Mike hale, a television critic for the new york times, discuss the final episode of dexter. The dexter series finale was unbelievably awful dexter has been up and down for a while, but nothing could have prepared us for a finale that bad. The episode, which originally aired on september 22, 20, was written by. Get a sneak peek look at whats in store for the final episodes of dexter, season 8 episode 11 and 12.
Do not read on if you havent seen the season 8 premiere of dexter, titled a beautiful day. Et and can be watched online through free live stream details below. The network also gave viewers a taste of the farewell season. Many believed the series was past its prime, but fans stuck with it. By the end of this story i gave up entirely the notion that the writers had something clever to offer us by way of the dexter goodbye, or even. Dexter is faced with impossible odds as a brewing hurricane makes its way towards miami. Dexter finally put something significant on the table in its season 6 finale, and not just the doomsday killer travis marshall. Find out the reasoning behind the final episode s big death. Dexter season 8 series finale spoilers deb and dex. After eight seasons, now we know the fate of dexter and debra. Watch dexter season 8 online watch dexter season 8 full episodes online, free and paid options via our partners and affiliates. So much of the stuff you read is that people want the show to be like it was the first few years where dexter would go out and kill people.
Dexter, while having a handful of strong seasons under its. More specifically, the final scenes of the final episode. Dexter finished its eight season run tonight with a series finale that is certain to rankle. Elsewhere, deb takes a job as a private investigator, and masuka learns that he has a daughter. Sister debra is alarmingly in free fall after recent events, dexter desperately striving to bring her back to normality. There is a big hint in episode easy as pie season 3 episode 7 where dexter talks with debra about camilla who is very sick at the hospital dexter. This is a claimed leak of the final episode of dexter. The finale helped solidify that with one of the best episodes of dexter in years. Why wasnt the rest of the season hell, the last several seasons of dexter more like this episode. Season 8 episode 12 and will air on sunday september 22, 20 at 9. Meanwhile, dexter and debra get back to normal but are surprised by a visitor.
The eighth and final season of dexter was an abomination marring a oncerespectable tv series. 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. Dexter is done, all thats necessary now is to dispose of all the plastic sheeting, and. The network just released the full episode online free. An episodebyepisode list of 8th season filming locations for dexter. On april 18, 20, showtime officially announced that the eighth season would be the shows last. Some fans clearly hoped for a humdinger final season dexter pitted against a serial killer spectacularly to eclipse all those encountered before. Despite later seasons disappointing many, the character himself still has a big fanbase. Dexter ending explained and alternate ending revealed. Dexter is an american television drama that was broadcast on the premium cable channel showtime from october 1, 2006 to september 22, 20.
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. As for the final season as a whole, he said, ive also heard that some viewers are not happy with this season, and they all have different reason for it. Hall as dexter morgan in dexter season 8, episode 12. Granted, there was no way for remember the monsters to be good. After eight years, 96 episodes, 1,200 of its lead character sitting at a computer, and 1. Although dexter season 9 is highly unlikely, whatever events are likely to happen in the upcoming now final season will certainly draw fans old and new to the series, raising ratings. Six months after laguertas death, dexter michael c. The series finale was the best dexter episode in years. Dexter monitors a young psychopath to see if he is suited for dexter s table. The final season follows serial killer dexter morgan as he tries to evade the police closing in on his second life.
How dexter should have ended season 8 recut duration. Jan 17, 2020 while there are no solid plans for dexter season 9, it feels somewhat inevitable. A total of 96 episodes of dexter were broadcast over eight seasons. But i thought my expectations were low enough that, while the finale would disappoint me given that dexter started off with so much promise, it wouldnt stun me. It is the 12th episode of the eighth season, and the 96th episode of the series overall.
Dexter began its final season sunday night as the tv landscape found itself at an antihero crossroads. Dexter season 8 confirmed as end of series no season 9. In the series finale, dexter is faced with impossible odds. Download to watch offline and even view it on a big screen using chromecast. On average, the season was watched by two million viewers per episode during its original run when. Producer scott reynolds sits down with executive producer scott buck to discuss the series finale. Two weeks after james gandolfinis death and at the start of a summer that will see the series finales of dexter and breaking bad, it feels like a tv era is coming to an end. Sep 23, 20 after eight years, 96 episodes, 1,200 of its lead character sitting at a computer, and 1. Take it with a grain of salt, of course, but this is the most legit sounding one so far. Dexter s final season could have been awesome if they just combined elements from seasons seven and eight and ended the series last year. Season eight begins six months after laguertas murder and dexter is still managing life as a dad, brother, and serial killer. An episode by episode list of 8th season filming locations for dexter.
This blog contains details about the last ever episode of dexter when it was announced that dexter s eighth season would be its last, the news was not entirely unwelcome. Read at your own risk by far the most likely one floating around spoiler. Instead all is far more subdued, far more personal. Season eight premiered on 30 june 20, which is the first season to do so as all other seasons aired in the fall starting primarily in september or october. Dexter, the twisted tale of a serial killer with a moral code, was a massive ratings hit for showtime. Hall in his golden globe and sag awardwinning role as dexter morgan. Dexter season 8 episode 12 series finale live stream free. Before the season started, you said the core idea behind this finale has been in the works for years. Season 8 guide for dexter tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Sep 23, 20 dexter producers explain finale, defend final season. Bcdotwebs answer is very good and explains the reason, and gives outofuniverse answers, too however, there is something inuniverse to add. On april 18, 20, showtime officially announced that the eighth season would be the. On may 9, 20, the official dexter facebook fanpage posted a behind the scenes photo of a clapper showing that episode 6 of season 8 would be directed by john dahl. Still, i was optimistic that this final hour would be a redemption of sorts.
After what has been a slow, boring final season, dexter s season finale delivered drama and excitement not found in. 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. Meanwhile, miami metro investigates the murder of a man whos had pieces of his brain removed. By episode by category by geographical location clickable map of all dexter locations go to main menu be warned that, due to the gruesome nature of the show, some of the photos from dexter on this site may be disturbing. Take it with a grain of salt, of course, but this is the most legit sounding one so far the episode opens with dexter and harrison waiting in the airport for their flight to brazil. Dexter is done, all thats necessary now is to dispose of all the plastic sheeting, and send the shows lifeless body to the deep six. This season has been in a steep nosedive for so long, it wasnt like dexter was going to right its course in its final hour. Throughout its eight season run on showtime, dexter. But by the end of dexter, his story is far more complicated. Dexter as a program was always on the edge of being overly moralizing but generally had the right amount to fuel its antihero. It had been telegraphed last episode that debra wasnt going to survive, as the death of laguerta needed to be closed off eventually. The final episode of dexter was uncharacteristically tame, says simon horsford.
Its what the writers and producers chose to leave us with. In season 8 it went over the edge and that made the season tedious. So with the possibility of being able to show the aftermath of whatever might happen in season 8, you cant completely count out showtime from continuing. Hall is still managing life as a dad, brother and serial killer. Dexter producers explain finale, defend final season. As deb struggles to deal with the consequences of her actions, a mysterious woman comes to work with miami metro, offering. Watch dexter season 8 premiere online business insider. Dexter season 8 episode 1, a beautiful day showtime. Subscribe to the times video newsletter for free and get a handpicked selection of the best videos from. The final episode of dexter will be titled remember the monsters. The final season is the last season of the showtime series dexter. As dexter prepares to leave the country with hannah, he has one final showdown with saxon. Many believed the series was past its prime, but fans.
Dexter season 8 episode 12 the series finale will air on sunday night and should attract hoards of viewers wanting to see the shows climax and how things will end. Here is a synopsis of what happened in the episode. With largely pisspoor new characters, killers and plot development, dexter spiraled downward into a. Dexter tv show season 8 episodes list next episode. Showtime made the announcement thursday on the series facebook page. This season started off strong, then took a turn for the worse.
Dexter finished its eightseason run tonight with a series finale that is certain to rankle. Colin hanks religious murderer did meet his fate, like so many other dexter villains before him, but the really pivotal development of the finale was deb finally learning the truth about her adopted brother who shes apparently in love with. More spoilers for this episode dexter season 8 episode 11 monkey in a box guide and photos. Dec 04, 2014 the eighth and final season of dexter was an abomination marring a oncerespectable tv series. Dexter season 8 episode 2 every silver lining the hunt remains on for the brain surgeon this week on dexter, while dexter discovers just what it is dr. Dexter season 8 aired from june 30, 20 to september 22, 20 on showtime and ended the long running horrordrama. The season is tied directly to season seven, with each season covering a part of one large arc. September marked the end for two of the most popular dramas on television. The finale episode staggered to its end of a completely burned out dexter via a surreal and not quite fitting last quarter. 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.