"Over the course of its run, Resurrection has emerged as the strongest season of Dexter since 2009, its penultimate installment concluding with the tragic death of series mainstay Angel Batista. That's a tough act to follow, made tougher by the fact that the finale also had to tie up a propulsive and plot-heavy season. Although the show is returning, it's likely that wasn't always the plan, which would explain why "And Justice for All" has the hallmarks of a (mildly disappointing) series closer."
"(Let's set aside my thoughts on the final season of Game of Thrones for the time being.) Hot on the heels of his first honest-to-God murder, Prater is buzzing with excitement. "That was unbelievable!" he gushes. Charley counters, "I think you mean stupid. Pretty fucking stupid." Massive credit to whoever decided to cast Dinklage and Uma Thurman as a pair; their dynamic is what I'll miss most about this season."
"Trapping Dexter in the vault when every cop in the city is about to descend on the mansion is indeed risky, but letting him die without water is probably the most sensible course of action. As Prater notes, "Everything in there will take care of itself." Inside the vault, Dex is already not doing so well, with Brian popping in to taunt his brother for once again choosing the code over bonding with other serial killers."
Resurrection emerges as the strongest Dexter season since 2009, with a penultimate episode that concludes with Angel Batista's tragic death. The finale attempts to tie up a propulsive, plot-heavy season while also functioning like a potential series closer, resulting in a somewhat tidy conclusion. Peter Dinklage and Uma Thurman provide energized, memorable performances and a compelling dynamic. Prater's first murder and the decision to trap Dexter in a waterless vault create intense stakes and moral peril. Brian's taunting underscores Dexter's isolation and adherence to the code. The episode lands suspensefully when Batista's cell unexpectedly begins to ring.
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