As a seasoned crime drama enthusiast with a soft spot for intricate storylines and character development, I must admit that the current state of “Dexter” leaves me feeling a tad bewildered. It seems like we’ve got more narrative strands than a plate of spaghetti – from the home invasion serial killer to Jimmy Powell’s kidnapping and murder, not forgetting the drug-related crimes. Could all these threads somehow intertwine? I can only hope so, or else it might just be too much for this viewer to handle!
It seems to me that we might be losing focus somewhat in the series Dexter: Original Sin, at least for myself. It’s not that I’m struggling to understand what’s happening, but rather I’m uncertain about where to concentrate my attention. Four episodes into the first season, it appears there are two principal storylines: Dexter transforming into a serial killer in the present, and Harry’s connection with his doomed partner Laura Moser in the past. However, there’s a lot happening around the edges that makes the show feel somewhat disjointed. The original Dexter typically had a primary antagonist (the non-Dexter serial killer) and a secondary one (the cop or investigator chasing Dexter), although I don’t necessarily need another instance of that formula, but perhaps a bit more guidance would be helpful.
In “Fender Bender”, we delve into the storyline of the missing judge’s son, Jimmy Powell, with a tragic turn: His lifeless body is discovered hanging from a bridge. LaGuerta desires to lead this case, but Spencer assigns her to investigate a corpse found in Alice Wainwright Park instead. Dexter will assist her, which might be advantageous given his obvious distress at the sight of Jimmy’s body. This unease isn’t unusual considering the disturbing image, but it seems there are deep-seated childhood traumas simmering beneath the surface. Dexter confesses his struggles to Clark Sanders, a detective who surprisingly empathizes with emotions. (This is useful for an episode emphasizing the significance of expressing feelings.) Clark shares his own experience of seeing his first dead body, which was his brother’s, and warns that no matter how hard one tries to suppress their feelings, they eventually resurface.
At another crime scene, LaGuerta appears startled that the forensics representative is not an adult but rather a 20-year-old. Dexter clarifies her misunderstanding – he’s merely a young intern. It seems unusual for such a novice to handle this task alone, but perhaps it underscores the department’s indifference towards the victim, a gay drug user, in contrast to a murdered 10-year-old judge’s son. As Dexter examines the body found in Alice Wainwright Park, he deduces the murder scenario: the perpetrator strangled the victim while facing him, relishing the opportunity to witness his demise. The series Original Sin effectively portrays these stylized first-person kill scenes. However, LaGuerta lacks Dexter’s vivid visualizations and is therefore less intrigued. She demands concrete forensic evidence rather than speculation. In narration, mature Dexter remarks that it would take some time before LaGuerta acknowledged his unique abilities.
Harry is worried about Dex’s PTSD response to seeing Jimmy’s body. Frankly, I think he should be pleased to see any potential humanity in his son, but I get it. He visits Camilla in records to confirm that any reference to Dexter and his presence in the shipping container has been scrubbed from Laura Moser’s case file. I do think the show is operating under the assumption that we’ve watched Dexter and know what this is all about, making the flashbacks feel increasingly superfluous — but flashback we do! Laura has a meeting with Hernandez, which is a very big deal. Unfortunately, her babysitter canceled, and she can’t find a replacement because Brian is a known terror (future serial killer). Harry volunteers as tribute, saying he’ll take care of Brian and Dexter while Bobby trails Laura to the Hernandez meeting. Okay, cute!
Currently, Dex is unsettled by Jimmy’s presence, and Clark advises him that the most effective method to manage these emotions is through active engagement – delving into case records to uncover more serial killers, which translates to seeking vengeance! At home, Harry empathizes with his son’s obsession concerning a child’s murder; however, he encourages him to leave law enforcement matters to the authorities. Good luck with that! Dex contends that this isn’t sufficient and it’s time for him to unleash his Dark Passenger once more. Suppressing his feelings (avoiding violence) may result in them manifesting uncontrollably (potentially harming someone else). Harry is less than enthusiastic, particularly when Dex discloses that his next target is Anthony “Mad Dog” Moretti, a hitman for the mafia. Harry refuses to endorse this mission until Dex can provide substantial evidence of Mad Dog’s criminal activities, but given the danger posed by this target and the frequency of Dexter’s killings, I find myself questioning what exactly Harry is trying to shield his son from at this juncture.
At Miami Metro, LaGuerta receives additional information about the body found in Alice Wainwright Park. The deceased has been identified as Blake Kersten, a solitary individual who was disowned by his family at 17 for being gay. Dexter suspects a link between this case and another recent drug-related homicide, although I’m not entirely convinced of the connection. However, to clarify the plot of Original Sin, you should continue with your investigation, Dex. More crucially, Dexter is eager to prove that his hypothesis about the murder is based on facts. Utilizing two cantaloupes and ketchup, Dexter illustrates that the perpetrator strangled their victim before dropping the body, which explains the minimal blood spatter. The killer appeared to be more interested in observing Blake’s death – it wasn’t about drugs or money, but rather an “intimate” act. Everyone is left impressed, except for Tanya, because those were her cantaloupes. “Keep your hands off Tanya’s melons,” Masuka says, and I let out a deep sigh.
Regarding Dexter’s additional venture, he takes on a different identity and encounters Mad Dog, portrayed by the talented Joe Pantaliano, requesting a boat rental. He additionally makes use of Moretti’s business card to obtain his location, breaking in to discover proof of past misdeeds that the code necessitates. Unfortunately, there isn’t much valuable information found except for numerous expensive guitars; however, Dexter stumbles upon evidence of a future crime – a torn photo of Mad Dog’s next target, Omar Reyes, who is about to testify in a RICO case. This seems sufficient for Harry, although I have the feeling he’s bending the rules; nevertheless, he advises caution as Dexter may be up against a professional assassin. (Is anyone there?)
In a series of recollections, we witness more instances of Harry taking care of young Dexter while uncovering Brian’s disturbing habit of killing numerous lizards. When Dexter momentarily vanishes, Harry is reminded of his own tragic experience – his son drowning in the pool. Given that this show features Michael C. Hall as Dexter and we are already immersed in a flashback about Harry’s relationship with Laura Moser, this recollection is nested within another, creating a chain of memories. It is understandable to feel somewhat disoriented by this layered sequence of events. Eventually, Harry finds Dexter and embraces him, assuring him of his safety, making for a tender moment. However, the recurring nature of these flashbacks leaves me with a sense of déjà vu. The purpose of this specific memory is that Laura reappears and, moved by Harry’s fatherly devotion towards her children, manages to tempt him romantically.
I’ve been completely neglecting Debra in this recap, which is only fitting since all she does is complain about being left out. (Her tearfully shouting “I can’t compete with a dead kid!” at Harry is a real low point in this episode.) She’s acting out, buying drugs at Blockbuster (this particular detail tickled me) and going to the club with Sofia. There, she meets Gio, who is handsome enough for her to ignore the fact that he’s clearly bad news. I mean, he has a really nice loft, but as soon as he tells Deb that he works for his father, it’s obvious he’s involved in something shady. I’m begging the show to connect this to one of the existing storylines because there are way too many loose narrative strands right now.
Here’s another way to phrase the text: It seems that Dexter’s third victim isn’t turning out as expected. Although he knocks out the hitman with a guitar, Mad Dog wakes up prematurely and creates chaos. In the end, Dexter manages to survive but loses track of Moretti, who escapes in just his underwear. Dexter is hot on his heels, but it appears that Moretti might slip away – until he’s struck by a car at an intersection. We don’t know if Moretti is alive or not, but this turn of events puts Dexter in a tough spot. And it’s questionable whether this method of dealing with his emotions is beneficial for him either!
Blood Spatter Analysis
Is it reasonable for me to feel like the various plotlines seem unrelated? For instance, on the Miami Metro side, we have the home invasion serial killer who’s been wrongfully accused, the abduction and murder of Jimmy Powell, and the drug-related homicides. Could there be a connection between these events? Additionally, Ferrer’s arm appearing in the last episode needs to lead somewhere, and now Deb is getting mixed up with a questionable new character.
In this episode, there are some impressive period touches; for instance, not just Blockbuster video stores, but also a scene where Captain Spencer’s son Nicky is seen playing ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ on his Game Gear.
It’s pleasant to see him connect with Nicky, yet it’s fascinating when Dexter appears completely out of this world sometimes. When Harry draws an analogy between Dexter pursuing a professional killer and facing Michael Jordan one-on-one, Dexter remains clueless about who that person is.
Although it would mean tackling another loose thread, I secretly wish Mad Dog makes it through, as I’m keen to see more of Joe Pantoliano. The boat scene between him and Dexter discussing Mad Dog’s turbulent history stands out as one of the standout moments in that particular episode.
Discussing underutilized moments, it’s almost criminal that Sarah Michelle Gellar would casually appear on screen and quip, “Is that my cantaloupe?
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2024-12-27 19:54