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Veronica Mars 3x10 “Show Me the Monkey”

I’ve forgotten how much I missed this show. It’s back again, and sadly, the last mini mystery of the season. So, anyway, on with the episode:-

- The MOTS is of course, who killed Cyrus O’Dell? But for the first time for the big mysteries, Veronica didn’t seem to care so much. It’s Keith who gets the case from Mrs. O’Dell, and the most invested in this case. The only connection so far with Veronica is her perfect murder paper (who didn’t guess this?) where the last words match. But anyway, it’ll be a couple of episodes before I really start to care about this one. The top suspects so far are Landry, Nancy, and Tim. Of course. Which means none of them did it. My guess for now is Chip. He did have that one night stand with Nancy. And he’s been in enough episodes this season to matter.

- Ok, the MOTW was a real bore, what with Veronica solving it two-thirds into the episode. The only interesting thing about it was the fact that Veronica didn’t solve the crime for her client to save a monkey. Maybe all the PHAT stuff is rubbing off on her. Veronica’s look was priceless upon hearing that she’s doomed another monkey by protecting the first one. The mystery itself though? Kind of boring and easy.

- But who cares, because it’s the Mac Show this week! This is why we’ve missed Mac all this time. She slides into Veronica’s BFF so easily it almost makes up the fact that Wallace was missing. Love the banter between Veronica and Mac, and I love the addition of the PHAT guy. Hope he’s not the killer or something. It was really cute seeing Mac wanting to date again, and she really deserves a nonkiller type of a boyfriend this time. Let’s hope we see more of this.

-  I like Parker’s involvement with Veronica and Mac. They make a good team of Charlie’s Angels, what with the Ted Nugent Ed Argent rocker guy who loves meat. I especially liked Parker’s squeals right after Veronica’s. They make a good sorority girls act. Hee. And Parker stealing the PHAT guy’s ID to get Mac to see him again. Awesome. Parker’s totally growing on me.

- That look on Veronica and Mac’s face when told to pose naked. Together. Teehee. Fantastic.

- Ah, LoVe. I’m guessing the stunt Logan did in his car with the girl would bite him in the ass again once Veronica finds out (and you know she will). But, their reunion was oh so sweet. I don’t like Piz as a love interest for Veronica, but I did find it sad that Piz’s talk in the cafeteria, which Piz thought have brought Veronica closer to him, was the kick Veronica needed to get back to Logan. Ah, young love.

- Even better than LoVe is Mac and the PHAT guy (whose name escapes me for now). Mac running back to kiss the guy after she asked him out? Fantastic.  How gutsy of Mac.

- All in all, a solid episode for the new year. Let’s hope it’s not the LAST year.

Scrubs 6x6 "My Musical"

Ah, the Avenue Q musical episode. A must see for those who love the show.

I love it when they do awesome stuff like this on Scrubs. How amazing to hear your favorite characters sing so damn well for an episode?

Of course, I’ve already got all the damn songs in my iPod. Guy Love is definitely my favorite, after Everything comes down to Poo.

Sounds intriguing, doesn’t it?

Battlestar Galactica 3x12 “Rapture”

Ok. This was the aftermath and kind of conclusion to last year’s mid season finale. I’ll be honest here, I thought 3x11 was one of the weaker finales of BSG; but then again, it was probably very difficult to top itself, especially the Season 2 mindfuck of a finale. But anyhoo, highlights of this episode:-

- Helo and Sharon totally rocks as a couple. In order to get Hera, their supposedly dead baby, Sharon made Helo shoot her so she could go back to the Cylon basestar when she gets resurrected. I guess it all makes sense, because despite all the betrayal to her species, Sharon was the mother of the first hybrid miracle baby – they obviously would let her be reborn and all.  So anyhoo, Sharon appears to be pissed off at the humans hiding her baby long enough to convince Caprica Six to let Hera and herself go back to Galactica. I suppose all the trust Helo and Adama had for Sharon was rewarded. Kiss their asses, Laura Roslin! (I didn't mean that, Laura, Love ya!)

- Loved how Helo throws everything back in Laura’s face, and how Laura throws it right back. They’re both right, and with the baby back in Galactica, I’d be curious to know if Laura turns part Cylon because of Hera’s cancer curing blood/DNA/fluid. I think Laura of all people would be the one most at odds with herself if she were to ‘become’ Cylon. She’s really the only one who hasn’t forged any relationship of any kind with a Cylon.

- I feel really bad for Boomer’s death. (Again). She never got over the fact she’s a Cylon, and the pathetic experiment down in New Caprica only proved that she can never go back to being human again. It’s no surprise she didn’t get along with Sharon’s kid – while Sharon is a mother to Hera, Boomer is just a machine to this baby. How jealous Boomer must be of Sharon, who is living the human life that Boomer had lived as a faux human, as a Cylon.

- But Caprica Six didn’t have much of a choice. It’ll be very interesting to see Caprica Six on board Galactica. It’ll be one awkward moment in the brig with Caprica Six and Gaius Baltar.

- Baltar, who’s back on Galactica. I’m a bit confused though; for the ‘chosen’ one, he sure didn’t get ANYTHING out of the whole eye of the Jupiter shrine place. I can see why he got so pissed. Is he really the chosen one? Only time will tell. But I find it pretty unlikely he’s one of the five Cylons. It’ll be too easy for him. But loved how the Chief bagged him in order to transfer him to the Galactica. And Ty’s all like “is he alive?”. I’m guessing there will be a torture scene of some kind next episode. Yay!

- Is Number 3 really gone? Boxed away, as the Cylons put it? I guess all that baby talk made her appear crazy to the others. But I thought it was pretty stupid of them to box her before getting to her visions. Who were the final five Cylons. From Number 3’s reactions, there’s at least one who was a familiar face to Number 3 – which means it’s one of the humans from the Galactica fleets. My guess is Starbuck. (Along with her rumoured exit soon. If she ain’t dead before the finale, she’s going to be a Cylon.)

- And why? Well, those damn paintings from a million episodes ago. Who knew they will play a part in this? Why was Starbuck drawing the Eye of Jupiter? Is she a Cylon? Is she a key to finding Earth? And remember her faux husband Leoben was always saying how ‘special’ she was. Special to which race? Hmmm.

- Oh, there was a really tedious storyline about Anders and Lee trying to the woman they love. Lee even got his wife to help out! Get a spine, Dee. But I did feel bad for her. Hello, all she got for saving Lee’s mistress is a hug? Gee. But anyhoo, I think Dee’s time is almost up in the Galactica. I wouldn’t be surprised if she kicks the bucket this season.

- The rest of the crew? Well, they were going to nuke some ships, but didn’t. The star went super nova, and the Chief finally figured out that was the eye.(Sheesh, I could have told you that.) and they’re off again to look for Earth. Boring. But now Baltar, Six, and Hera are all on the ship! Can’t wait for next episode.

is a mother to Hera, Boomer is just a machine to the baby.  How jealous she must be of Sharon, who is genetically identical to Boomer but lives the human life Boomer misses so much.

appears to be pissed off at the humans hiding her baby - enough to allow her to convince Caprica Six to let Hera and herself go back to Galactica. I suppose all the trust Helo and Adama had for Sharon was rewarded. Laura Roslin, in your face! (I didn’t mean that, Laura. Love ya!)

Grey’s Anatomy 3x12 "Six Days Part 2"

Who cares about this episode? With Isaiah Washington’s foul mouth, it’s all anyone can care about at this point. I find it increasingly difficult to enjoy Burke’s character and his interactions with the rest of the cast now. With him getting help now (why not after the first time he used the slur? Guess it’s still ok to use the f-word while the n-word is off limits), he won’t be fired yet. But when? I actually like Burke as a character, so I’m actually leaning towards replacing the actor instead. I know it’s terribly cheesy to have Burke suddenly looking like another person, let’s say Taye Diggs for example (Hey hey, that’s not a bad idea.), but I prefer this over keeping Isaiah and suffer through awkward scenes with the rest of the cast, or losing Burke’s character in the show. Hm. I guess it won’t be difficult to write him out of the show and/or replace him with another actor:-

1.When his hand fails him again, Burke leaves and becomes a professor at Johns Hopkins (or other institution).

2 When his hand fails him again, Cristina dumps Burke and Burke leaves with a broken heart.

3. When his hand recovers, Burke gets all cocky and calls everyone in the hospital something offensive. They refuse to treat him when he gets run over by McDreamy’s trailer, and dies.

4. When his hand recovers, Burke realized he was gay and runs off into the sunset with McSteamy, who was also secretly gay. (And who also leaves the show. Yay!)

5. When his hand recovers, Burke realized he was gay and calling himself the f-word. That annoyed everyone at the hospital, so he leaves for those Christian Camps where they try to “convert” gay guys into straight ones.

6. When his hand recovers, Burke accidentally sits on it and breaks it again. He commits suicide.

7. Burke gets into a major accident and dies in a non heroic way.

8. Burke gets into a major accident and dies on the operation table in the hands of George. Justice is served.

9. Burke gets into a major accident. His face was disfigured and McSteamy fixes him - to look like Taye Diggs, of course. (Or whoever’s on the list of actors auditioning to be Preston Burke on the hit show Grey’s Anatomy.) Meredith falls madly in love with McHunky/Burke leading to tensions with Derek and Cristina. Hey, that’s a pretty good storyline.

So, there are a billion ways to write him out of the show. I just wish Burke will survive even when Isaiah doesn’t. I say when because it is ridiculous if Isaiah gets to stay after all this. He’s ruining my Grey’s Anatomy for me.

Ok, how unfitting was it for Isaiah’s stint to overshadow last week’s episode? A George-centric episode, George got a lot of time acting his eyes out in an episode circling his dad's death. He had strong scenes with pretty much everyone:-

- “You can buy more French toast” – George’s reaction to the Izzie’s decision with the check. Always loved what good friends Izzie and George are, through good times and bad.

- Loved that Callie ran out her surgery of a lifetime (yes, yes, unrealistic and ridiculous as hell, but how sweet was that?) to be with George in his time of crisis. The line-up of the O’Malley’s and Callie while they waited  was a great camera shot.

- Great scenes with George and his father. I’d feel bad for George if it wasn’t so obvious that the father’s not going to make it. The scene with them deciding to let the dad go and the final scene with the dad’s death was quite touching to despite of the cheese factor. Finally, the brothers get to be emotional and real instead of acting like idiots.

- George finally getting a spine when he told off Miranda and the Chief. I actually agree with George in this case – They knew better.

- George still pissed at Kristina, and Kristina’s welcome to the Dead Dad’s Club was especially touching. It’s nice to see their friendship dealt with in a Kristina way.

- George and Burke’s close up moment. Ew. Nothing on the acting, but the truth spoiled what would have been a real touching and heavy moment. How difficult it must be for T.R.Knight to be working this scene. See, this is why they need to get rid of Isaiah.

- Burke and Cristina’s fight came to an end when Burke finally told Shepard how his hand was, with Cristina in the room. I really like Burke and Cristina as a couple, but this again is ruined by Isaiah.

- Oh , oh, and more Addison and Alex! Addison apparently aborted her and McSteamy’s child, which was why he was all pissed off. They talk again, and McSteamy realizes he would have been a bad father anyway. BORING! Alex goes back to McSteamy again, because how awkward to have almost kissed your boss? But Alex and Addison end up making out anyway, all in the privacy of the bar that everyone goes to all the time. But anyhoo, that’s the progression of the AA story. I think I want something better here.

- And Izzie. Izzie of course paid for the surgery, but doesn’t get to scrub in because she’s emotionally invested. Bailey realizes that she herself can get all Izzie like as well, with George’s dad’s death, and so recognizes that Izzie is both  a doctor and emotionally invested in her patients.

- Meredith connects with dad over snores, and Derek gets some ear plugs. Big snore of a storyline.

All in all, good episode, but as I've said last week, I'm waiting for the ride down on this roller coaster.

Grey’s Anatomy 3x11 “Six Days Part 1”

Finally! Grey’s is a show that takes its time to build up its momentum; I think we’re almost there, to the point when the actors and writers work their kinks out and Grey’s get real good. But first, last week’s episode:-

- Katherine Heigl’s performance was phenomenal in the scene where Izzie finally puts her almost 9 million dollars into a bank. And I loathed the whole Denny storyline. Hope the cheque is the last thing about it. But oooh, whatever will Izzie do with that money now that she has a patient (awesome Anne from Arrested) who can’t pay for her surgery? Hmm. Come on, writers. You can be more inventive, no?

- Who’d thunk pee would be so romantic? This is why Callie and George should be together; George’s old man was right – Callie gets George. Even when George is jumping with glee over pee. 130ccs of glorious clear urine. Loved the look on the family’s faces upon George and Callie’s jumps and kiss.

- SEE! I knew Alex and Addison are so going to hook up. It’s in the stars, man. How sweet of Alex to defend Addison with a cup of vanilla latte, and how funny that all it takes is a cup of joe to get to Addison. Wonder how this ‘relationship’ might work though, with Alex rejoining Addison as her intern – does this mean they’re never going to kiss? Argh! But loving this pairing, and am looking forward to seeing how it develops.

- Not sure what plot device Mcsteamy serves here, and throughout the season though – I’m guessing Eric Dane is regretting he ever came to Seattle Grace. Just kill him already. Take him out of our/his misery. Turn the boring into drama.

- Love how Cristina and Burke are “together”, but they’re not talking to each other. It makes perfect sense for neither of them to back down. “Pathetic”, as Addison says. But Cristina is Cristina, and Burke is Burke. It wouldn’t make sense if one of them did back down so soon. It’s nice to see the shit storm from last year to not be solved so quickly and easily.

- OK, so how come it’s always adorable for a skinny girl to snore and not so much for a larger woman. What does it say about the Meredith/Mcdreamy storyline – snoring was all they got? I’m not sure how to make snoring into an actual story here. Guess that’s why I’m not a writer.

- I find the Meredith vs. Dad thing a bit tiresome. I can see why they need her to deal with the family and all, but I find myself not caring much. Kind of like when they bring in the mother. zzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

- I’m loving Bailey’s “stare him down” trick. Should try that sometime. Love Callie’s stare at Mcdreamy, and then George. Hee hee.

FRAK

“The Cylons were created by Man.
They Rebelled.
They Evolved.
They Look and Feel Human.
Some are programmed to think they are Human.
There are many copies.
And they have a Plan.”                                                      -BSG

As some of you might know, I am completely immersed in Battlestar Galactica land. It’s so frakkin’ good! This is, no doubt, an A grade show. All those critics who have said great things about this show, they’re right. One of the most compelling and exhilarating show on TV right now. Huge (but logical) twists and turns that made me want to watch it all (and I did.) Please watch it. You will NOT be disappointed. No, really. It’s that good. I didn’t think a Scifi show could be that good, but oh, it is. It is.

I’m so looking forward to when Season 3 returns on Jan. 21 (goosebumps!)

The Ten

The Ten Commandments TV Shows of 2006

In no particular order:-

1.Battlestar Galactica

I'm a latecomer, but I’m frakkin loving it! Favorite best show of all. OK, so there is kind of an order. This is the show you should be watching. Yes, you there.

2.Dexter

Love! Favorite new show. Love the clever ways they’ve dealt with Dexter, who could’ve been one big cliché.

3.Veronica Mars

It’s still my darling, and I look forward to it like no other. Please get better!

4.Project Runway

I look forward to this over any other reality TV. Hence the spot.

5.Scrubs

Season 5 was a creative high for Scrubs. Have to give it props.

6.Arrested Development

Seems like a million years ago, but this aired til March, 2006, and I’m leaving it here. Love ya, Adios.

7.Grey’s Anatomy

hate to admit it, but my favorite guilty pleasure.

8.24

Season 5 was exceptionally good, and as long as Chloe’s alive, I’ll be watching.

9.Ugly Betty

It was a tossup between this and The Office, but hey, this one’s all new and Golden Globery.

10.Lost

Ok. I’m aware of the slump it’s in, but I have some faith (for now). I refuse to give up on Lost just because it’s a little muddled now. It’s unlike any other show on TV, and that earns Lost the spot, if only temporarily.

Honorary mention: Daily Show, Colbert Report, Friday Night Lights, Heroes, The Office, Survivor.

Favorite TV Boy/Girlfriends of 2006

21 awesome male and female characters I almost wish were real. Not all boyfriend/girlfriend material obviously, but compelling characters that gets my love (just like a boyfriend or a girlfriend). These are the ones (in alphabetical order) I root for every week:-

1.Addison Montgomery (Grey’s Anatomy) – OBGYN Surgeon

She’s very likeable despite all the crappy things she’s done. That’s a pretty big accomplishment. She’s also a top notch doctor, makes tons of money, is smart and beautiful, is sensible and dignified, and totally rocks.

2.Ari Gold (Entourage) - Agent

He’s abrasive, he’s ruthless, he’s obnoxious – but he knows what he’s doing. Certainly not someone you want to marry (witness Mrs. Ari), but on TV, he’s so entertaining and insane that he deserves to be on the list somewhere. Bonus points: this guy also comes with his own Robin a.k.a. Lloyd as well. Yay! Honorary mention: Drama! Hee hee hee.

3.Betty Suarez (Ugly Betty) –executive assistant at Mode/MYW

She really isn’t that ugly. If you’ve seen America Ferrera in normal shots, she’s kind of cute. It really is the braces, huh? But let’s hope Betty stays the way she is – smart, sweet, and so full of heart. She is the reason why the show can walk that fine line between campy and sappy.

4.Chloe O'Brien (24) – CTU agent

Jack’s the reason why I watch 24, but Chloe’s the reason why I LOVE 24. She’s a super computer gal, dorky, defiant, fiercely loyal to Jack. What’s not to love?

5.Christopher Turk (Scrubs) – Surgeon

This man would organize a drumline for his baby’s arrival. How cool is that? And I love his screams and yells - Donald Faison has a way with them. And who wouldn't love Brown Bear and his Mocha Cub?

6.Dexter Morgan (Dexter) – Forensics Specialist/Serial Killer

He’s the newcomer this year, and lookie here, he’s already at no. 3. Yes, he’s a serial killer. Yes, he thinks he has no feelings at all. But he’s that mysterious guy in the corner; you can’t help but think he’s really deep. Plus. Dexter is the most adorable vigilante there is, and you gotta love a guy who can chop up all those nasty people you think deserve to die. Like that guy who stole your parking space.

7.Gaius Baltar (Battlestar Galactica) – Ex-President/Scientist

Oh, Baltar. He’s a horrible person really, but I can’t help but love him for it. His abilities and inabilities make him one of the most evil but also the most vulnerable and weak person on this show. I can’t wait to see what the Cylons will do to him, and what the humans might do to him if or when they get their hands on them. He is after all, the reason why civilization was destroyed (twice! Who can claim that?) But what really gets my vote here, is the ability he has to make me laugh when the drama gets heavy. Which happens a lot in BSG. You know, coz they’re facing doom every day and all.

8.George Michael Bluth (Arrested Development) – High School senior

George Michael’s awkward adolescence makes him adorable and vulnerable, so much that I don’t feel weird at all rooting for him to nail his cousin. Last shout out to Arrested Development – the entire cast could be in this category, but GM is my fave.

9.Jack Bauer (24) – Ex-CTU agent

Well, I have to put him up here. He saved the world like five times already. There’s that problem of people around him dying though.

10.Jim Halbert (The Office) – Sales Rep, or the No. 2 guy in the office

Jim. Awwwwww. All he needs to do is move his brows a certain way or raise ever so slightly the corner of his lips and he’d make me laugh. He’s that adorable puppy dog who doesn’t know he’s hot. (But he totally is!)

11.Kara “Starbuck” Thrace (Battlestar Galactica) – Pilot

Starbuck is abrasive as hell, but still remain the best (and hottest) pilot on the Galactica. After hearing rumors (Spoiler Alert!) that Starbuck might not make it to the finale this year, I shudder to think of a BSG without Starbuck. Just when I’m loving this show so much. It better be “just a rumor”…

12.Laura Roslin (Battlestar Galactica) – Ex-ex-president

Oh, I totally love her. She’s ying to Adama’s yang. She remains the moral compass of the show, despite some of the more questionable things she has done (like fix an election). She remains cool, calm, collected while making some of the hardest decisions of mankind. She’s hot too. In that Dances with Wolves older woman sort of way.

13.Logan Echolls (Veronica Mars) – College freshman

I hate using the term, but Logan is this generation’s Dylan McKay. One of those can’t help but love him bad boy. Ew. Even though he was totally whipped this season, perhaps the break up will shake things up a bit. Get a spine, Logan. After all, I love Logan and Veronica together, but I love Logan a little bit more when they’re not.

14.Maggie Jacobs (Extras) – Actress/extra.

She’s Andy’s best pal who always puts her foot in her mouth. Simple minded and kind hearted, she’s cute but definitely not the hot girl that gets any guy’s attention. Or so you think. Throughout the show, she’s attracted all sorts of attention from pirates to wizards. Bet you’ve never been kissed by Orlando Bloom, huh?

15.Seely Booth (Bones) – FBI agent

I bet no one watches this, but it’s my guilty pleasure when I have nothing else to watch. Something about the relationship between Booth and Bones that remind me of Mulder and Scully. Or the fact that Angel of Angel/Buffy is now human? Booth has both Mulder and Angel’s humor without the angst or teeth, which is why he’s my favorite FBI agent these days. He's also pretty hot.

16.Six (Battlestar Galactica) – Cylon

Come on, she’s super hot. She really is. Tricia Helfer is doing one hell of a job acting here, not to mention how super crazy hot she looks (which is weird considering her performance on Canada’s Next Top Model. She looks fugly there, and she can’t act if her life depended on it. Strange). She is very captivating in a very difficult role(s), and she can go from super sexy to deeply emotional in one beat. I’ve just got a question. How come all cylon females are hot (and their males not)?

17.Sharon “Boomer” Valerii/Sharon “Athena” Agathon/Eight (Battlestar Galactica) – Cylon/Pilot

Yes, another one from BSG. I love this character because she represents the Cylons – the good side of them. Her dedication and loyalty to Helo, Adama, and to Galactica despite being the enemy is tremendous. We’ll see how far that will go once she finds out more about Hera, and it is always fascinating to watch her as a cylon living amongst humans. Oh, and the fact that she’s the only known cylon to have a child (or be pregnant) makes her a big player in the world of BSG. Side question: Why didn’t the other Eights try and get pregnant during the occupation?

18.Tim Gunn (Project Runway) – Professor/Mentor

I can’t help but love this man. He makes this show one of the best reality show there is, and I can’t imagine a Project Runway without him as everyone’s favorite mentor (hear that, Heidi? NO PR’s without Tim Gunn). He’s brutally honest with each designer with his critiques but he never crosses the line to mean and hateful (except towards crazy ol’ Vincent). And as your gay boyfriend, not only can he critique your look, he can make your look.

19.Veronica Mars (Veronica Mars) – College freshman

Of course you’re here. Kristen Bell is one of the most compelling female stars on TV, and though she has no Emmy or Golden Globe to show for it, it doesn’t change the fact that she carries the show entirely. So what’s to love about Veronica? She’s righteous, smart as hell, loyal, knows her way around the computer and back, solves any crime thrown her way, and still manages to curl her golden locks and be best friends with her dad. Oh, and she’s totally hot as well.

20.William Adama (Battlestar Galactica) – Admiral

Well this was a tough one. If you’re talking about eye candy, Helo and maybe Apollo (sans the fat suit) should do the trick. Admiral Adama’s looks leaves much to be desired, but there is something about being the most powerful man on the military. You’d want him to be on your side if our world is suddenly attacked by frakkin’ Cylons. Hey, even the ex-ex-president of the twelve colonies has a crush on him. Talk about the power couple here.

21.Yul Kwon (Survivor) – Consultant/God

The other hottie from yet another island – but this one’s real (we think). He seems to have the total package – you name it, he’s got it – and still remains dorkishly adorable to a T. Wait, he’s Asian too? Get in line, people.

Honorary Mention: Jack (Lost), Cristina (Grey’s), Hiro (Heroes), Phil (Amazing Race), Lorelai (Gilmore Girls)

Dexter 1x12 "Born Free"

Oh, the finale. Oops. Long delay here. What I did remember from this nicely tied up finale:-

-Well, duh, of course Dexter saves Deb. Duh. Did you ever think he wouldn't? But a lot of the episode played with Dexter's dilemma – should he reunite with his twisted brother, go on killing sprees together, and never have to hide who he is anymore, or should he save Harry’s daughter, his sister, who might condemn him once she knew who he really was. Great acting on Hall’s part through all this.

- So anyway, he saves Deb. Whiny annoying Deb. I’m a bit disappointed that she doesn’t find out about Dexter (or was anything implied? I didn’t catch it) in that ridiculous scene where she ‘wakes’ up just when Dexter finally decides to fight Brian/Rudy/ITK off. A little lame-o, but expected, given they have (hopefully) many seasons before the end of the show.

-You have to wonder how much of Harry rubbed off Dexter; how enticing was the thought for Dexter to abandon all his inhibitions and hidden killer instincts and be reunited with the only blood relative he has? He gave all that up for Deb, because of his upbringing by Harry, and of course, the code.

- How much Dexter wants to defend his code and his way of life defined by Harry is shown by the act of actually killing his brother, because, after all, he ‘deserves’ to. On the emotional level, Dexter knew Deb would always be in danger if Rudy/Brian/ITK lives, and as the anti hero of the series, and so, chooses his step sister over his blood brother in a fantastic murder sequence. How Dexter deals with this murder would be interesting in the next season.

- I love how LaGuerta is growing on me. Never liked the character all that much, I’m starting to feel a need for her in the show. Now give her a piece of the storyline next season!

- Obviously the whole Doakes thing with following Dexter would be a major part of next season’s story as well. It’s funny that though Doakes dislike Dexter so much (and strictly speaking, was completely correct in doing so), they have some similarities. In shooting that bad guy in a less than honourable way, Doakes has essentially done what Dexter would have done, albeit in a less freaky serial killer sort of way.

- The reappearance of Paul via the phone would add a lot of tension and drama between the two sweethearts. Will Rita find out and how would she react to this? Rita has been Dexter’s biggest fan of all - she has never doubted him and think the world of him. It would be great to see her supporting his dark side as well, if or when she finds out.

- One last thing before I bid farewell to this lovely lovely show; I LOVED the end sequence! Fantastic. And well deserved as well. Dexter proved himself to be a hero, and aren’t we all crazy not to throw a parade for him? Loved that smile on his face. We do love you, Dexter – see you next season.