So, Dexter is back, right? Cue the suspenseful music! And the not-so-subtle inner monologues. The big question on everyone's (or maybe just my) mind: how many episodes are we getting this time around?
The Episode Count Game
Let's be honest, the number of episodes matters. It's like the difference between a quick coffee date and a full-blown romantic getaway. One is a fleeting pleasure; the other, a serious commitment.
Most seasons of Dexter land somewhere around the 12-episode mark. That's enough time to get invested, but not so long that you start yelling at the TV for Dexter to just, like, make a good decision for once. (Spoiler alert: he usually doesn't.)
Why Does It Matter, Though?
Think about it. Fewer episodes could mean a rushed plot, a missed opportunity for character development, and a whole lot of cliffhangers that leave you screaming into the void. Too many episodes? Well, that's when the story can start to drag. We get filler. We get pointless subplots. And suddenly, your beloved serial killer drama feels like a chore.
It's a delicate balance, folks. A true art form.
The Sweet Spot
Personally (and this might be an unpopular opinion), I think 10 episodes is the sweet spot. Enough time to build tension. Enough time to explore the moral ambiguities. Enough time for Dexter to get himself into (and hopefully out of) a completely avoidable mess. But not so much time that the writers start phoning it in. We need quality over quantity, people!
Ten episodes screams "tightly-plotted." Ten episodes whisper "every scene matters."
The Art of the Perfect Episode Length
Imagine each episode is a perfectly constructed chapter in a thrilling novel. Too short and you're left wanting more. Too long, and you're skimming pages just to get to the end. The goal is to be gripped from start to finish, breathlessly awaiting the next installment.
We want enough Dexter, but we don't want *too* much Dexter, you know?
Quality vs. Quantity
Look, I get it. We all want more of what we love. But let's not confuse quantity with quality. I'd rather have 10 absolutely brilliant episodes than 15 that are just "okay." Wouldn't you?
Think of it like your favorite dessert. A small, decadent chocolate truffle is way more satisfying than a giant, mediocre cake.
My (Possibly Wrong) Prediction
So, my prediction? (And I am frequently wrong, ask my partner). I'm betting on a tight, 10-episode season. A lean, mean, Dexter-killing machine of storytelling. A season that leaves us satisfied, but still wanting more. Is it wishful thinking? Possibly.
But hey, a girl can dream, right?
Whatever the episode count ends up being, let's just hope they give Dexter Morgan a good ending. He deserves something. (Or maybe he doesn't. That's the fun of Dexter, isn't it?)
And if they mess it up? Well, there's always fan fiction.
What do you think? Are you hoping for a longer season, or do you agree that less is more? Let the debate begin!
"Tonight's the night. And it's going to be... however many episodes the producers decided on." - Dexter Morgan (probably)
