As of yet, no such announcement has been made confirming a ninth season of dexter, nor a feature film or spinoff series. After two or three episodes i was hooked i continued watching dexter till the final season. The 8 most disappointing final seasons of oncegood shows. Last nights dexter series finale made us so angry we almost threw.
View entire discussion 80 comments more posts from the dexter community. The final season of dexter has been problematic, to say. The 7 most disappointing series finales of all time huffpost. After two or three episodes i was hooked i continued watching dexter till. It wasnt simply a sad capper to what was ultimately an incredibly disappointing final season. Dec 04, 2014 why dexter ended the way it did nick venable. The true blood finale was infuriating and disappointing on multiple levels. Sep 23, 20 the rumored leaks were wrong about the ending. After eight seasons and a legion of devoted fans, dexters series finale was bound to draw mixed reactions.
I was introduced to dexter while second season was half way thru. Fans were angry with this final image given on dexter. Five tv finales actually worse than the dexter finale. Final acts are infamously hard to write, and we have to assume that is just what is happening here.
Evelyn vogel, an expert on psychiatry who returns to miami. The eighth and final season of dexter was an abomination marring a oncerespectable tv series. Hall, a forensic technician specializing in bloodstain pattern analysis for the fictional miami metro police department, who leads a secret parallel life as a vigilante serial killer, hunting down. Having invested so many years into this fantastic series, the ending let the whole thing down. Dexter is pretty widely known as the worst tv series finale of all time, and michael c. Most disappointing final seasons of oncegood shows. This season, dexter kills andrew briggs the drug dealer, ron galuzzo the cannibal, and a. Aug, 2014 true blood is having a terrible final season. Only a few of the original cast members returned for the final season, and instead, it focused on new characters that were med students at a school instead of interns at a hospital. Here is a synopsis of what happened in the episode. The season follows dexter morgan, who is forced to deal with his past when he comes across dr. Dexter ending explained and alternate ending revealed. Sep 23, 20 after eight seasons and a legion of devoted fans, dexter s series finale was bound to draw mixed reactions. You see the last season of dexter has been boring, uneventful and frankly really disappointing so far.
Set in miami, the series centers on dexter morgan michael c. What sums up the entire journey was the scene on balcony of his apartment before going on the boat to put deb down thats horrible to say. But critics and fans alike have branded the highly anticipated ending as disappointing. Again, the season itself isnt all that bad, just not one of the best that this otherwise great show has put together. Lost was pretty much a steady downward line from season one to the. Here are the 15 most disappointing series finales in television history. One word unfair it was an unfair, abrupt end to a series so well written. The storm we were promised arrived in time for dexters series finale remember the monsters in an episode that proved to be about on par with this season, which is to say, unfortunately. It was a bit disappointing to see such a strong character go through such a rough time after all the show has taken her through, but i guess they want you to feel like she reached her breaking point. Season eight of dexter was supposedly the final season of the series, but since very shortly after the series finale, rumors have abounded that showtime executives were in the process of reviving the series. Sep 22, 20 the storm we were promised arrived in time for dexter s series finale remember the monsters in an episode that proved to be about on par with this season, which is to say, unfortunately. The final season of dexter attempted to wrap up several loose ends.
We wont go that far, but we will admit that its the final taste of the meal. Great tension and build up throughout the final episodes seriously disappointing endingfinal episode. After eight years, 96 episodes, 1,200 of its lead character sitting at a computer, and 1. The final season of dexter kicks off this sunday night, and although the series has been frustrating, wildly uneven, and often disappointing, theres a lot of interest in the highest rated show. How to watch game of thrones season 8, episode 6 online thats not to say this is the worst series finale in history that honor belongs to dexter, in my opinion.
Jun 26, 20 the final season of dexter kicks off this sunday night, and although the series has been frustrating, wildly uneven, and often disappointing, theres a lot of interest in the highest rated show. Its more the quality dropoff particularly in the final season with unrealistic event after unrealistic event, writing getting totally sloppy, and the overall quality of. Many believed the series was past its prime, but fans stuck with it. The finale continued the downward spiral that dexter season 8 had set new low benchmarks in.
The darkly dreaming dexter lays to rest once and for all in a bitterly disappointing final season that is so hesitant to punish its antihero for his misdeeds, it opts to punish. Sep 23, 20 after eight years, 96 episodes, 1,200 of its lead character sitting at a computer, and 1. Showtimes dexter continues next sunday, september 15, in the 11th episode of the series final season. No, the dexter finale ruined the entire legacy of the show. If its rotten, it runs the risk of leaving a horrible taste in the viewers mouth, erasing all the memories of the delicious food that came before it. The terrible end of our once beloved dexter the atlantic. But hannah was a dangerous serial killer last season who. We still love the show, and will watch up to the final shot, but this season of dexter just has. Why game of thrones should have used breaking bads finale. Update finished now season5, and was actually pretty good season, even do.
Theres the downright disappointing finales were looking at you, dexter. I was excited for the end, but ultimately, i was really disappointed with what they gave us. For those who want to see how fans are reacting to the dexter finale, simply scroll through some of the disappointing tweets below. First episode, with the ice truck killer was interesting, i kept watching out of curiosity. The 5 most disappointing series finales in tv history. Although i do not watch a lot of tv series, the show got me almost immediately. This season started off strong, then took a turn for the worse. Despite later seasons disappointing many, the character himself still has a big fanbase. But i still think its fair to say that the general consensus on game of thrones final season could be described, charitably, as disappointing. Now new information has surfaced about what happened behind the scenes before dexters final send off. I can agree with killing her off for added drama that the final season could use, but jesus h. The eighth and final season of dexter premiered on june 30, 20.
Dexter in its first season was an unknown quantity, produced by a. This whole final season has been shot through with the sense that dexter is not as smart as he seems, and that is a betrayal of the character we spent seven seasons getting to. With dexter now over and done with, heres how breaking bad could have taught it a thing or two about crafting a satisfying final season. Dexter is an american crime drama mystery television series that aired on showtime from october 1, 2006, to september 22, 20. For many twitter users, dexter was the worst tv finale of all time. September marked the end for two of the most popular dramas on television. With largely pisspoor new characters, killers and plot development, dexter spiraled downward into a finale that defied not just odds but main character dexter morgan s m. This is reflected in the shows season 8 rotten tomatoes score, which show the audience had a 50 percent approval, while critics.
Still, i was optimistic that this final hour would be a redemption of sorts, a fitting end to. Dexter season 8 has been called the worst of the series and the finale shocked a lot of fans negatively. This final season seemed to be headed in a great direction, and then everything they did didnt even really seem to matter in the end. We appreciate the sentiment, but when you take into account the sad state of the entire final season of dexter, and the finales series of events. Still, i was optimistic that this final hour would be a redemption of sorts, a fitting end to the story of dexter morgan and his sister.
Burning questions we have about the final season of dexter. Dexter series finale branded lamest ending in recent tv. Deb needs an urgent rare organ transplant to survive. Theory what if dexters ending was intentionally terrible to make us. It will probably be at least a few years before a revival is seriously discussed but the shows finale left a lot of room for improvement, and catching up with dexter a decade on from his retirement offers up all kinds of. May 23, 2019 10 great tv shows that failed in their final seasons from game of thrones to dexter, it was all downhill on the tomatometer in the end for these mostly fresh series. Ive been a huge fan of dexter throughout all eight seasons. Twitter curates lineup of tv endings worse than game of. The darkly dreaming dexter lays to rest once and for all in a bitterly disappointing final season that is so hesitant to punish its antihero for his misdeeds, it opts to punish its audience. The series finale was the best dexter episode in years. A subreddit for the fans and critics of the show dexter. This episode was really unlike any weve seen on the show before. Dec 03, 2014 lumberjack dexter, were still not over you.
But by the time season 8 rolled around and aired in the summer, i was losing interest. Nov 21, 2018 season eight of dexter was supposedly the final season of the series, but since very shortly after the series finale, rumors have abounded that showtime executives were in the process of reviving the series. Jan 17, 2020 while there are no solid plans for dexter season 9, it feels somewhat inevitable. Sep 23, 20 6 rewrites for dexters disappointing final season. We faithfully watched the shows, but were bitterly let down by their finales. The final season of the original roseanne was wacky from start to finish. Yes, i knew it was the final season, and yes, i loved dexter, deb, batista, mazuka, etc. The final half of season 5 delivered nearperfect episodes up until the very end, saving what some may say was the. Theory what if dexters ending was intentionally terrible. Read on for 10 things other shows can learn from the disappointing final season of dexter. Scrubs was supposed to end with its eighth season, but the show was brought back for one more, and it wasnt as enticing as before. Bsg, was in the beginning a good show, that started to fall apart by the end of season 2 and by the finale it had lost most of its charm, by the time the finale came around there was a plethora of gaping plotholes that were never addressed. Zach hamilton dexter s apprentice and oliver saxon the brain surgeon are brought to dexter s table, but both are spared. Dexter producers explain finale, defend final season.
But a fan gripe was the season had dexter dispatching new threats like in a typical season rather than a sense of that the show was arcing toward a finale with dexs world unraveling. Why game of thrones should have used breaking bads. Dexter is not dead, according to series star michael c. The presumed understanding is that they had to scramble to partially rewrite season 8 then rush through the filming and editing process. Sep 23, 20 dexter producers explain finale, defend final season. Too bad debra didnt succeed in her murdersuicide attempt on brother dexter this final season. Showtime wouldnt let writers have finale they wanted dexter producer john goldwyn says that showtime wouldnt let the writers kill off dexter in the finale. While there are no solid plans for dexter season 9, it feels somewhat inevitable. The darkly dreaming dexter lays to rest once and for all in a bitterly disappointing final season that is so hesitant to punish its anti.
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