“I like the way that Dexter mixed humor, dark humor and tragedy, in a way I don't think that I've seen another show do. To handle those tonal shifts with so much confidence. Normally, you can mix humor and dark humor, you can mix dark humor and tragedy, but to mix all three... There are just moments with Robin and Reuben, the next door neighbors, that are just funny.”
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Jane Espenson
Jane Espenson is an American television writer known for her work in science fiction and fantasy. Born on July 14, 1964, she has been involved in the writing of several renowned television series since the 1990s, including 'Star Trek: Voyager', 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', and 'Firefly'. Espenson is praised for her handling of complex characters and deep themes. more
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