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j_ketchum 2012-05-25 19:57:58

And the Emmy go to...

Between Dexter and Weeds, Showtime has a corner on the original newshows market. Not only are both of these shows completely original andinnovative, but they are REALLY good.Dexter, in particular, should not be reviewed by anyone who hasn't seenmore than three episodes. I almost feel as if the first episode in theseries is a tad-bit melodramatic (note Dexter screaming in the face ofhis first victim) just to pull in viewers that otherwise need somethingmore visceral than a great screenplay.By two more episodes the viewer should be absolutely intoxicated by thecomplexity of the character Dexter and the acting of Michael C. Hall.His own co-stars admit to being almost "scared" by how well Hallabsorbs his character. Personally, I think that without Hall's masteryof Dexter there would be nothing to watch. Don't get me wrong, the plotof this show is extremely intriguing (and original, to be redundant),but the excitement lies purely in the way Dexter/Hall responds to A)his girlfriend, B) blood, and C) other serial killers.I think that it is very reasonable to chuckle at Dexter's attempts to"fit in" social situations and I believe the writers of this showplanned on it. What I am still stuck on, however, is whether or not tocheer Dexter on in his methodology (serial killing serial killers).This had better be the first of many seasons, so spread the word.

gauravkainth 2012-05-25 02:27:12

I just could'not sleep !!

This is going to be my first ever review on IMDb, there is not a daywhen I do not visit IMDb to check the reviews about movies or TV seriesthat I watch, I watch lots of movies and series.For the first time in my life it happened to me that I could not sleepafter watching a series. I have seen prison break, heroes and a lotother. Prison break and heroes first season was awesome. They inspiredme so much that I got some tattoo's done on my body. However both theseseries cut loose as soon they go to the next season. Heroes was bigdisappointment but DEXTER.. OMG series after series it starts to makeme so curious about the next episode.. damn the season 4. I just couldnot sleep the whole night after watching it. I spent my weekendwatching the episodes back to back.To start with Dexter (Michael C. Hall) his darkness was off the edge heplayed the role so well that sometimes I wonder if he is the same inhis real life but then I found that Debra Morgan (Jennifer Carpenter)is his real wife who is playing his sister in this series. Damn Debrais one character who is so confused and mostly been controlled by thepeople around her, she always end up doing something wrong but alwaysgets credit for the good things too.I love the part when you get to know what is going on in Dexters mindwhen he thinks about something or when someone is talking to him alsothe part when he talks to his dead father Harry. (he just thinks whathis dad would say in that situation). All the episodes/characters andall the seasons are written and played so well that you can hardly findany flaw in it.My favorite characters are Dexter (Quite obvious), Rita and VinceMasuka damn Vince is so funny, he just utter one word in his entireepisode and comes out to be damn funny.I just cant wait for the Season 5 and I am sure whosoever watcheddexter feels the same way just like I did.(Apologizes in case my first review has some mistakes and offendssomebody's feelings)

shadowman123 2012-05-24 12:15:34

Dexter rocks.

I bought my-self season 1 of Dexter as a way of catching up with it ashere in the UK we always have to wait till last until all the good TVprogrammes are shown and not only that but season 2 was hardly out onDVD here. I was pleasantly surprised with my purchase , rather havingto stay up till late to enjoy , i got to enjoy it from the comfort ofmy bed. I think of anyone better than Micheal Hall who plays Dexter ,his take on the ice cold serial killer makes him one of the mostlikable anti-heroes on TV what I really like about him is that there isprobably one thing that we can see in there and relate to about him.The comedy is also funny and thats what makes it stand out and thuslymakes you want to hook into it every week. Apart Micheal Hall theperformances from everyone round are great it shows that the whole crewactually enjoy making the series. Dexter is another great show from thestates and I am really looking forward to the next series.DEXTER : 8.1 OUT OF 10

darith2000 2012-05-24 02:00:25

Solid and Amazing

I stumbled upon the show, and I was hooked immediately. The charactersin the show are very interesting, and the writing is superb. Theallusions show the result influence of the character in present time(done with great subtle style), and the acting is solid! There are someevents that allow you to fill in with your imagination, and thedirection and focus of the storyline feels like I'm in the movietheater. This show should be motivation for future TV shows. This showdelves into a fresh and more interesting view of fighting crime andprovides a sense of completion through instilling karma. The Irecommend watching this over reality TV ANY DAY! The writing is so goodI wish I wrote it myself if I had the talent! Great job!

Donal Cullen 2012-05-23 14:04:59

Why does this show get good ratings?

The basic premise of the show, a serial killer killing serial killersis fine. It's the rest of it that really is a let down. As I hatespoilers, I'll just say that the basic problem with the show is thewriting. Aside from Dexter himself the rest is just filler. So overalla show let down by the "extra's" and each season could have been donewith a 2-hour movie. And here is an idea they might play with. Insteadof his sister trying to "do" everyone including you-know-who why nothave her chief suspect for one of Dexter's murders (and remember all ofthem are unsolved) and they only way to save her from the chair is forDexter to come clean at the expense of losing his son for ever. Just athought.

sushanrox 2012-05-23 08:17:12

A few consistency errors and loose ends but engaging nonetheless

Watching "Dexter" has been like a treat. The dark, grisly but likableserial killer masquerading as a normal person. A blood spatter analystwith an interesting side-hobby surrounded by other quirky characterssuch as Deb, Batista and Vince. This culminates in an offbeat,interesting crime thriller unlike any on TV. But, there are a few flawsin the plot, particularly season 5.-SPOILER ALERT- 1. Quinn did not confirm whether Kyle Butler and Dexterwere the same person, even though Jonah Mitchell did not give him ananswer.2. After seeing the photographs of Dexter and Lumen on the boat, Quinnwould have known that Dexter was upto something. Yet when Liddy dies,he does not suspect Dexter of foul play or covering his tracks.3. The other Santa Muerte killer escapes after the shootout at the cluband the case is abandoned abruptly.

viktor-marinic 2012-05-21 19:52:20

legend

I mean,seriously those guys who voted 1 out of 10, in which world areyou living in?If you should consider about doing something good for thesociety,you should think about watching "desperate housewives" or somes...,come on this,is the best series ever!!!this is just a poor guysstory about growing up in blood and doing something good for thesociety,cause the "good"cops are missing it.He is just simply puttingbad guys away,which is in these times very practical,because you reallynever think of,how expensive these "bad guys",are for the society,forus,regular,honest people,who pay taxes...These guys kill someone andthen you give them everyday food,water...for the rest of theirlives...WTF...Think about it,you would wish there would be a guy likeDEXTER in every city...best series ever

Franco Luhg SqueezeCheese 2012-05-21 11:09:12

just like pringles... once you pop...

i was recommended this show by a few people but took my time to watchit. i thought the idea of a serial killer who worked in a cop shop wasa wee bit far fetched and was always a little put off by it. but when idid get round to it (i was laid up after an operation) i watched 60episodes (first 5 seasons) in 5 days. yes. about 12 hours a day. icould have done more but by that time i was getting to into characterand feared for the criminal fraternity of north west england... icouldn't believe how good it was from the very first episode. thecharacters are brilliantly written. the story lines are tremendous andthe acting is far and away above any expectations i had. and i justcouldn't help be be behind dexter. because despite his considerablefaults, the man is a dude... would recommend this to anyone. but justmake sure you have time on your hands. because this show is likepringles i tell you... :)

tomlinson-dominic 2012-05-21 04:33:38

Possibly the greatest crime drama ever!

I remember always being interested in the show even before i startedwatching it, i thought the idea of it was odd yet brilliantly original.The show follows Dexter Morgan, a killer who kill other killers. One ofthe best things about the show is Michael C Hall as Dexter, in myopinion, one of the best characters and actors on TV. I startedwatching Dexter on the internet, and I've never enjoyed a first seasonmore. With the Ice Truck Killer storyline and other threads it providedsome of the best entertainment anyone could hope for. To some up,Dexter is brilliantly written with a good comedy, drama and twist.Dexter is a definite must see.

daniel-nika 2012-05-20 21:31:04

best show ever!!

Dexter.. It has got to be the best show ever. just cant get enough ofit! i hope it goes on forever:DLove the story. and everything about itI would recommend this show to everyone that likes crime, Hell, even ifyou don't even like crime go watch this! Its packed with excitement.Very good acting!1 nothing more to say.i really don't know what else to say. i just love this show! i cantwait for the next episode. the waiting kills me!:DIm not really good at reviews btw :DMeh need 1 more line :D

ilikesoldat 2012-05-20 01:53:47

This TV show instills violence...

Having watched the first 6 seasons, I have a good idea about what theshow is about.. and let me say I think it is messed up that people ratethis show so high, and sympathize with the main character. I even foundmyself sympathizing with him myself in a way, because of all thesuspense in the show. I didn't want Dexter to get caught because he'sthe main character but at the same time what he does is absolutelywrong. I realized this show promotes corrupt morals from the start, butthe extent of how tiresome this show is doesn't start having an impactuntil around seasons 5-7, especially 7.Why couldn't this show be about a clever way Dexter sets these peopleup so that they get prison for life, rather than torturing them andmurdering them? Also, Dexter ends up killing SEVERAL innocentcharacters throughout the seasons all to... NOT GET CAUGHT. The show isbasically insinuating that a serial killer who is threatened to getcaught has the right to kill innocent people. The murderers he doeskill BEG him for mercy. Does anyone out there realize how wrong thisshow is and how much it deteriorates moral thought? Later on in theshow, it is shown that people basically die for anything that they dothat is "unacceptable" by Dexter.Lastly, this show becomes repetitive after a few seasons. While it isentertaining to watch, by the time I began season 7 it seems everyminute there is a reference to something along the lines of: "would amonster do that?" ; "but would they understand if it was a monster?" ;"nobody accepts a MONSTER..." ; "it sure is different as a monster...".Well I'm pretty sure by the 7th season I no longer need to hear abouthow he is a monster, and how unbelievably hard it is for Dexter to liveas a monster. It's as if the show is forcing out sympathy andacceptance for the monster (Dexter) by constantly saying how difficultDexter's life is. So the question is, does the audience have to decideby themselves whether to sympathize with the main character, or do theyhave to be constantly be spoon-fed and alluded to reasons why tosympathize with him?The fact that so many people think so highly of the show withoutrealizing that it constantly tries to justify moral wrongs such askilling (even of the innocent), torturing, and admiring deaths as awork of art shows how many people are brainwashed by the writing andcan't see the real point of this show. What I think this also shows,however, is how messed up many of our own morals are, that we can evenwatch this show and not be disgusted.

gil_roitto 2012-05-19 15:23:40

I watch this although I hate TV-series

I hate watching TV-series. I hate having to allocate a weekly time thatI have to remember. But Dexter makes the cut! Wow, this series reallyhas great characters, not just Dexter himself, but also his annoyingsister, the crime techs, the police men etc. The slow pace allows timeto feel the characters. You instantly get caught identifying theircharacteristics, peculiarities and complexes.The story is great, just amazingly great. Not the typical TV-seriessyndrome, when you feel the the authors just try to catch you to haveto watch the next episode or to fill out the time. There is an originalstory every episode. It actually seems like the authors have so manygreat ideas, that they have to cut it down and only keep the bestparts, only what is necessary.The humor is morbid. There is plenty of excitement, awkward situationsand urgent issues to solve.The low key of the story and the personalities keeps it to seemprobable. Not too fantastic, not too much unlikely events or stunts topull off, not too strange characters etc.Oh, and it is not too gory. Not long sequences where you see someonebeing cut into pieces. No SAW likeness at all.

infiniter-1 2012-05-19 08:08:49

A wonderful new look at the crime drama.

I read Lindsay's excellent books - Darkly Dreaming Dexter and DearlyDevoted Dexter - some time ago, and when I heard that there was to be aseries based on the books, I was extremely excited. So much so, infact, that I feared disappointment merely because my standards were sohigh.Thankfully, "Dexter" absolutely delivers. The show maintains theuncomfortable atmosphere of the novels with better fidelity than onecould ever have expected, and Dexter (played by Hall) is all there.The visual elements from the show are stunning, to say the least.Disturbing, certainly, but more than that - fascinating. Watching theshow, it's impossible to keep from finding a certain agreement inoneself for Dexter. He's a monster, and yet it's completely possible toidentify with him.10 out of 10. This one has a permanent spot on my DVR.

avaricewillkillu 2012-05-19 01:40:23

One of the best shows out there

Dexter is one of those shows that most people have never heard of, butfor the people that have heard of it, it is the top show on theirradar. I read the books on the show and thought that they were prettygood, but when watching the show (and i do watch it religiously, everyepisode) i was simply blown away. Every actor is perfect andbelievable, and Hall plays Dexter with the exact amount of subtletythat is needed. After watching show you have a need to keep watchingit, and after every season you feel 100% percent satisfied that it hasgiven you the full experience, i love this show and i hope they keepmaking new seasons. If you watch the first episode and don't reallyenjoy it, just watch the next couple, once you get into it, you wont beable to tear your eyes away.

David Schmidt 2012-05-17 19:13:10

Interesting though with flaws...

I've watched the first two seasons and found my way to Dexter mainly bywanting to know what Michael C. Hall was doing after Six Feet Under. Iam a little disappointed although his role fits and it's always apleasure to see him act as Dexter. What disappoints me though is the storyline. It has it's ups and downsand I image some viewers might find it really interesting but if youhave seen thrillers and movies like American Psycho you will find thisshow rather boring. Dexter is the "good guy" who has to go through"adventures" and this is not really what you would expect from a guywho can't stop loving to kill people. I know those two extremes mightsound interesting but after seeing the first episode you basically knoweverything about the character. Of course there are some flashbacks,some minor development but in the end Dexter stays the same. I won't even get into the other characters who are just dragging thewhole show down, especially Dexter's sisters (Jennifer Carpenter). Shedid a decent job in the remake "Quarantine" but only because she was atypical horror movie victim. You enjoy to see her scream and die butshe won't in this show (and I have to say this: I was really happy whenseason 1 was over mainly because I would never have to hear her say theword "ice-truck killer" again) Julia Benz is the only character I found interesting ever since Dextersaid about her "in her way she is as damaged as I am". This is goodstuff. Comparing his life to a mother of two children and seeing thosetwo "damaged" people kinda fall in love. They could have made a wholeseries just about that storyline, instead they focus on the "bossyCuban bitch", the "suspicous black colleague", the weird sister "I lovea 30year older man" etc. all those story lines fail to be: a)believable b)innovative c)relating to the main character (after allthe show is called Dexter)I don't want to tell people not to watch this show, after all it issometimes entertaining and if you like to see something that goes wellwith your popcorn, go watch an episode or two. But it is nothing morethan a show a housewife would watch while ironing her clothes. If youdon't pay attention to most of the show, you'd still won't miss a lot.If you dislike that watch the Sopranos (if you haven't already) whereyou actually do have to pay attention if you don't want to miss out onall the entertainment.

Lazertron 2012-05-17 06:45:13

Breathless

Although I am not a regular proponent of serial television shows, theeclectic, in-depth storyline and character development in Dexter arefar beyond what I expected from Showtime or any network other than HBO.Dexter is a unique insight into the mind of a serial killer protectedby his occupation as well as the lessons derived from his father'steachings. By having a resounding premise of catching a notoriousserial killer while trying to conceal his own identity, Dexter enterseach week with a new sociological dilemma as well as a new criminal todispatch. What is best about Dexter is his own personal facade oftrying to be normal. While other characters in the show are obviouslydysfunctional, the audience are privileged to see the flaws of Dexterwhile people within his own world cannot. Darkly humorous, well-paced,and morbidly addictive Dexter is the best show of 2006, without adoubt.

2012-05-17 02:09:11

Feels like a wonderfully done short film . . .

I've read the Dexter Morgan series of books and I did again beforepopping in episode one of 'Dexter'. After finishing the last page ofthe first book (Which season 1 is based upon), I began to watch theshow that I had so feverishly waited for.The beginning credits feel like the beginning and introduction for ashort film and it works stunningly well. The lighting was one of myfavorite parts of it. . . My least favorite includes the whole 'orange'thing. I felt that that was a bit disturbing. But now that I've hadtime to think back on it, it actually prepares the fans to see thestrange killings in the show.As for the actual episode, I was a bit disappointed that the voice ofDexter (played by Micheal C. Hall) is a bit more monotone than Iimagined. Though after a while, I found that the voice was, in fact,perfect. The casting for characters who were very dear to me (Deborah,Vince, Doakes, Rita) was a lot better than I thought. Deborah/Debra(Played by Jennifer Carpenter) was a bit more pretty than I wouldimagine, considering that Deborah could normally be seen with a frownon her face. The only thing that truly saved her character for me waswhen I heard her say her first curse word and it made me think thatJennifer could actually pull this character off.Vince Masuke ( Played by C.S. Lee) was slightly different than his bookcounterpart. but in a good way. In the books, Vince was a bigger fakerthan Dexter way. But this character, who was very minor in the books,is turned from a minor into a very crucial character. This is due tothe incredible effort put forth by the actor. I had fun watching'Dexter' gain a comic relief.Rita (Julie Benz) was just the type of girl I imagined for Rita:beautiful but motherly. After watching the first episode, I felt the urge to watch the secondepisode and I'm glad to say that this series is a very good companionto one of the best book series of the 2000's.

electricspacegirl 2012-05-16 09:14:59

Dexter: The new anti-hero? (spoilers for pilot episode)

Never in my memory has there been a television protagonist like DexterMorgan. Played with stunning grace and charisma, Michael C. Hall (ofSix Feet Under fame) brings us a unique kind of monster -- one whorelishes in killing but is trained to only kill other serial killers.Based on the books "Darkly Dreaming Dexter" and "Dearly Devoted Dexter"by Jeff Lindsay, Dexter Morgan works as a Miami forensics analyst whereblood splatters are his specialty. By day he pretends to be likeeveryone else, and by night he stalks and brutally murders serialkillers who have escaped justice.Dexter may be enacting a sort of vigilante justice, but justice isn'this reason for killing. He kills for the same reasons his victims do --he's compelled to. He only chooses other serial killers because when hewas a child his murderous leanings were discovered by his policeofficer father, who then taught him to channel his urges for goodrather than evil.He understands that he's different than everyone else, so he takespains to fit in, such as dating a woman even though he seems to beasexual. But what would happen if a co-worker -- a police officer who'strained to sniff out bad guys -- or his vice cop foster sister catcheson to him? And what if his urges get out of hand and he can't help butprey on an innocent victim? The story is told from Dexter's point ofview, and you identify with him very quickly. He's intelligent andinsightful and despite his sociopathy, unexpectedly charming. MichaelC. Hall captures the character with astonishing perfection. There areechoes of American Psycho's Patrick Bateman and Profit's Jim Profit,but Dexter is a completely different kind of psychopath. You may notwant to like him, and you may or may not agree with his methods, but asfrightening as he is, I bet you'll end up loving him despite it all.This is probably the most morally ambiguous show in television history,and it raises a lot of debate. It's very dark, and in some ways remindsme of Nip/Tuck, only with serial killers instead of plastic surgery.It's definitely not for the squeamish, and also not for those who liketheir heroes stalwart and true. If you like your protagonists verydark, this could be the show for you.

brucec32-1 2012-05-16 05:16:37

Sad silly misguided viewers

Does it occur to any of you that the premise that this guy kills onlymurderers who otherwise can't be brought to justice was a way for theproducers to sidestep criticism of what is basically a show thatglorifies serial murder? They know you tune in for the blood lust, notthe comedy or the justice. If it was about good old fashionedvigilantism they wouldn't include the scenes of Dexter enjoying hiskillings.It says a lot about modern America that this show exists. The parallelsto ancient Rome just keep coming.Try to imagine this show with a non-sociopathic "hero" and you'll seethat you'd not enjoy it nearly as much. And that says a lot about YOU.

mr_filipe_lemos 2012-05-15 21:08:07

The greatest

It's refreshing to see that there are still courageous people inshowbiz. To take a novel like that, to resist the temptation of doing a2h30 film in which would be impossible to achieve the psique intensitythat Dexter transpires. This series, with great, great action, allowsto see our inner sociopate, to understand the reasons for cruelty in adamaged world. It's definitely one of the best things I've ever seen,and I can wait until I get my hands on the novel.Beware: sometimes it get gory: blood, lots of blood. Its not my wave,but it isn't gratuistious, and it can be easily overcome with some shuteyes.Recommended to all who like good entertainment but is tiered of theempty explosions10 *'s