There are some who believe that the sequel, or 2nd installment of a franchise or series is the best or better than its predecessor, and thankfully season 2 of Dexter is a testament to that notion. The first season will always have a special place in my heart, since it introduced to a quality of tv I was missing, and it is of course a great introduction to the protagonist. However, I cannot deny the fact that season 2 builds on it, to a much higher degree, and is one of my personal favorite seasons.
Season 2 finds Dexter reflecting on his long lost brother, and how his death has affected him. The death of the ice trucker killer, has also left a sting on Debra, seeing as though she was hopelessly in love with him. The new season raises the stakes, with a pair of scuba divers stumbling upon numerous garbage bags with human bodies inside. Thus Dexter’s true identity, is risked being put under the spotlight.
This time around, the supporting cast seriously chips in, with surprisingly great performances from Rita, Doakes, and Laquerta. The names I have left out still manage to do a great job, maintaining the energy of the show. The new faces that are brought in such as Lila and Lundy, also bring some exciting drama to the situation, and in the process, giving us more insight to our main characters. Everyone is bringing their a game here, and it definitely shows.
We learn more about the characters that we thought we knew already, and we grow with them. With the drama consistently intensifying, everything onscreen seems more urgent. Even if it isn’t Dexter trying to get away with killing someone, things like the drama between him and Rita keeps us anxiously engaged.
It is not a complete pivot in quality from its first season, because that season is still good. But what happens in this season, has you glued to your seat. It’s another season that takes bigger risks, and they end up paying off.
Cedric Cinema 