tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post2238392575121267247..comments2024-03-28T23:03:57.917-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Dexter: Born FreeBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-18653923466527893702013-03-20T11:50:22.005-04:002013-03-20T11:50:22.005-04:00Chris: "It doesn't get much better than t...Chris: "It doesn't get much better than this".<br /><br />Oh, but it does. Wait until season four. If you don't develop ulcers, you're not human ;o)Paul Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01979646022056755322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-58056878356649082752013-03-20T11:28:04.919-04:002013-03-20T11:28:04.919-04:00I sat down to write a comment for this finale and ...I sat down to write a comment for this finale and ended up with an article over a thousand words long. I won't re-print it here, but if you are interested, it's on my blog.<br /><br />Long story short -- I simply loved it. Truly brilliant hour of television that brought so many stories to a close while leaving us wanting more. It doesn't get much better than this.<br /><br />Thanks for the great reviews, Billie. As always.ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843864158239536750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-83125659509764288582012-12-14T14:53:31.382-05:002012-12-14T14:53:31.382-05:00Hey Billie! Thank you for responding. I kinda feel...Hey Billie! Thank you for responding. I kinda feel bad that I posted this whiny negative review. It's not like me at all, usually when I don't like something, I keep it to myself. I guess it was the disappointment of it all.<br /><br />I think I just have to realize that not everything is my cup of tea. But I always get a bit surprised when I don't appreciate the same things that others are raving about. It doesn't happen often, but I am clearly in the minority in some cases, The Godfather movies which I don't get at all, The Walking Dead's popularity is a walking mystery to me, and perhaps I should just add Dexter to that lot and leave it at that. I will try to get through Dexter, maybe it will grow on me and I'll change my mind? If I do, I will let you know for sure:)<br /><br />That said, I do love most of the shows this site are covering. I've been with you from the early Buffy years (has it really been more than ten years?) and loooved all the wonderful reviews here. What would the world be without Billiedoux.com? And I think, of all the shows, it's only Dexter and The Walking Dead, where I just don't get it.<br /><br />Well, to each his own, I guess.TJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-42328858123848812482012-12-11T08:52:48.902-05:002012-12-11T08:52:48.902-05:00Hey, TJ: I sort of don't know what to tell you...Hey, TJ: I sort of don't know what to tell you. Jennifer Carpenter's Deb and Julie Benz's Rita are a big part of the series, and their characters definitely grow and change, as good characters tend to do. Jennifer Carpenter in particular is exceptional, in my opinion. For what it's worth.Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-57224824002583268702012-12-11T04:28:41.765-05:002012-12-11T04:28:41.765-05:00So, I finally gave in. Always known that Dexter is...So, I finally gave in. Always known that Dexter is a "must see", but have postponed it for years as I thought I wouldn't like the storyline and the gore of the show.<br />I expected it to be a well-written character-driven show though, and now I have seen season one.<br /><br />What do I think? Well...some elements were excellent, but I did have a lot of problems with some of the characters.<br /><br />First, Michael C. Hall is perfect as Dexter. Always loved him in Six Feet Under, and in some ways, this is kind of an extension of that role.<br /><br />Also thought that Christian Camargo as Rudy was excellent casting. The Dexter and Rudy scenes all had great chemistry. I felt sorry for Rudy in the end, and I'm sorry he's gone.<br /><br />But perhaps my favourite scenes were the flashback ones with Dexter and Harry. It all made for some great depth into the story.<br /><br />What I didn't expect was that I couldn't stand the rest of the cast though. I couldn't care less about any of them. Maybe it's just bad casting? Or in some cases bad writing?<br /><br />Batista: I wanted to like Angel, I didn't. And his wife-separation-substory was just filler for me.<br />Masuka: Now, he was even creepier than Dexter, and not in a good kind of way. He was just a creep.<br />Doakes: This aggressive tough black cop routine was just annoying. Irritating.<br />Lt. Maria: Totally unbelievable character. And her power struggles with the captain and rest of the crew just drives me nuts. Bad casting here.<br />Debra, Dexter's sister: One of the most unbelievable cop characters ever. I just find her stupid and obnoxious. I didn't believe her (step)sister relationship with Dexter at all. Poor actress. Rudy said it all: "If you were a REAL cop you would have known who I am". Spot on.<br /><br />I do love Julie Benz though. But her poor-abused-woman-with-kids subplot got thin after abt 3 eps. It was a good thing they brought in the excellent Mark Pellegrino as her husband, otherwise this storyline would have gone awry.<br /><br />So all in all...a good first season, but I would like to get rid of most of the cast. And now, when Rudy is gone I don't feel confident for season 2, and don't know what to expect.TJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-65756237582795118062010-11-04T06:26:39.675-04:002010-11-04T06:26:39.675-04:00Wow, what a wonderful finale and I even felt sorry...Wow, what a wonderful finale and I even felt sorry for Rudy/Brian. I even wanted to be together, two serial killers at work. The acting is outstanding, from everyone involved.<br />Their two big conversations are amazing and touching. And the whole "this isn´t you" from Deb not believing Rudy was the ITK reminded me a bit of Buffy when she couldn´t believe that was Angelus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-82468320226037133212010-09-10T19:40:13.007-04:002010-09-10T19:40:13.007-04:00"The White Rose of Doux!" I've been..."The White Rose of Doux!" I've been laughing for five minutes about that one.Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-34560671941568498592010-09-10T18:55:07.762-04:002010-09-10T18:55:07.762-04:00(Here we go again, now 100% spoiler free. River So...(Here we go again, now 100% spoiler free. River Song would be so proud)<br /><br />Put away the soft cushions. I’ve started watching <i>Dexter</i> and I’m enjoying it. <br /><br />While it took me some time to get fully invested in the whole Ice Truck Killer arc I was instantly invested in the characters, especially the leading man. Dexter is a fascinating and surprisingly sympathetic central character. You just can’t help rooting for the guy. I wasn’t a big fan of Michael C. Hall on <i>Six Feet Under</i> but he’s terrific here. How he hasn’t won an Emmy yet is staggering. <br /><br />Ditto Jennifer Carpenter and Julie Benz. I love Debra, she’s quickly become my favourite character and being a <i>Buffy/Angel</i> fan I adored Julie Benz so much and the awkwardly blossoming relationship between Dexter and Rita, although a lot of the time I kept getting distracted from the drama by Jacob’s freaky ‘70s hairdo. Forget a replacement he should’ve lured a decent hair stylist to the Island.<br /><br />I’ve just finished season 1 and I’m getting started on season 2 now. Hopefully I’ll be all caught up by the time season 5 starts.Mark Greighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984193299389764649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-48402199155082254112010-09-10T18:39:53.221-04:002010-09-10T18:39:53.221-04:00How about “Death to the spoiler!!!”?How about “Death to the spoiler!!!”?Mark Greighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984193299389764649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-57006941267100112002010-09-10T18:36:58.877-04:002010-09-10T18:36:58.877-04:00Hmmm...I think I need something to shout as I begi...Hmmm...I think I need something to shout as I begin my onslaught. <br /><br />Maybe: "For Billie and the Blog!"<br /><br />Or: "The White Rose of Doux!"Josie Kafkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892717530356699008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-56905555687810095782010-09-10T18:32:09.816-04:002010-09-10T18:32:09.816-04:00Sorry if it let a spoiler out the bag there, Josie...Sorry if it let a spoiler out the bag there, Josie. I should’ve known better. I willing await the onslaught of soft cushions. <br /><br />Its okay about my original comment, I’ve still got it saved so I’ll rewrite and repost it later. Thanks anyway.Mark Greighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984193299389764649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-51307484814163159602010-09-10T18:22:01.476-04:002010-09-10T18:22:01.476-04:00Hi Mark!
I'm so glad you're enjoying Dext...Hi Mark!<br /><br />I'm so glad you're enjoying Dexter. <br /><br />I did delete your comment, though. There was a spoiler, and there's a slim chance that there's someone out there who doesn't know it yet. (I got spoiled by a passing mention of something in an early Torchwood review, so I'm very cautious now.) <br /><br />I tried to email you, but couldn't find contact info on your blog. I've saved your comment--email me if you want me to send it to you, and you can re-post it with some of the information taken out. Or I could just throw the aforementioned soft cushions at you. josie.kafka@gmail.comJosie Kafkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892717530356699008noreply@blogger.com