Debra in Dexter season 5

Portrayal of Debra in Dexter: The Books vs. The Series

by dexterhan on Aug 18, 2010

Have you read the Dexter novels? If you've read Jeff Lindsay's Dexter novels, then you're in a position to share your perspectives on how artfully and successfully the series addresses the characters and events he created in the books. Which adaptations are a service to the storyline, which discredit it?

PLOT/CHARACTER ELEMENT
Portrayal of Debra


HOW THE BOOKS PORTRAY IT:
Deb is described as busty with a model's good looks.
She is currently in a pretty serious relationship with Kyle Chutsky, a character who is not present in the show.


HOW THE SERIES PORTRAYS IT:

Jennifer Carpenter is tall and thin, with angular features, fair skin, and auburn hair.
She had relationships with Dexters Brother: Brian Moser AKA Rudy Cooper AKA the ice truck killer, Gabriel: a gym/children's book writer, Frank Lundy, Anton Briggs, and then Frank Lundy again before he was killed by trinity's...Read More >>