Much Hate for LaGuerta

Recently, there has been an increase in hate shown for Lt. LaGuerta within the media. On the Dexter website, there is a section called "The Crime Scene" where fans can gather and discuss the show. It has created a forum for many to place their views and opinions on the show and the various characters. Upon searching on the posts for LaGuerta, there were many filled with hate for her character. Some people have even written things like “laguerta you’re a dumb bitch.” These hateful messages towards her character are offensive and rude. Yet none of the comments are directed towards her ethnic background. With all of the hate and dislike for her character, none of the reasons are because she is Latina.

Despite the messages on the forum, much of the media that the show receives is revolved around the main character, Dexter. More often than not only Dexter is shown and most information in the popular press is completely about him. Many of the other characters are often undiscussed, such as LaGuerta and Batista. Their lack of presence though only reinforces that they are not the main characters, which is already known.

A majority of the website is designed to revolve around Dexter and his newfound relationship with Lumen, yet an important aspect of this season is the relationship between Batista and LaGuerta. In addition, there is the Santa Muerte killers and investigation that is constantly bringing on more hate and issues for LaGuerta. Her release of Debra for the shooting at the night club created an interesting new perspective of her and will continue to develop.