In the final installment of the second season of the Showtime series Dexter, it’s all drama and things get crazy. An explosion of shocking events, emotions and revelations make this season finale one of the most exciting 60 minutes of television you have ever seen.
Forensics expert by day and serial killer by night, Dexter’s (Michael C. Hall) secret slowly leaks out as the Miami Police Department probes deeper into the “Bay Harbor Butcher” case. Dexter has been scrambling to cover his footsteps and now his sleazy and obsessive ex-girlfriend is stalking him, finding out more about him every day. Lila won’t tell the police, but that’s not Dexter’s worry. Being the manipulative psychopath that she is, she tries to use this information to connect herself on a deeper level with Dexter, jeopardizing his attempts to rekindle his relationship with longtime girlfriend Rita.
Played by Jaime Murray, Lila is an annoyingly underdressed sneak with a history of arson and an addictive personality. She seems to screw up Dexter’s plans in every way possible, from uncovering his secret life to ruining his relationship with Rita by seducing him. Everything she does is to get closer to Dexter even though he very clearly states that he wants her gone. Maybe he heard me wailing in frustration at the TV set because he figured out her shady games and thankfully, this episode brings an end to not only the season, but also Lila’s character. Perhaps the purpose of her 10-episode run was to be eye candy for the male viewers, but I found the British accent and palm-sized outfits irritating and couldn’t be happier about the demise of Lila.
Another pest trying to blow Dex’s cover, co-worker Sergeant Doakes, is also offed in this episode. After Doakes finds out who the “Bay Harbor Butcher” really is, Dexter captures him and keeps him caged up in a secluded cabin, cleverly creating evidence to frame him as the killer. Whether or not Dexter intended to kill Doakes, he didn’t have to worry because crazy old Lila came along with her pyromania and did the job for him.
But don’t think this show is all about violent killings. No, there’s love. Dexter’s younger stepsister Deb (Jennifer Carpenter from The Exorcism of Emily Rose) falls hard for the much older Special Agent Lundy (Keith Carradine) after struggling to get over her relationship with a serial killer and Dexter’s long lost biological brother in the first season. The peculiar and scandalous relationship blossoms. However, her fear that he would leave after the “Bay Harbor Butcher” assignment comes true when the case closes. Being the good sister that she is, she chooses to stay in Miami with Dexter. Not good enough? If you’re looking for a more satisfying love story, here’s a happy ending, Dexter seeks forgiveness from Rita, and reunites with the one person who makes him feel human. Now that deserves a big “Aww.”
Yeah, he’s a serial killer, but somehow he’s loveable and we all want things to work out for Dexter. He kills for a good causes, directing his obsession and uncontrollable violent desires to eliminate deserving criminals from the world. He narrates in his calm, lowered voice, contrasting his violent and deliberate actions with deeply human emotions. His inner dialog is honest, often questioning whether what he is doing is right, sometimes pushing him to maybe turn himself in. His sarcastic commentary brings a dark humor to the show. Disturbingly, somehow I can understand and relate to this murderer through his thoughts. It’s really an intriguing, portrayal of a killer, played flawlessly by Michael C. Hall.
This finale ties the season up neatly, explaining the questions we’ve asked all along with shocking conclusions and unexpected events. If you’re sad it’s over, it does leave just enough of a loose end to prepare viewers for the third season, premiering September 30, 2008.
Played by Jaime Murray, Lila is an annoyingly underdressed sneak with a history of arson and an addictive personality. She seems to screw up Dexter’s plans in every way possible, from uncovering his secret life to ruining his relationship with Rita by seducing him. Everything she does is to get closer to Dexter even though he very clearly states that he wants her gone. Maybe he heard me wailing in frustration at the TV set because he figured out her shady games and thankfully, this episode brings an end to not only the season, but also Lila’s character. Perhaps the purpose of her 10-episode run was to be eye candy for the male viewers, but I found the British accent and palm-sized outfits irritating and couldn’t be happier about the demise of Lila.
Another pest trying to blow Dex’s cover, co-worker Sergeant Doakes, is also offed in this episode. After Doakes finds out who the “Bay Harbor Butcher” really is, Dexter captures him and keeps him caged up in a secluded cabin, cleverly creating evidence to frame him as the killer. Whether or not Dexter intended to kill Doakes, he didn’t have to worry because crazy old Lila came along with her pyromania and did the job for him.
But don’t think this show is all about violent killings. No, there’s love. Dexter’s younger stepsister Deb (Jennifer Carpenter from The Exorcism of Emily Rose) falls hard for the much older Special Agent Lundy (Keith Carradine) after struggling to get over her relationship with a serial killer and Dexter’s long lost biological brother in the first season. The peculiar and scandalous relationship blossoms. However, her fear that he would leave after the “Bay Harbor Butcher” assignment comes true when the case closes. Being the good sister that she is, she chooses to stay in Miami with Dexter. Not good enough? If you’re looking for a more satisfying love story, here’s a happy ending, Dexter seeks forgiveness from Rita, and reunites with the one person who makes him feel human. Now that deserves a big “Aww.”
Yeah, he’s a serial killer, but somehow he’s loveable and we all want things to work out for Dexter. He kills for a good causes, directing his obsession and uncontrollable violent desires to eliminate deserving criminals from the world. He narrates in his calm, lowered voice, contrasting his violent and deliberate actions with deeply human emotions. His inner dialog is honest, often questioning whether what he is doing is right, sometimes pushing him to maybe turn himself in. His sarcastic commentary brings a dark humor to the show. Disturbingly, somehow I can understand and relate to this murderer through his thoughts. It’s really an intriguing, portrayal of a killer, played flawlessly by Michael C. Hall.
This finale ties the season up neatly, explaining the questions we’ve asked all along with shocking conclusions and unexpected events. If you’re sad it’s over, it does leave just enough of a loose end to prepare viewers for the third season, premiering September 30, 2008.
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