The Film
After six seasons, you'd think that all of Dexter Morgan's (Michael C. Hall) shenanigans would be getting a little old. Well, Dexter: The Seventh Season is officially where the shit hits the fan head on.
Viewers have a little more than a month before the final season debuts on June 30. If you want to catch up on your own, stop reading now. No really. If you aren't interested in being spoiled for this one (and Season Six), stop reading here. I'm not going to spill every twist and turn of the season, but if you aren't caught up at least until this point, this review will have you leaving nasty messages below -- and who needs that?
After all, Dexter: The Seventh Season picks up a few seconds before Season Six ended. In case that isn't burned into your memory, it's that pivotal moment where Deb (Debra Morgan) walked in on Dexter killing Travis (Colin Hanks). With his serial killer side exposed, Dexter has a lot to deal with this season. Deb is constantly on him about the killing thing and she's also thrown down the "I love you" card. Of course, this is a card she's been holding for a while, but the serial killer thing may have trumped the fact that Dexter is her (half) brother. Of course, that's a big maybe.
Dexter's budding relationship isn't exactly helping Deb hold onto the marbles she has left. Yes, Dexter has found love this season with Hannah (Chuck's Yvonne Strahovski). However, she's not like any of his previous loves. Without giving anything away, it's safe to say that this is a match made in heaven -- or hell, if you'd prefer.
So there's all of that. Plus, Dexter is dealing with a Ukrainian gangster (Ray Stevenson), LaGuerta's (Lauren Vélez) constant sniffing around the Bay Harbor Butcher case, and fatherhood. Oh yeah, remember that? It can be hard to keep up, but Dexter: The Seventh Season is jam-packed season, people.
The Picture
As with the previous seasons, Dexter: The Seventh Season is fun to watch. Colors and black levels are certainly this 1.78:1 image's strongest suit. There's also a really nice level of detail. Some of the season's darkest scenes don't offer the same amount of pop, but if you enjoyed the previous releases, this one will be a standout. The closeups on Dexter's face, Hannah's nursery, the strip club and even the gory moments all show off some fun tidbits.
The Sound
Paramount has also given Dexter another great Dolby TrueHD 5.1 mix to play around with. The dialogue is always clear, but it's all of the action from the season that makes this one such a great track. Gunfire, traffic collisions, and the show's many kills pack a lot of punch. Also, the soundtrack plays a really prominent role here, filling out the soundfield and keeping the viewer engaged -- and sort of creeped out.
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Final Thoughts
After seven seasons, Dexter is as sharp (and stabby!) as ever. Dexter: The Seventh Season makes me excited for what's coming -- and sad for what's coming to an end. It's unbelievable that Paramount and Showtime couldn't squeeze out one measley extra related to the plotline, the cast, or the show's upcoming eighth and final season. That said, if you've been collecting up until this point, this season has a good crop of episodes, with a nice AV presentation to match. Enjoy.
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