Dexter (I mainly count seasons 1-5 because I don't like seasons 6-8 as a whole) is one of the best shows of all time. I love its dark humour, I love the relationship between Dex and Deb, I love supporting characters (especially Rita and Doakes), I love Dexter's struggle to become more human. Before I have become obsessed with Sherlock, I was obsessed with Dexter. At the end I was disappointed by the show but I don't want to discourage you. It's still worth watching.

My daughter has watched all the series. I think I should do the same, although she also felt the earlier seasons were stronger.

This is good! Really good!

I would be very interested in your opinion of how they wrap things up.

I don't like the final part either Davina but my husband argued that worked for him because it was the most tragic end for Dexter he could imagine.  Stuck there in the boring wildreness, alone, no partner, no child.  All that he had worked for gone.  For Dexter this was much more tragic than dying.

Don't know that I totally agree with hubby but I see his point.

I loved the first season as so much was introduced, including the wonderful opening credits and the use of music. The John Lithgow season was good but I felt it dragged a bit in places.  Wasn't so keen on the Colin Hanks season.

While I can see that the end is truly tragic for him,  I just can't really see how the ending really works for him, as I cannot imagine him being able to fulfil his other role with his dark passenger (who must surely, under the circumstances have taken residence again). To me it just seemed rather cheesy, tragic though it was. It brings a resolution, I guess but personally, I would have been content (not sure that's the right word) with the ending just with Hannah and Harrison and never knowing for sure whether Dexter was really dead.

On the other hand- pun fully intended- I was explaining to my daughter how the choice of the name Dexter is itself a very clever one. He was, after all, very far from sinister!

I am so pleased I watched this show. It is very fulfilling on many levels and also asks some meaningful questions.

I do hear that there is the vague possibility of a sequel. That may work but only if Dexter (and Michael in the role) makes a return and the writing is a solidly good as previously.

Oh, this is an old thread but I just finished watching series 8. Wow. Loved the show but the end was really tough. 

Yes. A lovely person made it possible. 

Yes, it is incredibly well written and well played. And is there a lovelier man than Angel Batista? 

OMG, yes, this was awesome! Biting my nails. I watched the whole show with my son and we loved those WTF moments. And there were many of those. I also love the writing, so many clever twists and turns. Definitely my favourite serial killer.