Debs got on my nerves severely. By the end of the series, I wanted to shoot her myself. I realize that she and Dexter had a strange brother sister relationship but she so much played the jealous girlfriend when it came to Hannah's character. It seemed pathetic and misplaced.
To be a hetero, she sure talked and acted more like a guy. What guys see in her I definitely fail to see. Maybe she played the character to the letter and was a great actor, I don't know. So, maybe it's just her character that I don't like. I don't see the attraction to her whatsoever. She's way too emotional to be a subjective policewoman in authority. Maybe bipolar, she's always crying, bitching or cursing. Doesn't seem stable at all.

I couldn't disagree more. Her delivery can be awkward at times but I love her. She is actually the most believable character to me.

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J Carpenter is a sexy and sassy bitch, swallow it bitches

I haven't formed a complete opinion yet (only halfway through Season 1), but I completely bought her nervousness and hesitations as she was grasping for confidence. I actually felt embarrassed with her on a couple occasions. This is my first exposure to her and as of right now, I'd have to disagree about her talent. That may change as the binge goes on though.

Even she was terrible in The Exorcism of Emily Rose?
There's something wrong with Esther.

Very adorable. And she has a face that I was sure I'd seen before and after looking at her IMDB page, I guess this is my first time. I wish she was mine, too. Delicious and naughty. Just my type.

I think Jennifer Carpenter is ridiculously adorable. And I love her character on Dexter. Can't get enough of her.

I agree 100%!! I really liked the show Dexter but Jennifer Carpenter is a terrible actress! I've also come to like the show Limitless & she's ruining that show for me too. I could live with a talented actress who isn't attractive or an attractive actress who can't act Jennifer Carpenter is neither! She's a terrible actress who is incredibly unattractive!

watch the show with the remote in your hand and fast forward through her parts.
I do the same thing, watching the series again after however long it's been since it went off the air. I'm sure she was giving the series what it wanted but I found it very hard to believe that someone so out of control of their emotions could be a police detective. I'm pretty sure the show's producers like the contrast - Dexter buries his emotions, Deb is a walking nerve end. Hard to accept someone rising through the ranks like that who has no freaking clue her brother is a serial killer. It may have worked in the books (wouldn't know, haven't read them) but not so much for me in the series.

OMG - What a great idea- fast forward through her parts. Fabulous! Thanks

I totally agree! Her acting is horrible, she is either cursing or crying/laughing (I can't tell the difference) Maybe you should do what I used to do, watch the show with the remote in your hand and fast forward through her parts. I guarantee you won't miss anything interesting and it's a much better show. (I ended up loading a few episodes and editing them)It's worth it because other than Deb it's a great show!!! (At least the first few seasons)

Not sure how much is the actress and how much is the character that annoys me. Not that Deb is better or worse than me, but I think my problem with her is that I am so polar opposite to her character, I just can't find much to relate to and she bugs me.

If you read the books then you would know that she is spot on just like Deb (or Debs as Dexter calls her in the books). She was kind of annoying on the show. She was just so damn dramatic about everything.

I agree Deb's annoying but IMO, what hurts this brilliant series even more is that the actors who play Sgt Doaks and Dex's gf Rita are beyond bad. I am only up to season 2.

No one on television is worse than Anna Gunn, and I loved Breaking Bad. She's a fantastic actress, but she constantly plays the role of beep which kind of makes you wonder if she really is one. But that's just the angle she's comfortable playing. I would never have drinks with her as a person, but I'd hate watch anything she plays in cause she is talented and I love to hate her.

Usually people are pretty laid back on the imdb message board
lol
You must be luckyPeople trip out like you raped their mother if you disagree with them on the boards I've been on!
I JUST finished the series last night.
It's a decent show. I didn't hate the later seasons as some, and the finale was meh-ok, not horrible. (Keep in mind I didn't invest 8 years, more like 2 weeks )
Anyways, I suspect the show wasn't up your alley rather than her.She's a main character, but rarely does she have TOO much screen time - sans Gemma/Sons of Anarchy.
Like I said, I really didn't like her character from the start, and though there were moments I did, all in all I still didn't really like her.
Regardless, she DID evolve into a very good character. (read as, her character got better and was lesschoppy. The actress really stepped up her game as the show went on)
The 1st season, as with most series, starts kinda weak as it's, wellNew and they're figuring out the stride and all.
I've never heard of Jennifer Carpenter before this show, and I don't recall seeing her before but to her credit, she ended up nailing it.
Regardless,
peace out

Ha! Made ya look!

aj - Thanks for being civilized, lol. Usually people are pretty laid back on the imdb message board but some of these people were unbelievably hostile.
One guy posted a profanity laden message, thought better of it, edited out the profanity, told me he did ME a favor by cleaning it up, ranted about the actress's divorce and work schedule (like he actually knew her) and THEN he told me I was wasting other's poster's time, for me to stop posting replies and 'let's go to a private message' because this wasn't the place to continue a discussion. Oh, he also said I was thin skinned and would enjoy the message board more if I stopped being so so thin skinned. Can you believe that???
One guy called me the c word - I've reported it several times and they won't remove it.
What is wrong with people?
These are opinions and everyone has them. No need to completely loose your mind over it and act like you stopped taking your meds for a serious mental disorder.
Like I said, I watched two episodes and decided it just wasn't for me. I've never seen Carpenter before or since those two episodes and feel totally neutral to her as an actress or a person.
All I know is, what goes around comes around and the people who have exhibited this uncalled for behavior will get it right back, all crazy and out of the blue just like they dished out.
LOL, take care
T

lol @ everyone saying you're "intimidated" or whatever
Hey, if you don't like an actress, or a character, so what?
I'll tell ya this tho:
Like you, I disliked her (the character) at first as well, not enough to make me stop watching, but she actually ended up being a superb character,
I still didn't really like her, but her character grew into one of, if not the best on the entire show.
jmo

Ha! Made ya look!

I watched 2 episodes, made my comment and stopped my intended binge watching of Dexter feeling it just wasn't a show I wanted to invest more time in. My main problem with the actress was her, to me, unusual way of speaking. So intimidated, no.

I wasn't particularly impressed by TV show dexter. For me, it's just a crime soap opera.
However, Jennifer Carpenter AND her character of Debra Morgan AND the chemistry between her and Dexter was one of the reasons I watched this show till the end.
I found her mannerism totally perfect for her role. Her and Dexter were definitely the best castings of whole show + (very) few others throughout the seasons..
Frankly, I think, it is you Teresa (and a few other females on this board) just feeling a bit intimidated by Jennifer.. and that's okay, she was just too good in Dexter.

I think what turned me off about her is her physical appearance. She's quite unattractive

You're right and you're wrong. DEBRA MORGAN is annoying. Jennifer Carpenter is brilliant.

She could barely speak English and couldn't act. oh, you can call your mommy the c word but not me, loser.