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Serial Killer Thriller Series On Netflix Is Perfect To Watch Thanks To New Show
By Chris Snellgrove
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Dexter and How I Met Your Mother are two completely different shows that have something unfortunate in common: each has a series finale so bad that it retroactively ruins what came before, making it hard for fans to revisit even the greatest episodes. Dexter’s ending was so bad that I hesitated to check out the surprisingly decent follow-up series New Blood. But once I did and then scoped out Dexter: Original Sin (the prequel slashing its way through the ratings), I decided that now was the perfect time to watch the original Dexter show work its bloody magic on Netflix.
What To Know About Dexter
If you’ve never watched Dexter before, you should know its wild premise (ripped straight from Jeff Lindsay’s Dexter novels) before you add it to your Netflix queue. Our title character is a forensic specialist with the Miami Police Department who has a startling secret: he’s a serial killer who has been driven by the violent urges of his “Dark Passenger” since seeing his mother brutally murdered. He was raised by a cop who trained his adoptive son to only kill bad people, and Dexter must now navigate a double life as both a mild-mannered blood-splatter analyst and a ruthless vigilante murderer.
Dexter (unlike many shows on Netflix) has a great cast, including Michael C. Hall (otherwise best known for Six Feet Under) who won a Golden Globe for his powerful performance. Other great cast members include Julie Benz (of Buffy and Angel fame) as Dexter’s love interest and Jennifer Carpenter (horror fans will know her from Quarantine and The Exorcism of Emily Rose) as his potty-mouthed sister. And without getting into spoilers, later seasons bring in great guest stars, including Jimmy Smits, Edward James Olmos, John Lithgow, and many more.
If the cast of Dexter doesn’t inspire you to pull up your Netflix account, you may be interested in how many awards and nominations this show about a quirky killer has received. The show was nominated for an impressive 24 Primetime Emmys and took home two of them, just as it was nominated for 10 Golden Globe awards and took home two statues. As for Hall, he personally took home one of those Golden Globes as well as Satellite, Saturn, and Screen Actor’s Guild awards for his sublime performance as Dexter.
For the most part, Dexter impressed critics and fans alike long before it landed on Netflix. On Rotten Tomatoes, the series has a critical rating of 71 percent, and audiences gave it (via the Popcornmeter) 81 percent. This goes to show that even though the series has a legendarily terrible ending, most who watched it felt that it was more than the sum of its parts and that its creativity and clever execution for most of its eight seasons outweigh the show pretty epically stumbling over the finish line at the end.
The Right Time To Revisit
Plus, New Blood really did its best to redeem the original show’s bizarre ending, and Original Sin has proven to be a clever prequel that adds some crunchy context to our title killer’s earliest adventures. Collectively, these two follow-up shows did what I once thought was impossible: make me interested in the original show despite its extremely flawed finale. And now that Dexter is on Netflix, I’ve been enjoying rewatching one of premium cable’s boldest and bloodiest creations.
Will you find Dexter as rewarding when you watch (or rewatch) it on Netflix, or is this one series you’d rather go dump into the Gulf Stream? You won’t know until you press play. And if you’re anything like me, you can look forward to an opening title sequence (one that won a Creative Arts Emmy, no less) which will never make you want to skip the intro.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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Word
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Outlook
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OneNote
The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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