Dexter Review Summary
"Find yourself rooting for a serial killer - and liking it!" watching Showtime's weekly crime drama Dexter. Michael C. Hall stars as "a forensics expert who specializes in blood splatter" and secretly kills the criminals he thinks are getting away with it. What draws reviewers in even more is the tremendous back story of Dexter's youth because "it raises moral questions about justice and capital punishment, love, romance, betrayal." With the lead character killing other murderers, Dexter has fans asking "Who would have thought you could like a serial killer?" Based on the novel Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay, this series has many reviewers calling it "one of the best, most original shows on TV." While there are "so many cop dramas, hospital dramas, comedies, reality shows ... there are no other shows like this one."
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Recently my wife and upgraded our cable television to Digital Service with HBO, Showtime, and Starz. I also realized that I have way too much time on my hands. When I have down time, I have been watching Showtime on Demand. One of the shows I got hooked on is an Original Showtime Series. It is...
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Dexter Ratings and Reviews
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Dexter, a Showtime original series is a quirky, creative look into the mind of a serial killer. But, the show comes with a twist. The show is based on the novel "Darkly Dreaming Dexter" by Jeff Lindsay. [Note to self, "Pick up book to read."]
Dexter is a TV crime drama written about a man named Dexter Morgan [played by Michael Hall]. In this series Dexter must lead a double life to hide who he really is. ... review »
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This show is like a breath of fresh air - there's nothing else like it on television. The rpemise, of course, is over the top: a forensics expert who specializes in blood spatter, is also a serial killer who targets bad guys. Basically, we're asked to believe that the title character, Dexter, has been trained by an understanding adoptive father, to channel his urge to kill in a somewhat productive way: by tracking down violent criminals who have managed to evade capture, and brandishing his own brand of justice. Plausible? Not very. Interesting and fun? Intensely so!
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I watched "Six Feet Under" and loved the quirkiness of the characters and only tuned in to the first episode or Dexter to see the main actor. I fell in love with the show. Dexter works on so many levels. Dokes speaks (spoke) what ever was in his head o lot of the times saying what my reaction would have been. The narration lets you stay inside of Dexter's head and the range is from confusing to hilarious but it never misses a beat.
I admit this show is probably not for everyone. There is "overkill" a lot of weeks with the amount of blood and the language is not suitable for children. Then again,...
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I have watched the two season of Dexter, which are on DVD. I enjoyed the story lines and character development. I would have liked to watch them air on the network, but I do not currently subscribe to Showtime or have Cabel television. Since this is the case, I have had to wait for their release on DVD.
I have found this to be a good medium for watching many television series, that I came late to, or did not have the time or ability to watch. with the DVD's you can view the entire series in a few days, or stretch the viewing out at your discretion.
Dexter is cunningly played by Michael C. Hall of...
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Who would have thought you could like a serial killer?
'Dexter' has some of the best writing and character development to come along in a long time. The characters on the show are fleshed out and you grow to know them all.
Dexter is the main attraction, though. Dexter works for the police department as a blood splatter expert and Dexter kills murderers. Dexter kills many murderers, making him a serial killer that the police are desperate to catch. He has strict criteria for his victims to meet before they can become victims. Dexter is an extremely likeable character, despite his gruesome hobby. The...
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