Dexter Season 6 Episode 7 "Nebraska"

          Wow. Each episode this seasons continues to top the last. With Brian Moser (Christian Camargo) back in the show, my excitement has skyrocketed. I am absolutely ecstatic because the writers included Brian and the Trinity killer.  I love it when they incorporate previous seasons like in seasons 4 and 5.

          After killing Nick (Brother Sam’s murderer) Brian shows up as the Dark Passenger.  This is the first time we have seen the physical presence of the Dark Passenger since season 1.  About halfway into the episode, I thought I wanted Brian (Christian Camargo) to be a series regular instead of a guest star. Although only a few minutes later I retracted that. Brian started out being the happy brother who was encouraging Dexter to kill innocent people, but later began trying to force Dexter into this decision.  At Dexter’s breaking point, he had random sex with a grocery store clerk, stole a gun, and went on a street sign shooting rampage.  It was a little bit over the top, but I’ve had bigger problems with the show.

          Prof. Gellar and Travis Marshall have been on the back burner in the last few episodes due to the problems occurring with Dexter and Brother Sam. Hopefully these next few episodes will show more of them. 

          I am very happy that the rivalries between LaGuerta, Quinn, Deb, and Batista are dissipating.  While Deb and Maria smoothed out a little, Deb and Quinn finally patched things up between them. I am still hoping that they end up back together because they were such a cute couple. Their characters seem to be written perfectly for them to be together.  

          I noticed a couple great camera shots throughout the episode. My favorite one was when Dexter is talking to the pot farmer and Brian stabs him with the pitchfork. The camera rotates behind the farmer and reveals Dexter holding the tool.  I thought this was scary because Dexter seemed to have almost no control over the situation. Brian (the Dark Passenger) quickly possessed Dexter’s body and took over. Normally, the Dark Passenger encourages and tempts Dexter, just like Jordan Chase in season 5.

          The situation with Jonah was extremely captivating and thought provoking. I assumed that Jonah didn’t take on the persona of Trinity due to his hatred of his father. Also, it seemed way to obvious. After watching the Dexter seasons repeatedly, I have managed to figure out how the writers work, and have realized that usually the first guess is the wrong one. I am still hoping that Dexter will somehow adopt Jonah into his life. Despite being a killer, I can see Jonah acting like Dexter’s son. At that point, Dexter would train and mentor him just as Harry did.

          I’m glad that Dexter’s rebellious streak has dissipated, and Harry is back in his life as the Light Passenger.

          Lewis (Masuka’s intern) seems to be getting even creepier. If you didn’t notice, Lewis managed to get into Dexter’s house with permission by going out with Jamie Batista.  I’m guessing he only did this to snoop around. Maybe he’s another apprentice of Prof. Gellar, maybe he’s in love, or maybe he’s just looking for a role model.  It doesn’t matter. Lewis is creepy.

          Great episode. The season is getting better and has already surpassed my rating of season 5. 

          What did you think of it?

Dexter Season 6 Episode 6 "Just Let Go"

          I must say, I was slightly disappointed in this episode. I feel that there would have been more drama with Brother Sam getting shot based on how the last episode ended.  Everyone, especially Dexter, was upset about Sam but I felt that there was no tear jerking breakdown when he died.  As viewers, we were strongly connected to Brother Sam and his death seems too emotionless.

          Also, I was sad to see Deborah lose her friendships with her coworkers because she is now their superior.  Throughout the seasons, it has been Batista who she goes to for comforting and advise, and Masuka who provides the comic relief. Instead, she is now getting rejected and has only Dexter and her councilor to go to.

          So far, I feel like Jamie Batista has no real purpose in the show other than to watch Harrison. I feel like her story needs to be pushed and explored a little farther. I’m hoping the writers will add some drama around her in the upcoming episodes. Who knows, maybe she’ll get kidnapped or killed.

          It was a little strange to see Anderson playing “bad cop” at that drug hideout. So far, he has been hard working but not ruthless. Also, the flamingo handcuff scene was well done and quite entertaining.

          Lewis (Masuka’s new intern) has developed a major crush on Dexter. He’s constantly talking about him, asking if he can watch, and acting like a school girl with a crush. I’m sure this will pan out to be something else, but he could turn out to be a killer just like Dexter. In this scenario, Dexter would be the victim and Lewis would be the predator. This probably won’t happen though.

          This episode was more focused on Dexter and Brother Sam instead of the Doomsday Killers. They had their appearances but very little was accomplished other than Travis letting the next victim go. 

          On his deathbed, Brother Sam tells Dexter that Nick shot him and to not kill him. Instead, Brother Sam wants Dexter to tell Nick that he is forgiven. Since killing his brother, this is probably the hardest situation Dexter has been thrown into. Everything within him wants to kill Nick, but Dexter knows he should obey Brother Sam’s death wish and let him live. Dexter successfully gives Nick the message where Nick was baptized.  In an act of rage, Dexter than drowns Nick in the ocean. This symbolizes the rebirth and relapse from crime that Nick experienced. This is also the turning point in Dexter’s life.  Dexter could have chosen to let go of his Dark Passenger or to continue embracing it. He chooses the latter and is greeted by late brother, Brian Moser (Christian Camargo).  Brian now represents Dexter’s Dark Passenger while Harry has taken the form of the Light Passenger.

          I am really excited to see where this season is headed. I love Christian Camargo and have been hoping that he would make a reappearance into the show. As viewers, I feel like we all want to see Dexter stop murdering people, but we know that once he stops, so will the show.