How David Fisher came out to his family (and Rico) in Six Feet Under

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So I JUST discovered this fine series, over a decade after it began to air. I'm loving it so far, especially the great talent of Michael C. Hall as David Fisher. In series one, he begins the story as a deeply unhappy, closeted gay man. Thought I'd piece together David's many coming-out moments since I couldn't find any evidence of anyone else doing this on YT, yet. So here we go.

[@krissdevalnor5844]

I love the "I am a man!" to Rico it was powerful

[@reelreactions623]

"Oh my god, I think David is gay". "I think David is lucky. Did you get a look at that guy"? LOL

[@gusalthorp6138]

Yess

[@lauratheexplorer6390]

I love Brenda - she's awesome.

[@NorthernFella]

Gregor Grant Ellis loved it yes!

[@ClassicKrusty]

I never liked Brenda. She was a toxic, negative influence in Nate’s life. They just weren’t conducive as two people.

[@phoenixgray9231]

@@ClassicKrusty brenda wasn't the negative one nate was , he brings the absolute worst in whoever he dates. He skips to other woman while already in a relationship, brenda to lisa then back to brenda then Maggie. While watching s3 i absolutely hated lisa but after s5 i pity her.

[@bospangle]

The "What part of you isn't my son" is my all time favorite line of the series.

[@chopin65]

Yeah. When Ruth loves you, it's the full version of love, warts and all.

[@reginaphalange9417]

In another scene, I remember her telling him that they have a very similar character and that's why they have problems communicating.

[@williammccormick2802]

I've always loved how Claire found out almost immediately and didn't say a fucking word.

[@manupeni]

I watch her face when she indulges in the appreciation of the love in front of her. I even try to feel how she felt with her body language and facial features. Such a beautiful way to recognize that the two gentlemen were in love and struggle to contain the feelings in a public space. She sees them restraining their feelings. She is smothered by it too. So beautiful moment

[@andreariffo7387]

I hear you. I also love how protective of Dave she is in S1E2, sticking up for him and telling Nate to stop teasing him and pushing him to talk about the "woman" he spent the night with.

[@carlousmagus5387]

Because Carie is a Road Dog and a true hommie and friend to the end.

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

Claire was genuinely happy for David because Keith was obviously a good person who cared about him a lot (plus she found him very attractive too).

[@ianwhitehead3086]

Claire is the epitome of the “human being “

[@vinhthanhnguyen]

Best part - coming out to brother! "I think David is gay" "I think David is lucky"

[@evanjuleen]

And the clear acceptance from the brother and the overwhelmed relief of micheal c hall....

[@ajromero3692]

Claire is straight sibling goals; she knows about her brother's sexuality, happily accepts it, but doesn't blab about it to others. I wish every gay and lesbian could have a sister or brother like her (I was lucky that my sister was more or less like that). Also, Ruth is a sweet mom, she tries her best.

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

I think David's entire family (including his dad that died in the pilot episode) all tried to be understanding and loving to David about his gayness. To them it was no different and he was just David to them, even if they did try to hard at times or whatever. (Especially Ruth)

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

It's not like the family didn't know about him being gay. My family all knew that my brother was gay before he said something about it to my parents.

[@nathaniel9526]

I have a lesbian sister so even better

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

​@@sarcasticallyrearrangedi told my mum on Facebook May 20th 2023 that I'm gay and shes ok with it

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

@@peterwilliamskelhorn6675 I'm happy that you're able to be yourself and you have support 🥳

[@georgios3113]

Six feet under was awesome. The ending of the series is the best ending I've ever seen. I was crying for hours!

[@gustavramirez2891]

***** There are many aspects of this series that I passionately hate, but David's excellent and relatable hero's journey more than made up for them in my opinion.

[@ابوجرمز]

ggh

[@solomonhayes9642]

Gustav Ramirez I know it’s been 5 years since you posted this comment, but would you like to share some of these aspects? I just finished the series for the first time two night ago, and I’d love to share some of my issues as well.

[@paperchasindude6578]

Fax it's a masterpiece

[@spottedbutt]

I cried for 3 days Everytime I thought about that ending. The best show ever for me.

[@aaronlanier203]

My God. Frances Conroy's acting in David's coming out scene... They were both wonderful, but damn. Frances, girl. Youz amazing.

"...I don't choose which part of you I love, like some kind of chicken!" LMAO Mrs. Fisher.

[@chiedu90069]

***** Exactly how every parent should feel about a child.

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

Very few humans feel that way about themselves or others. I can love things about myself or my best friend or my girl friend but do I love everything about all 3 fuck no and people who say they do are probably liars.

[@theryanbard]

I love how he never had to tell Claire

[@declanjohn8517]

+Ryan Yup, a few episodes later, David's startled when she asks him, "whatever happened to that Keith guy?" Although by this time David's been out and dating for a bit (he and Keith having split at the time), he had never realized until that moment that Claire sussed out his "workout buddy/racketball partner" months earlier.

[@SolSkinn]

@@declanjohn8517 and she calls him hits big black sex cop.

[@KeystoneState]

Clairebear

[@gamerjamson]

That's because she already knew. She saw Dave and Keith at a funeral have a warm exchange and she smiled.

[@Sarry_Banders]

Ruth is one of the most expertly crafted characters ever. She really tugs at all your emotions throughout the show.

[@MaulSlasher]

Every scene here is an acting masterclass. The cast was stacked with great actors in every season.

[@lucylucarello6292]

I love the mom when she said "it was easier when I could take care of you". says a lot

[@lauratheexplorer6390]

& fix your problems. I can so relate to this. (Being the daughter) of a mum who's just like that. Came out to her as bisexual. She said she was disappointed & she's still upset she won't get grandkids but she's come round heaps.

[@ghoulbeans1997]

Michael c hall is always playing roles where he can't be honest about who he really is.

[@Vousie]

Always this type of internalised self-hate at it too.

[@THOMAS2910able]

thats most characters.

[@KeystoneState]

Isn't that acting 101?

[@sliceoflife7984]

Exactly! I thought this today and surprised to see that comment :)

[@lauratheexplorer6390]

Very insightful observation, seriously.

[@sarahhutchinson1644]

“No one talked about anything, none of us are like that...except for Nate. And that’s just because he has no other way to distinguish himself.” Most underrated sibling jibe of all time.

[@elikanest6027]

I am here to say that was just a clear observation.

[@bshaddo]

This entire cast. God damn.

[@me-ln4pd]

Best ensemble cast ever.

[@jodie6925]

@@me-ln4pd Best SHOW ever!!

[@emilylindholm1827]

"what part of you isn`t my son, you`re all my son"

[@Anaprince]

"What part of you isn't my son?" "Well whose fault is that?!" I love that acting :-)

[@mindsprings1]

Wow, It's weird seeing Michael so clean shaven after watching Dexter....

[@amphreded]

I'll always remember how David's relationship with Rico evolved throughout the show - turbulent but towards better understanding of one another. The episode where they hold an opera funeral for a gay lighting designer was one of the turning points. If I recall correctly, when the lighting designer's lover said "We shared our hearts, our body, and our soul", the camera panned to Rico's face right after "our body" and Rico looked subtly touched - then he again smiled when the opera singer started singing Puccini's. That was really poignant I thought.

[@13strong]

I was just thinking of the scene when Rico discovers his brother having sex with a man in his own house, while they were supposed to be redecorating.

[@dgvprincess7187]

​@13strong it was his cousin, not his brother.

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

I am not even gay but I found it really sweet the way David held Keith's hand when telling Nate "Yes we do." He did not want to have to hurt Keith by lying about the nature of their relationship and it was more about sparing Keith's feelings than making a stand and I found that very sweet. The David and Keith relationship was very sweet and heart warming.

[@cassandrafoster616]

I love that line: I don't choose which part of you I love, like some kind of chicken.

[@aadityabhattacharya]

Cassandra Foster writing in this show is out of this world , perfect balance between funny and sad ( except in 3rd season)

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

Why love that line when it literally isnt true? Most people do not love everything about themselves,their romantic partner ,their friends or their kids ect. That should not be something to lie about like she is doing.

[@Ceb773]

@@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants Why would she lie about loving every part of her son? Your comment makes no sense.

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

@@Ceb773 It makes perfect sense.Most humans do not love everything about themselves or their romantic partner or their best friend or their kids. I doubt she loves the top 5 most annoying things he does.This shouldnt be that hard to grasp. There is no human i have ever met I loved everything about them so I cant relate to you.

[@lauratheexplorer6390]

That was the best. I laughed out loud. Great humour to ease the tension...

[@13strong]

It's amazing how far we've come culturally in the last 20 years. Attitudes like Rico's were very common in the 90s and 00s. It was still fairly rare to see this kind of depiction and exploration of a well-rounded and sympathetic but flawed gay character, whose homosexuality was not the constant focus of his storylines. This show was pretty groundbreaking.

[@13strong]

@@WNT2BLV You can revise the past as much as you like but that's bullshit and I think you know it. I was a teen in the 90s. My older brother is gay. Matthew Shepard was murdered in 1998. Gay bashing and homophobia was rife in the west in the 90s, in society and in pop culture. Read a history book.

[@Lion-li7th]

This show in a nutshell: people being gay and promiscuous. WOW GREAT WRITING

[@13strong]

@@Lion-li7th Was David especially promiscuous? Was Keith?

[@Lion-li7th]

@@13strong yes. And gay. What a shtshow

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

​@@13strongRico was the same when he found his cousin Ramon having sex when doing Rico's house up

[@seanl4045]

why can't a show like this still be on the air?

[@pigeonsoul1672]

I forgot how good this show was. I usually don't like such drama centered shows but the acting, direction and dark humor made it compelling

[@kevina3372]

Is there another movie like it?

[@finnvalor1915]

@@kevina3372 Show and I can’t think of one like this.

[@tigrflwer1838]

"We're having veal." That was SO Ruth.

[@Hammerton32]

Thanks. I agree. Michael C Hall, a subtle actor who created David just right!

[@maggiekoch9348]

Though I have never seen this show, I want to because of the realistic characters and good acting I see from this clip. David is an extremely relatable and realistic.character. Finally, gay men portrayed with dignity, what a concept.

[@Pat2296]

This was such an amazing show. You won't be disappointed.

[@maggiekoch9348]

Thanks for the feedback, it's hard to tell the good from the soso these days

[@maggiekoch9348]

Thanks

[@Caldera01]

8 years later, how was the show? Quite the shame that this still remains as one of the few examples of good gay representation without any woke shenanigans.

[@ahumanbeingfromtheearth1502]

@@Caldera01 anyone who unironically uses the phrase "woke shenanigans" is a bigoted peice of shit and has no right to have any say in what counts as good lbgt+ representation. And on the off-chance you are lgbt+ yourself, that changes nothing. I'd have sympathy for your self-hatred, but you'd be no less of a cunt.

[@danlynch360]

Nothing will ever be as good as this show so stop looking!

[@leighg6740]

Dan Lynch and 4 years since your comment it’s still true !

[@craigsmith157]

@@leighg6740 3 years since your comment and 7 since Dan Lynch and it's still true.

[@SongJiangShiJin]

Fargo, the wire, better call Saul, show me a hero,

[@dmreeoogdaq]

There are very few shows which featured acting, writing, and direction as consistently brilliant as "Six Feet Under".

[@CaroleBell]

Excellent compilation. It's fascinating to watch theses scenes back to back. It makes me want to revisit the series.

[@gustavramirez2891]

Carole Bell Yeah... While there might be many things that I passionately hate about this series, David's excellent and relatable hero's journey more than made up for them in my opinion. It is definitely worth it to revisit the series just for him! :)))

[@42awww]

It's amazing that Michael C Hall's training was singing and theater work. I believe he just finished Cabaret when he got the call. To transfer those skills to a completely different type of work, in front of the camera, playing a gay man, is almost supernatural. Thanks for the video and well done!

[@maxwelter9545]

Michael C. Hall is so brilliant.

[@ElCid48]

I still liked him better as Dexter and I loved that show more.

[@Presto409ify]

I'm not even a homosexual. I'm just a WEIRDO who identifies with all alienated groups. Anywhoodle, I think this is the most beautiful interpretation of a homosexual man coming out. God bless Alan Ball and the team of writers that came up with this script. God bless homosexuality and the entire spectrum of sexuality in general.

[@namjoonieoppa5676]

Cheers mate

[@1hanshotfirst137]

God bless you as well fam.

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

I agree completely. I am not gay but I found the love between David and Keith so sweet and a great part of this series. The way David saw Keith playing football (yeara after his death) right before his own death shows that Keith was indeed the true love of his life. I was so glad they got a happy ending in the series (Keith was much much older when he was gunned down)

[@craigsmith157]

@@flightofthebumblebee9529 Yes. Keith was 60 when he was gunned down. (1969-2029)

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

@@craigsmith157 right and he was only like mid 30s when the series ends and that means he and David had a few decades of true happy times together and raised those boys into adulthood and one of them even took over the funeral home after David died.

[@alsimanche]

David coming out to his mom is one of the best coming out scenes i've ever seen from tv series or movies

[@nzushie]

it's hilarious because Keith looks like Doakes

[@Ilikefrogs..]

Lol, no he doesn't.

[@djselenesterling]

I thought the same damn thing... and did a double look.

[@artwelve22]

Another Dexter similarity, his deceased father "gives" him advice.

[@hamburgerphobia]

***** Lol what the fuck. They look nothing alike. Just because they're black.......................... smh.

[@wcgcjd]

+Kujan Doka people gets offended easily of course they doesn't look the same but there is similar trails ( bold , masculinity, aggressiveness) but then again it was a joke to tie things up so chill people

[@RAHULK1812]

"I prefer the term fuck-puppet" LMAO BRENDA is the best

[@gustavramirez2891]

Brenda is overrated, mate! :(((

[@RAHULK1812]

life given to you is overrated. it seems as if your sole purpose in life is to demean a 10 year old show on youtube forever. come on do something productive.

[@anitaboneshow]

Rahul K Give the WRITER the credit for the quip, not the actor.

[@RAHULK1812]

anitaboneshow fair enough, but the actor's dialogue delivery is equally important

[@anitaboneshow]

Especially the mumbling parts when the writer gets lazy.

[@deluxillo]

I can't forget this show. Its above everything. Thank you all for making this piece of art.

[@ETD_estudio]

“No one talked about anything, none of us are like that...except for Nate. And that’s just because he has no other way to distinguish himself.” best quote of the entire show

[@daverindone655]

I went through something like this with a really obnoxious coworker once. She kept going on about Bipolar until I finally outed myself as someone with the disorder. She never brought it up again.

[@nicholehoge7432]

Dave Rindone been there with bipolar as well sorry

[@voyance4elle]

How did you feel afterwards?

[@Debaser1990]

This is easily my favorite show of all time. Masterclass performances for the entire cast.

[@klmknop]

The last 2 episodes in the show , David talks about a child killer. He kills the child killer (Mike Donovan) in the first episode of Dexter :D

[@Ilikefrogs..]

It must be the most awkward thing in existence for someone in the closet to hear their friends making homophobic comments. How do you even respond?

[@mattcribbin1570]

Internal death.

[@InvisiblerApple]

GwendolynRaine You don't :(

[@Ilikefrogs..]

I would feel like a complete traitor to myself and every LGBTQ person in the world if I didn't say something.

[@lauratheexplorer6390]

@@Ilikefrogs.. Gotta speak up. Coming out is a lifetime thing.

[@katiieeardley]

@lucaboden I get that. Technically I am bisexual, I've slept with many women but I do tend to fall for men much more frequently, so I don't tell anybody that I am sexually attracted to women... not because I feel any shame in it, but because I don't want people to alter their idea of what my identity is... perhaps it's not a healthy mentality, but the fear of family and friends asking me about the plight of being a member of the LGBT community and giving me the connotation of a 'victim', when I feel like that compassion is better directed toward others, has stopped me from saying anything- if there came a point in my life where I fell in love with a woman and wanted to be with her eternally I would say something, but if that doesn't occur, I'd rather have my sex life be a freeing one but one that simultaneously doesn't alter my identity or box me in, in the eyes of others. This mentality is probably reinforced by the fact that I do have moderate bipolar, which I manage well, but the stigma does follow me and I have immense disdain when any emotional reaction is chalked up to 'bipolar' and not a genuine, organic or even authentic reaction on any level (so this is something I've also started to hide). Perhaps not healthy, but having to conform to these stigmas or people assuming that identity is reflective of stereotypes really does a number on a person's sense of self.

[@matthewjaco847]

God bless this show. I watched it at a very strange and confused time of my life, and I saw so much of myself in David. The scene where he stands up for himself in church in front of the entire congregation, rectifying his faith with his sexuality, made me want to stand up and cheer (even watching it on my laptop).

[@jstephenj]

The scene at the end of the clip where David imagines briefly the congregation breaking out in applause always gets me. Absolutely brilliant. This show's humor is sublime, and injects its humor in subversively.

[@steveekantzee]

As courny as this may sound, I found this show when I came out...It helped me get threw it...it was...inspiring then to see him play dexter, this guy is my itel.

[@Shishizurui]

Sgt Doakes always knew something was off with Dexter... lol

[@aeonflux3864]

VitunVatiVille lol

[@philippides]

Shishizurui LOL

[@txmagotchiz]

WOW- XD

[@chakotayist]

"I think David is lucky.Did you look at that guy." Brenda is right

[@dragon_paths9322]

I love the play of emotions on Claire's face when she realises.

[@Jocelyn_Jade]

At least By the end of the show Rico's shithead level died down and he happily attended David's wedding.

[@williammccormick2802]

The proud look on Rico's face at their wedding might actually be my favorite moment of the entire series.

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

Go easy on Rico he was raised by his own admission to be like that. In many ways his character on the subject relates to many.Rico wasnt a religious fanatic and unfortunately many are.

[@paulinaenck5797]

I think his perspective shift throughout the show was amped up a little when he realized that his cousin, who had a really lovely wife, was secretly gay, and he saw what his upbringing could do to two people, his cousin and his cousin's wife.

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

@@paulinaenck5797 Right well that is kind of what he meant here that you dont leave your wife and kids but if you are gay there never should have been a wife in the first place.

[@redlady935]

It's not in this clip but I love the bit where David jokes that he doesn't want Father Jack eulogising at his funeral as doesn't want him to think he's cruising him in his death.

[@garrywallace1007]

Yes Father Jack and the late videos........Back to the Crack!

[@tejaswoman]

Watching that scene with Rico and thinking how it must have been at least a little bit hard for Freddy Rodríguez to have to play him as so benighted.

[@briancrouch4827]

I cried when the show ended. It was my favorite. we need more shows like this.

[@XBoxwolf]

So weird after watching dexter

[@zombiesingularity]

I saw Six Feet Under first, definitely weird. Especially when Dexter went to plan a funeral in one episode lol.

[@davidgalan2140]

I was living for his strenght when he lectured Rico. Go off king

[@drlee2]

"DAAAAAVE"! lol Amazing at how powerfully dramatic AND incredibly funny this show could be at the same time.

[@MrBaronCabron]

The best gay character in TV. The fact it was during the 00s makes it even more impactful. The fact they made you care for Rico even tho he had his shit makes you understand just how fucking good they're written. They're people.

[@michelebartlett3921]

This was such a fantastic cast. Everybody was great. I watched the whole series in its entirety twice. I think it might even be flawless.

[@mbarrett99]

This is a great series, they get to the heart of the matter on so many issues.

[@paperchasindude6578]

Fax

[@cassiemorgan785]

I've been watching clips of this show since I finished with Dexter, and became a huge fan of Michael C. Hall. I wish I could find someone to make copies of the series for me. *cough*

[@ImRunningazoo]

If you have amazon you can watch it for free

[@SongJiangShiJin]

Or just, you know, support the people who worked hard four this ? I know weird concept...

[@lauratheexplorer6390]

I don't remember how I came out to my brother. This show is real & I love it. "We never talked about it. None of us are like that, except Nate. And that's because he has no other way to distinguish himself." Throwing a bit of shade there but that actually could be interpreted as a compliment. Nate expresses & talks about feelings. More in touch with spirituality & deep relating.

[@pitchou8375]

The scene with the mum is hilarious

[@aeonflux3864]

Lol I know right? She's such a mom.

[@averylcobb6110]

God I love michale C hall

[@Christian_Girl120]

This scene was priceless. Whether or not we agree with the lifestyle, I can't help but think it's great that Rico got an education about those men or women who are gay. David Fisher was brilliant in the way he told his family. I saw the whole series and the acting was absolutely brilliant. You could actually feel the way that the characters feel. Happy, sad, devastated, and everything else. Alan Ball did a fantastic job with this show.

[@CRPapi]

Amazing series. Amazing actors and scripts. ❤🎉

[@jjones81963]

This is such beautiful writing and acting

[@raphaellavelasquez8144]

I lived and breathed this show on for a few years. I've seen every episode about 30 times.

[@paperchasindude6578]

Nice

[@rr7firefly]

Rico personifies the lower middle class Hispanic male who freaks out when the world doesn't conform to his hard-wired mindsets. Fortunately that is changing as men learn that there is more to a person than his sexual orientation. David's speech at the church service shows that he is a man with enormous courage and the faith-based imagination to know that everyone is worthy of love in the eyes of God. Very powerful deliverance of truth, and yet so few are ready to hear it (dead fish in those church pews).

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

Rico was taught to be anti gay by his family and his culture and the gay guy he caught who was cheating on his straight wife just added to his dislike of gay men in general. I am sure there is many gay people that are not cool with that either. Did you not see the wedding scene where Rico is at Davids wedding?

[@alexfroelich3404]

Everything about the scene where David tells Ruth was so wholesome.🥺

[@evanrockwell7883]

"all right...we're having veal". My Gramma and my Mom had a "yeah, I know" reaction to when I came out. A lot of people's families dont. If your family kicked you out or stopped loving you, I love you and you are perfect the way you are. Keep fighting the good fight because I'm right here with you.

[@laurahellomoto18]

I miss Six Feet Under. And watching these scenes w/ David Fisher played by the Awesome and great actor Michael C. Hall in this well edited video of yours has just made me want to re-watch David/Keith's storyline. love your video! :)

[@Samsasrenjet]

I think Rico had gay experiences, or was possibly bi. For evidence there's this scene, and the immense hatred he displayed toward his cousin after he caught him cousin having gay sex in his house. He could have been a homophobe, but I think his character was the way the show addressed the shame hetero people may feel about wandering thoughts. Rico's came into his own over the course of the show, and accepting gay people was part of it. Overall, Six Feet Under was a great show for helping me understand that the gay life style isn't that alien, it's just heavily stigmatized.

[@davetyler6520]

Samsasrenjet well they did bring aids to America

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

I have seen this series a few times I never thought Rico was closet gay or bi at all.The problem he had was he was raised antigay and the one he saw was married and had kids and was having gay sex.He had a problem with that guy personally and it just added to his dislike of gay men in general. To be married to someone and have kids with them and find out they are gay is fucked up.Even some gay people would not be cool with that and would say he should of divorced his wife first. Since Rico had known David for years it helped him to overcome things about gays plus Rico wasnt super religious or closed minded. In some ways Rico and Nate were way more liberal than David.I could see Rico smoking weed or doing crazy sex acts with Vanessa.

[@edukid1984]

@@davetyler6520 Someone would've brought it to America eventually, gay or otherwise. Sexual hookups (straight, gay, whatever) without protection/condom was extremely common before the breakout of AIDS. By your logic I can say syphilis was brought by straight ppl to America - and I assure you it did kill untold number of native Americans. Or perhaps to you they don't count?

[@SelectiveApathy82]

I don't think Rico was gay or bi, even slightly. I think in the beginning, homosexuality, anal sex, etc just disgusted the shit out of him as a straight pussy-loving man, because he was so unfamiliar with it. But he grew as a character.

[@phoenixgray9231]

Nah he's just a fucking bigot. He is huge ahole , cheats on his wife and shifts blame on her for not taking him back. Fuck him

[@patrick4662]

this was so well done - 'a private life' episode - David's conversation with the gay man who had been murdered. The self loathing, very powerful stuff. How can you not love every single fisher?

[@simonfrederiksen104]

The acting is just perfect. The cast really worked their asses off

[@dennisnolan5095]

I love this scene...and it guts me that it echoes the memorial service that is also here on KZbin of an amazing man that I had a deep meaningful relationship with for almost two decades. I will always regret how his personal & professional life resulted into so many broken hearts. My beloved friend...and everyone who loved him deserved a happier ending. I could post the link to his beautiful memorial except for my respect for his family. (They know his story.......and their shame is more than enough for them to bear. On the very off chance that any of M.B.'s family members are reading this, the only thing that I can offer is to remind them of how much he loved them.

[@amrita3000]

This was such an excellent series.

[@paperchasindude6578]

So true

[@chubkuriboh]

Absolutely yes

[@mikebarrett3982]

Michael is such and underrated and under appreciated actor is sucks! Dexter was his high point and downfall. He was so so so amazing in Dexter, I feel like he isn't cast into major roles in film and television because of his role in Dexter. Damn shame!!! This dude is awesome!

[@doubleb7250]

I probably would have never watched this show if not for this character.

[@declanjohn8517]

The clips are from several episodes but all are from season one.

[@hellopaolo]

Frances Conroy, a goddamn LEGEND

[@BenjiSzucs]

This show had some of the most brilliant acting on TV ever!

[@chopin65]

Casting is everything. Milos Forman says as much. I adored this show.

[@83gemm]

“Just let me take care of myself.” “But do you? I’m afraid that you don’t!” Me with every friend I’ve ever had.

[@mikonnn]

Best show of all time fr fr

[@chellelaw667]

I don't choose which part of you i love ...Ruth is awesome. I wish i had a Ruth in my life!

[@ravemasterdbzwwe]

David/Dexter/Micheal literary changed my opinion on gays.

[@kimakotrotman6860]

"like some kid of chicken!"

[@notsureiL]

Kimako Trotman 😂 Cracked me up.

[@ijustwannaplaaay321]

I miss this show:(

[@gustavramirez2891]

richy valencia I started watching it yesterday... I'm not really impressed so far... Is it really worth it in the long run?

[@tigrflwer1838]

Gustav Ramirez IMO, it's more than worth it. This was one of the finest shows I've ever seen.

[@gustavramirez2891]

tigr Flwer All right, then... I'll give it a chance.

[@TravelYounger]

I echo many who think this is one of the best final scenes of any show of all time. Emotional, heartfelt, and amazing artistry. Plus that song from Sia is haunting just thinking about it,

[@NickPiers]

"Oh, so you guys work out together." Welllllll, TECHNICALLY, they do get a good sweat going...

[@valhalla7408]

“ _I think David is gay_ ...” “I think David is lucky, did you get a look at that guy??!!” 😁

[@incaseofrapture6989]

This scene is almost reversed after Nate’s death. David is the one laying on the couch with a cloth over his face and Ruth comes in and have an open discussion with him that really hasn’t happened since this coming out scene. I love that.

[@craqueadrian]

LoL. Didn't know Dexter dated Sgt. Doakes before the Dexter series hahaha

[@iFruit96]

They look nothing alike youre racist

[@Tiripsroirraw]

0:22 mark, Claire's reaction lmaoooooo I love Claire

[@donaldlusk2035]

When David said, "I am a man!" to Rico. I really felt that...

[@christopherbostic4429]

is his mother the old lady from AHS?(the elderly maid)

[@leighg6740]

Christopher Bostic yes Frances Conroy. Brilliant actress

[@jjones81963]

Francis conroy is amazing beautiful in this scene and the writing is 😮so intense

[@declanjohn8517]

Thank you! I got some (well, two) messages wondering why I didn't just post the clips...what fun would that be? Folks can buy the DVD set for that! Anyway, the whole thing Dave went through coming out reminded me of one of my besties when first met him 20 years ago...so closeted! He's better now.

[@keniapowa]

"Like some kind of chicken!!" Gotta love Ruth lol

[@yungstud171]

Rico's homophobia cracks me up

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

Why he was raised to be that way and he personally knew a gay man who cheated on his wife so it lowered his opinion of gays.Rico later was fully cool with gays in general in many ways he was really liberal. He just had a problem with that specific gay man cheating on his wife.Even some gay people would not be cool with that either.

[@killerfoxraspberryplays8903]

Dan Raiders Warriors Sharks Giants I don’t think being raised one way is an excuse to be an asshole

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

@@killerfoxraspberryplays8903 #1.For many people being raised that way is literally the only or the main reason they are that way if you call them an asshole due to it than it doesnt change that. #2.Rico personally knows a guy "and they show him" who cheats on his wife because he is gay/bi so it lowered his opinion of gays in general.I doubt most of the gay community claps and cheers when gay people cheat on their straight wife or husband instead of just coming out and divorcing them first. #3.Raise your bar of what an asshole is.

[@chopin65]

@@killerfoxraspberryplays8903 Yeah, but he did exchange. That's what matters.