November 29, 2010

‘Dexter’ Season 5 Episode 10 recap: The magic returns

“Dexter” Season 5, Episode 10: “In The Beginning” For the first time this season, “Dexter” grabbed me, pulled me in and made me care about my favorite TV show again. It’s been a long and slow season for me. I love the characters and am devoted to the show but I’ve felt so disconnected this […]

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November 15, 2010

‘Dexter’ Season 5, Episode 8 recap: Dexter reveals all of himself to Lumen

“Dexter,” Season 5, Episode 8: “Take It” I’m not sure what makes Dexter think he can trust anyone after Lila, Miguel and Trinity, but for some reason, he decided to spill his guys to Lumen in Sunday night’s episode. Dexter (Michael C. Hall) and Lumen (Julia Stiles) spent the episode stalking Cole, one of the […]

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November 1, 2010

‘Dexter’ Season 5 Episode 6 recap: Now that’s more like it

“Dexter,” Season 5, Episode 6: “Everything is Illumenated.” Sunday night’s “Dexter” finally felt like “Dexter.” I’d say welcome back, but I’m still skeptical after this slow season. Maybe next week I can say it. Dexter (Michael C. Hall) decides it’s time for things to get back to normal. He’s sent Lumen (Julia Stiles) away. Or […]

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October 25, 2010

‘Dexter’ Season 5, Episode 5: Rice and Robocop

“Dexter,” Season 5, Episode 5: “First Blood” “Dexter” is kind of my show. I’m in love with that show. I force people to watch it and they end up loving it too. So what I’m about to say is very painful. I know as soon as I say, I’m going to regret it. But I’ve […]

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October 4, 2010

‘Dexter’ Season 5, Episode 2 review: Getting back to normal

“Dexter,” Season 5, Episode 2: “Hello, Bandit” Welcome back, Dexter. After last week’s sad and mopey premiere, it was nice to see the Dexter (Michael C. Hall) we all love back. Inner monologue and all. Sunday’s episode found Dexter as the newly-single father. Astor and Cody moved into Deb’s (Jennifer Carpenter) with Dexter and baby […]

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September 26, 2010

‘Dexter’ Season 5 premiere review: RIP Rita

“Dexter,” Season 5, Episode 1: “My Bad” The fifth season premiere of “Dexter” was a necessary followup to last season’s insane finale and a tribute to Rita.  The episode picks up on that same sad night just moments after Dexter (Michael C. Hall) found his loving wife dead in a bathtub full of her own […]

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September 27, 2009

‘Dexter’ review: John Lithgow steals the show

The highly-anticipated “Dexter” season premiere did not disappoint. From the skillful faux post-fatherhood opening to the nail-biting ending, the fourth season of “Dexter” is sure to be one of the best. The most chilling point of the episode came early when we see a completely nude John Lithgow waiting in a bathroom as a young […]

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