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No surprise here: Showtime this morning formally picked up its flagship series Dexter for a sixth season. There had been doubt whether the drama starring Michael C. Hall would be able to match the performance of its highly-rated Season 4 featuring John Lithgow, but Season 5, which wraps next week, has done very well, recently posting the show’s second-highest rated episode ever behind the Season 4 finale. Here is the announcement:
LOS ANGELES, CA — (December 6, 2010) — As season five of SHOWTIME’s top-rated drama series DEXTER, starring Emmy-nominated and Golden Globe award-winning actor Michael C. Hall, heads toward another powerful, suspense-filled finale on Sunday, December 12th at 9 PM ET/PT, the network has renewed the series for a sixth season. The announcement was made today by David Nevins, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks. Season 6’s episodes will go into production next spring in Los Angeles.“DEXTER is the best suspense drama on television,” said Nevins. “To grow its audience so significantly in its fifth season is an enormous accomplishment by this amazing cast and crew. This is the easiest decision I’ve made since I got to Showtime.”
One of the most acclaimed series on television, DEXTER received seven Primetime Emmy Award nominations this year, including Outstanding Television Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Michael C. Hall and Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for John Lithgow, which Lithgow won. Additionally, director Steve Shill won the Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series.
DEXTER had its second highest ratings ever with this season’s tenth episode (Nov. 28), delivering 2.54 million viewers, up 43 percent versus the season five premiere (1.77 million). The telecast was the second-highest delivery in the series’ history, behind the season four finale (2.57 million).
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Dexter is the lone bright spot on any network…
Everyone but Dexter bombed this season. EVERYONE — I’m looking at you Boardwalk Empire & Walking Dead.
ditto True Blood…big Fail for me!
so true… last seazon was a real crap
I would like to say boardwalk empire was not a big fail, obviously not as good as dexter but still good.
the walking dead was a resounding success….it had close to or more than 5 million viewers for every episode, twice what dexter gets…
Walking dead is on basic cable, not everyone has showtime
That’s the case with me. I have-to get Dexter through a Chinese source (Mandarin subtitles and all), and I’d take Dexter over Walking-Dead if I had to make the choice. So — I think the ratings are skewed.
you can watch dexter for free with good quality on ch131.com. i highly recommend that over chinese subtitles lol also, it’s streaming! so no illegal downloads ! =)
TRY cucirca.com.. I watch it every monday morning. Its usually out the next morning..
Obviously walking dead would have more viewers…it’s basic cable you actually have to pay for showtime, zombies are lame.
I am thoroughly enjoying Broadwalk Empire’s first season. It is not quite as good or nearly as exciting as Dexter though. But only one can be the best, right? Steve Buchemi shows great range in his acting, I think and the historical period portrayed is quite authentic. So, I vote for more of it along with Dexter!
I LOVED BOARDWALK EMPIRE BUT COME ON THIS SEASON OF DEXTER IS THE BEST. I STILL THINK NONE OF THE DEXTER SEASONS ARE AS GOOD AS SEASON
weeds sucked too
This show is the best tv show ive ever watched dexter performance is great and season 5 is as good as season4
Showtime and HBO take a note: Dexter and True blood are the only reasons I pay for the extra. Best shows ever.
Dexter and Lumin are fabulous no flop here as others might have
posted……… TV Jackpot of a show. Can’t wait to see what they come up with next.
Yeah, keep thinking that way, Showtime employee. I’m sure AMC is crying all the way to the bank with a show on free cable that gets adult 18-49 demo ratings that most programs would love to have right now…
Except they make no money off of those people. It’s the ADVERTISERS who want that demo.
You’re a fucking moron, dude.
You did that on purpose, right? Advertisers *pay* money… you get that, right?
Look a little harder Anonymous. Dexter, this year, has been a disaster: storytelling, acting, design, music. Threr is virtually no tension or surprise. Sure it’s doing big numbers, but it’s still clinging to the good will of last years stunning season.
You are absolutely right. Dex & Co. is going downhill. Season 5 is a bomb.
I’ve always had the box sets and could watch every episode consecutively, one after the next. With this season, one episode at a time kills me, however, I am deeply convinced that once the box set comes out I will be glued to my couch, biting my fingernails off chunks at a time and thanking this great cast one again for a season of pure victory. Season 5 is monumental.
maybe it’s just me and my high expectations that dexter has created with 4 great seasons, but melissa rosenberg’s departure seems to have left a huge void this year. m.c. hall is amazing as always, but what has angel had to do the past 4 or 5 episodes besides hang in the shadows? also, does anyone get the least bit concerned about dex never being at work? lastly, jimmy smits and john lithgow provided powerful antagonists for hall. their scenes together were riveting. this year…sorry, no “wow” factor in my opinion. still a big fan and so happy that there will be a season 6 with high hopes for a huge rebound. maybe it’s time for dex to relocate and bring in a new supporting cast now that he & carpenter are no more.
I agree with Mike—no wow factor this year. The storyline was compelling, but Rita’s death overshadowed the season for me. I wasn’t ready for Dexter to move on with another woman no matter the circumstances…and it seemed he let Cody and Astor go pretty easily. I get that he was struggling with the fact that Rita’s death was a direct result of his obsession and hubris in being the one to put an end to Arthur, but his personal life clearly affected the show this year. He and Carpenter did not have that magic they’ve had before. She seemed like a wounded bird all season—I remember asking my husband, “What’s up with them? They aren’t happy.” I also thought his face reflected how smitten he was with Julia Stiles. Surviving cancer probably changed him, and maybe the Stiles thing is panic, confusion, boredom with what was—who knows. I hope they can get it together enough to work together. Carpenter was wonderful with her partner, Quinn, on the show this year. I almost wondered if something happened between them. She seemed like she was drowning at times and he was all that was holding her up. I just don’t think that was all story line. Here’s hoping they get the magic back on Season 6. Love Masuka and Quinn and I used to like Angel’s character, but frankly, LaGuerta’s character was more interesting in the book and she died before she could become boring. I think it’s time for Debra to find out about Dex’s extra curricular activities. Might be a natural vehicle for her to vent her frustrations, pain, anger. Perhaps then she’ll get the recognition she deserves at the Golden Globes or Emmys.
I couldn’t more completely agree! What are all these others whining about. I did sit and watch the 5th series over and my wife agreeded that it neede to be seen twice. Once to get over Rita and once to see how well Dexter and Lumen worked together as a team.
Personally one thing I picked up on was that there was hardly any nudity (hot scenes) where at least in the past it kinda spiced things up. Can’t wait for season 6.
This season of Dexter is great! Johnny Lee & Julia Stiles are great! Maybe you should see a doctor…Really, it happens to a lot of people…
That’s your opinion. Personally, I’ve found this season superior to season 4.
Yes…Its been a good season!!! I agree….
Superior to the Trinity Killer?? Wow. To me, this season has been the weakest of all other seasons of Dexter, but still a solid outing. I’m digging it, but I don’t think they’ll EVER top season 4.
That is your opinion and I have nothing against you for having it, but I still must disagree. Season 4 was indeed excellent, but I am personally enjoying season 5 more.
They’ll never top season 4 because you can’t kill Rita twice… Even with Lumen’s fate a mystery until next week, we’ll never be able to be that fucking shocked again. Not if they arrest Dexter, kill Debra, Dexter kills Debra… We’re ready for anything now. I’ve greatly enjoyed this season and although it seems a little more fantastical than previous seasons, it’s really not. I think the writers have done a wonderful job of building suspense for the finale. I know it will be incredible in its own right.
I’m glad they killed off Rita. She was annoyingly whiny. Lumen is a better “fit” for Dexter.The suspense level is right where it should be with this season, although, I could have seen it end with this season as well. Hopefully it doesn’t just mindlessly drag on in season 6.
Sorry to hear that you were disappointed with this years show. I actually felt myself in mourning half way through the series because over the loss of Rita. After the conclusion of the season which I think they ended brilantlly, I watched the whole season over again on Charter On Demand, one episode after the other, right to the end. The season took on a whole different meaning. I think that if you get the opportunity to watch again you may be pleasantly surprised. I think that the way that they brought Lumen into the show was absolutely brilliant and the chemistry was more pasive than with Rita but also to me more real and more sincere because she accepted him for who he is. Rita didn’t know him for who he was. This was not the first time that Dexter took on a partner as he did when Jimmy Smitz co starred in season 3 and nobody took offence to him having a partner. I am actually believing that this season might have just topped last years with the exception of Ritas’ death. True Dexter fans will give the writers a chance to work their magic with season six and all we can do is sit and wait.
As for the magic between Dexter and Deb, who is to speculate when the magic began to fade. I’m sure that time will tell how the breakup really came about. Julia Stiles is addement that she had nothing to do with the breakup of the marriage. Go back and try to watch it another time. So much happened so fast at different times I don’t see how anyone could have absorbed everything in just one showing. I can’t wait to see how they will top this season.
have to agree with some of the others. season 4 was way better. it had so much more suspense and just kept you wanting more and more. this season, while good, just doesnt compare.
I agree that season 4 was excellent, but I personally am enjoying season 5 more.
Not everyone is going to have the same opinion. No big.
I love this season.. didn’t so much at first.. but now i am loving it!!! I would watch it even if it wasm’t any good..I love Michael C Hall!!!
This season in my opinion grew the character of Dexter to new heights!! He finally has found someone that sees him for what he is and loves him nonetheless!!! I really REALLY hope Lumen stays!!!
What show were you watching?
I guess Ar Ce and I are watching the same show which is fantastic.It’s got it all thrills chills and suspence.
I couldn’t agree less! Yes, Dexter started out a little slow this season but it has sky rocketed since. It’s become an amazing season and keeps me on the edge of my seat the entire time!
No tension? My heart beat so fast during last nights episode I thought it would explode! You just aren’t a Dexter fan and that’s okay. It’s doing big numbers because it’s amazing! Every time I see a horrible injustice, I’ll say, “we need Dexter”. I thought it was just me but I’ve heard others say the same.
You must have had your eyes closed!!!! DEXTER is the best show ever created. Wake-up!!!!!!
blah blah blah if you hate dexter so much then why even come to this site and read it and post? Dexter is awesome and I’m not clinging to last season I think julia stiles has been a great addition this year..
Look your wrong. very simple, we’ll start the storyline: though not as intense as the previous seasons, many questions were left unanswered that had to be cleared up, so the season did not get rolling until its sixth episode. aside from this the story was written amazing showing the depth of character changes in Dexter, Astor, Debra, LaGuerta, and Batista.
Next is the acting: its fucking amazing your a fucking retard all of the actors in Dexter right now are doing a spectacular job. Especially with the pick up of Julia Stiles, and for a few episodes Chris Vance who was a spectacular guest star in prison break’s third season.
The music for every season of dexter is usually left unchanged, it always consists of the three main songs with whatever the moment is. so either you have bad musical taste and never liked the music, or your an idiot.
lastly, i close with the design: but theres not much to say because the setting is the same, most of the actors are the same, the kill room is designed the same. The design is the same as the other seasons.
Personally i enjoyed this season as i look forward to the next season. Dexter is an amazing show and nothing that I’ve seen comes close to where Dexter is. I knew this wasn’t the last season, but i do know that theres only so much room that they can use after this point. i believe that the show will most likely end with a season 7, even maybe at 6. But that is all depending on how this season ends.
Ooh, I agree with all of the above. But my biggest question is to SHOWTIME: If you knew for 5 episodes you’d be answering a lot of questions and not really kick in to this season’s storyline until episode 6, why didn’t you give your loyal audience at least 16 episodes instead? Why not extend the ratings for your best show? I really don’t get it. I just felt once it started going, there were 3 episodes left, yet so much more story to be told, in what feels like a rush in the end when it’s the most interesting time… Too bad. Feels like a missed opportunity!
I appreciate your opinion, but can’t agree. The storyline with Rita was going nowhere; I like the addition of a kindred spirit and another great cameo role. The name “Lumen” irks a little, though; if Dex and his girl have any inner light, it’s a spark waiting to be kindled. Too bad Lithgow’s character has been dispatched; he was an excellent addition to the story and the drama.
I think this season has been just as much suspense as last year. I also think it may be better than last seasons, but they were both good. I actually have liked every season so I’m not complaining. I actually wish they would make a movie. I think they may.
I did find season 4 better but season 5 is definitely worth it. Since ep 9 the tension is really back, very excited for the finale. Season 6 is very welcome!
Totally agree. Huge Dexter fan, but this season fails to deliver. The thing I love about the show is that though you can pick up on a few of the plot lines, it’s rare that the inevitability of what will happen is right in your face until shortly before it happens. This season, though, has gone exactly as expected from episode 1. Nothing has been surprising at all. It’s like the feeling of deja vu because by the time you get there, you’ve already played the events over in your head. Even when we were first introduced to Boyd, it was pretty obvious that the motivational speaker was tied into it. No “wow” moments this season so far, and that’s disappointing. Hope they do something amazing with the finale.
Disaster my butt, this season rivals the first season as far as storytelling and suspense goes, and its as good if not better than season 4 as far as the story goes, Dexter finally found someone who understands and accepts him for who he is, that on its own is great
Season 4 was probably better plotted and you can’t top Lithgow’s tortured portrayal, but the thing going on between Lumen and Dexter makes everything a lot more fun and interesting.
Exactly right
Writing sucks this year
UMM…… DEXTER IS THE BEST…. DONT WATCH IT IF YOU DONT LIKE IT! GREAT ACTORS, WRITERS, AND FANS! (LIKE ME) KEEP UP GREAT WORK SHOWTIME, I ONLY KEEP SUBSCRIPTION TO SHOWTIME… FOR DEXTER! IF YOU LOSE DEXTER.. YOU LOSE ME! THE BIG C IS GREAT ALSO… VERY SAD AT TIMES, BUT ITS REALITIY! KEEP UP GOOD WORK…. LOVE YA DEXTER AND CREW!
Dexter’s not on the level of last season but still well done. Looking forward to the next season
Dexter Rocks! The show has always been great and will always be great!
I think this season has been really good- but I was worried because I don’t think last season can EVER be topped- watching the finale I sat there with my jaw dropped and I cried!Then I watched it on demand and was stunned and cried again- best season finale of anything I have ever watched anywhere- which again is why I was worried- where do you go from there?
I think Season 4 will be revisitied as I predict that Dex will learn (in the last moment of the Finale) that Rita was not killed by Trinity but rather that the neighbor killed her after she rejected him and made it look like Trinity (which he read in the paper). This will leave our Hero with new prey and a personal stake in the rengence next year.
Go back and watch Dexter’s last conversation with Trinity. You will see that your speculation is all wrong. Trinity definitely killed Rita.
Are you high?
I disagree, Once Was. I thought the Trinity season was highly, HIGHLY overrated. I just couldn’t get past the major plothole of Dexter pretending to be Kyle Butler. Last season gets a pass because of a truly shocking finale and because of John Lithgow’s superb performance, but I didn’t think it was all that special.
This season to me has been stunning. It’s intense, brutal, and unlocks different layers to the character. I think all of the new characters have worked extremely well together, and I think it is very, very tense.
Barring an enormous stumble in the season finale next week, I’m ready to put this season up as second only to the amazing first season of Dexter.
Hell, I though the Jimmy Smits season was more interesting than Trinity.
I do wonder how much longer this can go, though. As much as I love this show I think they should wrap it up at the end of next season. I don’t want them to pull a “24″ and stay too long at the party when they’re heading to a logical conclusion of the series.
Plot hole? How was Kyle Butler a plot hole? The writers left no questions about that.
If that kept you from fully getting into last season, you really missed out on a fun ride.
Do you know what a plot hole is? Seriously..just wondering
I agree with Once Was.
Well put together critical response
I am super excited DEXTER was picked up for a 6th season! I love this show so much!
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY – another season!!!!! ….but I still can’t understand how the hell he will manage to get out of this one!!?
I am a HUGE Dexter fan, and pretty darn loyal. However… I agree with you. This season has been weak. I am taking into consideration that Michael C. Hall was dealing with illness. Here’s to a stunning season 6.
As a huge, huge, huge Dexter fan, I have to admit this wasn’t the greatest season of Dexter. It’s going to wrap with an epic conclusion, no doubt, but it’s been full of predictable twists and the whole season has felt more like a comic book than anything more substantial to me. This season is my least favorite aside from Season 3, to be honest. That being said, the worst season of Dexter is still better than 99% of what’s on television.
This is surely good news especially for the Dexter lovers like me. Cant wait for the new season 6
No tension? Are you serious?! Dexter opening up his world and pushing risk to extreme? I couldn’t sit down last night!
HA! I thought I was the only one standing up for the entire episode.
I couldn’t agree more! The last few episodes I have been biting my nails. For Dexter to open up his world to someone else like he has is as epic as Trinity, come on this is Dexter we are talking about…that is no small feat. I don’t think there has been a bad season….Dexter is just the kind of show you find once in a great while. I am so happy to have another season to look forward to.
Wow..I loved Dexter this year! I am a senior citizen and thought they did a great job! I am a tough person to entertaine and my husband is even rougher and he really got into it to! Not too bloody..but gets well into the mind of a serial killer. When you think about the street gangs today (that make most serial killers look like Monty Hall) it is kind of refreshing to see someone killing the bad guys!
I am pleased to hear that Dexter will be returning. Although it is true that it would take a lot to trump last season’s ending, this season has proven that the suspense can still be held at a high level. Now the only question I find asking myself is, when the hell is Dexter going to get caught?? He can’t escape it much longer, someone eventually needs to know without being killed off afterwards. Yes, Lumen knows but I mean someone who has known Dexter for a long time….Deb perhaps?
For all of you crying about Season 5, how the hell do you top Seasons 3 & 4 they were the best I have seen in a long time.
Actually, Dexter was more than stunning this season. The new characters helped to create tension and keep everyone guessing what was going to happen next. I can’t wait for the 6th season, it’ll be amazing just like every other season.
i have to disagree with once was… this season of dexter is pretty amazing. and suspenseful. i don’t know what you have been watching. i am glad to hear another season is coming up. the walking dead was a really good show, too.
WTF are you all talking about?????
DEXTER is the BOMB.
EVERY SEASON has been AMAZING!
And leaving questions here and there is what gets you hooked into, because you always want to know whats going to happen next.
Whole point of a show is to enjoy how it happens and not try to judge how it is. You can’t compare and contrast on two different shows, on different channels.
But Trueblood finale was very lame at least theres always next season.
Walking dead is a bust, they need to leave it to the graphic novels and not mess it up. Theyve already done that. Ruined it.
Who cares.
DEXTER is DEXTER!
Season 5 started out slow but the past few episodes have been great. The only season that has been bad so far was Season 3. The plot was horrible and Jimmy Smits bombed IMO…
WOW !!!
Last nights episode was incredible. Had me on the edge of my seat. If next weeks final is as good as last years I don’t know how the can beat it in season 6. Maybe Dexter will have to take on Alien’s from outer space serial killers.
I think that Dexter and Lomis make a complementary pair but I am not so sure she will survive this years finale
TS
It’s “Lumen”. Get it right~!
Lomis? Really?
Season 4 sucked. Season 5, thus far, has been far superior. For anyone who wishes to bash, go ahead. Trolls exist all over the world and I’m no stranger to having read their childish rants.
Fact is, season 4 took *FOR-EV-ER* to take off, and quite honestly, I was really disappointed in it all the way up to the last 3 episodes.
Season 5, at least, has suspense throughout every episode. The final episode, though, seems to be easily guessed.
You guys serious? This has been the best series since 2.
4 Was absolute garbage besides the women cop episode and the last 10 mintues of the finale.
Season 6 will be made or broke by whether Stiles returns. If not i think i’ll have lost interest.
Everyone has a right to their own opinion. I agree with the one who stated that Michael C. Hall was sick recently so this season gets a pass. It wasn’t that bad. It was still good, had its usual elements of cliffhanger endings. It started off super slow but it’ll end as usual with my heart in my throat. While this season hasn’t been anywhere near as “exciting” as other seasons, it was still super fun to watch and my favorite show on right now. The acting is always great to watch. I <3 Dexter!
Also, alot of my friends are totally new to the show, have never seen past seasons, and love this season. So it says something that they can pick up newly loyal viewers. The writers still have it. They have another season to redeem themselves in the "excitement" category!
I’m a newbie to Dexter…Season 5 got me watching …..I’m hooked now…!
Excited for this. This season has been very suspenseful, great job!
This is great news but, very predictable that there would be a 6th season because this season showed no signs of him being caught for who he is… I just hope that this show doesn’t do what all other great shows do…. and that is season 6 being the last season… I hope this goes another 10 seasons LOL… another thing, I wish this show would run like a soap opera… 5 days a week 1 FULL hour episodes BUT, no commercials like soaps… That’s just an ideal world for me…
wow. you’re a complete moron.
kimberly,
an ideal world for me is one wherein people with iq’s and depths of thought similar to yours are mandated to live in the fly over states and limited in their access to communication. in all its forms.
get a brain.
get a clue.
get a life.