Today over at Obsessed With Film, I review the compelling premiere of DEXTER's fifth season, brought to you by the makers of Mickey Mouse ear hats:
SPOILERS FOR SEASON 4: "Outgoing showrunner Clyde Phillips fired a cruel parting shot at both Dexter and the audience in Emmy-winning season 4 finale "The Getaway". Namely, the shocking death of Dex's wife Rita at the hand of the Trinity Killer -- as his own sick act of malice, before meeting his end wrapped in plastic on Dexter's kill-table. Incoming showrunner Chip Johannessen (Millennium, 24) has a tough job trying to recalibrate the show without Rita as a "rock" for Dexter (despite the fact she was becoming progressive less interesting post-nuptials), and in trying to launch a fifth season of a show some believe has lost its edge." Continue reading...
