We are past 3 seasons now. You would think that this season, is the one to be the bad apple of the bunch. But luckily this season is jam-packed with surprises.
It starts off with Dexter waking up, with the dexter theme song in the background. But something is different here, even the theme song itself is altered. We see Dexter as a married man, father, another law abiding citizen drowned in suburbia. It is as this point where Dexter truly has to challenge himself, to blend in with the rest of the crowd. Seeing Dexter act “normal” is both hilarious and serious. He’s so awkward and unaware to his surroundings that it becomes amusing. On the other hand, you understand how necessary it is to strive to be a better person, father, and husband. At least to those around him. We also get knee deep in a interesting romance between Angel and Laquerta. I was actually pretty invested with that aspect as well. It’s certainly not the most urgent thing going on, but it held my attention. A few supporting characters come back, like Lundy, which makes for some entertaining drama between him and Debra. The character of Quinn is visibly better than last season, and he has way more scenes than before. I’m indifferent about it, though. He has not proven himself to be as interesting as Doakes, not even in the final moments.
Here I am talking about all the sides stories, when the real action is on the trinity killer or Arthur Mitchell. John Lithgow’s performance is truly a revelation. He is without a doubt a worth opponent to dexter, and his character is just as interesting if not more interesting than the other great villains in the show. As much as I love Bryan, Arthur Mitchell is honestly the best antagonist this show as seen. His character alone creates a dilemma for Dexter, that is jaw-dropping to watch. Seeing Dexter and Arthur together, is of the best parts of the season
The last few episodes leading up to the finale are nail biting and pretty unsettling if I’m being honest. The way Arthur goes out to pick his other set of victims, is very creepy in a surreal type of way.
“Hello, Dexter Morgan” is one of the best episodes of the season as well as the finale.
When I think about my favorite seasons so far, season 4 is up there definitely.
Cedric Cinema 