Dexter, Season 5 Trailer

[Matt]

(major spoilers for anyone who hasn't been following the show, be forewarned)

What do you guys think? can season 5 keep the show strong, or are they going to inevitably jump the shark at some point?



best to click through to watch the trailer in 720p.

[Tommy v2]

Holy fuck!

Solely based on what I've just seen, I expect this to be the greatest thing to ever grace my screen. For the first time ever, Dexter actually looks like a terrifying human being. How he's going to unfuck himself from this situation, well... I can't wait!

Side note, glad to see Quinn back. I love that guy, he's a neat take on a detective character on a show. I just rewatched Season 3 recently and his character totally works for me. Still, for a detective, nothing will ever top Dutch from The Shield.

[Tommy v2]

Also, I need to say this before I forget - I like how Season 5 is a direct continuation from Season 4. I love long story arcs, because it keeps me in the game and helps things with the tension that's already been built-up. Shows that change or time-lapse too much between seasons always rubs me the wrong way. (24 is the worst offender).

[Matt]

Doesn't part of it feel like a rehash of the Doakes storyline, though?

[Tommy v2]

Yeah, AKA the greatest thing ever? I'll take it! I'm fine with re-hashes of things I like. I'm happy at least they're making this show still instead of some other exes budgeting for a dancing show.

[Matt]

maybe I'm cynical, or maybe I just don't want to get my hopes up only to have them dashed, but I worry a little about this season. Also, in the trailer, what's-her-name, who plays Astor, didn't exactly give an inspiring performance. Though I don't know if you could get a kid to give the kind of nuanced, pained performance I'd be looking for, so maybe that's not fair.

[Tommy v2]

I'm psyched about the Julia Stiles character. This should all be a good rehash of season 2!

The question still remains - why does Dexter listen to his father, who committed suicide? No one who commits suicide has any say in the value of life and protecting yourself/family.

[Slayer Guy]

Because beneath everything he's a total fucking nut job, no less insane than the Vietnam Vets being removed from Wal-Mart parking lots for exposing themselves. That's the beauty of it.

[Matt]

ha, that could be part of it. Am I the only one who googled "vietnam vets expose themselves at wal-mart" to see if that was a real story? I hadn't heard about it on the news...