the show...and this is why.
My theory for how the entire series will end is that Deb will find out what Dexter truly is, and will take him down. It will be awful, it will be hard, but we have seen Deb's inner conflict in which she tries to emulate Harry and continually please him, only to find that he wasn't the hero she had thought. Deb has come to a place where she is good at her job, and she is a part of the justice system. If it comes down to lying for Dex and doing what is right, she will choose the latter for sure. Dexter is Deb's only constant, and I don't think she will ever be able to reconcile who he truly is with the brother she has always known. After finding out the truth about Laura Moser, I don't think they can put off this revelation much longer. Even though it's my favorite show, I think this season or the next will be the end of Dexter. And not in some cheesy "life in prison" way...I'm talking, gunned down, dead and gone kind of way.
I'm stoked about the season. I can't wait to see how Dexter's grief will manifest itself, and if there will even be a code anymore.
I don't know if I can handle an entire season where Dexter is in emotional pain and being questioned by everyone around him. And I haven't liked Quinn for a LONG time and now I am just... DONE. I hope Dex kills him and I hope it's soon, though I know it will definitely be dragged out across the entire season.
I CANNOT HANDLE Dex having to carry the guilt of taking Rita away from the kids, and all the clips of Astor made me cringe. I cannot handle it. This is definitely going to be the most painful season of all... OMG.
I feel like season 5 HAS to be it. And as reckless and convoluted as Dex's stuff got at the end of season 4, I doubt Dex will be able to keep his shit together much longer anyways. Caty... you're probably right about Deb. That is how it will end... Deb is a freaking genius most of the time and she will put it all together. Which will basically put the nail in the coffin of her being 'broken' issue. I mean... OMG All this shit has happened around and to Deb, and then she finds out the whole time, her rock has been a serial killer? OMG she's going to have issues forEVER.
I am NOT looking forward to the next season, just because I know it will KILL me. But what a GREAT show. DA-YUM.
P.S. This "I can't wait to see how Dexter's grief will manifest itself" sounds really sadistic.
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