Monday, August 22, 2011

Dexter

    Dexter. Hm. Dexter is something new, he is a breath of fresh air for those that have gone sick from the other series. Dexter is both a villain and a hero (depending on the view point). It is a unique show.

   Let's see what it is about. Dexter is a guy working in Miami PD, forensics expert, blood specialist. But he is no ordinary lab rat. He has a deep, dark secret... And this is the great part, I mean how many shows do we have where the main character is a serial killer? Dexter has problems, he has the need to kill, since his mother was killed in front of him when he was just a baby. So far we've got the villain part, but how can a killer he be a hero as well you ask. Well he is putting his "need" to use, by killing only, and strictly other criminals, killers. Dexter is like a modern day Superman or Spiderman, he is getting rid of all the scum from our society and that's what makes him a hero really. Where the authorities (the police) have failed he comes by to repair their mistake. During the show some people realise what he is doing and try to join him in his "crusade" but so far almost all of them wind up dead.
   A bit about his personality. Well what can I say except he doesn't feel. He doesn't have feelings like you and me, compassion, even love (though this will change). This is maybe what makes him the psycho he is, I don't know if normal person will be able to sleep at rest, knowing what he had done. Dexter lives 2 lives, a bit like Walter White (Breaking Bad), but he plays his role as a normal person better, he manages to fool everyone so far. And this, I think, is because of his lack of normal feelings, his different thinking process.
   OK, Dexter is a serial killer, you would ask now how doesn't he get caught, this is setted up you'd say. Well no. After the little Dexter was found on his mother's crimescene he is adopted by one of the cops. When growing up Harry (the cop) realises that Dexter is not like other kids, he is not "normal". So, long story short, he learns him a code by which to live, stay safe and the most important, never kill other man than a killer.
   Great! So far so good. For some of the people maybe the latter seasons get a bit repetitive - Dexter gets in trouble, and a really tight escape. Well I tend to overlook that a bit, cause the general idea, plot, storyline is genious, it has gotten me stuck in front of the monitor for days. It is pretty realistic to some extend. Well this is it, I can't write no more without revealing big spoilers for the show. Peace, I'm out.

  Dexter Morgan: [voiceover] People fake a lot of human interactions, but I feel like I fake them all, and I fake them very well. That's my burden, I guess.
  Dexter Morgan: [as victim averts his eyes from dead bodies] Look! Or I will cut your eyelids right off your face

53 comments:

  1. Lol this show is fked up. Quite enjoyable too. Your right about the point of view for being good or bad. Everyone has a dark side but he doesn't let his stop him lol...

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  2. I really need to start watching this show. Everyone I know just says good things about it.

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  3. Really interesting show! I really need to start watching it from the beginning of the season.

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  4. Oh, Dexter, not really my kind.

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  5. funny how when you like him still you cant really identify with him
    +follow

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  6. Never watched it, sounds pretty good though. Following, nice review

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  7. I'm not fun of serial murders.

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  8. never got round to watching this, keep meaning to

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  9. I love these series, one of my favorite :)

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  10. I have yet to actually see this show but I hear good things. I think I'll start watching season 1 on netflix tonight.

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  11. This show comes up in conversation quite often, I am quite intrigued. Maybe I'll start watching.

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  12. I heard this is an outstanding show. Great review! followed+

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  13. great show and great review! +follow

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  14. Been following this show since day one. It's unfortunate last season was pretty weak. Hopefully next will be a whole lot better.

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  15. My girlfriend loves this show! We watch it together every year!

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  16. This show is fucked up and twisted, and it's sad the guy had cancer. I love the first two seasons the best. Do you agree?

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  17. One of the better shows out there!

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  18. love this show...I only got past the first season though I need to find time to start the second

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  19. Gotta Love Dexter! I hope there'd be a Dexter IRL, maybe?

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  20. Really like this guy, it's like a one by one version of SAW.

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  21. I liked the first two seasons. Then the series slowly went full retard imho. :/

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  22. I feel the same way man, but the overall social dilemmas are something I can really relate to. Definitely good for having something to think about and be entertained.

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  23. Dude this is the BEST show on Tv in my humble opinion.

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  24. By far one of my favorites. can't wait for the next season

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  25. You did a great job on summarizing this amazing show. Can't wait for Season 6! Colin Hanks is going to be a great villain.

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  26. I can't wait for the new season, it's gonna rock.

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  27. always heard this was good but never got incentive to watch

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  28. I LOVE this show. I got hooked with that first season. though i have to admit, this last season wasn't the best.. but whatever, i'll still watch this new upcoming season!
    great review. +follow

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  29. Dexter is one of the best series I ever watched! I've seen the trailer for the next season and it looks awesome. Can't wait for it to be out!

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  30. one fo the best tv shows ever made. +followed

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  31. Agreed, Dexter is sick :) + followed

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  32. I used to watch this with my dad and brother, great programme.

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  33. My girlfriend loves this show. I've caought a few episodes here and there. it looks amazing.

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  34. I watch this serie for a while and it was really nice !

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  35. Dexter is so awsome. Really. I got hooked on one of the episode 3 episodes, and i just had to go get the seasons. Been lovin' it since :)

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  36. Watched an episode for the first time at a friends last night. It was interesting.

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  37. Great series. Been following it for a while now.

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  38. Season 1 and 4 are the best, and incredibly good. Everything else is unfortunately garbage.

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  39. the show is awesome, HIGHLY reccomended

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  40. when i watched dexter i cried sometimes.. does that mean i am wierd ?

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  41. This show always had my attention, because of all great ratings, popularity etc. However, I never made it past first episode, I guess it's all the blood...

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  42. I absolutely worship this show. Anyone who hasn't watched it definitely should give it a try, although it does have a few semi-graphic scenes. Great review! Can't wait for the next season :)

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  43. I enjoyed every minute of this splendid show and hope that they will make more like this. There are few good shows nowadays...

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  44. i LOVE dexter. cant wait for next season :)

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  45. Dexter is amazing. I haven't seen season 5 yet. I need to get on it.

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