Dexter Episode 2 ‘Finding Freebo’ Recap and Next Week’s Sneak Peak
Last night’s episode of Dexter was “Finding Freebo” and just as suspected we found him alright. We settle right back in where we left off last week, Dexter on the hunt for Freebo sans Harry’s code. And, we have Dexter grappling with the bombshell of Rita being pregnant and what that means for his life. I don’t know about you guys, but the inner retrospective’s got a tad tedious to me.
The most horrific moment to me was the whole scene in the doctor’s office. Too many germy little kids running around, this had me thinking the same things, Dexter was why on earth anyone would have children. And, the overall question of the night, is it nature or nurture that turns a kid into a sociopath like Dexter? On the flip side we have Deb struggling with the fact she has no life outside of her job, none whatsoever. The fact of this was driven home by the internal affairs chick. Telling Deb to take of scrapbooking. Yes, Deb take up scrapbooking, I can’t stand you, go away.
And, might I add, I don’t know what Officer Quinn did, but he’s hot. More scenes with him, please. Rita has decided to keep the baby. Rita has always gotten on my nerves, because she is the clingy and needy type. But, for some reason she is overly annoying this season so far. The writers need to pull back on her character. Meanwhile, Dex finds out Teagan was a sorority girl at one time, who ended up trading sex for drugs with Freebo. Nice. Eventually tracking Freebo to the late Teagan’s house. Of course, Freebo meets his demise. Thanks Dexter, but Prado (Jimmy Smits) has also tracked Freebo down at Teagan’s house. Busted! Dexter tells Prado, that he had gotten information on Freebo and after a fight to death, he (Dexter) was forced to him. And, Prado fell for it.
Overall, this episode was just ok. I know we are only two episodes into this season, but something’s missing to me from the show. I’m not enjoying Dexter san’s Harry’s code at all, I’m not moved by the baby drama, and something needs to be done with Deb’s storyline quick. I think if it’s supposed to revolve around Quinn, they need to up the ante a little and fast. So, who is this new serial killer? I told you guys that is wasn’t Freebo. I still like Smits character for these new killings? Or, is it Smit’s other brother?
Thoughts, groans, moans? Conspiracy theories? Anyone, Anyone at all?
And next week:
“THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT”
While grocery shopping with Rita and the kids, Dexter comes across a fellow predator. But this one is a pedophile. After the pedophile is seen talking with Astor, Dexter must decide if he fits The Code. Meanwhile, Debra has a new homicide to solve, a mysteriously skinned Jane Doe that they like Freebo for. But Dexter knows that Freebo is not the culprit, so he must find a way to help Debra identify their murder victim, thus proving that Freebo didn’t do the crime. While doing this, Dexter learns that Miguel Prado wants Dexter to be his friend. But just how smart is it for Dexter, a serial killer, to befriend an Assistant District Attorney?
True Blood, Episode 5 “Sparks Fly Out” Review and Sneak Peak
Last night’s episode was called, Sparks Fly Out and the episode delivered sparks and then some. In my opinion this might have been the homerun episode I was waiting for and I’ll say it, I cannot wait until next week.
We started out the episode where we left Bill and Sookie, continuing their fight. They both came to the conclusion they should not continue to see each other. Meanwhile, Sam, the dog watches this exchange from the bushes. I have to say this again, Lafayette is my favorite character. In fact, Jason and Lafayette need their own spin-off. Tara has a confrontation with her gold colored clothing loving cousin, because she is angry with him for selling vamp juice to Jason. To which Lafayette responds, “Bring it on hooker, I was all parish in high school.” Love it. The show continues to draw parallels of race with the scene just before Bill’s big speech at the church. People are telephoning Adele Stackhouse and condemning her for bringing those “types of people” into the church.
Stupid Hot Jason finds out via Lafayette, Tara loves him. This is all news to Jason. So, instead of swearing of vamp juice, because of the very serious, yet comical side-effects, he lets Lafayette talk him into giving it another try. Seriously, Lafayette gave a speech about the joys and wonders of vamp juice that made me think damn I need to try that. Kidding. Fresh off her terrible first date with Bill, Sam gets up the actual nerve to ask Sookie on a date. A date to Bill’s event nonetheless. But, good doggie!
One of the best scenes of the night came during the event at the church. We got to meet some more of the colorful residents of Bon Temps. I always imagined small southern towns are really this, but seeing how I’ve been Southern all my life I’ve never come across one of these towns, yet. Not once. There was a funny moments where some more really funny comments are made. “We’re white dear, he’s dead.” “If he sizzles up like fat back bacon, it isn’t going to be much of a meeting.” Priceless. Anyway, Bill gives a speech about how he was a soldier during the Civil War and tells us about the men he served with and his experiences coming home. These scenes actually made me feel a little sorry for Bill. But, I still don’t like him.
If anything this episode also serves as a wakeup call for us all. Never give drugs to the stupid! Jason is STUPID, and stupid Jason on drugs is great for us viewers. Jason gave us many reasons to laugh at him, and it made him discover his love for Tara. One of the moments that made me cheer last night was the bar scene. Ok, two rednecks walk into a bar, and get their asses kicked. Love it. We got a nice lesson in tolerance taught by Lafayette via some fisticuffs. Meanwhile, Sam the dog flipped out on Sookie during their date, when he learned she had kissed Bill. The more information revealed about Sam the more questionable and suspicious he becomes.
We also learn how and when Bill was sired and the circumstances in which all that happened. We saw stupid hot Jason have sex (again, not that I’m complaining) behind the bar with a fug recent divorcee. We heard the word, ensanguined used in an actual sentence. Good job, Bill. And, we got to see an old school toaster. Lastly, we saw the demise of Adele Stackhouse. Which is really sad, because who’s going to make those delicious looking breakfasts from now on?
Overall, the episode rocked. They mystery continues for sure. I would give the episode 8.8/10 if I were rating it. I think Alan Ball has done it again; I now can’t wait to watch this show each Sunday night. Excellent! How did you like that spoiler I dropped on you yesterday? Thoughts, groans and moans? Theories.
I will leave you guys with these questions for next week’s episode:
Big one: Who killed Adele Stackhouse? And, why?
Is the woman who sired Bill, the “SHE” that Bill’s vamp friends were referring to in the third episode?
Will Jason and Tara hookup or will Tara and Sam hook-up again?
Is Sam, the dog, a bigger suspect in the killings of Maudette, Dawn, and Adele?
Is there a tank-top outlet in Bon Temps?
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