Who's watching Dexter, and is anybody watching Homeland? (spoilers)

[ReVOLver]

I thought that the first episode of Dexter was the best episode they've had in a couple of years, but then the 2nd bogged down under the realization that Dexter doesn't seem like he'll be putting a lot of people on his table this year. I know they want to tell the story of the good in Dexter battling the evil in Dexter, but just like people watch NASCAR for the crashes, I tune in to watch Dexter kill people. I am shocked that they went all in with Deb knowing everything.

Now Homeland was the reverse for me... the first episode was tedious but the 2nd was great and had me on the edge... still hanging there after Saul saw the video of Brody.

[Black Diamond Vol]

I thought that the first episode of Dexter was the best episode they've had in a couple of years, but then the 2nd bogged down under the realization that Dexter doesn't seem like he'll be putting a lot of people on his table this year. I know they want to tell the story of the good in Dexter battling the evil in Dexter, but just like people watch NASCAR for the crashes, I tune in to watch Dexter kill people. I am shocked that they went all in with Deb knowing everything.

Now Homeland was the reverse for me... the first episode was tedious but the 2nd was great and had me on the edge... still hanging there after Saul saw the video of Brody.

I love Dexter, but sometimes there are some things about it that bother me.  For example, are we to seriously believe that Dex just moved in with Deb, and left his son in the hands of the nanny full time?  It's like the writers didn't know how to deal with that, so they just glossed over it.

And Homeland looks like it could even top last season.  Sundays are about to get pretty crowded with The Walking Dead returning this week.

[VoLynteer]

I love Dexter, but sometimes there are some things about it that bother me.  For example, are we to seriously believe that Dex just moved in with Deb, and left his son in the hands of the nanny full time?  It's like the writers didn't know how to deal with that, so they just glossed over it.

And Homeland looks like it could even top last season.  Sundays are about to get pretty crowded with The Walking Dead returning this week.

I can't wait for TWD to start...Dexter is turning into a great big wuss.  "I promised Deb"....please!

[Black Diamond Vol]

Is anyone watching Revolution?  It's actually really good, if you can get past the laughably bad acting.

[droner]

I watch them both. Agree on the reviews of both. I don't think I like Deb knowing about Dexter. She might have to die.

Ep.2 of Homeland was outstanding. The final scene really put the meat on the bone for the next episodes.

I also watch Boardwalk Empire and The Walking Dead. Thank goodness for DVR.

[Black Diamond Vol]

I watch them both. Agree on the reviews of both. I don't think I like Deb knowing about Dexter. She might have to die.

Ep.2 of Homeland was outstanding. The final scene really put the meat on the bone for the next episodes.

I also watch Boardwalk Empire and The Walking Dead. Thank goodness for DVR.

I tried to get into Boardwalk Empire, but it just lost me.  Like most of Scorsese's movies, it just seemed to move too slow.  Season one was 12 episodes, and I felt like they could've told that story in 7-8.  I didn't watch after that, maybe it got better.

[VoLynteer]

Is anyone watching Revolution?  It's actually really good, if you can get past the laughably bad acting.

Yes...we have been catching up On Demand with it.  I had to lol when Miles said "Stu Redman and this is Fran".

[Black Diamond Vol]

Oh, and Sons of Anarachy has been terrific through the first 4 episodes.  This looks to be the darkest season yet.

[10EC]

still hanging there after Saul saw the video of Brody.

I turned to my wife... "Well, Saul's dead"

[Stogie Vol]

I watch them both. I'm really excited about both, but agree that episode 2 of Dexter took a dive.

[Volznut]

I thought that the first episode of Dexter was the best episode they've had in a couple of years, but then the 2nd bogged down under the realization that Dexter doesn't seem like he'll be putting a lot of people on his table this year. I know they want to tell the story of the good in Dexter battling the evil in Dexter, but just like people watch NASCAR for the crashes, I tune in to watch Dexter kill people. I am shocked that they went all in with Deb knowing everything.

Now Homeland was the reverse for me... the first episode was tedious but the 2nd was great and had me on the edge... still hanging there after Saul saw the video of Brody.

I watch Dexter. This season is setting up for next season which is the last one. They're trying to set up Dexter to battle his own "dark passenger" in this one, but obviously there will be kills, or you lose fans. I think this season is really only for existing fans, not going to make much sense otherwise, as they are playing off complex characters that they have created over the years. It looks like the Russian mob is going after Dexter this time, so that could be interesting. I think Deb will continue to try to keep Dexter from getting arrested while she knows that Dex is doing things....I wonder if she will actually come around to his way of thinking.

[ReVOLver]

I watch Dexter. This season is setting up for next season which is the last one. They're trying to set up Dexter to battle his own "dark passenger" in this one, but obviously there will be kills, or you lose fans. I think this season is really only for existing fans, not going to make much sense otherwise, as they are playing off complex characters that they have created over the years. It looks like the Russian mob is going after Dexter this time, so that could be interesting. I think Deb will continue to try to keep Dexter from getting arrested while she knows that Dex is doing things....I wonder if she will actually come around to his way of thinking.

I think to keep it going your last sentence  has to be true.

BDV my wife flipped out at the way they handled Harrison.

[Volznut]

I think to keep it going your last sentence  has to be true.

BDV my wife flipped out at the way they handled Harrison.

Yeah they are trying to get rid of loose ends so they can dive into this season's plot. Harrison and the sitter are now a loose end and doesn't really fit the plot, so he's handed off. Same with the weird computer geek dude who sent Dexter the hand. I don't think you will see him again. The main plot now focuses on deb/Dex relationship, russian mob, and I think a sidebar plot with Laguerda - she will pursue Doakes, thinking he is alive, and may stumble on Dex's secret.

[ReVOLver]

Yeah they are trying to get rid of loose ends so they can dive into this season's plot. Harrison and the sitter are now a loose end and doesn't really fit the plot, so he's handed off. Same with the weird computer geek dude who sent Dexter the hand. I don't think you will see him again. The main plot now focuses on deb/Dex relationship, russian mob, and I think a sidebar plot with Laguerda - she will pursue Doakes, thinking he is alive, and may stumble on Dex's secret.

I think you are off base on not seeing Louis again. I think Louis is going to be a major part of the season. I don't think he is a loose end at all.

[Volznut]

I think you are off base on not seeing Louis again. I think Louis is going to be a major part of the season. I don't think he is a loose end at all.

what do you think they will do with him? What will be his motivation? revenge on dexter? He acts like a bit of a wuss.

[VOLveeta]

I'm REALLY struggling getting past Season 5 of Dexter.  He and Deb are great but good grief some of the rest of the cast are just AWFUL actors and some of the writing is just b.a.d..  Hopefully the intro of Julia Styles is gonna make it pick up if I can ever get back into it.  Zombies and Vampires bore me to death at this point, can't get into any of those.  Ugh.

First season of HOMELAND was outstanding, I can't wait for Season Two.  Honestly, if you haven't done FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS yet, you HAVE TO!!!

[VoLynteer]

I think you are off base on not seeing Louis again. I think Louis is going to be a major part of the season. I don't think he is a loose end at all.

I agree...he is crazy and when he touched Harrison's hair and looked at Dexter it was on.  Waking up on that bench won't make him go away.

[ReVOLver]

what do you think they will do with him? What will be his motivation? revenge on dexter? He acts like a bit of a wuss.

I think we are going to find out he is a serial killer who hunts serial killers.

[Volznut]

I think we are going to find out he is a serial killer who hunts serial killers.

Really? Interesting. I was thinking he was going to chicken out and get out after waking up...in fact I was thinking we won't even see him at all any more. We will see.

[Black Diamond Vol]

I'm REALLY struggling getting past Season 5 of Dexter.  He and Deb are great but good grief some of the rest of the cast are just AWFUL actors and some of the writing is just b.a.d..  Hopefully the intro of Julia Styles is gonna make it pick up if I can ever get back into it.  Zombies and Vampires bore me to death at this point, can't get into any of those.  Ugh.

First season of HOMELAND was outstanding, I can't wait for Season Two.  Honestly, if you haven't done FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS yet, you HAVE TO!!!

In my opinion (and most others I've talked to who watch the show), Julia Stiles' season is the worst of the series.

[ReVOLver]

In my opinion (and most others I've talked to who watch the show), Julia Stiles' season is the worst of the series.

Agreed. Last season was better.

[Volznut]

In my opinion (and most others I've talked to who watch the show), Julia Stiles' season is the worst of the series.

yep. and the Lithgow season is the best IMO

[VOLveeta]

In my opinion (and most others I've talked to who watch the show), Julia Stiles' season is the worst of the series.

Ugh.     

[Stogie Vol]

yep. and the Lithgow season is the best IMO

I concur. Lithgow was one creepy dude.

[MIAUTIGER]

I think we are going to find out he is a serial killer who hunts serial killers.

My opinion of Louis is that he will be a part of some weird killer triangle that ultimately brings Deb around to Dexter's way of thinking. I wouldn't be surprised to see that Louis tries to kill Dexter, with Deb running to Dexter's rescue and giving herself over to letting Dexter have his way with Louis.  But, if that were to happen, I couldn't imagine what the last season would hold. It's been a great series and will end the same year as my other favorite series, Breaking Bad.