Dexter: Season 1
Dexter is based on the compelling novel Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay. Orphaned at the age of four and harboring a traumatic secret, Dexter Morgan (Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor Michael C. Hall from Six Feet Under) is adopted by a police officer who recognizes Dexter's homicidal tendencies and guides his son to channel his gruesome passion for human vivisection in a constructive way - by killing those heinous perpetrators that are above the law or who have slipped through the cracks of justice. A respected member of the police force, a perfect gentleman and a man with a soft spot for children, it's hard not to like Dexter. Although his drive to kill is unflinching, he struggles to emulate normal emotions he doesn't feel, and to keep up his appearance as a caring, socially responsible human being.
Member Reviews
Excellent! - Mi74
Un ami m'a conseillé la série Dexter. Je ne croyais pas aimée, mais j'ai accrochée dès la première épisode.
Dexter devient vite intriguant et très attachant comme personnage. Il y a beaucoup de psychologie dans cette série et on ne peut s'empêche d'écouter la suite pour savoir ce qui se passera.
Un mélange de policier, suspense et romance. J'adore!suspenseful - Rymi
I would give this show a high rating purely on its attention to detail, pacing and plot. Season one is very well executed as it uses these devices to help us get to know a little bit about Dexter as he reflects on his past as different situations arise. Most of the other characters in the show are pretty flat, but the story is exciting and suspenseful and if you are anything like me, you will finish watching Season 1 in about 2 days.DARK DEXTER IS DELIGHTFUL - StEpHuLAr
I have to admit, unlike many, I couldn't wait for this show. I had never heard of Michael Hall and never watched 6 Ft Under (bit after seeing Hall in Dexter, I quickly added all Seasons of 6 ft to my Ziplist). I was familliar with Dexter, the character from the Lindsay books. The screen adaptation, although very different, is brilliant.
I'm not oing to delve into the differences, or be another one of those "the book is a lot better" person, mostly because it's just not true. This show works well on so many levels, it's incredible. Who ever thought a show with a serial killer as its main protagonist could be a hit ? Congrats to Showtime are in order for airing something different, and from the reviews here & the success of the show's second season, it was a gamble that paid off (the highest ever ratings for any Showtime Original show).
To accurately describe Dexter is difficult, but consider this: it's the kind of show that you feel is your own little discovery, sort of like that band you liked before they became a hit (even though it actually has a large following, and it's not just your own personal little guilty pleasure).
Do youself a favour, and rent the first DVD of this show to give it a try. Everything's in there to keep all kinds of viewers entertained. Great camera shots for the more technical viewers, great dialogue & voice-overs for those who need a good script, and great suspense, comedy (dark) and music for the rest of us who just like to be entertained!
This is the 5th review for this show and nobody has given it a rating under 5/5 stars. That alone speaks volumes on its quality. Enjoy !
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Excellent! - Mi74
Un ami m'a conseillé la série Dexter. Je ne croyais pas aimée, mais j'ai accrochée dès la première épisode.
Dexter devient vite intriguant et très attachant comme personnage. Il y a beaucoup de psychologie dans cette série et on ne peut s'empêche d'écouter ...suspenseful - Rymi
I would give this show a high rating purely on its attention to detail, pacing and plot. Season one is very well executed as it uses these devices to help us get to know a little bit about Dexter as he reflects on his past as different situations arise. Most ...DARK DEXTER IS DELIGHTFUL - StEpHuLAr
I have to admit, unlike many, I couldn't wait for this show. I had never heard of Michael Hall and never watched 6 Ft Under (bit after seeing Hall in Dexter, I quickly added all Seasons of 6 ft to my Ziplist). I was familliar with Dexter, the character from ...