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Dexter: New Blood Stars and Producers Attend Showtime's Emmy Awards Campaign In NYC! [Photos]

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 23:30:23 +0200

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A very special event took place in New York City on May 26th, 2022 as Showtime invited Television Academy Active members to a screening and panel of the Dexter: New Blood finale “Sins of the Father”.

Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Jack Alcott, Julia Jones, showrunner Clyde Phillips, and director Marcos Siega attended the Emmy awards campaign panel for Dexter’s latest season. Check out more photos right below!

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Another Big Dexter Reunion Is Coming! The Original Cast Will Reunite In FAN EXPO Dallas (June 17-19, 2022)

Sat, 28 May 2022 23:30:47 +0200

Are you ready, Dexter fans?!

FAN EXPO Dallas

Just three months after their previous reunion in Monster-Mania Con in New Jersey, the original Dexter will attend yet another fan event, this time in Dallas! If you live in Texas, you can meet Michael C. Hall (Dexter), Jennifer Carpenter (Debra), David Zayas (Batista), C.S. Lee (Masuka), James Remar (Harry) and Erik King (Doakes), on Saturday and Sunday at FAN EXPO Dallas, happening June 17-19.

“It’s going to be a sexy weekend” C.S. Lee said. Be sure to stay tuned here at DexterDaily for all the updates!

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Clancy Brown Talks Dexter: New Blood, Kurt Caldwell, Being Wrapped In Plastic on Dexter's Kill Table and More [Video]

Mon, 16 May 2022 23:30:46 +0200

Four months after the finale, Clancy Brown talks going toe to toe with Dexter.

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“Dexter kills these serial killers in order to save the world, and Kurt kills these women in order to save them from the world”. In a new interview with Gold Derby, Dexter: New Blood co-star Clancy Brown talked about playing the big bad of the season Kurt Caldwell. He revealed what it was like working with Michael C. Hall and Jack Alcott, and shared some cool behind-the-scenes details about Dexter’s knife right before taking out his victims. Watch the interview below!

Regarding Kurt’s final scene, Clancy Brown said: “My biggest problem was that I’d be tied down, and it’s a pretty long scene… I might start cramping. It’s not too claustrophobic, you can get up if you have to, they are too sensitive about it. Glad they didn’t strap my head to it.”

He added: “It’s not entirely comfortable, not at all. The worst part about it is when the pretend blood starts leaking out and getting all over the various cracks in your body that are exposed.”

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Scott Reynolds Shares Pics From the Writer’s Room Boards of Episode 9 ‘The Family Business’

Mon, 09 May 2022 22:31:07 +0200

A BTS look at the awesome flashback Miami scene of episode nine!

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Executive producer and writer of Dexter: New Blood Scott Reynolds tweeted a bunch of photos from the writer’s room boards yesterday, about his episode “The Family Business”, which is the most beloved one among fans. In the images below you’ll notice lots of differences from what we finally got, with the most obvious one being Mr. Wiggles’ name which was initially “Pockets the Clown”.

As you can see, the initial idea was that ‘Pockets’ was a travelling clown. For some reason they decided that Pockets… now Mr. Wiggles, will have his own playland.

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1. EXT. Miami flashback (pool) Saturated Miami tones.

Children’s birthday party at a swimming pool, palm trees. See Pockets the Clown doing his magic. Kids are into it. Reveal Dexter of early 2000s watching. Dexter’s voice over says there are thousands of bad guys who slip through the cracks.

2. EXT./INT. POCKETS HOUSE (flashback)

Dexter sees pocket and his van leave. Breaks inside searching for proof of Pockets’ bad deeds. Dexter’s voice over: “I use my Dark Passenger”.

3. INT. DEXTER’S CABIN (present time)

Harrison interrupts. Wants to know what a Dark Passenger is. Realize Dexter is telling Harrison a story. Dexter explains the Dark Passenger concept… “it’s what we have”. Harrison feels connected. Explains all these bad urges he has. Harrison has no idea that Dexter had the same thing.

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4. INT. Pockets’ home - (flashback)

Dexter searches for proof as his voice over explains that the code his father taught him, demands they find the proof - don’t have to follow the laws. Dexter finds a space with photos of dead kids, their faces painted like clows. Pockets is a travelling clown. Kills and moves.

5. INT. Dex’s cabin - (present time)

Harrison: Wait, what? Grandpa Harry the cop taught him? Dexter gives a brief history of why Harry created the code. Same age. Did aunt Deb know? Yup. She came around. Harry saved him. His brother killed lots of innocent. Dex had to make a choice between Deb and his brother. (Brian) had no code. Harrison thinks this is destiny.

You can see right below that 'Pockets the Clown’ was supposed to have his own van like Trinity did in season 4.

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6. EXT. Miami Street (flashback)

Dexter tails Pockets from afar. Go to Pockets point of view as he sees a kid from a birthday party. Convinces him with a trick - want own show? Dexter’s voice over: Once he got proof he can do what the law can’t. Pockets opens van door. There’s Dexter, face hidden, tells kid “run!” (monster?). Kid flees, Dex pulls Pockets into van, van screeches, it’s at this point we understand this is stylized/Marvel storytelling.

7. INT. Dexter’s Cabin (present time)

Harrison: “So you saved people?” Yes. No other children killed by him. Harrison looks at his dad like he’s a superhero. Used this thing for good. How did you kill him?

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8. INT. Kill room (flashback)

It’s our best kill room ever. Kids’ pics on the wall. Pockets is not in makeup, is Dex in a grotesque clown makeup? Smelling salts to Pockets’ wrapped in plastic on table. He tries to act like he’s still drugged. “Open your eyes and look at what you’ve done!” Dexter’s voice over tell of plastic use, have to be very neat monster. Can’t leave a trace because the world won’t understand what we do. Dex kills Pockets. End of flashback.

9. INT. Dex’s cabin (present time)

Dex look to Harrison, his whole truth of who he is, is out. Harrison wants Dex to teach him the code, just like Harry did with him. Dexter knows who the can go after. Kurt. He’s gotten away with killing innocent missing women in Iron Lake. Iris was the first.

“It’s our best kill room ever”. The events of the flashback scene took place in the early 2000s according to Scott Reynolds, and as you can see the writer wanted Dexter to repeat the famous quote from the series’ very first episode “open your eyes and look at what you did!”.

Aside from the changes on the clown’s nickname, the original idea for the flashback had many exterior scenes. 99% of what we got in the actual scene was interior scenes. Many elements from the “present time” stayed the same, except ghost Deb’s presence during the “Dark Passsenger conversation” in front of the fireplace.

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Marcos Siega Describes Dexter: New Blood As 'The Perfect Job': “It Made Me a Better Director”

Sat, 07 May 2022 23:30:51 +0200

Director Marcos Siega shared insights into his work on Dexter: New Blood.

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Dexter: New Blood is now in the awards season conversation, and director Marcos Siega spoke with website SHOOT about the unique experience of shooting a TV show like a movie, working with Michael C. Hall, and more!

via: SHOOT | article written by Robert Goldrich: Siega, already an established director, was an unabashed fan of Dexter from the outset. He loved the writing, the protagonist, its graphic novel look and feel, and a wholly unorthodox narrative which had viewers connecting with and in some respects rooting for a serial killer. After season one, Siega–duly impressed by the show’s storytelling substance and unique visual language–felt the need to reach out to the people behind the series although the likelihood was that he’d have a hard time breaking into such a major hit. Siega wound up getting his much desired meeting with key members of the Dexter camp, including executive producer Clyde Phillips and producer Robert Lloyd Lewis. Siega evidently struck a chord with Dexter decision-makers as Phillips offered him a season 2 episode to direct. From that gig, the relationship grew as several episodes came Siega’s way each of the next two seasons, leading to a strong collaborative bond with, among others, Phillips and actor Michael C. Hall who portrayed Dexter.

That bond endured as Phillips and then Hall reached out to Siega for Dexter: New Blood. Phillips served as New Blood creator and showrunner. A strong mutual trust among Siega, Hall, Phillips and writer/EP Scott Reynolds made for an ideal creative working environment. Siega observed that Dexter: New Blood “felt more like making a movie than a television show,” adding that movies are “a director’s medium,” carrying the opportunity to “elevate the material” and shape a story. Siega noted that he could go to Phillips and pitch ideas in a way that normally isn’t associated with episodic TV. “You don’t usually have that sort of access,” related Siega. “Clyde allowed for that. He believes that a good idea is a good idea–and has no ego about it.” This afforded Siega the freedom to create a world, “to put my DNA” on it as you would a feature film. Siega described Dexter: New Blood as a special opportunity and “the perfect job.”

However, “perfect” doesn’t mean easy. As much as Siega wanted to work on Dexter: New Blood, it was far from a foregone conclusion that he could accept the assignment. Siega has an exclusive deal with Warner Bros. that would have precluded his involvement in the show. Ultimately, though, Warner Bros. agreed to loan Siega out to Showtime for a year so that he could take on New Blood after wrapping an episodic directing commitment on The Flight Attendant.

Then there were logistical hurdles that had to be cleared to tap into a strong narrative. Dexter: New Blood offered creative opportunities for character development as Dexter is haunted by the memory of his sister, and challenged by a son, Harrison, who’s back in his life, questioning why his dad had abandoned him. As Dexter reconnects with Harrison, we start to realize that certain doors cannot be selectively opened. Darker impulses that have been bottled up can also resurface. The father-son relationship is a major element in the rich human vein and pathos of the series. Yet taking that journey–mining that emotional well–required extensive planning by Siega and his colleagues. Circumstances such as weather and COVID considerations impacted the schedule, necessitating cross-boarding 10 episodes at 50-plus pages per script. Months of prep had to be done in order to build a doable schedule from some 550 pages of material.

Siega recalled, for instance, having to shoot scenes from episodes 1 and 10 on the same day. That kind of scenario must be meticulously mapped out on varied levels, including the director and actors having to be on the same page in terms of the proper context. Siega related that actors may have to delve into a scene from episodes earlier–that hadn’t been lensed yet–which puts them in a place emotionally that informs a scene about to be shot. He noted that a defining scene between Dexter and Harrison in the finale was shot just some three weeks into a six-month shooting schedule.

Siega assessed that “tracking these things out of order was a huge challenge” that ultimately “made me a better director.”

Meeting the challenge and becoming a better director are rooted, said Siega, in assembling the right team of creative partners–from writers to producers, the cinematographer, production designer, costume designer, editors, first assistant director, et al. Essential, he affirmed, are those collaborative relationships and “the idea that you can really trust people to do what they do and to do it well.” That trust came to fruition on Dexter: New Blood, added Siega, noting that he had “incredible partners on this project…people who I learned from.”

As for what’s next, Siega was in Miami at press time, directing episodes of Bad Monkey, an Apple TV+ series from Bill Lawrence, co-creator of Ted Lasso, and starring Vince Vaughn who is also an exec producer.

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Top 15 Kills Celebrating 15 Years of ‘Dexter’ (Part 3 of 3)

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 22:32:23 +0200

Part 3 of Dexter’s Top 15 kills, by Nick Henderson!

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We have reached the final chapter of my Dexter countdown! What better way to celebrate the 15 year journey of everybody’s favorite Serial Killer, Dexter Morgan, than with a look back at his most memorable kills? For me, these are the “moments” that define the character and make his story so wickedly compelling for the audience.

These last five choices in particular resonate with me the most because they paint the most vivid picture of who Dexter is and speak to the undeniable truth that has been plain-as-day since the pilot aired in 2006: That despite his strong desire to be human and to live a “normal” life, it simply cannot happen. Even the most human experiences and concepts (grief, friendship, purpose, etc) are irrevocably tainted by the demon that has followed him since childhood. Let’s take a look…

With part 3, I am delving into the my top 5. If you missed part 2, you can find it here. Of course, this article contains SPOILERS for all 9 seasons of Dexter so proceed with caution if you haven’t watched the show or are not 100% caught up. Let’s get started:

5.) Miguel Prado

Season 3, Episode 11 - I Had a Dream

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In season 3, Dexter finds himself considering the possibility of having an actual friend - someone who sees him and accepts him for who he is with unflinching loyalty. That friend of course is Miguel Prado, the ADA of Miami and brother to one of Dexter’s unintended victims. As one might imagine, this secret goes unsaid as their friendship blossoms but it also serves as the one truth that dooms their relationship from the start.

After meticulously earning Dexter’s trust, Miguel betrays him by using his teachings to commit an unjust murder; A murder that is without question, outside of Harry’s code. This of course leads Dexter to abandon the notion of friendship all together by putting Miguel on his table. It’s a smaller, more personal story that I think is often overlooked by fans because it immediately followed one of one of the most intense, high-stakes seasons of the entire series. But the more intimate kills are the ones that stayed with me as a fan because they frequently underscore the tragic nature of the character.

Lying on the table, Miguel tries desperately to appeal to the flickering remains of their friendship but to no avail. Dexter has already accepted that friendship is another human luxury that is incompatible with his life as a killer - a lesson that is reinforced again and again throughout the series as those closest to him are killed, repelled, or otherwise negatively impacted by his truth.

But the moment that sealed the deal and made this one of my favorite moments of the entire show is when Miguel pleads with Dexter as a “brother” - a poor choice of words that prompts Dexter to reveal that he not only killed his own brother… but he killed Miguel’s as well. With the truth out in the open, Jimmy Smits delivers a powerful performance by flipping the switch between human and enraged killer as seamlessly as Michael C. Hall. As Miguel’s true nature explodes to the surface, Dexter slides a garrote wire around his neck and pulls it tight - brutally and effortlessly ending the life of someone he once called a friend. As a viewer, I felt like my journey throughout the season mirrored Dexter’s - I had liked Miguel as a character almost instantly and I felt that betrayal when the walls started to crumble. It’s why I low-key think Miguel is one of greatest villains of the entire series.

4.) Matt Caldwell
New Blood, Episode 1 - Cold Snap

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It’s no secret that I adored ‘Dexter: New Blood’ - blemishes and all - and despite having one of the lowest body counts of the show, the season delivered some unforgettable kills and some of the best character development of the series. I’m not here to defend or argue with anyone about the ending but the major reason that it worked so well for me is that the kills in this season all felt like an inevitable culmination of the character’s arc - Something I personally felt robbed of in the original series finale.

Matt Caldwell’s death is not only the inciting incident of the season, it is perhaps the single most important kill of the entire show. He arrives in Iron Lake just as Harrison has found his way back to Dexter and thrown his compartmentalized world into disarray. After a decade of self-imposed abstinence as penance for Deb’s death, Dexter finally relapses. It’s an incredibly important moment for the character but it is an even bigger moment for the audience who is no longer being left to imagine how this might play out off screen. The original ending robbed us of that inevitability; Essentially leaving the story and the character incomplete.

Now… I could write an essay about why ‘Cold Snap’ is one of the best episodes of the series but in the interest of staying on track, I will fast forward to the dramatic conclusion. Dexter, having finally handed control back to his Dark Passenger, stands in an impromptu kill room over his first victim in over a decade. The scene that unfolds serves as a triumphant return for the character and symbolizes a long awaited apology to fans who felt this dynamic was lacking in season 8 (seriously… there’s a reason that there isn’t a single kill from season 8 on this list).

I love this scene because it plays to the strengths of the character in that dark and playful way that enamored audiences in the very beginning. After nearly an entire episode of internal silence, the devil on Dexter’s shoulder is finally speaking again and the impact of that creative decision is undeniable. In fact, watching this scene for the first time in a crowded theater filled with cast, crew, and fans alike reinforced just how important and impactful this moment was. Michael C. Hall seems revitalized after such a long time away from the character and that reclaimed enthusiasm gives this scene (and the show) new life. He really leans into the role of someone who has given in completely to their darker urges and drops any pretense of wanting to be better. Instead, he lets his dark passenger take the wheel and kickstarts the events that will finally be his undoing.

On the table, Dexter teases and torments Matt for his childish antics and reckless behavior and then cringes when Matt tries to blame his father for his indiscretions (an irony that hopefully isn’t lost on the audience). When the moment of truth arrives, Dexter delivers the killing blow in classic Dexter form. When the deed is done, the scene settles and Dexter accepts that there is no point in resisting any longer. That relinquishment of power extends well beyond his desire to kill and ultimately leads him to throw caution to the wind by reconnecting with his long lost son. Finding a more potent scene dramatically and symbolically in the series would be a tall order which is why this will forever be one of my favorite scenes in the series.

3.) Bathroom Redneck
Season 5, Episode 1 - My Bad

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Breaking into my top 3 is a moment that hit with shocking efficiency when it first aired but lingered in my mind for years after. It is without question one of the most raw and effective dramatic moments of the show and it is a major reason why season 5, episode 1 is possibly my favorite episode. It had a lot to live up to following the shocking events of the Season 4 finale but notably, it also coincided with the departure of long-time showrunner, Clyde Phillips. Despite this awkward transition period for the show (a period that one might argue it never found its way out of), Dexter’s struggle with regret and grief, two concepts he has never grappled with or understood, was undeniably powerful.

Clearly rattled by Rita’s murder, Dexter spends much of this episode in a state of semi-catatonia with Harry’s inner voice nowhere to be found. With the Feds pressuring him for an interview, Dexter is forced to break the news to his step-kids (a task he is woefully unprepared for) and deal with the awful responsibility of planning a funeral service. It is clearly a lot for any person to take on but Dexter’s unique world-view makes this scenario especially precarious. As the pressure builds, Dexter decides to run and it becomes clear that he is dangerously close to having a meltdown.

On his way out of town on his boat, Dexter stops at a decrepit and seemingly abandoned gas station where the stage is set for a gruesome and unplanned kill. An unruly redneck is busy tearing the place apart to find a key to the restroom. Unfortunately, the man’s rude behavior proves to be the final straw and Dexter’s bottled-up rage bubbles to the surface. In fact, you can see the exact moment that Dexter snaps before he decides to follow the man into the restroom.

In the room, Dexter finds the key tethered to a gnarly looking metal anchorhead and, in a moment of feigned resistance, tries one last time to talk about his feelings rather than giving in to his “usual means of conflict resolution.” Of course, the decision has already been made and the man clearly isn’t interested in serving as Dexter’s impromptu therapist. Dexter opens the anchorhead, effectively daring the man to make the first move. As the man lunges, Dexter lets his killer instinct take the wheel. He violently tackles the man through the poorly constructed bathroom stalls and then pins him to the floor where he mercilessly pummels the man to death with the pronged anchorhead.

Forgive me for such a lengthy setup but the context that surrounds this kill and the events that lead up to it are incredibly important. The appeal of this show is in how it manages to make keen observations about aspects of the human condition through the lens of a heinous serial killer. Never has that been more apparent than it was in season 5. Michel C. Hall’s performance and the dramatic writing on display in this particular moment are just off-the-charts good. After the kill, Dexter stumbles to the bathroom mirror where Harry finally reappears to offer support in his moment of need. Harry tells him “that’s the first human thing I’ve seen you do since she died” and the crushing reality of that statement is undeniable. Harry holds Dexter as he falls to the floor where he is finally overcome with genuine, human emotion. Dexter let’s out a raw and heartbreaking scream; A reaction that has been building internally since the moment he found Rita in the bathtub.

This moment hits me harder than any other moment in the show and despite being a rather unconventional kill - it lacks the ritualistic nature and meticulous preparation - there is something incredibly grounded and human about it. It’s at this moment that he realizes his family keeps him connected to humanity and it’s ultimately what convinces him to face the tragedy head on and return to Miami. As divisive as season 5 is to fans, it means a lot to me personally because I often struggle with a fear of impending tragedy and grief. Watching Dexter learn to grapple with these inevitable, life-changing moments, always fills me with a sense of relief and hope… as strange as that sounds. But it is why this scene means so much to me and why it is not just one of my favorite kills but also one of my favorite TV moments period.

2.) Kurt Caldwell
New Blood, Episode 9 - The Family Business

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Aside from serving as the victory lap that Dexter fans deserved, ‘New Blood’ also blessed us with two of the most well realized kill scenes in the entire series. The season benefited from a drastic change in scenery but Showtime also gave it the budget and support it needed to really shine from a production standpoint. In a lot of ways, ‘New Blood’ feels like the big budget film that so many popular shows get at the end of their lifespan but stretched across an entire 10-episode season of television.

With Dexter Morgan’s story finally coming to an end, it is quite clear that the creators wanted to deliver one of the biggest set piece moments of the show. While Dexter’s final hours played out in the controversial finale, Kurt Caldwell’s demise played out in the penultimate episode with the circumstances of his own sordid history laid bare for Dexter and Harrison to see. After coming (mostly) clean to Harrison after a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse in the woods of Iron Lake, Harrison helps Dexter lure Kurt into a trap so that he can deliver his own brand of vigilante justice.

The significance of this scene cannot be understated as it not only serves as Dexter’s final ritualized kill but also the window through which Harrison finally comes to understand his father and the reason why he was abandoned in Miami. But the circumstances leading to this kill room are nothing short of awe-inspiring. When the two first find their way into Kurt’s hidden underground bunker, they find a hideous museum filled with his taxidermied victims lining the walls. As they make their way deeper into the house of horrors, motion activated lights flicker to life and gradually reveal just how deep the rabbit hole goes. It’s a chilling and incredibly effective scene. Despite Deb’s desperate pleas, Dexter finally admits the full truth to Harrison and seals his fate… but not before dispatching one last victim.

It’s such a special scene because it is used so effectively to illustrate the differences between father and son. Despite already crossing a line and becoming an accomplice, Harrison asks questions and demonstrates his need to understand the nature of what he is involved in. Dexter resigns himself to telling the truth and admits that he has killed hundreds of victims before giving Harrison one last chance to remove himself from the equation… He refuses. The bloodlust is clearly there for Harrison but it comes from a completely different place. For him, it’s about finding justice and doing what’s fair. For Dexter, it’s about satisfying a need and nothing more.

Laying on the table, Kurt finally recognizes Dexter for what he truly is and the two father-figures square off - essentially fighting a battle of words with Harrison’s soul as the prize. It’s a battle Dexter is confident he has already won but the reality is that Harrison is teetering dangerously on the edge. As Dexter plunges the knife into Kurt, the blood pools and eventually drips onto the floor via the drain on the operating table; Triggering another dormant memory of his mother’s murder. As Dexter casually starts to dismember Kurt, he is lost in the moment; Oblivious to how troubled Harrison is by the ghastly visual.

As a viewer, and willing accomplice to Dexter’s crimes throughout the show, this moment was a turning point for me; A turning point that I personally feel was essential in a show that has glorified serial murder since day 1. The post-kill process was finally shown with a disturbing level of detail that we haven’t seen before and it was a wake-up call for me as much as it was for Harrison. It’s a scene that was masterfully executed and fun to watch but one that served as an important reminder of the horrific nature of the character and prepared me for the emotional conclusion that followed. It is a conclusion that didn’t land for a lot of people but it did for me and I attribute that success largely to the brilliance of this scene.

1.) Travis Marshall (The Doomsday Killer)
Season 6, Episode 12 - This is the Way the World Ends

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It is somewhat shocking to me that a kill from one of my least favorite seasons of the show remains atop this list. Despite capping off a clumsy, inconsistent, and largely disappointing season of Dexter, the Travis Marshall kill is without question one of the most skillfully written set pieces of the show. It somehow manages to refocus on the central theme after drifting away from it in favor of delivering cheap twists (Geller is dead), unpopular developments (Deb loves Dexter?!), and failed experiments (Ghost Brian). Despite all that, the moment Travis opens his eyes and finds himself on Dexter’s table in the abandoned church, the show is back to firing on all cylinders.

Despite being an odd casting choice for a major villain, there is no denying the chemistry shared between Colin Hanks and Michael C. Hall at this moment. Travis awakens before a statue of Jesus and for the briefest moment, thinks he has awoken in heaven. That moment is quickly dashed when Dexter steps into frame and proceeds to deliver the most chilling and dramatic kill-room performance of his entire run. For me, it elevated, and in a lot of ways, saved the season that preceded it - As they say, “a rising tide lifts all ships.”

Having saved his young son from becoming a sacrificial lamb, Dexter is awash with purpose. He is no longer swayed by the need to suppress his darkness and has instead found peace with it; Knowing that his son might be dead had it not been his willingness to embrace his killer instincts once more. As Travis preaches his evil doctrine in the face of death, Dexter navigates the philosophical discourse with confidence and ruthlessness; Easily stripping away every thread of confidence until Travis is left burdened with doubt. More impressively, he does so with a surprising amount of respect for actual people of faith - Pointing out that true believers would never use their faith to justify murder.

I was going to cherry pick some of my favorite lines from this scene as evidence of its impeccable writing but ended up basically transcribing the entire scene… Seriously, the dialogue between these two gives me chills:

Dexter: “I’ve known people who believe in god. They would never use their faith as a convenient excuse to kill ten people. You used god. It’s not the other way around.”

Travis: “You are a shining example of how putrid man has become.”

Dexter: “I am a father… a son… a serial killer.”

Travis: “You’re gonna burn in hell.”

Dexter: “No. I think I belong right here. Because maybe there is a place for me in this world. Just as I am. Light cannot exist without darkness. Each has its purpose. And if there’s a purpose to my darkness, maybe it’s to bring some balance to the world. Because let’s face it, the world is going to be a better place without you.

Travis: “The world is going to end. And when it does, I will be by God’s side.”

Dexter: “You sure about that?”

Travis: “Yes”

Dexter: “Good for you.”

Travis: “You’re wrong… about everything… because you don’t believe in god! But I have faith. I trust in God’s plan.”

Dexter: “Really? Then it must be God’s plan that you’re on my table. You think it’s God’s will that I’m about to kill you? GOD HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS. You are wrapped in plastic because I want to kill you.

But the moment this scene sealed the deal and forever became my favorite moment in the series is when Deb enters the church.

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Oblivious to the “storm of fuck” she is about to unleash upon her life, she turns the corner just in time to see Dexter plunge the knife into Travis. It is without question the second most shocking moment in the show’s history (topped only by Rita’s death) but it made all the more satisfying thanks to the poetic irony of Dexter’s final line before a dramatic cut to black:

Travis: “THIS IS NOT HOW IT’S SUPPOSED TO BE!”

Dexter: “Maybe this is EXACTLY how it’s supposed to be. Maybe everything is exactly as it should be.”

[Deb walks in just as Dexter stabs Travis… she gasps]

Dexter: [Surprised] “Oh god.”

There you have it. This list was focused on the kills because they embody the heart and soul of this show that I have followed since 2006. But the beautiful irony of it all is that these kill scenes are what have always kept this character, this person without feelings or empathy, grounded and real. While I have always felt Dexter was a tragic character, his journey now feels complete. Through so many of these moments, the writers found a way to allow him to grow as a human being while never forgetting or shying away from the fact that he will always be a slave to his darker nature. It’s tragic, it’s dark, it’s imperfect, but if you ask me, it’s a story I will never grow tired of…

Cheers! To 15 years of Dexter!

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Clue: Dexter - Catch the Killer Before Dexter In the New Version of the Popular Mystery Game!

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:30:59 +0200

Channel your Dark Passenger and seek justice in CLUE: Dexter.

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The Op is launching CLUE®: Dexter™ placing a suspenseful twist on the classic mystery game. A serial killer is terrorizing Miami, so put your best murder mystery skills to the test and may The Code be with you!

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Product Description:

Miami Metro PD is on the hunt for a homicidal monster, but another unseen threat is at large. Will following the clues allow law enforcement to protect the city, or will the criminal succumb to a different kind of justice? Get behind the badges of Debra Morgan, Maria Laguerta, Angel Batista, Vince Masuka, James Doakes, and Joey Quinn to scope out locations around Miami. You must determine WHICH serial killer is accountable, WHO will apprehend them, and WHERE they’ll be caught!

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Product Features:

2-6 Players

Ages 18+

The classic Clue game with a Dexter twist

Characters and places from the Dexter TV series

Made in the U.S.A.

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Box Contents:

Custom game board

6 Investigator movers

6 Personality cards

21 Rumor cards

21 Intrigue cards

Score pad

Envelope

6 Killer tokens

Dice

Rules

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Six custom tokens represent the charismatic murderers from the show based on their lethal signatures: a Brain Saw, Orchid, Branding Iron, Bottle of Ashes, Ice Truck, and Boat, respectively for The Brain Surgeon, The Poisoner, The Doomsday Killer, The Trinity Killer, the Ice Truck Killer, and Bay Harbor Butcher.

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Using the custom notepad as your personal murder board, narrow down the answers to the mystery and be the first to provide an accurate debriefing to win! But be sure to sum it up before all eight Bay Harbor Butcher cards are drawn, otherwise Dexter has beat you to the cuffs and enacted his own ritualistic form of justice!

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CLUE: Dexter is available for $39.99 from The Op’s online shop!

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Composer Pat Irwin Talks About His Work For Dexter: New Blood, Reveals That He'd Love To Be Back For a Harrison Spinoff Series

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 23:30:33 +0200

“During the final minutes, I felt like Harrison was driving to the Midwest.”

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In a new interview for website ‘Horror Buzz’, Dexter: New Blood composer Pat Irwin, who had big shoes to fill after the death of Daniel Licht, talked about his experience scoring the new season of Dexter, his musical career, and more.

HorrorBuzz: You’ve played in bands before, most notably the B—52’s. Tell us about that transition from playing in a band to composing music for TV?

Pat Irwin: It wasn’t exactly a transition. It was just part of the process. When I moved to New York in the late 70s, it had this creative, collaborative buzz. Filmmakers were in bands. Musicians were in movies, and painters were musicians and dancers. There were opportunities to collaborate. I was in a band called The Raybeats. I lived around the corner from the sound studio where the Talking Heads rehearsed. It was also where a show called Tales from the Darkside was shot. I walked across the street, and I was asked if I wanted to work on Tales from the Darkside. I said, yes, of course.

When you’re in a band, you collaborate. It’s really a learning process. It’s the same kind of process when you work on a television show or film. I don’t mean to say it wasn’t a transition, but it was part of the deal. I also love movies. I wanted to be part of that world.

HB: You’ve worked with Dexter showrunner/producer Clyde Phillips in the past on other shows, including Nurse Jackie and Feed the Beast. What was your reaction when you got that call about working on Dexter: New Blood?

Irwin: It was a thrill. It was a fantastic opportunity and a pretty big deal. Dexter was a very popular show that I loved. So, I wanted to know what was going to happen to this character. To be part of it was great.

HB: Dexter: New Blood has moments when the music calls back to the original series. How did you achieve that?

Irwin: First of all, the original score is fantastic. It’s haunting and beautiful and contributes to the storytelling in a really remarkable way. It’s also subversive. It’s not always scary but it creates a tone. I knew that I was going to be working with characters that were familiar to the audience, while at the same time, it’s a new show, in a new location with new characters, too. It needed a new sound. It’s cold and austere. The opening is very solitary. Dexter’s creating a new life for himself, but at his core, he’s the same person. He’s not going to be rehabilitated or changed, so I wanted to recall those moments that would put the audience into that place. But I wanted to do it in a completely new way, minimal, austere, cold, almost fragile.

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HB: What were some of the challenges of creating a totally new score for this miniseries, while also writing a score for some old characters, like Deb and Harrison, who have also evolved since the initial series?

Irwin: Both Deb and Harrison are crucial to the story. I’ll start with the relationship between Dexter and Harrison. That was something I really wanted to treat like it was on a long curve, from the first time we see Harrison as a grown kid to the end of the series. It was challenging. I wanted to create something very stark and minimal, while also tuneful. It also had to be fragile. It could only go in one way, but I also didn’t want to give it [the ending] away. The ending was not going to make everyone happy, and that was difficult.

With Deb, it was much more of a ghostly presence. I was happy to see her because she was such a compelling character in the original. I was glad she was there, but she’s not the same. Now, she’s like the voice of Harry. It’s this simmering undercurrent. That’s what I wanted to create with her.

HB: In terms of process, would you read the scripts first before composing for an episode, and did you know about the ending well in advance?

Irwin: They kept the ending away from everyone. It was a secret. They didn’t want anyone to know. I didn’t know how it would end, so I kind of guessed. I received a couple of the scripts, not all of them before I received any pictures. I tried to create a sound based on those scripts. For instance, one script describes the sound of Dexter’s boots in the snow. I know that environment, that cold. I wanted to create that feeling. They were very busy shooting and piecing together this story. They had some challenges, not only COVID, but also the weather. So my time with Clyde was limited, but when I finally had a conversation with Clyde and the other producers, which included Michael C. Hall and writer Scott Reynolds, I began to get a clearer picture of what they wanted and the relationship between the images to the score. They wanted this to be new. We’re not in Miami anymore. I must confess that my first attempts at coming up with ideas, based on the original score and the scripts, didn’t exactly get what they had in mind. I didn’t understand the degree of solitude. But I think I got it eventually.

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HB: The original series was set in Miami, and that location left a mark on the music. The music was warmer and more melodic, reflecting that setting. Which instruments did you use to reflect the colder, rural setting of Dexter: New Blood?

Irwin: I dusted off a couple of synthesizers that I used when I was in the B-52’s and even before then, very analog, gritty sounds. I wanted to create a certain distance. I was really influenced by a couple of soundtracks, like Chernobyl. That really knocked me out. Watchmen and Ex Machina also knocked me out. I learned quickly that it’s not that easy to do that kind of thing. It took some layering, but I’m a big fan of that ambient kind of music. Underneath that, I also have some guitar. I have some old amplifiers from the 50s that I set up to get this ringing feedback that I would blend in with an old synthesizer. I wanted to create a chilly, simmering atmosphere.

HB: Dexter: New Blood also has some great rock ‘n roll tunes in it, like Iggy Pop’s “The Passenger” and tracks from Blondie, Blue Oyster Cult, and Dinosaur Jr., among others. Did you pick these songs?

Irwin: No, I didn’t pick them. In past projects I’ve worked on, when there have been songs, I kind of rolled with it. With this, the songs had a much more important place. I would have to frame these songs. I didn’t want to overshadow them, but at the same time, I wanted to make sure the songs were highlighted. I wanted to make sure they were visible, audible, and clear.

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HB: If there is a spinoff series, maybe following Harrison, would you come back, and if so, what do you envision in terms of potential story and music?

Irwin: Oh, man, I would definitely return. I think it would be a new show. I don’t know where the location would be. For some reason, during those final minutes, I felt like Harrison was driving to the Midwest. I don’t know why. For all I know, he could be driving back to Miami. But I would go back to a more tuneful place. Maybe we’d have to recall bits of Dexter: New Blood the way I recalled parts of the original Dexter. I don’t have a clue what the plans are if any, but I think I would want it to be a little more tuneful and melodic. I’d like to bring in more guitars, which I did bring in occasionally for Harrison. Take it from there and build up a new sound.

I think Dan Licht’s score is beautifully inventive, but also traditional. The scenes are clear and clearly stated. I’d want to call back to something that clear.

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Dexter: New Blood Wrap-Up Podcast Nominated For Webby Award

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 23:30:52 +0200

Time to support your favorite Dexter companion podcast!

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The Dexter: New Blood Wrap-Up podcast which was hosted by executive producer and writer Scott Reynolds is nominated for a Webby Award for Best Television & Film Podcast as the “People’s Voice”. So far, the “Office Ladies” podcast with Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer about the NBC hit series ‘The Office’ is in the 1st place, but anything can change! Click here to vote for Dexter: New Blood!

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Top 15 Kills Celebrating 15 Years of ‘Dexter’ (Part 2 of 3)

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 23:30:17 +0200

Part 2 of Dexter’s Top 15 kills, by Nick Henderson!

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My Dexter countdown celebrating 15 years of this groundbreaking series continues! If you missed it, I am counting down my 15 favorite kills throughout the nine season run. The brilliance of Dexter has always been how these twisted moments serve to shine a light on the human condition. They inspire reflection in us as viewers and somehow manage to bring this character closer and closer to finding his own humanity; Even if it is destined to remain just out of reach.

With part 2, I am delving into the first half of my top 10. If you missed part 1, you can find it here. Of course, this article contains SPOILERS for all 9 seasons of Dexter so proceed with caution if you haven’t watched the show or are not 100% caught up. Let’s get started:

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10.) Cole Harmon
Season 5, Episode 8 - Take It

Season 5 of Dexter remains a strange beast. It exists in limbo between two long-term showrunners (Clyde Phillips and Scott Buck) and tackles Dexter’s development in a noticeably different way by forcing him to confront grief and regret in the aftermath of Rita’s murder. As someone largely incapable of understanding or dealing with these emotions, Dexter latches onto Lumen - a surrogate for Rita who has suffered tremendously at the hands of a group of rapists and murderers.

Dexter reluctantly agrees to help her find justice and channels his need to kill into something noble (even if it is still very misguided). Of course, the two of them eventually find themselves standing in a kill room together and Dexter’s truth is finally laid bare for Lumen to see. The whole episode works because it builds to this dramatic moment and highlights Dexter’s (very human) need to make amends for Rita’s death. I might even argue that this is the closest he ever comes to being authentically human. He recognizes and reacts to another person’s pain in ways that can only be described as empathy.

When the moment of truth arrives, the reality of Dexter’s nature is undeniable. Lumen recognizes what he is but she doesn’t turn away. The two have a genuine moment of connection as Dexter delivers his unique brand of justice while Lumen watches. It is intense and emotional - not to mention cathartic for Lumen, who also serves as a surrogate for the viewers in this scene. This moment walks the line between the familiar and unfamiliar and for that reason, it has always stuck out to me as one of the best kill scenes of the entire show.

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9.) Walter Kenney (AKA “The Tooth Fairy”)
Season 6, Episode 3 - Smokey and the Bandit

For such an underwhelming season, season 6 certainly had some fantastic kill scenes. In fact, I would understand if many of you forgot this particular kill even exists. Despite being a “kill of the week” episode that was detached from the larger season-wide DDK (Doomsday Killer) arc, ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ tackled the legacy theme more poignantly than perhaps any other episode of the season. As Dexter wrestles with the notion of leaving a positive mark on his son, he discovers that a serial killer he admired in his youth may have become active again in Miami.

Of course, Dexter quickly discovers that ‘The Tooth Fairy’ is now an old man who killed again in an effort to relive his glory days. As his pursuit unfolds, the famed killer, whom Dexter once respected and even idolized, becomes less and less appealing. Eventually, this audacious and efficient killer is reduced to a pathetic loner who hates his remaining family and spends his days staring at a box of trophies and flipping through porno magazines. It’s an ominous warning for Dexter who quickly recognizes that he may be looking at himself in 40 years.

But the reason I love this kill is that it finds an organic way to demonstrate Dexter’s genuine devotion to his son. It reminds us that Dexter has grown into someone capable of experiencing a (limited) range of emotions and at times, can even be driven to commit selfless acts; Something that the Dexter we met in season 1 was quite literally incapable of. As Dexter prepares to deliver the killing blow, Kenney spouts off about wishing his son would find out that he is the “Tooth Fairy” - One last miserable “fuck you” to an ungrateful son. In that moment, Dexter puts down the knife and chooses to smother Walter with a pillow and then leave his body in his apartment at the retirement home; Ensuring that he will die in obscurity with little chance of his son ever discovering the truth. It is a fitting and just end to a monstrous person and an important milestone on Dexter’s journey.

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8.) Ray Speltzer
Season 7, Episode 4 - Run

Ray Speltzer’s death in season 7 was significant and memorable for a number of reasons. Despite being a fairly run-of-the-mill bad guy, there is no denying that Ray’s MO was… unique. The brute put on a Minotaur helmet and chased his victims through a booby-trapped maze before beating them to death. His reign only lasted two episodes but in that short amount of time, he ushered in a new era for Dexter and played an integral role in helping Deb come to terms with her brother’s secret life.

After giving Dexter a run for his money through his twisted maze, Ray is finally bested and ends up strapped to the sliding table in a crematorium. Of course, who can forget Dexter’s hilarious taunt in the kill room?; Mocking Ray for his pointless cries for help. It’s an inspired and original backdrop for a kill room with some fun dialogue and an unforgettable swell of Daniel Licht’s intense theme music.

But the real reason this kill graces my list is that it serves two extraordinarily important purposes. After igniting the furnace and plunging the pointed end of a broken shovel into Ray’s heart, Dexter parts ways with his beloved blood slide collection. Recognizing that his trophies make him no different than his victims in the eyes of his sister, Dexter runs his fingers along the slides one last time before placing the box on top of Ray’s body and sliding it into the furnace. Just like that, Dexter vows to never take a trophy again. It’s an important moment for the evolution of the character and one one that makes clear the authenticity of his feelings for Deb.

Lastly, the moment just following Ray’s death is among my favorite dramatic moments of the entire series. Dexter rendezvous with Deb just outside the Crematorium and climbs into her car. He points to the smoke billowing from the chimney and tells her that he got Speltzer. The moment is heavy and everything about the scene emphasizes the weight of what is happening. The dialogue that follows gives me chills every time I watch it:

Deb: “Did you do this for me?”
Dexter: “No. How do you feel?”
Deb: “Glad… What does that make me?”
Dexter: “Human.”

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7.) Arthur Mitchell (The Trinity Killer)
Season 4, Episode 12 - The Getaway

John Lithgow’s portrayal of the Trinity Killer in season 4 is an undeniable highlight of the series with ripple effects that are felt all the way through to the end of ‘New Blood.’ He played the role to perfection and is commonly considered to be one of the best TV villains of all time. From his unforgettable introduction in the opening moments of the season to his chilling final act that left Dexter a widow and a single father - It should not come as a surprise to anyone that his demise was an obvious contender on this list.

Trinity represents much more than just another one of Dexter’s victims. He is the face of Dexter’s deepest regret that follows him for the rest of the series. Through Trinity, Dexter learns that actions and choices, especially selfish ones, have consequences that are sometimes severe. Of course, as Trinity lies on his table, Dexter (and the audience) does not know any of this yet. Arthur sees Dexter for who he really is but resigns himself to his fate knowing that he had already played his winning hand. The two take a moment to discuss their demons and the nature of fate before Trinity calmly states “It’s already over” - triggering an unmistakable flinch in Dexter’s Dark Passenger. This moment is so brief but the acting talent on display is undeniable and almost reason enough to honor this scene on this list.

Dexter shrugs off the moment of unease and then raises a hammer over Arthur’s head, flips it over with the claw facing down, and brings it down hard; ending Trinity’s 30+ year reign of terror. It’s not until Dexter makes it home that we are hit with the unforgettable realization that Trinity had already killed Rita and left Harrison sitting in a pool of his mother’s blood on the bathroom floor. It is without question, the most shocking moment of the entire series and it re-frames the entire kill scene that preceded it - giving unexpected weight and double meaning to Trinity’s final words. The kill scene itself stood on its own thanks to the two powerful performances on display but it was the revelations that followed that make the scene truly special on subsequent viewings.

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6.) Roger Hicks
Season 2, Episode 3 - An Inconvenient Lie

Over time, the kill room eventually evolved into a creative tool that could elevate any episode of the show - even episodes that might otherwise seem insignificant in the grand scheme of things - into something greater. Such is the case with Roger Hicks, a used-car salesman that appears very early and very briefly in season 2. This small-time, “kill of the week” villain contributes little to the grander story being told throughout the season but his interactions with Dexter before and during the kill room have stayed with me.

That’s not to say that he serves no purpose at all; In fact, it’s quite the opposite. That purpose becomes very clear, as they often do, in his final moments in the kill room. After digging himself a rather deep hole with Rita thanks to an inconvenient lie, Dexter finds himself in awe of Roger’s effortless ability to lie with conviction. He hops from one lie to another with ease which inspires some spectacular acting by Michael C. Hall who has - at this point - only recently embraced the magic and creative freedom that the kill room scenes provide.

As their conversation unfolds, Dexter opens up about Rita and admits that his camouflage has evolved into something… deeper. Roger thinks he sees his opening and tries to appeal to Dexter’s perceived anger towards the woman who shut him out; A fatal mistake that leads Dexter to angrily spring to her defense. Before he can utter another disparaging remark about Rita, Dexter plunges the knife into his heart. In that moment, he starts to realize that he may have feelings after all. It is a fantastic scene that is rich with engaging dialogue and important character growth. For me, it was perhaps the first moment that I realized that I had found a character and a show that I would be transfixed by for years and years.

Don’t forget that this is just part 2 of 3 (You can find part 1 here). The final article in this 3-part series will include my TOP 5 kills from the entirety of Dexter. Let me know what you think down below about my choices thus far and feel free to share your own personal favorites in the comments as well!

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A Dexter: New Blood Finale Redo Is In the Works, With Scott Buck and Game of Thrones' David Benioff & D.B. Weiss As Showrunners

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 22:31:00 +0200

If you disliked the finale of Dexter: New Blood, your wish will come true… sort of.

Big news! Looks like America’s favorite serial killer will be back from the dead soon. According to a reliable source, Showtime is planning to announce a continuation for the franchise, with Michael C. Hall (surprisingly) reprising his role as Dexter Morgan. Jennifer Carpenter, Jack Alcott, Julia Jones, Alano Miller, and Johnny Sequoyah will be back as well.

Game of Thrones’ David Benioff & Dan Weiss will be the main showrunners of the upcoming second season of Dexter: New Blood along with Scott Buck, who was the showrunner of Dexter’s seasons six, seven, and eight. More details right below!

Warning, spoilers about episode 10 of Dexter: New Blood Season 1!

After the negative “Sins of the Father” feedback, Showtime’s main priority for the new season of Dexter: New Blood is to undo the events that took place during the last 20 minutes of the finale: Logan’s death, and every that followed after that. But, how are they going to do such thing? Everything was a dream!

In 2021, the successful Game of Thrones duo turned their attention to the Netflix series titled The Chair, starring Sandra Oh. With the rumors that the show won’t be renewed for a second season, David and Dan who consider themselves huge Dexter fans, will be heading to Showtime for the upcoming season of Dexter: New Blood.

Happy April Fools Day! 😁

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Jack Alcott at Vanity Fair Hosts Vanities Party: A Night For Young Hollywood [Photos]

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 21:31:25 +0200

‘Harrison Morgan’ attends the night about young Hollywood by Vanity Fair.

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Dexter: New Blood star Jack Alcott attends as Vanity Fair Hosts Vanities Party: A Night For Young Hollywood at Musso & Frank on March 22, 2022 in Hollywood, California. View more photos right below!

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Dexter: New Blood Is Now Available on DVD and Blu-ray!

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 23:30:48 +0100

It’s March 22, and the Dexter: New Blood DVD/Blu-ray is officially on the market!

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Physical media fans, rejoice! Starting today, March 22, 2022, Dexter: New Blood is available on DVD, Blu-ray, and Blu-ray steelbook! All 10 episodes plus an exclusive 30-minute bonus featurette are included! Earlier today, we received a really awesome package from Paramount, which includes the Dexter: New Blood Blu-ray steelbook, a Dexter: New Blood beanie, a frame which includes a cool animated map of Iron Lake, and a delicious ‘Bear Claw’! View more pics right below!

Dexter: New Blood postcard, and the front of the Blu-ray steelbook:

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The back of the steelbook:

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Four Blu-ray discs included. Disc one includes “Cold Snap”, “Storm of Fuck”, “Smoke Signals”, and a 'special feature’. On disc two you’ll find “H is for Hero”, “Runaway”, “Too Many Tuna Sandwiches” and another special feature. Disc three includes “Skin of Her Teeth”, “Unfair Game”, “The Family Business”. The fourth disc only includes the finale “Sins of the Father”, and the exclusive 30-minute featurette.

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Michael C. Hall Says It Was the Show's Decision To Play His Band's Song 'Ketamine' on Dexter: New Blood

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 23:30:41 +0100

Michael told PopCulture he never pictured a song of his band would be on the show.

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Back on December 5th, 2021, during the end credits of episode 5 “Runaway” the fan-favorite “Blood Theme” by Daniel Licht was replaced by the song “Ketamine” written and sung by Michael, with his band. In a brand new interview with PopCulture.com Michael C. Hall talked about the band’s upcoming tour across the U.S. this spring, and he revealed that he actually never thought a Princess Goes To the Buttefly Museum track would be a part of the new season.

Michael: “Honestly, I left it up to the music supervisor and other people to decide when and if they thought a song of our band would fit into the season, and I got an email saying that they wanted to play "Ketamine” on the end credits of the fifth episode. It’s a tongue-and-cheek reference to the fact that Dexter in this new season, is not what he used back in the day, but in this new season to knock out his victims he was using ketamine that he’d stolen from a vet’s office.“

He added: "By no means was that in my mind when I wrote the song, but there was that resonance and there was also something sonically at that moment in the season as that episode ended that just felt right to the people who are making these decisions, and I agreed. I was thrilled. If anything else maybe people heard it and liked it, maybe some wondered if that was me singing of just like the song, and explored it from there. It was a nice maybe not so heavy-handed way to insert a little ‘Princess’ into the Dexter reboot.”

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Jack Alcott, Clancy Brown, and David Magidoff Attend the 58th Cinema Audio Society Awards [Photos]

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 22:30:25 +0100

A mini Dexter: New Blood Reunion took place last night in LA!

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Three former Dexter: New Blood castmates Jack Alcott, Clancy Brown and David Magidoff reunited at the 58th Cinema Audio Society Awards at InterContinental on March 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. View more photos below!

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Top 15 Kills Celebrating 15 Years of ‘Dexter’ (Part 1 of 3)

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 23:30:38 +0100

The first part of Dexter’s Top 15 kills, by Nick Henderson!

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Over the course of 9 seasons, Dexter has dispatched many deserving (and maybe a few undeserving) victims. The writers found a plethora of unique scenarios and themes to work with which resulted in a lot of unforgettable moments. With ‘New Blood’ and the 15th anniversary firmly in the rearview mirror, I have decided to rank my 15 favorite kills from the series. Yes, it’s a tad morbid and maybe a little messed up, but these are the scenes that define the show and move the character forward. They are the moments in which the themes of the series are manifested in their purest form; Moments in which Dexter Morgan evolves as a character, for better or worse. For me, these kills embody the very soul of the series and delivered the most dramatic impact on the arc of the character. Let’s dig in…

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15.) Joe Walker
Season 6, Episode 1 - Those Kinds of Things

Admittedly, this first choice is a personal favorite of mine more for the spectacle than anything else. Dexter’s High School reunion was peak Dexter - glimpsing odd human behavior through the lens of someone who sees themselves as less than human - but the Joe Walker kill scene is especially memorable because it leverages the light and dark aspects of the show to create a scene that is both fun and gruesome in equal measure.

The scene dabbles in the religious themes of the season but I remember it more for the juxtaposition between the comedic banter and the violent, casual approach Dexter takes when delivering the killing blow. Strapped to a decommissioned scoreboard, Joe makes some pathetic excuses for murdering his wife and then tries to will a miracle into existence by evoking the wrath of god. Of course, Dexter silences him with a quick blow to the head with a hammer before finishing him off with the usual knife to the heart. An absolutely brutal and unforgettable start to what eventually became a disappointing season.

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14.) Nick
Season 6, Episode 6 - Just Let Go

Despite some major bumps along the road, season 6 is packed with vibrant cinematography and unforgettable set pieces. The kill that occurs at the beach at the end of episode 6 is brilliant in its execution but it tragically marks the turning point in quality for the season. Dexter, now trying to find his inner light, reaches a fork in the road when he stands in front of the man who killed Brother Sam. He gives Nick one chance to do the right thing but is surprised when he chooses instead to revel in his success; laughing at the circumstances that have now allowed him to get away with murder.

Enraged by the death of his friend and the hubris of his killer, Dexter loses control and drags Nick into the water where he viciously drowns him; Taking the motif of the season one step further, he drowns him in the same spot where he was baptized just days before. Nick struggles desperately as Dexter holds him under but the outcome is inevitable. When Dexter stumbles back to dry land, no longer burdened by his struggle to suppress his own dark urges, he is greeted by a surprising visage. His brother Brian stands there clapping, ready to welcome him back to a life of unshackled darkness.

This scene was quite literally one of my favorite scenes of the whole series and at the time, I thought it was a vehicle for welcoming back Christian Camargo for the back half of the season. Unfortunately, it only ushered in a disappointing, clumsy episode that served almost no purpose before returning to the status quo for the rest of the season. Regardless, the kill itself was packed with symbolism and a powerful performance from Michael C. Hall.

13.) Little Chino
Season 2, Episode 2 - Waiting to Exhale

Still reeling from having to kill his brother (we’ll get to that later) at the end of Season 1, Dexter finds himself unable to follow through with killing when season 2 opens. For that reason, Little Chino serves as a thematically satisfying return to form for the character and a fitting launching point for his newly refined kill ritual that would come to define the show until the very end. This notorious gang enforcer is such a memorable adversary not only because he literally towers over everyone around him but because of how they use his physical presence to emphasize Dexter’s determination to find his “mojo” again.

It’s an episode that put’s Dexter in a position that he rarely finds himself in: Held down by self-doubt and unable to tap into his killer instincts. When he finally overcomes his issues, we get what I consider to be the first signature kill scene of the entire show. Chino lies secured to a hydraulic lift as Dexter raises the knife (a blade that would define the character for the rest of the show) and plunges it directly into his heart. The blood pools beneath the plastic wrap and we see Dexter take a moment to breathe a sigh of relief. It’s an important and cathartic moment for the legacy of the show and one that finally skirted the gratuitous nature of some of his earlier kills.

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12.) Zoey Kruger
Season 4, Episode 4 - Dex takes a Holiday

Early in season 4, Dexter finds himself with a rare opportunity to fully indulge his need to kill without having to balance his newfound responsibilities as a father and family man. He sets his sights on Zoey Kruger, a cop who he suspects murdered her husband and daughter to escape the pressures of family life. The two play a fun game of cat-and-mouse throughout the episode but Zoey is never quite able to hold onto the upper-hand. Despite her training and resources, she still ends up on Dexter’s table - appropriately setup in her young daughter’s bright pink bedroom.

What always makes me think about Zoey is her bizarre sexual infatuation with Dexter that appears to remain firmly intact all the way into the kill room. Even in the face of death, she is STILL operating under the assumption that Dexter’s motivations are sexual in nature - a misconception that Dexter hilariously clears up. Dexter then proceeds to deliver another brilliant performance; seamlessly flipping the switch and becoming the ruthless killer we know him to be. His demeanor and his monologue even harkens back to episode 1 by reminding us just how much he despises people who hurt children. But the icing on the cake is how his final words to Zoey before taking her out make him realize just how much he genuinely cares about Rita and the kids. It’s another reminder that despite the constant purr of his dark passenger, Dexter’s evolution as a character is as subtle as it is undeniable.

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11.) Brian Moser
Season 1, Episode 12 - Born Free

In the finale of Season 1, Dexter is forced to make an unthinkable choice, even for him. It’s the first stepping stone towards any semblance of humanity for the character and a choice that creates a ripple effect that is felt all the way through to the final moments of ‘New Blood’. In what is meant to serve as a symbolic gesture - freeing Dexter from a life of lies and limitations - Dexter’s brother Brian (aka The Ice Truck Killer) kidnaps Deb and serves her up to Dexter on a silver platter. Unfortunately for him, Brian underestimates the sincerity of Dexter’s familial bond with Deb and pays the ultimate price.

After turning the table on his brother and luring him into a trap, Dexter finally has the infamous Ice Truck Killer on his table - sort of. Brian awakens to find himself strapped to his own table in the walk-in freezer at his apartment (now a retired crime scene). After a season of watching Dexter revel in his own inhumanity, the growth on display in this scene is what I would consider to be the first major turning point for the character. This kill is clearly not something he enjoys but something he knows he must do to protect his sister. He even goes as far as to offer Brian a dose of M99 to spare him from suffering any physical pain. Unable to bear the rising dread of what he must do, Dexter cuts Brian’s final words short with a blade across the throat before collapsing against the wall; clearly overcome with genuine emotion. It’s a grisly scene but one that symbolizes a major development for the character and caps off a terrific season of television.

Don’t forget that this is just part 1 of 3. The next article will include the first half of my Top 10 kills in the entirety of Dexter. Let me know what you think down below and feel free to share your own personal favorites in the comments as well!

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Dexter: New Blood - New DVD/Blu-ray Behind-the-Scenes Featurette!

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:30:52 +0100

“The Kill Room” will be included on the upcoming Dexter: New Blood DVD and Blu-ray.

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Website Bloody-Disgusting has an exclusive behind-the-scenes video from episodes “Runaway” and “The Family Business”. The clip is one of the featurettes included to the Dexter: New Blood DVD and Blu-ray, which will be released Tuesday, March 22. Watch it below!

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A Glimpse at the Dexter Panel at Monster-Mania Con [Videos]

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:30:31 +0100

Let’s take a look at the Dexter Panel in New Jersey’s Monster-Mania.

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A big Dexter reunion took place a couple of days ago in New Jersey. Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas, Erik King, C.S. Lee, and James Remar attended the 49th Monster-Mania for three days in a row, and fans had the opportunity to meet their favorite original Dexter cast members.

During Monster-Mania’s second day, there was a Dexter panel as well, but for some reason only C.S. Lee, James Remar, and Erik King were there. Watch some videos from the panel right below!

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Group Photo of the Original Dexter Castmates and a Lucky Fan at Monster-Mania Con! (March 12)

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 03:30:43 +0100

Nostalgia!

The photo we’ve been waiting for, is finally here! C.S. Lee, David Zayas, James Remar, Jennifer Carpenter, Michael C. Hall, and Erik King pose for a group photo with a Dexter super-fan. The pic was taken earlier today at Monster-Mania Con 2022, which takes place in New Jersey!

C.S. Lee (Masuka) and David Zayas (Batista). Former Miami Metro colleagues.

James Remar (Harry) and Jennifer Carpenter (Deb). Father and daughter.

Michael C. Hall (Dexter) and Erik King (Doakes). The real Bay Harbor Butcher vs. the fake one!

Special thanks to Farrah Hatake for the photo!

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Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C. Hall at Monster-Mania Con! (March 11)

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 17:30:47 +0100

2022 Dexter reunion!

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Yesterday, was the first day of Monster-Man Con, which takes place in New Jersey. Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee, David Zayas, Erik King, and James Remar are there to meet fans, take photos with them, and sign autographs.

Two Dexter fans (father and son) seized the opportunity to takes a photo with Jennifer and Michael!

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More photos from other cast members coming soon!

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