Dexter

My First Kev · 15th May 2008, 07:13 PM

What an exceptionally good series this has been. This has undoubtedly been my favourite of the recent big US dramas. The atmosphere was tense and exciting, the main character likeable, a great supporting cast and a bad guy who became no less scary after his identity was revealed. In comparison Lost left me... well, lost and a bit cold really. Heroes was good but when every episode is essentially a new character showing off a new super-power it got a bit repetitive and House, while generally excellent, can be a little hard to take seriously at times with each patient never having the obvious problem and Hugh Laurie always knowing the answers. A bit like Quincy but getting to them before they've actually snuffed it.

Anyway, back to Dexter. After weeks of excellent story and pacing it was with a pinch of salt that I watched Dexter’s final plot twist come round. I won't ruin it for anyone but, for fuck sake, it's the kind of predictable "long lost... whatever" bollocks you would expect from a soap opera. That said the delightfully sick spin on this hoary old cliché in the final minutes of the last episode was pretty sweet.

This series was about half-way through its first run on FX when I got cable put in the flat last year and even though I'd heard good things about it I decided to wait until I could se it from the beginning. I'm glad I did this as the weekly cliff-hangers were almost as exciting as the episodes themselves. I know I'm going to be impatient for series two though so a trip to some torrent websites might be in order.

Oh yeah - How good are the opening credits by the way?

Thebigyin04 · 15th May 2008, 08:58 PM

I have *cough* gained viewing access to series 2, which is slow to start but gets incredibly good , and does not dissapoint .

Ritchie Ramone · 15th May 2008, 09:40 PM

Funny I should read this now as I've just noticed some awful-looking programme on at the moment with Jaime Murray/Lila - who plays a major role in Season 2 - in it.

Anyway, I think Michael C. Hall is excellent as Dexter. I absolutely loved Six Feet Under, so I expected it to be difficult - and annoying! - to imagine him as any character other than David Fisher. However, he somehow seems perfect for the role - at least in my opinion - and manages to make Dexter believable as the "charming on the surface" character he's meant to be.

Season 2 is amazing. It's difficult to say anything about it without giving anything away so I won't! I've so far resisted the temptation to read the 3rd book and therefore ruin the (inevitable) 3rd season, but it's very tempting. I just wish my sister would hurry up and watch the 2nd season so we could talk about it; if she doesn't do it soon, I'll have completely forgotten what happens.

Rich · 15th May 2008, 09:45 PM

ive only caught a few episodes, but from what ive seen its great. good acting, tone.

My First Kev · 19th May 2008, 12:08 AM

Sad, but true - I watched every episode of series two online over saturday and sunday.

Fantastic! Even better than the series that has just been on ITV. I hear a third season has already started filming which is great news. This is my new favourite show. The writing, acting and whole feel of the show is superb.

If you have yet to see it both series can be found here

^_mincher_^ · 19th May 2008, 06:27 AM

I enjoy it, though I never get to catch it regularly.

I get the jist of what's going on though.

Keerin · 19th May 2008, 07:58 AM

Thanks for that link Kev, I've been wanting to watch this for a while, but I too missed the start and don;t like catching things in the middle!

15th May 2008, 07:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
My First Kev Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,814	Dexter What an exceptionally good series this has been. This has undoubtedly been my favourite of the recent big US dramas. The atmosphere was tense and exciting, the main character likeable, a great supporting cast and a bad guy who became no less scary after his identity was revealed. In comparison Lost left me... well, lost and a bit cold really. Heroes was good but when every episode is essentially a new character showing off a new super-power it got a bit repetitive and House, while generally excellent, can be a little hard to take seriously at times with each patient never having the obvious problem and Hugh Laurie always knowing the answers. A bit like Quincy but getting to them before they've actually snuffed it. Anyway, back to Dexter. After weeks of excellent story and pacing it was with a pinch of salt that I watched Dexter’s final plot twist come round. I won't ruin it for anyone but, for fuck sake, it's the kind of predictable "long lost... whatever" bollocks you would expect from a soap opera. That said the delightfully sick spin on this hoary old cliché in the final minutes of the last episode was pretty sweet. This series was about half-way through its first run on FX when I got cable put in the flat last year and even though I'd heard good things about it I decided to wait until I could se it from the beginning. I'm glad I did this as the weekly cliff-hangers were almost as exciting as the episodes themselves. I know I'm going to be impatient for series two though so a trip to some torrent websites might be in order. Oh yeah - How good are the opening credits by the way? Last edited by My First Kev : 15th May 2008 at 07:28 PM.

19th May 2008, 07:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
Keerin UGS Site Writer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: probably work Posts: 6,217 Band: Welcome Home, Explorer; Vulsellum; Altruist	Thanks for that link Kev, I've been wanting to watch this for a while, but I too missed the start and don;t like catching things in the middle! __________________ Welcome Home, Explorer \|Vulsellum\|Scum Killer http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...6/scan0002.jpg

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Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,556 Band: Action Man Bowtie	ive only caught a few episodes, but from what ive seen its great. good acting, tone.

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^_mincher_^ Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Corstorphine/Dundee Posts: 1,522	I enjoy it, though I never get to catch it regularly. I get the jist of what's going on though.