This series finale has been reviewed so many times, but that's not gonna stop me for leaving a review as well. (Long review ahead)
In my opinion, the worst decision the writers made this season was to bring Hannah back for so long. It would have been better if they didn't bring her back at all, or if they brought her back but Dexter and her didn't have sex in 8x8.
But then, there was Vogel and her son. That's another bad decision.
Both were underwhelming characters (and she had a pitiful ending to boot).
Her son as the main villain of the last season was underwhelming as well. He's so dull! He didn't seem that threatening and Dexter really had no personal moments with him apart from the fact that he was a threat to him and to Vogel, whom he met 5 minutes ago. Not the most engaging, or dangerous, villain.
Season 8 should have focused more on LaGuerta's death. I did hope everyone would find out who Dexter really is and that it would be the focus in season 8 (a manhunt, maybe?). Alas.
Not to mention the whole Jamie/Quinn relationship, what, wasn't it just a stepping stone to getting Debra/Quinn back together? Was it for the gratuitous sex scenes because Aimee Garcia is attractive? Or was it just to give Quinn something to do as to not repeat the second half of season 7 where he wasn't that important/had any storyline worth mentioning? Also, Debra was a self-described wreck, and so was Quinn, but she deserved better than him.
Let's not forget the whole 'Masuka donated sperm 20 years ago and somehow that instantly makes him a father'. Whew. Was this, like Quinn, to keep him busy/give him something to do?
The good thing is that Angel finally got a well-deserved promotion.
And that they quit the incest-y path they were on in season 6.
I do think Debra dying and Dexter disappearing into the storm was a good idea, and a well-executed one. Same for Hannah not having her happy ending with Dexter.
Him becoming a lumberjack is a hilariously bad idea, though. He looks like Ron from Parks & Recreation if he let himself go.
All in all, not a good final season. This is not the show I grew to love.
I knew before watching the finale that it was very divisive, you either loved it and hated it, no in-between.
Maybe New Blood premiering in November will fix it. I hope so.
In my opinion, the worst decision the writers made this season was to bring Hannah back for so long. It would have been better if they didn't bring her back at all, or if they brought her back but Dexter and her didn't have sex in 8x8.
But then, there was Vogel and her son. That's another bad decision.
Both were underwhelming characters (and she had a pitiful ending to boot).
Her son as the main villain of the last season was underwhelming as well. He's so dull! He didn't seem that threatening and Dexter really had no personal moments with him apart from the fact that he was a threat to him and to Vogel, whom he met 5 minutes ago. Not the most engaging, or dangerous, villain.
Season 8 should have focused more on LaGuerta's death. I did hope everyone would find out who Dexter really is and that it would be the focus in season 8 (a manhunt, maybe?). Alas.
Not to mention the whole Jamie/Quinn relationship, what, wasn't it just a stepping stone to getting Debra/Quinn back together? Was it for the gratuitous sex scenes because Aimee Garcia is attractive? Or was it just to give Quinn something to do as to not repeat the second half of season 7 where he wasn't that important/had any storyline worth mentioning? Also, Debra was a self-described wreck, and so was Quinn, but she deserved better than him.
Let's not forget the whole 'Masuka donated sperm 20 years ago and somehow that instantly makes him a father'. Whew. Was this, like Quinn, to keep him busy/give him something to do?
The good thing is that Angel finally got a well-deserved promotion.
And that they quit the incest-y path they were on in season 6.
I do think Debra dying and Dexter disappearing into the storm was a good idea, and a well-executed one. Same for Hannah not having her happy ending with Dexter.
Him becoming a lumberjack is a hilariously bad idea, though. He looks like Ron from Parks & Recreation if he let himself go.
All in all, not a good final season. This is not the show I grew to love.
I knew before watching the finale that it was very divisive, you either loved it and hated it, no in-between.
Maybe New Blood premiering in November will fix it. I hope so.