the last episode was pretty bad. I disagree about the trinity killer; I find that character very interesting and I like how dexter is looking up to him as almost a hero. I'm guessing/hoping they will start focusing more on him and dexters/lundy's hunt for him. Everything with Debra or Rita is always bad. I still think it will be better than last season.

I thought the episode was really good...Lundy aka Pat riley rapes, couldnt stop laughing when he showed up to crime scene w/ the giant white hat.

in a real life situation wouldn't you just say "I can't stand these fucking lights."

love this season. I think the trinity killler is morbid and different.. Also i love matsukas ride they showed last episode LMAO!!!! the reason why family dex seems so awkward is cause he has never had the interaction w/ others like that and i think he does a good job of showing just how awkward he is in those situations.... oh yeah, and the news reporter that quinn is banging is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo hot

I agree with half of your post. Sunday's episode definitely wasn't great, but not for the reasons you indicate. I'm not even sure what a "my mommy didn't love me so I'm gonna make other mommies pay" stereotype is, so I'm pretty sure that means it isn't actually a stereotype. I also very much doubt that's why Trinity is killing; I suppose it's possible, but I think there's something different going on with him.

I'm torn by the 'home' storyline because on the one hand, it truly helps develop Dex's inner struggle and gives merit to the whole notion that he's 'more than a monster'. On the other hand though, any scene with Rita and the kids does seem to drag. I don't think the acting is bad at all however, the interactions are intended to be forced, awkward, and uncomfortable, because that's exactly how Dexter feels. Rita is also ridiculously hot, so asking for less of her seems pretty gay. I do agree that the whole vandal storyline is stupid though, it just seems really unnecessary.

I also want to comment on Debra since everyone hates on her. I like her, and I think the actress does a good job with the character. She's supposed to be kind of loud, annoying, and even obnoxious at times, but her heart is always in the right place and she wears it on her sleeve. With that said, the whole Lundy/Anton thing is also silly and I hope all of that resolves itself sooner rather than later.

And don't even get me started on Maria/Angel, because I might get angry. So dumb.

Overall, I think Season Four is going to be pretty interesting, especially if Lithgow gets more screen-time because he's obviously great. I don't like comparing the seasons or Dexter too much because nothing will ever come close to Season One, and I pretty much lump all of the subsequent seasons together. I still think they're awesome, but Season One is in my Top Three Seasons of TV ever. Oh and this probably isn't much of a prediction, but somebody else is going to discover Dexter's secret this season. I'm guessing it'll be Quinn or Debra.

Overall, I think Season Four is going to be pretty interesting, especially if Lithgow gets more screen-time because he's obviously great. I don't like comparing the seasons or Dexter too much because nothing will ever come close to Season One, and I pretty much lump all of the subsequent seasons together. I still think they're awesome, but Season One is in my Top Three Seasons of TV ever.

Please watch The Wire.

 

Originally Posted by dolphin13

you really have never heard of men beating/killing women because of the way their mommy treated them when they were kids????

To the point where it's a stereotype? Nope. Maybe I just missed the memo though.

 

Originally Posted by dolphin13

okay. maybe I'm wrong but I think we'll find out Trinity is a psychopath killer focusing on women because of his mommy. And that's a pretty common storyline for male serial killers, real and fictional

You could be right, I don't know. I'm not that into serial killers and I can't really recall a movie where this is the case.

Agree with most of what's been said. Lost some steam after the premiere, but I think the family story line has potential if they maximize the tension of having him nearly getting caught - the car crash was a good example. Lithgow definitely needs to be bumped up cause he's so creepy it's great. And LaGuerta love story is a snooze fest. Anytime you have characters on screen talking about how shocking it would be if everyone knew their secret, it's a good signal to ax that shit. I'm still sticking it out though. Even though nothing can really compare to season 1, I think every season as a whole has been solid.

I'm on board w/ someone else finding out about his secret, but from before the season started I said it would be Debra. She's obv gonna find out Dexter's mom = her dad's informant, so that will play in somehow.

 

Originally Posted by lucaduc

I'm on board w/ someone else finding out about his secret, but from before the season started I said it would be Debra. She's obv gonna find out Dexter's mom = her dad's informant, so that will play in somehow.

Well yea Debra makes the most sense considering she's the one that finds out in the books. It's definitely going to happen at some point.

 

Originally Posted by BillMueller

Friday the 13th featured some mother issues

meh. mommy was protecting her little Jason. she's actually the killer in the original. I just hope Lithgow is story more complex than "getting back at mommy"

 

Originally Posted by BillMueller

Friday the 13th featured some mother issues

stfu mueller.

 

Originally Posted by Quantum

I'm pretty sure Lundy said the next victim is going to be a man. I highly doubt Trinity will turn out to be motivated by the "mommy stereotype."

I guess I'll go ahead with my thoughts. We'll see if I'm right or wrong. The trinity killings are his sis, mom and dad. make a mother of two jump, bludgeon a man, slice the artery or a young woman. I think he's just killing his family over and over again but liek I said, we'll see.

I think season 4 is going to blow season 3 out of the water. season 3 was good, but it just couldn't touch seasons 1 and 2. If they integrate the trinity killer to the fullest, this season could be fantastic.

Sunday's episode was pretty good i thought. Definitely better than episode 2.