"Doakes did comply. He wanted to join the task force, but Lundy didn't find him fit enough to join, which was fair enough, Lundy's playpen, Lundy's rules. In some way, it was like Doake's fate was sealed from the beginning of the season. He wasn't a part of the "team" anymore. I actually found him working quite well with Deb in season 1 after he got past his usual tough man hostility and even though I wasn't his biggest fan I did like Doakes, he did bring some humor to the show and that will be missed. He was a good character, but with him hunting Dexter and so on, his fate was sealed.
I do believe the issue with Doakes will be picked up next season, as said in my previous post Rudy remained in the first few episodes hanging over Dexter and Deb, meaning issues from the previous season needed closure. Rudy affected both Deb and Dex, but I'm not sure how much it would affect them this time around. No, this time it will affect others, LaGuerta mainly and Lundy also. I know it's called the Dexter show, but it's not all about Dex, it's also about the people around him and especially his sister, who seems to be his rock, who he also cares for and yet also fears unknowing what will happen the day she finds out the truth.
I'm also beginning to lean towards Deb finding out the truth about Doakes not being the real BHB. I think LaGuerta will get her involved and that somehow will get Lundy back in the game too. Pillowtalk or something!"

"Its just reruns on CBS. Not new episodes. Dexter as we know him is still gonna be all good come October (fingers crossed) on Showtime. Think of this as just, "Dexter Lite""

"Well I assume that if Dexter on CBS does well enough, they'll probably continue to air episodes of it next year. So probably this time next year, we're all going to be wondering how they're gonna cut their way around Lila's "British Isles"."

"Ok, here's what i think,
start developing over arching plots into future seasons. Lay low on the whole dex' past its been done for the first two i dont see why we should draw it out another.

One character that i think is really under developed is the captain, ties to the family, been around along time, lots of skeletons in the closet. Actually, it would be rather funny if he found out, and said "dex, your not the only one who's killed bad people." or somethin like that. Or that he knew dex was a killer from harry. But it shouldnt completely affect the whole outcome of the season, maybe a tag for the end of it would be best.

Next no matter what people say, you spend as much time with people as dex does with rita and the kids, you will grow attached to them, doesnt mean you'll cry when they leave but it does mean he'll miss them. Were going to see and should see more emotional development from dexter, and it should go on like it has in the first two seasons. He should bumble through it like before in the way only he can. That doesnt mean i want to see any remorse or him break down and cry, just see that he is starting to care.

I think a good idea would be to provide dex with a slightly high profile target, most serial killers escalate their killings, why shouldnt he? So we can have him do that for a few episodes, plan, screw up, the illusive kill and finally get his man, or woman. Maybe take down an innocent by accident? Once again he's not remorsefull, just questioning.

The one person asides the captain who i think could find out and not have a super big hoopla would be masuko, he'll he'd probably offer to help. And we should hook him up with a girlfriend, but not for too long, i'd miss his off handed humour too much.

I have an idea, what if someone close to dex kills someone and dex has to cover it up? That works for me!"

"Excellent point, Morgaine, it is definitely a loose end that I can't believe no one has connected to something yet; and I still think the Captain is more of a key figure than previously revealed, as well as Camilla...nice to see you posting!"

"Its just reruns on CBS. Not new episodes. Dexter as we know him is still gonna be all good come October (fingers crossed) on Showtime. Think of this as just, "Dexter Lite""

"I know it is a real problem, Ya see the show is now on CBS, and there is that conflict of interest cuz, Home makeover and Ty's contract is witha competing network. Ya see what will happen. Season 3 will start out with Dextertaking out the exec's of ABC to get the house and Ty's contract fixed. So the exec's at ABC may start to be worried. Now Dexter and Letterman will be the only thing on CBS to keep them afloat. So this is the reason for moving Dexter to CBS, to put him to work to strengthen thier ratings. I guess, who knows.. LOL I think I am missing my medication."

"The commercials they're showing for Dexter are the original ones, aren't they? They look like what I remember from when teh show started.

I know on one of the other Showtime series, they planned ahead for the possibility that it might someday be shown on broadcast tv. There's probably a PG rated cut of Dexter they'll pull out and use. That show is on Logo now and it's so choppy I can't even watch it. Hopefully they'll take more care with Dexter since it's on a major network.

Personally, I won't miss Deb's cursing - it always sounds forced and unnatural to me. I really disliked her in the first season. "