Dexter: The Complete Final Season 8

Ok so now I’ve finished the entire show & while I didn’t like season 7, this season (8) is absolutely terrible! My mom & I were so angry we were yelling at the tv! We will rewatch the show, but there are definitely seasons I will leave out & this is one. The writing was completly unbelievable, someone seriously didn’t think it out. The ending itself seemed to be a mash up of 3 different ending ideas, which were all terrible! I won’t leave any spoilers in case someone reading this hasn’t finished the series, but be prepared for extreme disappointment. On a side note though after watching this series I have to say, that I think Jennifer Carpenter is an amazing actress! There are many talented actors in this show, but she is amazing! Deb is hands down my fav character.-Lady Tragedi Merlot

Only reason I am giving this a 4 and not a 5 is purely out of moral obligation to say that the very last episode of this franchise got me so flipping mad, there was no way I could 5 star it. Discs were fine, case was fine. Nothing wrong with the physical product. This is strictly a jab at the writers of Dexter. Did they want Dexter fans to walk away from this series more pissed off then the Sopranos fans? Suggestion: Do not watch the very last episode of the series. Just let everything end on the second to last episode, like 3mins before it’s officially the end of that episode; you’ll be much happier.- Bri

Dexter is a character that is easy to fall in love with. Both well-written and well acted, this may be the first serial killer you have ever rooted for. This series is about a vigilante serial killer who chooses to use his “darkness” for good…killing only people who do bad things (usually people who have somehow gotten away with murder). The story line over the entire series is about Dexter’s quest to fit in and feel “normal” despite his unusual secret. He is a blood splatter analyst for the Miami police department, where his sister is also a homicide detective. Both of which make for an interesting show.

All of the writing and acting is exceptional in this series for both lead and supporting characters. It has action, suspense and comedy, and one of the characters uses alot of profanity (which strangely enough is an endearing part of her character and part of the comedic aspect). It is not derogatory or offensive to any certain group, but if you are unable to appreciate artfully strung together four-letter words and other combinations thereof, you may not like at least a line or two of the scenes that character is in.

Considering this series is about a serial “killer” who is obsessed with blood, it really isn’t a gory series at all. I would say that the suspense and drama are balanced with a light-heartedness that makes it easy to watch. Not so much for the kiddies, obviously, but most adults will find this show enjoyable.

-Level Headed Gal