Tonight is the season finale of Dexter, and once it ends there isn’t much to watch on Sundays until Big Love returns in January for its final season on HBO. Nevertheless, this season of Dexter was a bit slow compared to Season four, which feature John Lithgow as the Trinity Killer.
Season five was less about Dexter struggling to hide who he is, and more about him seeking atonement. Still reeling from Rita’s murder, Dexter finds Lumen (Julia Stiles) locked up in one of his target’s homes after she witnesses him committing murder. Dexter chooses to take her on as an apprentice and teaches her his code, as Lumen searches for vengeance against those who tortured her. Somewhere along the way Dexter and Lumen develop a unique relationship, but as he helps her hunt down her tormentors, the walls begin to close in around them.
I really enjoyed this season of Dexter, and watching the writers explore a more human, less pained side to his character. After experiencing heartbreak over the loss of Rita, this season Dexter was given his soul mate, someone that he can be completely himself with. After last season’s finale shocker I’m a bit nervous about what will happen to Lumen’s character, but I have a feeling that Quinn will find a way redeem himself for being the thorn in Dexter’s side.
After the jump, scene from last week's Dexter, which was one of the best moments on television this year.
