Dexter – The
Seventh Season (2012/Showtime/CBS Blu-rays)
Picture: A- Sound: A- Extras: B- Episodes: B
I wouldn’t say Dexter has
overstayed its welcome, but the plot is getting a bit thin. There are only so many “close calls”
audiences can accept, before you start to question the capabilities of those
around him.
**NOTE! Some Spoilers Below!
In Season Seven Dexter
returns after a shocking Season 6 cliffhanger,
in which Deb (finally!) catches her serial killer brother in the act. Something that many thought would have
happened seasons ago; especially since in the book series she pretty much knows
all along. Moving forward in the season
(after Dexter’s idiotic excuses to cover up getting caught red handed) we find
Deb learning the truth of Dexter’s murderous past; and subsequently not doing
too well with it. She is at a moral
crossroads and instead of turning her beloved brother in she treats him like a
recovering alcoholic, concurrently trying to curb his urges. That doesn’t work too well and eventually she
moves on to turning a blind eye. Also
this season we find Dexter mixed up with the Russian mob, as well as a possible
‘black widow’ serial killer that he falls head over heels for. The entire cast is back for this season and
whereas it is not as stunning as previous seasons, I did find it enjoyable;
though the ending I found quite perturbing.
Deb is just out of control annoying (as always), but I will be
interested to see how they wrap up the series in its Eighth and Final Season.
Dexter Season 1:
http://www.fulvuedrive-in.com/review/8194/Dexter+–+The+First+Season+(Showtime+Blu
Dexter Season 2:
http://www.fulvuedrive-in.com/review/8599/Dexter+–+The+Second+Season+(Showtime
Dexter Season 3:
http://www.fulvuedrive-in.com/review/8928/Dexter:+The+Complete+Third+Season+(2008
Dexter Season 4:
http://www.fulvuedrive-in.com/review/10342/Dexter+–+The+Fourth+Season+(2009/Show
Dexter Season 5:
http://www.fulvuedrive-in.com/review/11350/Dexter+–+The+Fifth+Season+(2010/Showti
Dexter Season 6:
http://www.fulvuedrive-in.com/review/11820/Dexter+–+The+Complete+Sixth+Season+(2
The technical features are virtually unchanged and on par with the
previous season Blu-ray release; not perfect but still very good. The 1080p AVC encoded 1.78 X 1 High
Definition image is nearly flawless with bright, saturating colors that portray
the Miami
backdrop splendidly. All of this is on
top of the fact that the show consistently demonstrates a crisp, clean, clear
image. The soundtrack (a Dolby True HD
track) is also nicely done and comes through with ease; from the eerie music to
the precise dialogue all is wonderful.
Extras aren’t so great (as always) with only a view promos for other
series being available here. Perhaps we
will get a host of extras for the Eighth
Season.
- Michael P. Dougherty II
