So I finally caught up with "Dexter".
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apocalypsosDamn, this is SO my new crack.
I just can't begin to express how much I love Dexter. I mean, okay, yeah, serial killer, but he's so fascinating from the standpoint of how he directs those urges. I love that he's that blank slate of emotions, that he doesn't know how to interact with other people and had to be trained how to fake it and would totally be happier if the world were empty. It's weird. He's like a superhero if psychopathy and sociopathy were superpowers. I had this really fucked-up thought watching the whole thing that he's just like Batman if Batman didn't have an unlimited bank account to work with, had more homicidal urges, and didn't shop at Uncle Bucky's Black Vinyl and Leather ANGSTANDWOE Ninja Supply Emporium. And he's funny! So, you know, he wins. ;)
I do think my favorite thing is the way he and the Ice Truck Killer interact with one another. It's like the most morbid Mutual Admiration Society meeting on the planet and I can't decide whether I think Dexter would fanboy the hell out of Rudy if he knew the truth or if he'd add him to his list of people to kill. I don't think killing Dexter's biological father was a smart move on that count but then again this is Dexter we're talking about and he might be just impressed with Rudy's research. I know I've spent way too much time reading up on serial killers, though, because I knew from the minute Neil Perry showed up as a witness that he'd get accused of the Ice Truck murders and as soon as I saw his home that there was no way in hell it was him. I mean, the Ice Truck murderer is meticulous, clean, efficient. Neil Perry's a fucking slob, not to mention the fact that the interior of his trailer looks like he ripped off his decorating techniques from Ed Gein. There's no way in hell you can mistake a low-rent Ed Gein for somebody with such a close eye for detail as the Ice Truck Killer.
I point to all that as the fact that the second Rudy showed up on screen I had him pegged as the murderer 'cause otherwise I'm just creepy and strange and possibly need to get out more. Heh.
And you know, I kind of feel sorry for Debra in a way. I mean, she seems like a fun girl to party with and she's really enthusiastic about her job but if she were the lead detective on the murder of someone I knew I'd be terrified. It's not even rookie mistakes because hell, she's a rookie. She's allowed a few of those. But she grew up with a serial killer and now she's dating one. It's one thing not to get suspicious of your brother, and one thing not to get suspicious of your new boyfriend, but it's another thing ENTIRELY to be a cop and completely miss the signs with both of them. Jesus, if I could spot the signs Rudy was a serial killer within five seconds of airtime, what the hell is her problem?
Okay, that's more of a personal problem with her than anything else. I mean, there's a difference between spotting the signs in a character and spotting the signs in a guy standing right in front of her. I get that. On the other hand he's a white male in his mid-thirties who lives alone, is anal-retentive about being neat, presumably hasn't let her over his apartment yet if the big walk-in freezer is just THERE, has the anatomical knowledge to execute the sort of precision dissection occurring in the victims, and talks about "pieces" all the time. COME ON, people. No wonder these people have such a low arrest rate for murders. They really think a night watchman has the experience for that kind of work? At least Neil Perry did cryptotaxidermy in his spare time and buried his mother in the backyard.
I imagine that after his identity is revealed that Debra's going to take a month-long shower with Brillo pads to get the skeeve off her skin, and I'm betting she'll be really cheery come next season, if all of this happens by the season finale.
I love that Dexter respects Doakes for being the only one in the precinct to be suspicious of him. That's just kind of awesome. I have this thing for Dexter having respect for the people who possess obvious intelligence and skill at what they do, be it good (Doakes) or bad (Rudy).
Also, I have this strange urge for fic with Tony Tucci and the hooker. She's just so nice about the whole thing, and she showed up for his party, and they danced. Awww. A torture victim and his hooker ... that's so sweet. ;) For this show that's practically an epic romance.
I may be possessed to write fanfic for the show, I think I just need to wait until the season finale. I think what's key for me is Dexter's reaction to finding out the Ice Truck Killer's identity and what he does with that information. And God help me, but did Dexter's biological father really have to have a thing for classic rock, because now I'm thinking SPN crossover and NONONO.
In other news, the top 50 unanswered questions about Lost, or as I like to think of it "the top fifty reasons I'm not watching anymore." Honestly, if your show can warrant a list of fifty questions you haven't answered over two and a half seasons, ANSWER SOME OF THEM. Preferably not with secret bunkers lived in by hidden societies of eyepatch-wearing Go champions stealing cable or whatever the cheese is going on over there these days.
I just can't begin to express how much I love Dexter. I mean, okay, yeah, serial killer, but he's so fascinating from the standpoint of how he directs those urges. I love that he's that blank slate of emotions, that he doesn't know how to interact with other people and had to be trained how to fake it and would totally be happier if the world were empty. It's weird. He's like a superhero if psychopathy and sociopathy were superpowers. I had this really fucked-up thought watching the whole thing that he's just like Batman if Batman didn't have an unlimited bank account to work with, had more homicidal urges, and didn't shop at Uncle Bucky's Black Vinyl and Leather ANGSTANDWOE Ninja Supply Emporium. And he's funny! So, you know, he wins. ;)
I do think my favorite thing is the way he and the Ice Truck Killer interact with one another. It's like the most morbid Mutual Admiration Society meeting on the planet and I can't decide whether I think Dexter would fanboy the hell out of Rudy if he knew the truth or if he'd add him to his list of people to kill. I don't think killing Dexter's biological father was a smart move on that count but then again this is Dexter we're talking about and he might be just impressed with Rudy's research. I know I've spent way too much time reading up on serial killers, though, because I knew from the minute Neil Perry showed up as a witness that he'd get accused of the Ice Truck murders and as soon as I saw his home that there was no way in hell it was him. I mean, the Ice Truck murderer is meticulous, clean, efficient. Neil Perry's a fucking slob, not to mention the fact that the interior of his trailer looks like he ripped off his decorating techniques from Ed Gein. There's no way in hell you can mistake a low-rent Ed Gein for somebody with such a close eye for detail as the Ice Truck Killer.
I point to all that as the fact that the second Rudy showed up on screen I had him pegged as the murderer 'cause otherwise I'm just creepy and strange and possibly need to get out more. Heh.
And you know, I kind of feel sorry for Debra in a way. I mean, she seems like a fun girl to party with and she's really enthusiastic about her job but if she were the lead detective on the murder of someone I knew I'd be terrified. It's not even rookie mistakes because hell, she's a rookie. She's allowed a few of those. But she grew up with a serial killer and now she's dating one. It's one thing not to get suspicious of your brother, and one thing not to get suspicious of your new boyfriend, but it's another thing ENTIRELY to be a cop and completely miss the signs with both of them. Jesus, if I could spot the signs Rudy was a serial killer within five seconds of airtime, what the hell is her problem?
Okay, that's more of a personal problem with her than anything else. I mean, there's a difference between spotting the signs in a character and spotting the signs in a guy standing right in front of her. I get that. On the other hand he's a white male in his mid-thirties who lives alone, is anal-retentive about being neat, presumably hasn't let her over his apartment yet if the big walk-in freezer is just THERE, has the anatomical knowledge to execute the sort of precision dissection occurring in the victims, and talks about "pieces" all the time. COME ON, people. No wonder these people have such a low arrest rate for murders. They really think a night watchman has the experience for that kind of work? At least Neil Perry did cryptotaxidermy in his spare time and buried his mother in the backyard.
I imagine that after his identity is revealed that Debra's going to take a month-long shower with Brillo pads to get the skeeve off her skin, and I'm betting she'll be really cheery come next season, if all of this happens by the season finale.
I love that Dexter respects Doakes for being the only one in the precinct to be suspicious of him. That's just kind of awesome. I have this thing for Dexter having respect for the people who possess obvious intelligence and skill at what they do, be it good (Doakes) or bad (Rudy).
Also, I have this strange urge for fic with Tony Tucci and the hooker. She's just so nice about the whole thing, and she showed up for his party, and they danced. Awww. A torture victim and his hooker ... that's so sweet. ;) For this show that's practically an epic romance.
I may be possessed to write fanfic for the show, I think I just need to wait until the season finale. I think what's key for me is Dexter's reaction to finding out the Ice Truck Killer's identity and what he does with that information. And God help me, but did Dexter's biological father really have to have a thing for classic rock, because now I'm thinking SPN crossover and NONONO.
In other news, the top 50 unanswered questions about Lost, or as I like to think of it "the top fifty reasons I'm not watching anymore." Honestly, if your show can warrant a list of fifty questions you haven't answered over two and a half seasons, ANSWER SOME OF THEM. Preferably not with secret bunkers lived in by hidden societies of eyepatch-wearing Go champions stealing cable or whatever the cheese is going on over there these days.
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Date: 2006-11-28 04:41 pm (UTC)YES. Omg, I've been trying to articulate that exact thing to people for several weeks. Oh DEXTER.
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Date: 2006-11-28 04:46 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2006-11-28 05:40 pm (UTC)And God help me, but did Dexter's biological father really have to have a thing for classic rock, because now I'm thinking SPN crossover and NONONO.
YESYESYES
I really want to read a fic about the hooker consolling Tony when he finds out his doctor was the one who tortured him. Forget Debra finding out, it's all about Tony, man.
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Date: 2006-11-28 07:16 pm (UTC)I love Dexter. What a great show!
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Date: 2006-11-28 07:18 pm (UTC)One thing I do love absolutely is the dialogue between Dexter and Rita's ex. Cracks me up every time.
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Date: 2006-11-28 10:28 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2006-11-28 07:53 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-11-28 10:30 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-11-28 08:42 pm (UTC)You're in luck! I wrote one yesterday. Top entry in my journal.
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Date: 2006-11-28 09:52 pm (UTC)And God help me, but did Dexter's biological father really have to have a thing for classic rock, because now I'm thinking SPN crossover and NONONO
And I'm saying YESYESYESYES!!!!!!
Doakes rules. Debra is... slightly disappointing.
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Date: 2006-11-28 10:38 pm (UTC)planning to catchup on Dexter
Date: 2006-11-29 12:08 am (UTC)I think the unanswered questions rap for Lost is a bit unfair. A good portion of the list is made up of fairly recent "loose ends"; at least a third stretch all the way back to... the 2nd season finale. And some of the list is duplicative (seperate entries for Jack's dad and dead characters).
Lost has answered plenty of questions. What's in the hatch? Who's the mysterious man in a suit? What does the monster look like? Who was the woman in the radio broadcast? What caused the plane crash? What crime did Kate commit? What happened to Claire while she was gone?
Just because people don't like the answers doesn't mean Lost hasn't been giving them.
Re: planning to catchup on Dexter
Date: 2006-11-29 01:46 am (UTC)I mean, you can construct a fake reality for a TV show and still have it feel realistic. Buffy, Angel, Supernatural, Battlestar Galactica (I assume because of the fan reaction, even though I haven't gotten to watch it yet) ... all of them feel real even though their realities can't exist in this time and place, mostly due to how normal the characters behave, just like people you can believe exist. I don't believe in the characters on Lost because they feel like characters. There's too many coincidental connections, too many behaviors and reactions that don't make sense, and everybody's got these hugely complicated backstories.
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Date: 2006-11-29 07:28 am (UTC)