Can Dexter ever just be done? The original show started almost 20 years ago now. If it had been a mini series or capped at 4 seasons, it would go down as one of the best. It's beating a dead horse with how drawn out it has gone
this post was submitted on 01 Apr 2025
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The ONLY way the original show should have ended was with Dexter being convicted or executed.
He could have also died. From a victim or accident disposing a body for example.
No follow up after his death. Just showing him with his inner monologue as his brain fades.
Untold afterstory leaves everything unsolved or exposes him after he dies.
Damn, yeah, that would have been neat, too. Anything other than continuing.
I read the first two books and will tell you the series shifted away from the books drastically.
Best I can recall his brother lives (shows up often) and Lugerta dies early on. Doake's is also tortured and killed by a serial killer.
I just checked and in the books:
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Dexter drives his boat into an approaching hurricane, seemingly intending to die. The Coast Guard later finds debris from his boat and presumes him dead.
The series ends with Dexter revealed to have survived the hurricane. He is shown living in isolation as a lumberjack in Oregon, completely detached from his previous life and relationships.
That's one way to end it.
I really liked the first season, the actors all played excellent younger versions, especially Patrick Gibson although having Michael C. Hall as your inner monologue really help.
I agree there was no need to bring it back, but it's still worth watching.