Props to Michael C Hall this season for doing show while having cancer. I hate how this season gets so much hate, this was one of my absolute favorite seasons.
There was a time when i couldnt stand her. When all she did was terrible teen movies where she has a permanent scowl on her face. then i saw her in Dexter and she was absolutely incredible, killed every scene she was in.
This was the most troubling storyline for me. What happened to Lumen is every woman's nightmare, but her getting revenge was satisfying and then her transcending what Dexter was and walking away was great.
I like Lumen. Had a darkness thrust inside her by the actions of evil men. Understandably wanted revenge. Got revenge. Got out. Because her darkness isn't her. She's strong enough to move on. Julia Stiles did a great job with this one.
Julia is such a good actor. Around 11:09 when looking at the picture of one of the guys, her mouth gets tight, she shows her bottom teeth, and her nostrils flare. If you’ve ever seen the body language of someone genuinely angry, almost vengeance like anger, she portrays it perfectly just for a split second. It just instantly stuck out to me.
idk why everyone hates on season 5. seeing Dexter work with someone that's actually normal and yet fully and accepts and helps him was so good to watch. on top of that the antagonists for the season made my blood boil more than any of the previous ones. it was a great season
Honestly I think if Lumen came back some random killer would get her as payback against Dexter. She was better for Dexter but Dexter isn't better for her if you catch my drift.
This is the only season that doesnt have a legendary episode,worst season of the show by far Lumen is nowhere near of Hannah and she gave up on him while Hannah was with him even after he got her arrested YOU MUST LOVE SPREADİNG MİSİNFORMATİON ONLİNE
In my opinion one of the best seasons one of the best characters one of the best storylines And one of the best vulnerable dexter especially when she left him!
18:59 holy shit the whole sequence is SO GOOD. Her standing there. the SCREAMS going off all over the room. the guy running shitless for a gun or something. Dexter knocking him out so easily. *Cheff Kiss*
Lumen should have lived up to the potential of her name and been Dexter's guiding light away from his dark passenger. Having gone to the dark side and back, she was in the perfect position to do just that.
I know at the end Lumen said she didnt need to kill anymore but I like to think her dark passenger never left and she is putting those Dexter lessons to use
Same. I had this alternate ending in my mind, where Lumen goes on the cruise with her fiancee, and in the middle of the night, Dexter gets a frantic call that she killed him with a knife when she had a panic attack because everything he said just seemed too normal. And Dexter had to board the ship mid cruise to help her dump the body and disappear off the ship in the middle of the night .
Lumen was more on a vengeance path, while Dexter was obviously more...well, his killer instinct. His motivations were always based on his urges and needing that code to keep him in line. Lumen needed an outlet for her pain, but once her pain was satisfied, that was it. I mean, she probably is never gonna fully overcome it, but she could be live with it and not become like Dexter. She's truly one of the greats of this show.
I’m so upset they cut her out. She was such a good character and they did so well developing her relationship with Dexter. Like they could’ve just stuck with her the rest of the series and had a bunch of interesting storylines. I just rewatched Dexter for the 3rd time and I’m on season 6. But I gotta say the end of 4 and 5 are absolutely gut wrenching…
Though there were several iterations during the series, she was also the best representation of Dexter's longing to be known, accepted, and even appreciated for his true self. Unfortunately it only lasted during her crisis.
This was the last season it had that same numb haunting tone. The way he acted the part was just a bit different, but distinctly different after his cancer and divorce.
This duo was fantastic, both were going through their own trauma and they helped each other through it. Deb letting her go was probably one of the best moments because she also knew what Lumen went through
I know this is crazy. This is my favorite season after season 1. I like Julia, her and Michael had amazing chemistry. Love the whole Bonnie and Clyde thing too.
I love the script in this. 16:38 is a powerful but simple line. “Just let go?” Had so much meaning for her character in that situation. Reminds me of a dream I had. My best friend had passed away in a car accident (in real life) and I had been struggling with the fact I had moved away and hadn’t kept in contact with her the last year, being so angry at myself for it. I had a dream about her where she felt so real. I was standing in front of a creek with pieces of a wrecked car all over. Then she appeared on the other side of the creek, grabbing a part of the car and motioning for me to help her pull it. She just smiled at me as we held onto a car door from either sides of the bank. She said “let it go.” in a comforting voice, and we let the wreckage float away down the creek.
Well, dammit. I’ve got other things I could be checking out and possibly even being productive with but after watching this video, it makes me wanna start re-watching the entire series. Great video.
Jordan had one of the best final scenes before a kill that any villain in the show has had imo I loved how there was an actual back and fourth Dex and Lumen tried to get into his head shaming him about his past but he seemingly brushed it off given he didn't have much problem with who he became and then tried to get into Lumen's head about what she'd turned into as a Result of his actions I always like it when villains don't show much fear when on the table and instead use their last moments actually having a Genuine conversation with Dex rather than just the typical pleading or fear stuff.
Lumen actually did dismembering with Dexter i cant imagine Hannah or Debra doing that with Dexter and even his father vomited witnessing Dexter doing it
Season 5 had it's up's and downs, but was still way better than season 6. Dexter and Lumen's relationship was one of the best parts and how they ended it was glorious. So glad she resolved her darkness thanks to Dexter, but once it burned away, she realized his never will.
I miss this series so much. I wish they would have gone a little further instead of ending it the way they did. It would have been nice to see if Harrison would continue Dexter's legacy or if he stopped completely, after killing his Dad.
I think lumen reminded Dexter of Rita which is why he always had a soft spot for her. While I don’t hate Hannah as much other fans do I do agree that lumen had more chemistry with Dexter but Dexter knew that Lumen had a soul and wasn’t a bad person and he didn’t want to corrupt her I believe.
"Beer and whiskey shots, weirder than 50 Pac, Biggie, or Ricky Ross I'm Jiggy, I'm Vicky Vasquez Don't love the game, shot clocking above the game Ballers and shotcallers be calling me Bob Costas I'm Immortal Technique: I'm Obnoxious Hella-people telling me to stop it Probably be jealous cause we sell it at a profit Keenan and Kellin' it and it's awesome I'm Nas man, I'm God's Son, nah dunn, I'm on One I'm dumb, I don't got guns dude But let's battle and see who sons who I'm reading Sun-Tzu, translating Don Killuminati into Spanish Wrapping my body in bandages" -Dexter
This season touched me so much.. I literally have unrealistic expectations of men because of Dexter avenging Lumen. My husband will understand my desire for revenge against my rapist.. and either help me, or stand back and stfu while I get it. 😂
I am not a huge fan of Julia Styles, but I respect her acting. I grew up always seeing her in movies as a kid, and I think she had a pretty successful career for sure; hope she is doing well these days.
@@Sniperboy5551 Not saying it wasn't fine. The "open your eyes and look at what you've done" got me good. I'm just saying it could've been better with how people complained season 8 ending.What's Monday morning quarterback mean?
Horrible assessment. Hannah was probably the most “realistic” character. Ur just used to bs fairytale characterizations. Hannah is a harsh reminder that bad people win in the end because they do what none of us with a conscious will. The story was awful tho, dexter would not have let her live after discovering she tried poisoning his sister. So yea, the story was meh but the character most definitely was not. What can i expect tho, this dude doesn’t like dogs lmaoo
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She apologizes for losing her darkness and dexter says don't be sorry your darkness is gone I'll carry it with mine. So Sweet xoxo
Props to Michael C Hall this season for doing show while having cancer. I hate how this season gets so much hate, this was one of my absolute favorite seasons.
It's one of the more intense seasons. Underrated for sure.
❤❤❤❤
Hate? Why did it got hate? For me it was the best season by far!
I think it just had the bad luck of coming after the best season of Dexter. Season 5 is the last great season after this it was all down hill.
@@hatecopterNo season 7 is definitely better than season 5
This duo was the biggest breath of fresh air after Rita's death.
Really? I couldn’t stand her personally, I especially hated that they gave Dexter a new love interest right after Rita died
what you mean right after? this shit didnt happen for a good damn bit, the romance part @carlos3709
Agreed!
I was expecting to see lumen back for the latest Dexter remake. I was disappointed.
I agree. Rita was annoying.
10:43 Masuka is always catching strays 😂
deservingly so I might add 🤣lol
lol I died 😂
His character was always a weirdo, but he was a harmless weirdo. Great writing and even better acting.
That was funny as hell 😭😭
And I love that dexter doesn't even disagree with it he's like "no the other guy."
After Rita, she was the best of Dexter's love interests. Maybe even a tie, actually. Loved her.
what about leguerta?
@user-gk1lo6ni1b She was cool but not top tier:)
Damn how you forget hannah
@@s.r6331 Noo I didn't.
@@swibwi That was cringe.
"i mean, that guy is clearly a freak"
lmao imagine someone describing you that way just by looking at a picture 😭😭😂
“No not that guy, the other one.”
Basically had that happen someone called me a creep just for walking with my friend who’s a girl 😐
xd i was laughing so loud at 1 am
I love everything Julia Stiles does.
She should have won an emmy. I'm glad she was at least nominated, but the emmys and academy awards are very biased.
There was a time when i couldnt stand her. When all she did was terrible teen movies where she has a permanent scowl on her face. then i saw her in Dexter and she was absolutely incredible, killed every scene she was in.
Have you found the short series 'Blu' with her in it?
@@natalierodc1 I saw the first 2 seasons and couldn't find the 3rd.
She's very attractive. Tomboyish looks.
This was the most troubling storyline for me. What happened to Lumen is every woman's nightmare, but her getting revenge was satisfying and then her transcending what Dexter was and walking away was great.
It’s a shame they didn’t work, but at the same time, it’s good that lumen was able to overcome her urges and managed to heal from it.
I like Lumen. Had a darkness thrust inside her by the actions of evil men. Understandably wanted revenge. Got revenge. Got out. Because her darkness isn't her. She's strong enough to move on. Julia Stiles did a great job with this one.
Julia is such a good actor. Around 11:09 when looking at the picture of one of the guys, her mouth gets tight, she shows her bottom teeth, and her nostrils flare. If you’ve ever seen the body language of someone genuinely angry, almost vengeance like anger, she portrays it perfectly just for a split second. It just instantly stuck out to me.
Yeah, she's really impressive as an actor and it makes this story arc so much more compelling
She even outshines Dexter at points
idk why everyone hates on season 5. seeing Dexter work with someone that's actually normal and yet fully and accepts and helps him was so good to watch. on top of that the antagonists for the season made my blood boil more than any of the previous ones. it was a great season
Personally I think Lumen should have ended up with Dexter instead of Hannah. I like their dynamic better.
Same, she was a better influence. They had better chemistry
Hannah ruined Dexter, compromised his code and caused pain
Honestly I think if Lumen came back some random killer would get her as payback against Dexter. She was better for Dexter but Dexter isn't better for her if you catch my drift.
Crazy talk.
That's just your internalized misogyny that makes you hate Hannah!
Definitely
This epic season brought Dexter back. Lumen is the only one who knows and will never give up on Dexter.
she did give up wym
@@babygnome215 She didn't give up on him. She just couldn't be part of the life when her dark passenger left.
@@MaydayAggro so yes she did give up on him
This is the only season that doesnt have a legendary episode,worst season of the show by far
Lumen is nowhere near of Hannah and she gave up on him while Hannah was with him even after he got her arrested
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@@domatesnathor9985i guess you never watched season 6.
The scene where Lumen talks about just passively dozing off for an hour instead of legitimately sleeping hits hardest.
In my opinion one of the best seasons one of the best characters one of the best storylines And one of the best vulnerable dexter especially when she left him!
I really liked Lumen. Very well written character
18:59 holy shit the whole sequence is SO GOOD.
Her standing there.
the SCREAMS going off all over the room.
the guy running shitless for a gun or something.
Dexter knocking him out so easily. *Cheff Kiss*
What's this going to Cost just give me a Number Lumen (13) Super Ice Cold 🥶😈🔪.👏👏👏
I find it funny when Dexter injects his victims 😂 they would never go down that quick
At around 10:42. Lumen says of the two men in a picture, "that guy's clearly a freak...", and Dexter says, "not the bald guy, the other guy..." 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Their relationship is the truest ever. Brutality and love.
Compassion and friendship
Best season ❤
Lumen should have lived up to the potential of her name and been Dexter's guiding light away from his dark passenger. Having gone to the dark side and back, she was in the perfect position to do just that.
I know at the end Lumen said she didnt need to kill anymore but I like to think her dark passenger never left and she is putting those Dexter lessons to use
Same. I had this alternate ending in my mind, where Lumen goes on the cruise with her fiancee, and in the middle of the night, Dexter gets a frantic call that she killed him with a knife when she had a panic attack because everything he said just seemed too normal. And Dexter had to board the ship mid cruise to help her dump the body and disappear off the ship in the middle of the night .
Lumen was more on a vengeance path, while Dexter was obviously more...well, his killer instinct. His motivations were always based on his urges and needing that code to keep him in line. Lumen needed an outlet for her pain, but once her pain was satisfied, that was it. I mean, she probably is never gonna fully overcome it, but she could be live with it and not become like Dexter.
She's truly one of the greats of this show.
“That guys clearly a freak but I don’t know him”
Poor masuka 😂😂😂
I’m so upset they cut her out. She was such a good character and they did so well developing her relationship with Dexter. Like they could’ve just stuck with her the rest of the series and had a bunch of interesting storylines. I just rewatched Dexter for the 3rd time and I’m on season 6. But I gotta say the end of 4 and 5 are absolutely gut wrenching…
`Death was the only kindness you showed Them`. DAMN!!!
The most underappreciated character 💖💡🔪
Lumen is really only explored as a fury. We didn’t get to see more sides of her. I think she really only represented Dexter’s need to avenge Rita.
Though there were several iterations during the series, she was also the best representation of Dexter's longing to be known, accepted, and even appreciated for his true self. Unfortunately it only lasted during her crisis.
At that time, there was nothing more left of her.
Thanks to Dexter, she got a chance to let that go and become more again.
❤️
Nah. She's pretty good with the girls when they break into the house. Her ability to be a normal caring human is well established.
I love Dexter’s voice
This was the last season it had that same numb haunting tone. The way he acted the part was just a bit different, but distinctly different after his cancer and divorce.
The wonderful thing about the show and the books are that each story is different.
10:39 Masuka catching strays 😂
Talk about a man going the extra mile to help a damsel in distress at least she helped him and he was very noble at this time of the series
This duo was fantastic, both were going through their own trauma and they helped each other through it. Deb letting her go was probably one of the best moments because she also knew what Lumen went through
please bring back Lumen in the new season. or at least mention her. i feel like she is the only living person who knows Dexter secret
Maybe not anymore :/
She could testify at his trial in resurrection
addicted to killing after dexter, maybe she pretends to be a prostitute, selectively ghosts respectful johns and kills nasty ones
@@alalmalal She would be totally incriminating herself.
I know this is crazy. This is my favorite season after season 1. I like Julia, her and Michael had amazing chemistry. Love the whole Bonnie and Clyde thing too.
Really liked the shift this season from hunting down random killers to tying Dexter's individual kills into the larger plot.
"Give me a number"
"13"
Damn that was cold.
😂😂
I love the script in this. 16:38 is a powerful but simple line. “Just let go?” Had so much meaning for her character in that situation.
Reminds me of a dream I had. My best friend had passed away in a car accident (in real life) and I had been struggling with the fact I had moved away and hadn’t kept in contact with her the last year, being so angry at myself for it. I had a dream about her where she felt so real. I was standing in front of a creek with pieces of a wrecked car all over. Then she appeared on the other side of the creek, grabbing a part of the car and motioning for me to help her pull it. She just smiled at me as we held onto a car door from either sides of the bank. She said “let it go.” in a comforting voice, and we let the wreckage float away down the creek.
There were some flaws with season 5 but Julia Stiles was amazing
10:35 Masuka just catching strays 😭😭
Well, dammit. I’ve got other things I could be checking out and possibly even being productive with but after watching this video, it makes me wanna start re-watching the entire series. Great video.
My thoughts exactly I did after 10 years
Her number is 13, numerical symbol of death, misfortune, and end of something, which is the reason of the demise of Barrel Girl Gang.
Jordan had one of the best final scenes before a kill that any villain in the show has had imo I loved how there was an actual back and fourth Dex and Lumen tried to get into his head shaming him about his past but he seemingly brushed it off given he didn't have much problem with who he became
and then tried to get into Lumen's head about what she'd turned into as a Result of his actions I always like it when villains don't show much fear when on the table and instead use their last moments actually having a Genuine conversation with Dex rather than just the typical pleading or fear stuff.
Wish they kept Lumen around, I really liked this dynamic
I've just realized that Pierce is a fitting last name...
They made a great couple , Julia Stiles is a great actor.
“How’d you make it work?” “We wanted the same thing”
people hate on this season but I loved it and wish Lumen would have stayed with Dexter.
Lumen Is the only woman see the real face of Dexter and falling in love with him
Uhhhh Hannah Mckay, Lila and even deb all fell in love with dexter despite knowing his true self.
Lumen actually did dismembering with Dexter i cant imagine Hannah or Debra doing that with Dexter and even his father vomited witnessing Dexter doing it
This is my favorite season of Dexter.
My favorite arc on the series.
Season 5 had it's up's and downs, but was still way better than season 6. Dexter and Lumen's relationship was one of the best parts and how they ended it was glorious. So glad she resolved her darkness thanks to Dexter, but once it burned away, she realized his never will.
Lumen should've ended up with Dexter. She's hot, she has -- had -- her own Dark Passenger, and Hannah didn't bring much to the table.
Agreed
You need to socialize more.
Hannah’s a baddy and properly psycho, lumen just wanted revenge. Lumen also is too good for dex
As soon as Alex asked what number. I knew she would say 13, poetic.
Dexter deadass snapped his neck with one hand☠️
What good actor. So much expression and so few words.
Kinda surprised dexter doesnt wear gloves when handling the bags.
Water degrades & destroys forensic evidence.
I mean iirc the seawater and sea life deal with anything on the outside of the bags that could lead to him
@@oldylad That takes days.
Sick Boy really was a Sick Boy. Who'd have guessed.
I miss this series so much. I wish they would have gone a little further instead of ending it the way they did. It would have been nice to see if Harrison would continue Dexter's legacy or if he stopped completely, after killing his Dad.
This why I love Dexter
There's Dexter feeling inside but can't go through with it
I know a lot of people who didn’t like Lumen but they liked her far more than Hanna.
"Lumen Pierce" or the piercing light...
It was a nice touch with lumen poking the guys forehead just like how dexter does it. 20:04
This was a really good season, Lumen was a great character, even better than Hannah I think
18:55 Julia's got that "Save the Last Dance!" Face
I loved Lyla her craziness was hot. Lumen was like a wounded animal ready to take revenge she was an amazing character
I loved her character and her story. It just fit. However if it was the books I think dexter would have just killed her
Maybe, book dexter was literally as emotionless as he said he was
@@jonseon5952yeah, book dex is a psycho, show dex is a traumatized kid who’s father and therapist made it worse lmao
Rita and Lumen are my top two ladies for Dexter. Lila, as crazy as she was, is a close third and Hannah is at the bottom.
You only hate Hannah because she's Serena now.
@@jackchop1576 She's just not my favorite character lol relax
I love this season. Such good story telling
13:15 - Something scary about Dexter saying "NOT THIS TIME!" that also makes you cheer for him.
"13" goes hard in resp to the banker
Absolutely underrated character
Incredible acting by everybody on this show.
I think lumen reminded Dexter of Rita which is why he always had a soft spot for her. While I don’t hate Hannah as much other fans do I do agree that lumen had more chemistry with Dexter but Dexter knew that Lumen had a soul and wasn’t a bad person and he didn’t want to corrupt her I believe.
Tonight's the night.
Stiles is such a -fantastic- powerful actress.
A lot of folks disliked this season, but I feel like the noticeable quality-dip in the show started at Season 6, not 5.
"Beer and whiskey shots, weirder than 50
Pac, Biggie, or Ricky Ross
I'm Jiggy, I'm Vicky Vasquez
Don't love the game, shot clocking above the game
Ballers and shotcallers be calling me Bob Costas
I'm Immortal Technique: I'm Obnoxious
Hella-people telling me to stop it
Probably be jealous cause we sell it at a profit
Keenan and Kellin' it and it's awesome
I'm Nas man, I'm God's Son, nah dunn, I'm on One
I'm dumb, I don't got guns dude
But let's battle and see who sons who
I'm reading Sun-Tzu, translating Don Killuminati into Spanish
Wrapping my body in bandages" -Dexter
shoutout to dexter paramount person!
The last one good season of Dexter.
Isaak was up there with Brian and Trinity imo but the Hannah romance was so bad it made season 7 just ok.
10:39 😂😂😂 Vince catching strays
18:52 holy sh*t its my boy and the sadly underrated Scottie Grimes aka Steven Anita Smith!!!!
American Dad 🐐
This season touched me so much.. I literally have unrealistic expectations of men because of Dexter avenging Lumen. My husband will understand my desire for revenge against my rapist.. and either help me, or stand back and stfu while I get it. 😂
It’s a tv show, murder is wrong no matter how you slice it
Day 4 of asking for a Dexter vs Miguel compilation
Fr man they got no Miguel vids
Yes
Her revenge scene would've been so much better if the captions had said "critters kid groaning" instead of "red bearded man", lol
8:02 “HA!” That seemed a bit like payback… Poor lumen 😢
Out of all the seasons this was the best of all.
RIP Green plate :(
I was surprised when she basically left the show at the end, but probably had films booked.
Incredible acting all around.
my favorite season, with one of my favorite actresses! 😍🔪🔪🔪
After the first season, this was my favorite season.
Hope she will be back in Dexter: Resurrection
I am not a huge fan of Julia Styles, but I respect her acting. I grew up always seeing her in movies as a kid, and I think she had a pretty successful career for sure; hope she is doing well these days.
Everything is better with Julia Stiles.
ハリソンがママというシーンがDEXTERの全シリーズでも最も好きですね！
If New Blood had Batista,they should've had Lumen, Harrison's siblings(Astar/Cody),Masuka,Quinn, Trinity family,and many more.
Stop playing Monday morning quarterback, New Blood was fine and the ending was poetic. I’m sad it ended, but it did and we all have to deal with it.
@@Sniperboy5551 Not saying it wasn't fine. The "open your eyes and look at what you've done" got me good. I'm just saying it could've been better with how people complained season 8 ending.What's Monday morning quarterback mean?
@@soulalchemist387 It's the personification of "With the benefit of hindsight xy could've been better".
@@tutorialslave thank you kind soul.
There is no way to work those characters into that story.
Imagine people's necks snapped as easy as Dan the Dentist. People would be killing someone everytime they gave a person a headlock
God I miss lumen so much they shouldn’t have wrote her away
This was so well written
One of my favorite characters and I don't think Dexter ever felt so comfortable with someone until Hannah, which was a trash character/storyline.
Horrible assessment. Hannah was probably the most “realistic” character. Ur just used to bs fairytale characterizations. Hannah is a harsh reminder that bad people win in the end because they do what none of us with a conscious will. The story was awful tho, dexter would not have let her live after discovering she tried poisoning his sister. So yea, the story was meh but the character most definitely was not. What can i expect tho, this dude doesn’t like dogs lmaoo
He was pretty comfortable with Miguel.