DEXTER Season 4 Episode 3 Review

[fritolibre]

this is gold

[gohabs1119]

aww man if only u had no lisp this review would be awesome.

[Cajaroto]

Well here's what I think about Dexter being socially inadequate. He goes after killers and knows what to say to not cast suspicion, to blend in, in a sense that nothing that he does is out of the ordinary. He knows how to deal with killers mainly. But when it comes to being with people where everything comes from the heart, where their interactions are spontaneous, he feels out of place. He knows what faces to make and how to talk, but not really how to "be one of them."

[bedriddenscornf]

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[yellowpatchrocket]

Dude chaplin you need to get a life. P.S. dont make bj penn videos because your just showing that you really dont know anything about mma. Douchbag

[productiveentra]

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[capablecharlata]

hard to believe they are husband/wife in real like cant wait for the new season still watching the older episodes at watchdexter forfree-dot -com

[misterioyo]

what was the name of the song that was heard in quinn s car. a rap song. Can someone tell me?????

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[doretteeck36437]

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[sclearyodonnell]

Re quinn and the car: Quinn is Deb's partner. He didn't want the case, but she overruled him - hence he was the driver and went along.

[chaplinshouse]

yeah i was wrong about that. this is the the one review i didn't watch as close as i thought i did when making the review. you're right

[NoamTube]

You're totally wrong about the contrast between Dexter's blending into society in season 1 and season 4. It was a lot easier to smile at strangers and to pretend to be someone he's not for a minute or two. Maybe even a day with his wife, then gf. But he's a man who is emotionally void. He has no feelings aside from the satisfaction of killing. So obviously it's harder for him to maintain his act 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with people around him all the time and no place of solitude.

[chaplinshouse]

yeah remember last episode when he got very emotional with his belt wrapped around trinity's neck? yes, Dex IS supposed to be emotionally void, as the writers laid out those ground rules from the first ever episode. but they've consistently proven that's not true. that being said, i do wish i didn't point that part out the way i did in this review. i could have put together a more compelling point than what i did here, it wasn't a contradiciton so much in the way i presented it. thx

[xxxFaustusxxx]

These are amazing.

[chaplinshouse]

thanks bro

[Deeprive]

He is struggling because he is in a highly expecting society (suburbia). He is hesitant because he has a family, and he learned he actually cares about them. I could debunk this entire review, but I don't feel like taking the time.

You're trying so hard to poke holes in the story when really you're just missing the entire fucking point. This isn't constructive, you just didn't like it, and you're trying to pretend it's the show's fault.

[chaplinshouse]

don't take it so personal dude! true that i didn't like the episode but if the talking croc with a floatie on wasn't an indicator, this 'review' is mostly for fun. my episode 4 review was much more flattering so hop over there, maybe it'll cheer u up :)

[Deeprive]

Alright lol, i guess the croc made the review seem more hateful.

If it's worth anything, it's not a bad interview all together

[phockuahole]

if you get bent out of shape over someone differing with u on a freakin tv show, i bet your life is a bowl of fuckin cherries. how do u react to real actual problems in life? no one i know liked episode 3 it was CRAP. He is struggling because he is in suburbia? Oh gee what a challenge!! Especially for a guy with no emotions! EMOTIONAL people struggle (eg: YOU). And oh yeah, he learned a long time ago he cares for his family nimrod. Remember, he killed the pedofile? pfff

[Deeprive]

It's his family. If you were watching the entire series you'd know that his feelings for them have grown significantly. Also being out of his apartment and out of his "alone time", he is forced out of his element. Take consideration in the big picture.

As for the whole me being "bent out of shape" thing, It's pretty ironic.

[tehjoemastah]

So when are you planning for your episode 4 review? You point out valid (albeit, very, very picky) things, and I'd just like to see that review here pretty soon.

[Schmidteren]

By the way, if this isn't for fun, and you really are feeling like hhis about the episodes, I think you are being to picky, VERY to picky! :D... ffs man, noone can make anything perfect, you go into to small details cranking them up... people are not perfect, but this show... is as close to a perfect show, that I have seen! :)

brighten up my man! :)

[chaplinshouse]

if it makes u feel any better i really enjoyed last week's episode. as did i love all 3 prior seasons. and those weren't perfect but their good far outweighed the bad

[Schmidteren]

we all see different things when we see the same!... And by the way, I still think in season 4, that the good outweight the bad, and if you don't well then my suggestion to you, would be that you don't watch it if you don't enjoy it! :)

by the way, try taking notice of the develepment Dexter is going through psychological, even though he doesn't kill, in his mind he goes through alot!... he's moving!

cheers!

[chaplinshouse]

Same can be said for my reviews. If you don't like them, why are you subscribing/commenting/replyin­g? It's ok to have different opinions but when you start telling people what to do, or what not to watch, then you're missing the point entirely

Cheers

[Schmidteren]

well the symbol of him KILLING the light, is because he has not been able to KILL for some time, his dark passenger needs to be fed....

this is only way he can kill something... yeah and it also pisses him off, cause it makes him spottable? when going out in the night killing :P

[chaplinshouse]

i addressed your first post to tehjoemastah below. but this one is kind of silly. The light was a symbol of killing since he hasn't killed for a whole episode? um. ok. . not sure how you arrived at that conclusion.

[Schmidteren]

lol not THE light was a symbol, but the fact that he KILLED the light, he also talked about his dark passenger when he was doing it, he was frustrated, because hje cannot get the time to kill.... if you dont understand that, then just don't bother replying!...

and try not to be disrespectful when you write, like this sentence "um. ok. . not sure how you arrived at that conclusion. "

[chaplinshouse]

yeah i understood what u meant. don't tell me not to bother replying to your point if i don't understand it. it's my thread remember? and i still think you're looney tunes reaching for something out of nothing. Killing the light made him FEEL better because he hasn't killed anyone for a few days? No where was that even implied in that episode. And btw, if you're so sensitive, here's an idea. Don't post publicly, it gets a lot worse than "um, ok" trust me

[Schmidteren]

the reason he goes, is because debra geas, and they are partners ;) :) so there you have answer to that xD

[tehjoemastah]

In response to the part about Quinn not wanting the case: I'm pretty sure him and Deb are partners, explaining the 'We'll take it' and Quinn's reaction.

[chaplinshouse]

yeah my buddy said the same thing today. i dont' know why then batista didn't address them as one unit. like "do you guys want this" instead of "WHO wants it" if they're one unit. only deb and quinn were in the room why ask that way. mundane detail tho

[tehjoemastah]

Yeah, it's still some iffy writing. I thought episode 4 was pretty well done, so hopefully they can build off of that.

[chaplinshouse]

yes i really enjoyed episode 4! dexter seemed a bit more psychotic and confident than normal. hope that continues.

[lookoutawhale]

hahah the saggy balls song was the best. Especially with the lyric ball bouncing over them so everyone at home can sing along haha.

this alligator is another good addition especially with the flotation device. Hes either relaxing or cant swim, both funny perspectives.

keep up the good work!

[chaplinshouse]

thx bro. i almost green screened him into a pool with a bunch of kids swimming around him but i thought of it at a point where it would have been a ton more work for just a review getting 300 hits, heh

[GrandJediMaster7860]

These reviews are hilarious :) 5/5 for all the wonderful jokes - especially that Lundy one :D

I've given this episode a 3 outta 5 btw, and so far it has been the weakest one I suppose - but I have a feeling that all this 'suburban bliss' will evaporate soon enough.

[chaplinshouse]

thanks Jedi. i hope you're right. i'm fully prepared to give the show props and make a skit apology for the jump the shark bit if they do so. i may post that lundy thing on it's own for a quick 10 second clip. hehe, he's smooooth with that hat

[NomadicSoulflyer]

This ep was pretty weak, I used to think it was a thriller but now pure drama. Also good job on not explaining Batistas gf that they pushed the whole last season but now he dates LaHuertaGuerta or whatever, she really is a fluezy if I remember correctly she wanted Dexter in season 1 also and my guess will probably have Lundys old ass craving mexican by next season.

[chaplinshouse]

yeah... i came down on them a little hard but i'm kinda pissed. i have literally been eyeing the calendar in anticipation i really love the show, then to see what's in store :( yeah i hate La Guerta. Banged Doakes, tried to bang Dex, now banging Batista. i know people hook up at work but she's a freaken boss, and not even a good one at that.

[shtfuk666]

LOL!! come on though chaplin, you know you're happy lundy is back

[chaplinshouse]

u know what, i like Lundy, but i'm sick of him for how they utilize him. now that he's not even FBI, now that him and Debra have this past/sexual tension. i'm not happy about that. he is a great character /actor though. David Carradine would have been proud (his brother).

[shtfuk666]

ya, fuck the sex triangle bull shit. you're right, i hope they don't go soprano's style and get all soap opera-ish but it appears every time something gets popular it gets ruined by the higher ups. you got a good eye for sure.

[tehboxnoob]

isnt Dex failing so much lately because of the nonstop preasure? We have seen him in 2 entire episodes freaking out because his new life is to much to handle. And i agree that the decision to smash the lights was stupid but didnt he do it because he kindof snaped because all the shit hes been going through?

And didnt Quinn just state that he didnt really want to go on that case but since Deborah n Dex did he had no choice?

Just my speculations :)

[chaplinshouse]

yeah very true. i just feel like he's easily handled much more pressure than he's going through now thanks to having no human emotions. which also makes snapping at the lights a little odd to me, since u have to have strong emotions to do that. No, nowhere did it say Quinn had no choice. In fact Batista was asking who wants this case, not 'do YOU guys want the case.' which is what he'd have said if they were a team for some reason but they're not and never have been

[Elric33239]

Neither of you are taking into account that Dexter busted him for swiping the money from the safe and he's determined to get on Dexter's "good side." Also, Dexter is still recovering from a concussion so he shouldn't be expected to act rationally! Add to that he was in complete control when he was alone during the 3 previous seasons but he isn't now! This could have been his "I've had enough of the BS" moment, leading to another of Rita's "you're gonna have to change or it's over" lectures.

[Elric33239]

Of course, Dexter isn't going through the lay-off situation, a neighbor of his is. My point is that if that happened to him as well, "Harry's Code" wouldn't prepare him for that problem anymore than it's helping him solve his CURRENT problems.

[chaplinshouse]

most of your opinions are speculation. this is a scripted story. the writers write in what they want u to consider. so no, we don't take that into account. u consistently find a way to argue speculation whereas my points are more based on scripted facts present and past.

[juggo3]

lol, keep these coming man. I almost look forward to your reviews as much as I do the actual episodes, which is sad on a number of levels.

[chaplinshouse]

thx bro. probably more of a diss on them than a compliment to me, but i'll take it! :)

[useyouforfood]

"uh oh...i hear a motorboat coming!...Here's Dexter now!"

Too funny.

[Elric33239]

While I won't say that this is the Best Dexter Ep Ever, I won't dismiss it as inconsistent due to ignoring the fact that his life in Season 4 is a complete 180 from Season 1 and his comments were misguided opinions, not facts! Maybe if you weren't so jealous of The Old Guy you might have noticed these points. Maybe not. Thanks for the review regardless of the lack of scope. And thank your mother for the chicken soup.

[chaplinshouse]

complete 180 turn from a tougher scenario. he's different now, but sometimes different is easier to handle. this is 100x easier an environment to function in than what he's been through. "oh no how do i talk without looking weird. how do i smile?" no one's that retarded. and isn't he supposed to fake all emotions? so why is he so paranoid? Sure, thanks for watching and trading thoughts! Preshiaye mang...

[Elric33239]

Tougher for you and me, perhaps, but I still maintain that the reverse is the case for him! Sure, he's stated that he can fake emotions in the past, but the fact that HE's saying it can be self-denial! Some of the best first-person narrative voices tend to lack self-reflection. Ever read "Lolita" or "Portnoy's Complaint?" Humbert & Portnoy were BOTH professional liars and they did it to themselves the most! That's why I like Dexter! He grows as a character each season and he's unaware of it!

[chaplinshouse]

yeah i guess. kind of speculative though to say he could just be in denial (but nonetheless a possibility for such a complex character as dex). i still feel like we've already seen him in every scenario, this isn't new ground really

[Elric33239]

I think this season proves the exact opposite! Even "ghost dad" has noted it several times! I guess we'll have to agree to disagree on this point. Ciao!

[Elric33239]

Also, I noted that Lundy was right about the crime pattern of "Trinity" while Quinn expressed his contempt while marking his turf as Alpha Male when he wasn't balling a nosy reporter who's pumping him for "priviledged info," Deb learns the old lesson "be careful what you wish for" regarding relationships while we don't really know whether Anton is being "faithful" (he played the field pre-Deb, remember?) and Dexter finally discovers who the REAL vandal is by accident!

[chaplinshouse]

um....  yup

[Elric33239]

I guess we saw different episodes. When Dexter was on his own, of course he blended in. It was familiar territory. Now he has to live in an unfamiliar environment that he has no control over due to overzealous neighbors who know zip about "crime watches," pretend to be a family man with no guidance from his wife because she gave birth to all of the kids including his, witness a teenaged step-daughter with a crush on a college dropout who couldn't care less (her real reason to be "humiliated")!

[chaplinshouse]

yeah i see your point. i'm viewing it more as a thing where he's never actually failed being normal in MUCH tougher situations to be cool in. He's a master at it and he knows it. this situation (suburb life) seems much less of a challenge to me than say, running into Jimmy Smits in the rain with a bloody knife in his hand and dead body behind him. I'd have expect a lot more from him in such an easy, basic scenario.

[Elric33239]

Perhaps that's the point: Dexter can deal with violence and death but day-to-day mundane life, that he can't control, he can't handle! While it's fun to see Dexter "stick it to the scumbags," I found it equally interesting how he struggles to learn how to "blend with normal people." While the other characters are asserting themselves, Dexter's still recovering from his concussion and I think the upcoming confrontation with Rita over the floodlights will be "ex-hubby's missing shoe part II!"

[chaplinshouse]

But he HAS dealt with normal everyday life as well perfectly since the first episode. His relationship with Rita started a long time ago, always did everything perfect with her and her kids. He's not on day 1 of dealing with people in social settings. But he acts like it. I've really been into this part of his personality so i'm probably analyzing it more than most. just kind of let down for me cuz i admired this about him

[Elric33239]

Normal, everyday life as a single guy dating a woman with 2 kids and living in an apartment alone with neighbors who didn't notice him is completely different than marrying same woman, dealing with her 2 kids while being reminded that he's not THEIR dad and dealing with a baby when he never had before while living in a strange environment filled with smothering neighbors who are constantly watching him and preventing him from "doing what he does best!" What's normal for US isn't for HIM, get it?

[chaplinshouse]

yes, i get it now. thank you for letting me see the light

[Elric33239]

My pleasure. It's like the poor vets of Vietnam & the Gulf Wars. On the battlefield, they're fine. On the homefront, dealing with a needy wife, needy kids(especially SOMEONE ELSE's needy kids), a job that isn't satisfied with your performance prompting them to "lay you off" and cutting off a steady source of income, and nosy suburban neighbors who won't allow you to control your environment...is it any wonder why Dexter can't cope? I couldn't in his place!

[chaplinshouse]

it's called sarcasm. there's trading thoughts/ideas and then there's opinion thugs. you are the latter

[Elric33239]

I'm sorry you feel that way, I'm sorry that hard type doesn't differentiate between the two, and I'm sorry that thought I was having an intelligent conversation with a closed-minded, judgeMENTAL moron who is incapable of evaluting an opinion that doesn't coincide with his own! I won't "cast a shadow on your doorstep" ever again!

[chaplinshouse]

wow, and sensitive too! u are the one that can't see other's points. i gave u some credit on a few speculations. u gave none, no matter how good of points made. u are an opinion thug, and sensitive like a little girl. bad combination. i will miss having your opinions based on pure speculation shoved down my throat. please reconsider sensitive man.