Watch Dexter Season 4 Finale: Julie Benz Leaving Dexter? Spoilers (Video)
Holy wow, Dexter fans… the Dexter season 4 finale did not fail to disappoint, and really left no question that star Julie Benz is leaving Dexter.
Dexter once again proves that it’s among the very best on TV right now, giving fans a huge twist in the finale – and yeah, leaving us dying to dig into season 5. Spoilers ahead…
Is Julie Benz leaving Dexter? Uh, yeah. Rita’s dead, so that looks like a done deal – although some fans wonder if Benz’s Rita will return in flashbacks or ghostly visions, the show’s executive producer tells EW.com that Benz is done with the show.
Exec producer Clyde Phillips responds to EW.com’s question: “How did Julie Benz take the news that she was leaving the show?”
PHILLIPS: “She wasn’t happy. She loved being with us. We loved having her with us. She took it… professionally. She was greatly disappointed. She’s a professional. She works in television. She knew that this was a possibility.”
Watch the last scene of the Dexter season 4 finale in the video clip – what did you think of the episode? Too sad to see Rita’s demise, but oh the possibilities for season 5.
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On December 15th 2009, Albert wrote:
Awesome!!! While I’m sad at Rita’s death, and find the Batista/La Guerta plot quite implausible, series 4 was great! John Lithgow is a genius as usual.
I disagree with some reviewers about taking exception to Dexter’s supposed idiocy in the episode,making so-called mistake after mistake. It is meant to show the effect the value he places on his family is having on his decisions.
The “hello, Dexter Morgan” moment was one of the best TV moments ever.
With Deb’s realisation of Dexter’s real family background, it brings great relationship possibilities between them that could have a bearing on Dexter possibly being accused of Rita’s death, especially if they make the connection that Dex couldn’t have made it to Arthur Mitchell’s garage so fast. They might think Dex was Trinity’s partner.
Who know’s? I know that I can’t wait for season 5, nine months?!! Aaarrgghh!
On December 18th 2009, Ken wrote:
Perhaps the death scene was just a dream sequence. In season 5 Dexter will walk into the bathroom, greeted by smiling Rita in the bathtub, inviting him to join her.
On December 31st 2009, Sam wrote:
I was so shocked. I loved the character of Rita. I didn’t see that coming. I am really sad about her character being killed off. Julie Benz didn’t actually leave the show, she was signed on for several seasons but the producers told her that she was going to be killed off. I really was hoping that this was not going to happen. She may come back as a cameo/flashback. She will definitely be a presence next season, but I doubt we will see her again. RIP Rita.