If there ever was a show that has run it’s course it’s Showtime’s Dexter. Don’t get me wrong, Dexter is my favorite fictional serial killer. I’ve witnessed more than a fair share of nail biting suspense, plot twists, physiological curiosities and good ole’ killin’ fun. But the shows procedure, it’s formula has gotten old right fuckin’ quick. Nothing ever changes. Deb says a swear word and meets a new boyfriend. Masuka acts like a perv. Batista and Laguerta. Do we ever care about them? Least not forget how each seasons serial killer inadvertently teaches Dexter something that he will carry into the next season. Maybe I’m just being cynical, but I expect a lot from this show and the last season and a half hasn’t done it for me. I think it’s runnin’ on fumes.

Anyway. Just when you think Dexter might finally get caught this season, which would put an end to this drawn out charade, Showtime renews the show for two more seasons.

Deadline talked to Showtime entertainment president David Nevins today, who said that as the company negotiated a new contract with Michael C. Hall,

The biggest question was: what is the trajectory of the show creatively? And after speaking with (executive producers) John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton and Scott Buck, it became pretty clear that there was a very clear 3-year trajectory. Once we established that, this became a very simple negotiation, which went down pretty quickly.

That “3-year trajectory” includes the current sixth season, and the two that were just announced today. And will that be the end, for real?

I’m not going to say with absolute certainty that this is the end, but that is the likely scenario, that the series is moving towards a definite end.

So now I have to wait an additional two seasons for Deb to figure out Dexter? Showtime just doesn’t know when to stop, do they? Look, I don’t mean to speak ill towards one of the greatest television shows in history, but I want this shit to end. There’s no plot lines left. The show has outstayed its welcome. I want to see Dex going completely bat-shit crazy and get caught by the police. Or, see him have the happy ending, riding off into the sunset on his boat. Preferably sooner than latter.

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I don’t think there are any Dexter band wagon jumpers. You’ve either been a fan from the begining, or you have failed to watch one of the most dastardly delights in showtime (pun intended) history. Of course, there are a few of you out there who don’t have Showtime, but lets face it…if you’re a fan, you’ve been downloading that shiznit. Regardless, the network is providing you with an opportunity to watch the premier episode of the 6th season for free, in hopes that you’ll consider shelling out the extra $12 or so a month to just subscribe to the channel already.

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Every time I hear news on the upcoming Robocop reboot I cup my hand to my mouth and make an obnoxious farting noise. I just cant picture a Robocop reboot turning out good, especially when the original was done so perfectly (poignant satirization of corporate corruption, uber graphic violence…etc). It just can’t be duplicated. However, today’s news did make me cock my head (like a cute puppy) with intrigue.

Appearing on Brazillian TV channel Globo 1 to discuss his film Elite Squad 2: The Enemy Within, José Padilha also talked a little about his Robocop plans.

The script that he and Josh Zetumer have been working on is nearing completion and stated they’re having a meeting with MGM this next week. He also confirmed that the film would be set in Detroit, as in Paul Verhoeven’s original. More importantly, he mentioned who he’s gunning for to portray the cybernetic cop. Padilha feels that X-Men: First Class star Michael Fassbender would be the best choice to take on the lead.

Here’s the translated excerpt from the interview:

I’ll film Robocop. I’m indeed writing the script, the writer is here with me in Rio, we’ve spent over the last 15 days working together, refining the script.

I’ll be travelling this friday back to LA, bringing this new version to discuss with the studio, and maybe begin with the casting, selecting actors… and the idea is to begin filming in February – February or March. That’s the idea, y’know, we never know in the American movie industry. We’re just delivering the project, but also we depend on the schedule of the actors… it’s tough.

I can’t talk yet, it’s too early to speak, but there are some actors I like. I really like the Fassbender, I’d like to talk to him — I’ll talk to him. There’s a possibility… and there’s a lot of other great actors that would play Robocop. But that’s the idea, to film around January, February, March.

Whoa! Michael Fassbender charmed the shit out of us with his portrayal as Magneto in First Class. He’s been consistently good in all his recent flicks too (The Dangerous Method, Shame). A brilliant actor who’s got the “IT” factor, whatever “IT” is.  Fassbender would indeed be the best actor to play Robocop.

Fassbender is the third in a trio of actors on the directors wish list. Chris Pine (Star Trek) and Michael C. Hall (Dexter) were/are potentials.

I don’t dig the idea of a reboot. I don’t like the director. I especially don’t like his plans to forgo the social/political undercurrent of the original in favor of exploring the pathos of “man becoming machine”. However, I agree with his actor wishlist. Nobody can top Peter Weller’s (the original Robocop) performance, but Fassbender and Hall could certainly come close.

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The concept of faith is a very heavy subject in season six of Dexter. America’s favorite serial killer has more issues then ever. During yesterday’s “Dexter” panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2011, stars Michael C. Hall, C.S. Lee, Mos Def and Colin Hanks were all present to talk about the upcoming season. They even dropped the premiere date for the fans, how sweet are they?

Showtime was generous enough to release the full trailer for the sixth season of “Dexter” to come out Sunday, October 6th at 9PM.

Like we previously mentioned, this season will heavily rely on the theme of faith. With all the things Dexter has done he has begun to grapple with the fear of what may become of his son. Hall reportedly said that Dexter has become fearful that his murderous ways may pass on to his son, now sharing similarities in the way they have and are growing up. As we’ve reported before, the main theme for the new season is faith. This is shaping up to be the most sinful season of Dexter yet.

Via: You Bent My Wookie

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Dexter takes a whole new turn this season that may surprise you! In this promo trailer for season 6 titled, “Thank God” we see Dexter finally accepting the darkness inside of him, and turning his eyes towards a higher calling. Michael C. Hall explains in an interview Dexter and his Dark Passengers spiritual journey this upcoming season.

“Dexter has been very mindful about what he doesn’t want to pass on to his son and he needs to think about what he does want to pass on. That opens him up to a spiritual life. Inevitably it spills into his relationship with God and his own long-ignored and unacknowledged spiritual appetite.”

This trailer by all means is dark humor at its best, while showing this new layer of our favorite serial killer that makes him a hell of a lot more interesting. Season 6 is set to premiere in the fall, and will pick up a year after the Season 5 Finale with Dexter coming to terms with himself personally. Check out the promo below and see the new changes. By the way, make sure to leave your comments or thoughts in the box below.

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(article by nerdbastards contributor Adam A. Donaldson, @adamadonaldson)

Apparently, Chris Pine has some competition for the title role in the rebooted Robocop. Other sources, different from the sources that said yesterday that Pine, AKA: rebooted Captain Kirk from J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek, are now saying that they’re, like, “75 per cent” sure that Dexter star Michael C. Hall will be playing Officer Murphy/RoboCop in the remake of Paul Verhoeven’s seminal 1987 sci-fi film.

If you read Nerd Bastards yesterday, you’ll know that Bastard-in-Chief Luke Gallagher was somewhat less than enthused about the selection of Pine. (Well actually, he was less than enthused about the whole darn thing, but that’s another issue…) The possibility of Hall stepping into the role makes much more sense since he’s an older actor (He’s currently 40, as was Weller when he played RoboCop in ’87), and if you saw him in the 2009 action-thriller Gamer then you know that he’s especially gifted in playing robotic.

MGM has hired rookie screenwriter Josh Zetumer and Elite Squad director José Padilha to bring this new RoboCop to life. Not much else is known about the project, but presumably the remake will follow Detroit police officer Alex Murphy who’s seemingly killed and dismembered by gang members only to be brought back to life as a cyborg thanks to a heartless corporation looking to create a new breed of police enforcers. While any misgivings about remakes are valid, one has to wonder if in the right hands, RoboCop’s thematic material might work better today. Don’t you think? I’ll buy that for a dollar!

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Last week we reported that Dexter, “America’s Favorite Serial Killer” was said to be getting the green light for a 6th season. So it’s no surprise that today the news had been officially announced.

To me, this season has been the weakest of all other seasons of Dexter, but still a solid outing. I’m digging it, but I don’t think they’ll EVER top season 4. On the other hand, as the season has come to a close it’s gotten pretty amazing and keeps me on the edge of my seat. Particularly with the second to last episode. So much tension, I thought my heart was going to explode.

Regardless, I’m comforted to know that the story will continue. I’m not one of those “it has to end” fans, I’m just hoping that the writers can gauge themselves and know when to stop. There’s only so many times that Dexter can go undetected until it starts to affect the story.

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Another Dexter episode is in the can, and it certainly ramped up the tension, didn’t it?

This is what a great second-to-last episode of a season should do, and yes, I am sad to say but next week is the Season 5 finale! This episode wrapped up a major storyline, created new and bigger problems, and took the audience for quite the ride.

The episode started off with Dexter and Lumen planning how to kill Chase, and inadvertently finding one of Liddy’s bugs. Further probing and investigation by Dexter revealed that the bugs and other equipment was signed out by Quinn, which resulted in Dexter and Lumen attempting to discover the truck used. This was my only real complaint about this episode, as it went on a little long.

Meanwhile, Deb continued to make waves regarding her “vigilante” theory, and damn if she isn’t too smart for her own good sometimes! The conversation between Deb and Dexter describing how utterly insane, and yet romantic, the love between the vigilante and her significant other rang eerily true for Dexter and Lumen’s relationship. I think that Lumen and Dexter can work out, much more so that Rita and he ever did. Most likely this won’t happen, but I’m holding on that the writer’s have realized what a good thing they have going between the Michael C. Hall and Julia Stiles.

For a long time it has not been beyond the realm of possibility that someone new will eventually discover Dexter’s secret, and it is looking more and more like it will be Deb. How will she react? Well, that’s still on the fence. Deb seems to have a great respect for the law, and yet, also for the vigilante work that Dexter does. But beyond that, if she does know, what will she do? Guess we’ll have to see.

In the most tension-packed sequence of the season, Dexter discovered Liddy the same moment where Lumen approached Emily after receiving a panicked phone call from her. Not only was Chase waiting to ambush Lumen in Emily’s house, but Liddy tasered Dexter and threw him into the back of a van. Those two scenes, which were inter-cut between one another, had Dexter kill Liddy with Quinn outside while Chase killed Emily in a momentary loss of control. That was some good TV!

By killing off Liddy, the show managed to tie up a very big loose end, and say goodbye to a character that will frankly not be missed. If one good thing came out of Liddy’s investigation, it was this – Quinn is more suspicious of Dexter (even if he will not admit it). But, as loyal viewers know, characters that know the secret or think something is wrong with Dexter never stick around very long. Does that mean Quinn will die? Maybe. You never know with the show.

Leading into the finale, on one hand we have Dexter on the warpath to find Chase, who has now kidnapped Lumen. On the other, we have Deb and the entire Miami police department looking for Chase. How will the season end? What surprises do they have in store? Let’s face it, after the amazing ending to last season, something big is going to happen. But we will all have to wait just one more week to find out what!

One more thing I should make note of is that I really like how Dexter and Lumen’s relationship was portrayed here. They were not infatuated with one another, fighting or walking around on cloud nine

like on other shows. They were just enjoying their time together and filled with little moments of them holding hands or putting a hand around a waist. And Dexter buying Lumen a knife because a ring, “just isn’t her,” summed up their relationship perfectly.

After all, they have some “serious shit.”

I give this episode eight and a half blood-stain slides out of 10 for driving the plot towards the end with tension and style. I am eagerly looking forward to next week’s season finale, as well as dreading the 10 or so month wait until season six!

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Dexter….just the name makes me giddy and overly excited on so many different levels. And when I saw this shirt I jumped up and down and clapped my hands and shrieked with approval. Let me introduce the Dexter “Kill” Shirt. Simply, it is the “same” shirt Dexter wears whilst he is killing his victims. And for those who don’t know who or what Dexter is, here’s the short version…Dexter Morgan (played by Michael C. Hall) works for the Miami metro Police Dept as a blood splatter analyst but, he is also a serial killer (and only kills those “who deserve it”). The show is on Showtime…If you have not seen it, you need to. All I have to say is AMAZING! Anyways, back to the shirt. It is an Army Green Thermal.  It is only $24.99 (not too bad but I can buy a 3 pack at Walmart for $8.99). It comes in sizes S-XL, but shrinks 1 whole size in the dryer…made out of 55% cotton and 45% polyester blend. Still, I might just have to buy one. WARNING: PUTTING ON THE SHIRT WILL NOT TURN YOU INTO A TOTALLY KICK ASS SERIAL KILLER, PLEASE DON’T KILL. Buy the shirt at ThinkGeek.

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