When Dexter first aired in 2006 it was fresh and exciting. Michael C Hall is excellent, his character is well written. So much so, that the viewer ends up rooting for him - a serial killer. The supporting cast is strong. With the exception of a terribly written, cast, and portrayed Debra Morgan.
On rewatching; Deb almost makes the show unwatchable. It's like they were pushing to see how ridiculous they could make her. It's a shame because the show would have benefitted from a little more realism. The constant sobbing, whining, and screaming gets really old after the first few episodes. If the writers had killed her in season 3, it might have elevated the show to one of the best of all time.
The seasons wax and wane. It's a pity they killed off Doakes so quickly. He was a fantastic antagonist to Dexter and they had great chemistry. Doakes was hilarious in his rude bluntness. Showing Jennifer Carpetener how it should be done.
Other high points were Det. Lundy, and of course guest star John Lithgow. Perhaps the greatest season in the entire show. The side story with Rita and her kids was often frustrating, but the writers fixed that - eventually.
The final season is the weakest, with writers clearly rushing to wrap the show.
If you can stomach Deb it's worth a watch. Great lead, with a solid supporting cast (Angel/Matsuka/Doakes). Nice backdrop of the sun bleached streets, and beaches of Miami. Some really nice arcs and characters.
On rewatching; Deb almost makes the show unwatchable. It's like they were pushing to see how ridiculous they could make her. It's a shame because the show would have benefitted from a little more realism. The constant sobbing, whining, and screaming gets really old after the first few episodes. If the writers had killed her in season 3, it might have elevated the show to one of the best of all time.
The seasons wax and wane. It's a pity they killed off Doakes so quickly. He was a fantastic antagonist to Dexter and they had great chemistry. Doakes was hilarious in his rude bluntness. Showing Jennifer Carpetener how it should be done.
Other high points were Det. Lundy, and of course guest star John Lithgow. Perhaps the greatest season in the entire show. The side story with Rita and her kids was often frustrating, but the writers fixed that - eventually.
The final season is the weakest, with writers clearly rushing to wrap the show.
If you can stomach Deb it's worth a watch. Great lead, with a solid supporting cast (Angel/Matsuka/Doakes). Nice backdrop of the sun bleached streets, and beaches of Miami. Some really nice arcs and characters.