Dexter

[Mia]

Anyone watching this? I was a bit unsure about the concept: Dexter is a serial killer who works for the police as a "blood splatter" expert in murder cases. He does not feel normal human emotions, but has a need to kill. His father found out about this when Dexter was young and, realising that his compulsion to murder could not be stopped, taught him to murder only those that deserved it (ie other murderers).

Kind of a weird set up, and certainly of dubious morality, but Dexter is a surprisingly sympathetic character. He strives for a "normal" life with his girlfriend and keeps his murderous activities secret. Meanwhile, a serial killer dubbed The Ice Truck killer is murdering people and taunting Dexter (last week The Ice Truck Killer tried to frame Dexter and nearly succeeded).

I didn't know if I'd find the violence too much, but the camera thankfully cuts away before we really see anything. There are also some good sub-plots involving Dexter's sister, girlfriend and her violent ex, and the various characters in the police dept.

I'd definitely recommend this series. :)

[Gyre]

I started watching it on FX and then I missed some episodes but they are showing the series on ITV1 so I have been catching up there. Its a really good series and Dexter is a wonderful character, I like how much his Dad influenced growing up.

[Mia]

I'm still watching this and it's really good. :D We're just up to the part where the Ice Truck killer has been revealed as the creepy prosthetics maker who is going out with Dexter's sister!!

[Spooncat]

I've read the books and enjoyed them all although I found the last one not so origninal and dragged on a bit- I havent seen any of this series but have heard its really good - i will have to get it when it comes out on dvd :mrgreen:

[carm]

Dexter has become one of my favorite sgows- he is such a wonderful character- a very complex and complicated person

[Jordan]

Dexter is a brilliant show. Where has everyone watched up to? I've seen two seasons now and i cannot wait for the third later in the year. The acting is brilliant from Michael C Hall. It's truly gripping television.

[Mia]

Blimey, I've only just seen Season 1! I'm watching it on terrestrial UK TV, so I'm obviously waaay behind.

It was an excellent series. I worked out who was the Ice Truck Killer pretty soon, but I didn't work out that he was Dexter's brother - that was a great twist.

[Jordan]

Yeah. Season 1 was fantastic, but so is season 2. It takes a different turn but it's just brilliant television.

Season 1 was actually mostly adapted from the first Dexter novel Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay. Season 2 however, is all new material. Brilliant television.

[Mia]

That's interesting - I didn't realise it was based on a novel.

[kb.marsh]

Mia: There are 3 Dexter novels I think. Mum read 2 and really enjoyed them

[Jordan]

Yeah three novels by Jeff Lindsay. Darkly Dreaming Dexter, Darkly Devoted Dexter and Dexter in the Dark is coming out soon.

[nursenblack]

I love the Dexter series! My mom actually got me hooked on it. Season 3 will start in the fall on SHOWTIME here in the US. I ordered that channel just for The Tudors and Dexter. I can't wait to see what happens next!

Wow, I am surprised the tv show is based on a book series! But then again it seems like most films and television lately are either based on novels or are remakes.

[eschulenburg]

I started watching the series before I read the first book, and I actually think I prefer the series - I know, that's almost blasphemy! But the characters in the series are so ingrained in my mind that the places where they are different in the book really bugged me. I can't wait for season 3 to start!