Dexter Season 4 Episode 10 Preview

Monday, November 23, 2009

By Rana Afzal

Dexter Season 4 Episode 10 Preview, Will be forever remembered for introducing us to the Trinity Killer shuffle (who knew that John Lithgow was that nimble?). The enigma that is Arthur “Twinkletoes” Mitchell was further unfolded as we find out the genesis for his ritual of three kills. At the age of 10, he inadvertently caused the death of his sister in the bathtub, which in turn caused his mother to commit suicide by jumping off a building. Sometime after that, his father “died,” as he put it (more like he got pummeled by a hammer as Dexter puts it). Phew, that’s a lot of take in. Is that enough to push a man to a 30 year killing spree? In Trinity’s wacky case, the signs point to yes.

Back in Miami, the investigation is heating up and we’re thrown a curve ball in our presumption that Trinity shot Agent Lundy and Deb. Besides showing off her cool scar, Deb gets an epiphany that her bullet entry and exit paths suggest a level shot (not a downward trail expected from a 6?4? assailant). That leaves us pondering just who the heck pulled the trigger. No theories other than Trinity being the shooter seem sensible. Was it someone truly the height of Masuka? Was it someone kneeling or sitting in a parked car? Was it Anton in a crime of passion? Was it the reporter Christine in a bizarre (and unbelievable) attempt to “create” news? That’s way too large a pill to swallow. But Trinity seems too easy and I’m betting we don’t have all the necessary info yet. The writers always have a bunny in their hat. And I hope it’s good, because the legacy of this season is riding on this one important reveal.

Meanwhile, the rest of the show does its best impersonation of a soap opera. Ok, so I’m exaggerating just a tad, but have your pick at which romantic thread is the most barf-inducing. Will any of these storylines (Batista / Laguerta, Rita / the neighbor, Quinn / Christine) be game-changing or will they fade into nothingness? Of course, the Quinn / Christine relationship has been a major plot driver this season and seems like it will continue to be (Deb granting Christine the interview is going to put someone in danger, whether it be Christine, Deb or Dexter). For the other two hookups, some serious repercussions can drop if they’re ever brought into the light. I’m betting that the Laguerta / Batista escapade will end with them getting caught with one getting fired / reprimanded. Meanwhile, I don’t necessarily believe that the disgruntled Rita will all-out cheat on Dexter, but that she will back away at the last minute. But, if she is caught – will this push Dexter to feelings of jealousy? Is he even capable of feeling jealous?

Dexter Season 4 Episode 10 Preview, Will be forever remembered for introducing us to the Trinity Killer shuffle (who knew that John Lithgow was that nimble?). The enigma that is Arthur “Twinkletoes” Mitchell was further unfolded as we find out the genesis for his ritual of three kills. At the age of 10, he inadvertently caused the death of his sister in the bathtub, which in turn caused his mother to commit suicide by jumping off a building. Sometime after that, his father “died,” as he put it (more like he got pummeled by a hammer as Dexter puts it). Phew, that’s a lot of take in. Is that enough to push a man to a 30 year killing spree? In Trinity’s wacky case, the signs point to yes.