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After the brilliant drama, "Brotherhood" on Showtime, its replacement, "Dexter" began this weekend. Based on the Dexter novels by Jeff Lindsay, it follows a Miami police forensic expert who moonlights as a serial-killer ....... of serial killers! :suspect:
Just watched the first episode & it was great. Very dark, intriguing, grisly, well-made & acted, especially Michael C. Hall (David, the gay brother from 6ft under) who is creepily charming as the lead character. Also great to see Julie Benz (Darla from Angel) getting a regular role again.
Recommended. :thumbs:
Heard good things about this today
Adam Thirnis
02-10-2006, 22:22
Quite enjoyed this. I would imagine that he is in fact chasing himself (the refridgerated lorry killer) - some sort of split personality thing Although I may be wrong. ;)
NicolaUK
02-10-2006, 22:52
Just watched this :notworthy to Showtime (again)
The only gripe I have is I'm so used to seeing him as gay David I'm struggling with his casting at the minute.
Like what I've seen so far though :thumbs:
ShakeyJake
02-10-2006, 23:12
I liked it, although this is Showtime so I expect it to get cancelled.
Professor Abronsius
03-10-2006, 21:34
Really enjoyed this. :clap:
Of all the new stuff starting, liked this the best.
So a definate :thumbs:
Good stuff, this. Very dark and morbid, but funny too. Quite a mixed bag. The voice-over reminds me of Edward Norton's in Fight Club in matter-of-fact tone and humour.
Never bothered with SFU as any episode I ever saw felt very soap oprahy.
Interesting to see where they take the series. Nice to see a few Oz faces getting employment.
Not sure what to make of this, I did enjoy it but at the same time I didn't really think that it was that good. Gonna keep watching it to see what happens though.
....I did enjoy it but at the same time I didn't really think that it was that good.
Sounds like you have a split-personality not unlike our anti-hero, Dexter. :suspect: :p
sleepy67
05-10-2006, 01:18
From what I read about this show I thought it would be awful, turns out its original and enthralling. Will be watching this one.I liked it, although this is Showtime so I expect it to get cancelled.It got their highest Friday night ratings for 2 years.
Sprout Crumble
05-10-2006, 23:05
Great program, really loved it. Second episode on sunday night.
A solid 2nd episode. Still nice & gory & Michael C. Hall remains equally creepy yet you're still rooting for him.
It's the best new show of this season so far, for me. Dexter sure has an interesting outlook on life :D
sleepy67
10-10-2006, 00:45
I enjoyed 1x02, I didn't like the credites but seem to be in the minority on that one, the eating theme does seem to tie into Dex though in that he is so often seen eating. As well as the more obvious symbalism of violence being a requirement for life.
The Lt bugs me, she's got the hots for Dex yet disses his sister in his prescence. WTF!
ShakeyJake
10-10-2006, 09:24
Showtime seems to like giving shows really long opening credits, both Huff and this seem ridiculously long. Luckily you can skip past them with XBMC
just got around to watching ep 1 of this.
liked it a lot - nicely filmed in a sort of 70's way
can't see it lasting though:-
1. pretty gruesome subject matter - wife walked out of the room during first 5 mins
2. not catchy enough title
It will be on the FX channel here in the uk saw it advertised while watching brotherhood on monday night
just watched ep 3
it's more of the same in quality terms, it's turning into a very good show.
the flashback is to dexter's 'first' victim, which could be deduced from the episode title of 'cherry popping'
What the hell does he do with the bodies?
new forms
17-10-2006, 20:03
finished watching eps 1-3, it's an interesting show but not quite sure yet if i'll stick with it in the long run (will give it a couple more episodes to judge).
the biggest problem i have with it is that none of the cops look like cops. the sister is the worst for this, how i'm supposed to buy her working in homicide is beyond me. and as far as the luitenant goes, they must be having a laugh.
dexter is suitably creepy at times and he does come across as being divorced from the realities around him but the sub plot that's keeping me most interested at the moment is trying to guess where the story with the black male cop is headed in terms of him and that gang boss
DJWillis
17-10-2006, 21:16
Enjoying this as it is at least a tiny bit fresh in parts when there is such a glut of murder, gore, catch and clean-up type of shows at the moment. Characters can be a tad unbelievable but I can forgive that for now ;).
I find the anti-hero of Dexter to be unnervingly charming but then I got that feeling from the books also (read them some time ago, very different tact to the series). Looking forward to eps. 4 and I can see me sticking with this for the 1st season.
cliff homewood
17-10-2006, 21:49
whens it coming to FX then, anyone know?
Hard to see where this is going, but I hope its around for a while. I'm presuming 12 episodes per season? Hopefully. Generally a series works better if they try not to stretch it to 22/24 episodes. I never look at TV guides anymore as there are too many spoilers everywhere.
Thought Denise Crosby was looking old…
Interesting to see Dexter watch that guy take the car while he was considering how to react. Then arrive later with the pimp-mobile :lol:
This and Heroes have been the two best series this season for me.
Enjoyed this week's episode but i'm having trouble remembering anything about it other than Julie Benz dressed as Lara Croft giving Dexter a BJ .... everything else is just a blur.... :D
NicolaUK
24-10-2006, 09:32
Filthy boy :nono:
So it's not him then?
sleepy67
24-10-2006, 21:08
Julie Benz dressed as Lara Croft giving Dexter a BJ .... everything else is just a blur.... :D :notworthy
Still can't believe that this concept works, but it does, another excellent episode.
The main thing I've learned from watching this is that Michael Hall does not look any younger if you put him in a wig :cuckoo:
Enjoyed this week's episode but i'm having trouble remembering anything about it other than Julie Benz dressed as Lara Croft giving Dexter a BJ .... everything else is just a blur.... :D
Had to laugh at Dexter's reaction and his surprise of actually liking it :lol:
Good to see a bit of supporting cast character development with Angel and his wife.
A lot about how Dexter is not an "un-just" serial killer by sparing the dog and rent-a-cop. His flashbacks are interesting. His dad teaching him to fit in was amusing.
Not sure where they will go after the current storyline ends, but enjoying this a lot.
new forms
25-10-2006, 17:28
latest episode was damn good. strange show in that i cant work out its scope for development but it has kept me watching.
really starting to appreciate its style and production values as well. going to stick with this for the duration
While I enjoy watching Dexter himself and his story I am finding it harder and harder to ignore the poor acting/casting of the other cops, his sister and the bald black guy really grate on me in particular.
I'll stick with it for now but could do with a lot less of his sister.
:lol: at Dexter going down on his grilfriend after terms of endearment. Funniest thing in the show so far!
Also-does his sister speak like Rocky Balboa or is it just me?
Still enjoying this. We get to see that Dexter actually wants to know what its like to love which gives him more character. :lol: when he stops to question the couple he is about to carve up on their relationship. But it looks like someone saw him leave….
Another highlight was trying to cry by not blinking. :lol:
deftone666
02-11-2006, 23:49
Can't quite believe other US TV shows are getting more talked about than this TBH, week by week it gets better and better. A close one two between this and heroes for me at the moment.
Can't quite believe other US TV shows are getting more talked about than this TBH
I know what you mean. I felt the same with Rome and Deadwood which would only get a flicker of comments while Dullville and Lost (the plot) would go on for pages and pages. :shrug:
watched ep 3 this morning - fantastic stuff
it's a shame that these sort of shows (Brotherhood/Deadwood/etc) don't get the attention they deserrve, but at least we can be really cool and laugh at their ignorance
sleepy67
03-11-2006, 15:25
Can't quite believe other US TV shows are getting more talked about than this TBH, week by week it gets better and better. A close one two between this and heroes for me at the moment.They've allready ordered season 2, so its brilliance isn't going unknowticed everywhere
ShakeyJake
03-11-2006, 15:59
Well the difference between this and lost is, there's not much to talk about, unless we have pages of conspiracies about who the serial killer is. Personally I think it's the one armed man from the fugitive. Just because people are talking about it doesn't mean it's not being watched.
And for what it's worth, I found Deadwood to be painfully dull. :p
NicolaUK
03-11-2006, 16:43
They've allready ordered season 2, so its brilliance isn't going unknowticed everywhere
Excellent stuff :thumbs: really enjoying this so far.
I think the opening titles are :notworthy esp the blood orange :D
Totally hooked on this show right now, episode 6 was brilliant. :D
Yeah, really enjoyed this week's. The game between Dexter & the other serial-killer is hotting up nicely. :thumbs:
agreed best ep so far
a superb new show
new forms
07-11-2006, 07:33
episode 6 was straight out of the top drawer, it's like watching a film every week. even starting to warm to the sister.
this overtakes Heroes as my show of the moment
Surprised no one's mentioned the name he deleted from the email :D
Surprised no one's mentioned the name he deleted from the email :D
Oh yeah, forgot about that ... not that subtle, was it? :lol:
What the hell does he do with the bodies?
Probably that's going come along at the end of season one, when a (his) haul of dismembered bodies is found. Then we'll find out if he's been as careful as he thinks he has.
Just finished ep one and I'm already hooked. It's funny, grizzly, gorey, has hit the ground running from the start and it seems to be full of characters that don't seem to be capable of working for Miami PD (rather like CSI:Miami then ;) ).
Is wierd seeing the woman who played Darla in Angel as a completely different character.
you wont have to waint until the end of season one ;)
only up to episode 3, but really loving this - good tone, plus beautifully shot
Nice feeling of tension in that episode. Dexter's dialogue is very funny at times. You have a feeling Dexter will 'take care' of the ex-boyfriend before too long :D
Sprout Crumble
13-11-2006, 04:11
Great episode tonight, couple of catches but are they right or wrong?
Next week they're showing the last three episodes back-to-back on Showtime. Can't wait.
Very, very impressive series and along with BSG and South Park, utter joy to watch.
sleepy67
13-11-2006, 20:05
Just loved the sly smile at the end of 1x07
I think that the doctor is the ITKNext week they're showing the last three episodes back-to-back on Showtime.overkill
I agree with that speculation, there's something a bit strange about him
the "who the **** are you" and the sly smile made me laugh out loud.
according to epguides, there's 5 more eps
and they are due to be shown 1 a week
looking at the showtime site, it looks like they are just showing lots of repeats, with one new ep at the normal time on a sunday.
The confrontation with the wife beating husband was good. "Is that it?" Dexter says after the husband fakes a punch at him :lol:
Final scene was funny. Dexter sure pulls some great faces.
Plastic doctor is a red herring I think. I'm pretty sure the amputee would have recognised him.
snow patrol
14-11-2006, 12:36
of all the current shows i'm watching, i think this might just be my favourite! More people need to know about this!
absolutely fantastic
HUGE SPOILER FOR EP 8, SPOILER WARNING
the doc is the ice truck killer
DO NOT CLICK before watching the ep
oh, and julie benz sans clothing :)
oh, and julie benz sans clothing :)
Cheers for that .... now this afternoon at work is going to drrrrrrrrrag. :nono:
Oh man Julie Benz nude. :n0rty:
sleepy67
20-11-2006, 20:55
The program goes from strength to strength and on a shallow note both Julie Benz and Jennifer Carpenter nude :thumbs:
Still not sure whether Rita's ex is going to survive till the season finale?
Oh man Julie Benz nude. :n0rty:
She can bite me anytime:
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k87/AlanB01/Women%20F%20-%20L/julie_benz01.jpg
Yup! I can certainly see how she can turn even the most emotionless of serial-killers into feeling something .... and yeah, Dexter's sis was looking good too ... was their any plot inbetween the sex .... it's all a bit hazy. :D
sleep4ever
20-11-2006, 23:14
I agree with that speculation, there's something a bit strange about him
the "who the **** are you" and the sly smile made me laugh out loud.
That bit was just brilliant
Great series so far
And Evilsly...how tempting is it to highlight that spoiler....must resist...
NicolaUK
20-11-2006, 23:25
Looks like he's willing himself to get caught though - fantastic show :thumbs:
I was a bit disappointed they decided to use 'Dr Hook' as the Ice Truck Killer as it was too obvious when he was introduced. I guess he must wore a mask or something when he tried to kill the security guard.
I thought they had forgotten about Lt. LaGuerta crush on Dexter, glad it resurfaced again.
The flash-back with Dexter as a three year old was very interesting. Did he see his parents murdered?
new forms
24-11-2006, 07:28
line in the episode that cracked me up was Doakes to Laquerta:
'of course I didn't say anything about our bust, that would have jeopardised your promotion and made me look like a whiny little bitch.' :D
great show but the twist was incredibly obvious
It was, but I'm thankful they've revealed it now giving us something juciy over the final episodes rather than "keeping us guessing" until the last episode
sleep4ever
25-11-2006, 13:01
Nice to see a few Oz faces getting employment.
I'm watching OZ Season 4 for the first time, and youre not kidding...
Seems like most of the Dexter cast in there
I'm watching OZ Season 4 for the first time, and youre not kidding...
Seems like most of the Dexter cast in there
A lot of actors from The Wire appeared in Oz.
a good solid ep,
dexter finally meets dr death
dr death is VERY nasty indeed it seems, and definitely has a plan for dexter.
Space Duck
27-11-2006, 12:20
Can't wait to see the next episode.... we all knew the Ice Truck man was gonna be you know who... it was just blatently obvious :D
m_brackley
27-11-2006, 13:13
Is this on UK TV? Or only out in the US at the moment - sounds an interesting show
Space Duck
27-11-2006, 13:15
Seems like it's only the US :)
Speaking of OZ... I noticed a lot of OZ faces popping up in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit... :D
Good to see Dexter out of his depth and not in control of his little world. Should be a good showdown between the two killers by the final episode. I expect Dexter will take care of Paul soon, too.
Doakes sub-plot was fairly dull, but the character and actor playing him are not the best.
amcanally
28-11-2006, 22:32
The trailer for next week looks great, you can see where the main plot and the doakes sub plot are gonna tie in. Despite this being very dark and gruesome, I'm loving it, it has a certain charm and wit to it - I seem to love everything with a voice over... First noticed that when I saw Goodfellas for the 1st time.
derthballs
28-11-2006, 22:40
Can't wait to see the next episode.... we all knew the Ice Truck man was gonna be you know who... it was just blatently obvious :D
Im surprised the guy in bed didnt clock him, i thought he had seen his face?
Aww man i'm loving this show, Angel was lucky to get off.
sleepy67
04-12-2006, 19:29
Aww man i'm loving this show, Angel was lucky to get off.And the ITK is making mistakes
Loved Dexter's expression on his face after smacking Paul with the frying pan :lol:
So two episodes left if i'm right in thinking? How is ITK going to implicate Deb? tell her Dex' dirty secret or make her victim number 6? Or both?
Another fantastic episode. That bloody room & the subsequent Dexter "chainsaw" flashbacks were just Nasty! :D
Regarding the "103" clue .... i'm sure I spotted that Dexter's apartment number is "103".
sleepy67
05-12-2006, 00:32
Regarding the "103" clue .... i'm sure I spotted that Dexter's apartment number is "103".I thought it was 10 B
ShakeyJake
05-12-2006, 00:35
I thought it was 108 :D
Still maintaining a high standard. Great seeing Dexter lose control with the frying pan :D
Space Duck
06-12-2006, 09:23
Awwwwwww he loves my Julie.... well not loves... Poor Julie Benz, the thought of losing them little children was just toooooo much :(
Annnnnnyway onto the Ice Truck Killer, I think it's going to be a race against time, Dex' sister is certainly showing she has some brains, she's 'Guessed' a few things so far, for example all that blood and Dex with her came to the same conclusion, it was the ITK.... I think dear old sis will figure it out and Dex will have to 'expose' his little secret to save her... ITK wants to get caught but on his own terms, hence fatty cop gettin stabbed by masked man, although that could be a red herring since we saw ITK planning to stab him in the hospital n stuff.... maybe the car park attack is a little too obvious.
It must have been the ITK who stabbed the cop, when he gave Dexter's sis the roses, he had a busted lip, i'm sure the cop head butted him or something in the car park. ITK thought he was clearly getting too close to the truth with the info from the hooker, so he tried to silence him. Maybe the hooker with the artifical hand will be next, to tie up some loose ends if he can find her. We haven't been led to believe anyone else has motive to stab him and I doubt the whole thing with Doakes would lead to another cop stabbing him.
Anyone else think Dexter was just going to OD Paul? It seems the easiest way out for him, plausible death, previous drug abuse etc. Seems a waste to go to that much trouble just to have him arrested and then be released in x months. Maybe Dexter's savouring Pauls death though? Also, I can't say I have ever experienced being cracked round then head with a bat, then a frying pan and then being shot up with heroin or whatever, but surely Paul is likely to remember being hit by Dexter and when he's inevitably released, he'll be coming for Dexter?
, but surely Paul is likely to remember being hit by Dexter and when he's inevitably released, he'll be coming for Dexter?
I don't think Paul will be a problem again. Rita said something about the "three strike rule" so he will be inside for his maximum sentence.
http://www.sptimes.com/2004/10/01/State/Court_lets_3_strikes_.shtml
Hmm, yeah, there is that. I can't remember what he was in prison for, was it the rape/abuse of Rita or was that in addition to something worse? So would he would face the full sentence for the drugs and gun which would violate his parole agrrement or the like or for his original crime? Maybe he'll crop up again in season 3? (Season 3 is just a hope by the way, I have no inside knowledge )
Also, anyone have an idea about how the ITK seems to know stuff about Dex's childhood like re-creating the bloody room Dexter is having flash backs of?
ep 11
wow, just wow
more about dexters past, and the circumstances of his adoption, but no actual flashback. Dex figures out who the ice truck killer is, but too late. the ice truck killers next victim .........
need ep 12 now. killer of an ending.
Grandmaster
11-12-2006, 17:33
Also, anyone have an idea about how the ITK seems to know stuff about Dex's childhood like re-creating the bloody room Dexter is having flash backs of?
Looks like just good old fashioned research. If he found Dexter's father, presumably he knows something about how his mother died too. He seems to be systematically attacking Dexter's psychology, zeroing in on his childhood, shaking his faith in Harry, and relentlessly dragging him to his boyhood trauma.
By the way, is it just me, or is this by far the best show on TV at the moment?
sleep4ever
11-12-2006, 18:40
By the way, is it just me, or is this by far the best show on TV at the moment?
Not just you
There had better be another season
Aww man I can't wait another week to see the final episode. :(
sleepy67
11-12-2006, 19:41
There had better be another season***cough*** (http://www.thedvdforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6860241&postcount=37)
.
Going by the fact that Dexter was left for days in the container, I'm guessing that he resorted to canabalism or blood drinking to stay alive
:notworthy Awesome ep.
Showtime are definately one of my fav US networks, what with Weeds and Brotherhood too. I think i should check out Sleeper Cell at some point.
deftone666
11-12-2006, 21:39
By the way, is it just me, or is this by far the best show on TV at the moment?
By quite some way as well IMO. Heroes is good but Dexter is just brilliant, haven't enjoyed a TV show as much for a very long time.
It is certainly the most consistent new show of this season. I cant remember any episode that was less than "good". However, my comicbook geekness makes me enjoy Heroes more.
I certainly agree that Showtime has overtaken HBO & FX as the cable-channel with the best line-up of shows. Brotherhood, Sleeper Cell, Huff, Weeds & Dexter are TV shows of the highest calibre. :notworthy
So young Dexter had a nibble on the old 'longpig' in that shipping crate?
wild speculation time
could the itk possibly have had something to do with the death of Dexter's mother. He's certainly older than Dexter, but is he older 'enough'. It would go some way to explaining why he knows so much, and his interest in dexter.
It's probably something cheesy like they are brothers and share the same mother or father or step-father.
NicolaUK
12-12-2006, 12:43
It's probably something cheesy like they are brothers and share the same mother or father or step-father.
I haven't seen this week's episode yet but thought that last week with the whole Dexter's dad thing.
Incredible show though :thumbs:
wild speculation time
could the itk possibly have had something to do with the death of Dexter's mother. He's certainly older than Dexter, but is he older 'enough'. It would go some way to explaining why he knows so much, and his interest in dexter.
I'd have guessed Dexter to be somewhere around his 30s - whereas the ITK could possibly be up to 40.. certainly not enough of a difference for him to murder his mother when Dexter was a toddler.
I think it was just a coincidence that the ITK managed to recreate the scene of his mother's death as he seemed somewhat surprised when Debs told him of Dexter's reaction.. having said that I'm probably wrong :doh:
With regards to this weeks ep I thought it was excellent - am I right in thinking there is one more to go still or is that it for the series?
Brilliant episode. Can't wait until next weeks. The "On next weeks dexter" trailer looked awesome.
Great news it's picking up another season. :thumbs:
Grandmaster
13-12-2006, 20:50
It's probably something cheesy like they are brothers and share the same mother or father or step-father.
Maybe the ice truck killer is after revenge on Harry? He talks about Deb being a part of his 'project' and obviously Dexter is too - and Harry is pretty much the only thing that links the two.
Or maybe Dexter offed someone close to him so he's looking for revenge from that angle.
Michael C. Hall has just been nominated for Best TV actor (Drama) in this year's Golden Globes. :thumbs:
NicolaUK
15-12-2006, 01:20
Michael C. Hall has just been nominated for Best TV actor (Drama) in this year's Golden Globes. :thumbs:
And deservedley so :thumbs:
So one more left? :(
sleepy67
15-12-2006, 02:48
So one more left? :(This year :(
But next year another season of watching our favourite serial killer :thumbs: Wow it feels weird writing that.
one thought I had, people have commented that it was a bit obvious and strange that the doc would turn out to be the ITK.
how about this thought, that the ITK deliberately left tucci in that state, as he knew tucci would be brought to him, and that it would bring debs/dexter into the 'game'. When he attacked angel he wore a mask, so there's a probability he did the same with Tucci.
I love it when TV shows have people actually swearing. Best show on at the moment.
simply superb final episode
DO NOT READ BEFORE WATCHING THE EPISODE
so the ITK knew all about the killing of dexter's mum, because he was there. Dexter has a brother, well had one by the end
just watched this now. love it :)
Ooooooh, I cant wait! ... Both this & the final Sleeper Cell episode to watch this evening ... what will I put on first?!? ... Aaarrrgghhhhh!
Excellent final episode loved the bit right at the end :lol:
Will no doubt watch this again before Series 2 starts.
snow patrol
18-12-2006, 18:18
Dexter's line 'what are the odds', coupled with the look on his face, when Rita said something about 'poor deb, getting involved with a serial killer...' - had me in stitches :D
Also - when the ITK was dead and hanging upside down, did anyone else suddenly notice a striking resemblance to Dexter? Or was a just imagining it?
Ticker Tape Parade :lol: :notworthy
Way to take out the trash Dex, see you next season. :thumbs:
What a fantastic ending to a really good show.
Anyone know when the next series is due to air?
Yeah, sublime ending to an excellent first series. The good news is, my friend who has read both Dexter books, tells me that the 2nd book is even better than the first..... and a 3rd book is planned for release next year, so we could be in for a lot of Dexter in the future. :notworthy
Sooner Doakes gets sliced up the better, I'm sure the Code of Harry can stretch to really irritating bad actors.
Sooner Doakes gets sliced up the better, I'm sure the Code of Harry can stretch to really irritating bad actors.
He was great in Oz.
Grandmaster
19-12-2006, 09:41
Stunning conclusion - the only nagging thing about it was...
That nobody - not even Doakes - figured out that Dexter and Rudy were biological siblings.
Mr Twister
19-12-2006, 11:02
What a fantastic ending to a really good show.
Anyone know when the next series is due to air?
Production begins in the spring next year to air later in 2007
http://www.mediavillage.com/jmentr/2006/11/03/Dexter-11-03-06/
Adam Thirnis
19-12-2006, 11:25
Stunning conclusion - the only nagging thing about it was...
That nobody - not even Doakes - figured out that Dexter and Rudy were biological siblings.
No reason why they should. Harry had done a thorough job of suppressing evidence of Dexter's true identity. As far as they know The Ice Truck Killer abducted Dexter's sister but there was no other connection. Although of course Doakes has long harboured deep suspicions.
Will be giving the book a go as it's only 4 squid on Amazon. Darkly Dreaming Dexter (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://astore.amazon.co.uk/thedvdforums-21/detail/0752865749/203-7320838-0946305)
I've just picked up the 2nd book today (Dearly Devoted Dexter), as I need my dexter fix and can't rely on showtime to keep me supplied.
Brilliant final episode.
Apart from heroes it's the best show this year imo.
Did anyone managed to catch the significance of the numbers "103" after?
Brilliant final episode.
Apart from heroes it's the best show this year imo.
Did anyone managed to catch the significance of the numbers "103" after?
I cant quite remember the full detail but it related to the 10th March.. 10\3. I think that date led him to finding out when the bloodbath took place and also who and what his mother was.
new forms
20-12-2006, 14:35
So glad I stuck with this series as I remeber after a couple of episodes I was wavering either way.
Best show for a long time as far as I'm concerned. The scripts are tight, the production values are fantastic and I'm even getting on with what I thought were some iffy performances from some of the actors.
Come the climax of the last episode I was watching it thinking, 'this is sick!' I'm amazed they got away with showing something like that on US TV.
Grandmaster
20-12-2006, 14:57
I've just picked up the 2nd book today (Dearly Devoted Dexter), as I need my dexter fix and can't rely on showtime to keep me supplied.
Do let us know if it is any good.
I'm half way through it and it's very good indeed so far, very funny, more so than the show
some BIG differences in the tv show from the first book it seems
about the differences between the first book and the tv show
Debs knows all about dexter's hobby, La Guardia (sp) is one of the ice truck killers victims, and dexter watches it happen it seems
sleep4ever
24-12-2006, 21:22
Outstanding final episode
ian_davies
28-12-2006, 00:07
Just watched all of these this week, and absolutely adored it! I'm going to check out the books as soon as exams are out of the way.
Superstar P.J.
28-12-2006, 02:00
Just watched the final ep. Great show! Glad to hear there's a second season on the way! :)
unrealnils
28-12-2006, 16:34
just watched the whole season in like 2 days i loved it , not much ealse to say really ...
This and heroes and BSG have really stood out this season for me
anephric
29-12-2006, 02:23
I must have more.
Why did Dex have to kill his bro? He was faaaar more interesting than his potty-mouthed butch femme of a sister. All she does is bleat to him for advice and shag people.
new forms
29-12-2006, 08:56
Why did Dex have to kill his bro? He was faaaar more interesting than his potty-mouthed butch femme of a sister. All she does is bleat to him for advice and shag people.
the code man, the code!
NicolaUK
01-01-2007, 15:55
Finally saw the last episode, a little predictable but still a very enjoyable end to a fantastic season :thumbs:
Has the best opening credits evah too :D
read both the books now, and found them slightly disappointing after the tv show.
the books are very 'dexter-centric' so for example in the first book Rita only appears in about 4 pages, and Doakes only says about 4 sentences in the entire book, and the whole sub plot with her ex isn't it. Also the build up to the reveal of the ice truck killer is much better handled in the tv show.
the story in the 2nd book is quite an interesting idea, and it will be interesting to see how they 'expand it' for the tv show, as the book itself is probably only about 2 episodes worth of material.
read both the books now, and found them slightly disappointing after the tv show.
the books are very 'dexter-centric' so for example in the first book Rita only appears in about 4 pages, and Doakes only says about 4 sentences in the entire book, and the whole sub plot with her ex isn't it. Also the build up to the reveal of the ice truck killer is much better handled in the tv show.
the story in the 2nd book is quite an interesting idea, and it will be interesting to see how they 'expand it' for the tv show, as the book itself is probably only about 2 episodes worth of material.
Cheers for that.
After really enjoying the show I was very tempted to get the books, after reading your comments I think I'll give them a miss and wait for season 2 to appear.
Agree with evilsly - a rare occasion of a screen version bettering the source material by a significant degree.
the one interesting idea from the first book that isn't carried over to the tv show, is that for a short part of it at least, dexter thinks that HE could be the ice truck killer
windcries
02-01-2007, 05:54
I just watched all of this via OnDemand over the weekend and loved it. Michael C. Hall is a fantastic actor, I couldn't believe how much sympathy I felt for such a sociopath. But I did, intensely.
I feel like the one voice in the wilderness here but I actually don't hate Deb. I think she can be irritating, yes, but I love her scenes with Dexter enough that it makes the more annoying scenes with the other cops bearable. Gosh, I want an S2 of this, like, right now.
Tell me, should I read the books? I don't want to necessarily spoil myself for future plot points, so is there a "Safe" book? Can I read the first one?
DrVenkman
02-01-2007, 12:00
Yeah you can read the first one. The TV show follows it pretty closely but there's some differences. Mainly with subplots. But there's nothing in there that'll ruin the next season for you.
Art Vanderlay
15-01-2007, 23:20
Just finished watching this and I thought it was excellent.
Who is the actress who plays the Lieutenant who replaces LaGuerta? I was trying to remember what I had seen her in before. This was the case with a lot of the cast, but I could place the others (as they were mostly in Oz)
Was she ever in ER? I haven't watched that in years so I can't be sure, but she might have played a doctor at one point.
just finished S1 - fantastic stuff, and great news that S2 is on the way
I suppose they could go to a third season - the 3rd book is out in the Summer
A workmate mentioned this series to me (which was handy while I'm waiting for Lost and Prison Break to resume). Excellent! Finished watching season 1 this morning. I was a fan of 6 Feet Under, so to see one of the principle actors in something fantastic again was another plus. Can't wait for S2!!
cliff homewood
17-01-2007, 16:26
My favourite was ep10, like the serial killers bonding by talking about things in the past making them who they are today, and also liked the fact Dexter started to feel like a hero in this ep to me, because we are gaining greater sympathy and understanding of him. Then a killer ending with the room of blood.
Shingster
17-01-2007, 19:20
Dexter's not just a hero - he's a superhero :D
Think about it though, Dexter's a guy who is hiding a secret identity as a nightime enforcer behind the personality of a mild mannered lab technician. The entire show is basically a superhero story where murder replaces super abilities. I assume it's supposed to be a macabre satire of the genre? Does the original novel fit the archetypes of your classic superhero story? (Not just the examples i've mentioned, but you also have the voice-over about how he "doesn't fit in", the hero longing to fit in, the suspicions of certain colleagues, a villain who knows his secret identity and poses a threat to the hero's personal life, etc)
cliff homewood
18-01-2007, 09:57
It also reminds me of Death Wish and obviously plays on people's desires for vigilante justice, hence the books title 'darkly dreaming Dexter' as explained at the end of the last ep.
Just finished watching this and I thought it was excellent.
Who is the actress who plays the Lieutenant who replaces LaGuerta? I was trying to remember what I had seen her in before. This was the case with a lot of the cast, but I could place the others (as they were mostly in Oz)
she was the doc in oz
she was the doc in oz
he's not referring to her
ah yes misread it
well she has been in
Jake 2.0 - Deputy Director Louise "Lou" Beckett
CSI - Dr. Jenna Williams
plus guest star in 24, cold case and others
Art Vanderlay
22-01-2007, 20:34
Jake 2.0 - Deputy Director Louise "Lou" Beckett
That is where I remember her from - nice one :thumbs:
brainwaster
22-01-2007, 23:46
In the books why is Angel referred to as Angel-No-Relation ?
sparkyrob
28-01-2007, 13:54
Just watched the entire series this weekend. Not been hooked on a show so much since The Shield. (Un)Fortunately, there was only one series to get through and not 5 so I managed to cram it all in :thumbs:
Great stuff, and thoroughly enjoyable. I guessed both major twists That "Rudy" was the killer, and also Dex's brother early on, unfortunately, but it didn't deteriorate from what was a very well-written and (on the whole) well-acted show.
Can't wait for series 2! :notworthy
In the books why is Angel referred to as Angel-No-Relation ?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fulgencio_Batista
disassociating himself from him.
new forms
28-01-2007, 14:40
This would be a great little show for C5 or More4 to pick up but it probably wont get a UK purchase.
FX are showing it soon, so probably about 100 people will end up watching it, and if their other purchases are anything to go by, it won't get a terrestrial viewing
new forms
28-01-2007, 17:46
That would be a shame.
unrealnils
28-01-2007, 18:23
Look at the wire what a brillant show yet its hardly known of at all
brainwaster
29-01-2007, 19:43
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fulgencio_Batista
disassociating himself from him.
Cheers
Professor Abronsius
25-02-2007, 01:37
Just finished watching this.
Excellent Show! :notworthy
Also, great news about the second Series. :clap:
TheHypnoToad
13-03-2007, 23:44
Any word on a DVD release for the first season? I haven't been able to catch this show but I loved Michael C Hall in Six Feet Under and the premise sounds great. And second season eh ;) good stuff
dekeweild
26-03-2007, 13:58
I loved this show and was wondering if there is any other great under-rated shows that have gone under my radar. My top rated shows are:-
Third Watch
NYPD Blue
The Shield
Dexter
The Wire
Sopranos
Brotherhood
And bizarrely - Greys Anatomy
Any recommendations appreciated. Thanks.
I loved this show and was wondering if there is any other great under-rated shows that have gone under my radar. My top rated shows are:-
Third Watch
NYPD Blue
The Shield
Dexter
The Wire
Sopranos
Brotherhood
And bizarrely - Greys Anatomy
Any recommendations appreciated. Thanks.
Homicide: Life On the Street
Best cop show ever
dekeweild
26-03-2007, 14:23
Homicide: Life On the Street
Best cop show ever
I did try the first disk of that a year ago but it seemed very dated and slow. Maybe I should try a later season as it is highly recommended.......
Thanks.
NicolaUK
26-03-2007, 15:23
I loved this show and was wondering if there is any other great under-rated shows that have gone under my radar. My top rated shows are:-
Third Watch
NYPD Blue
The Shield
Dexter
The Wire
Sopranos
Brotherhood
And bizarrely - Greys Anatomy
Any recommendations appreciated. Thanks.
Big Love
Six Feet Under
Big Love
Six Feet Under
Nicola,
If you like your family dramas dysfunctional, then try out 'The Riches' with Eddie Izzard
How about Deadwood? Along with The Wire and The Shield, I think that's one of the greatest shows ever made.
cliff homewood
26-03-2007, 15:45
Disturbed to read season 2 is departing from the books, anyone know why? As long as its not execs getting involved and a watering down (hopefully SHowtime doesn't do this)
NicolaUK
26-03-2007, 19:26
Nicola,
If you like your family dramas dysfunctional, then try out 'The Riches' with Eddie Izzard
Have done (but only ep 1 so far!) :D
And just realised I haven't said thanks, I'll try to call you in the next few days am just tying things up in the office :)
Grandmaster
26-03-2007, 19:59
Disturbed to read season 2 is departing from the books, anyone know why? As long as its not execs getting involved and a watering down (hopefully SHowtime doesn't do this)
Season one departed from the books, and according to the forumites that have posted in this thread, the TV show is all the better for it.
Deke - try Deadwood, if you like the shows you listed I reckon you'll love it.
Disturbed to read season 2 is departing from the books, anyone know why? As long as its not execs getting involved and a watering down (hopefully SHowtime doesn't do this)
That's upsetting to read, I really hope it's to make the show a little clearer (you can get away with a lot in a book that just wouldn't work in a TV show) and not just some idiot TV exec getting involved.
I saw season one before I read the first book - the show has a far superior storyline to the book :)
dekeweild
27-03-2007, 06:07
Thanks for the tips. Loved Deadwood season 1 but thought it lost something in season 2. I'll give Big Love a try.
36Degrees
02-04-2007, 04:05
Just finished watching this, brilliant. When I watched the first few episodes, I wasn't amazed but I guess that was all the setup for the remainder, woa what a series, just excellent.
Theme music - brilliant..
Ordered the book for a read, need more Dexter!
Disturbed to read season 2 is departing from the books, anyone know why? As long as its not execs getting involved and a watering down (hopefully SHowtime doesn't do this)
having read both books, I can definitely say this is a good thing.
the storyline of the second book would be at best 2 episodes worth of material, and there's one massive alteration in the first book to the tv series La Guerta (sp) is killed by the ice truck killer who gets away which would make s2 much harder to set up if a literal translation was used.
The books are very very dexter-centric, all the other characters are merely bit parts, Rita gets about 4 pages in total in both books, and Doakes says about 10 sentences in total.
I loved this show and was wondering if there is any other great under-rated shows that have gone under my radar. My top rated shows are:-
Third Watch
NYPD Blue
The Shield
Dexter
The Wire
Sopranos
Brotherhood
And bizarrely - Greys Anatomy
Any recommendations appreciated. Thanks.
The excellent Heroes of course. And I also like A Town Called Eureka
I loved the first season, can't wait to get the dvd and for the second season to start.
Any recommendations appreciated. Thanks.
Veronica Mars
The Black Donnellys
Coolhand
04-04-2007, 16:47
Veronica Mars
The Black Donnellys
Both of which have been cancelled.....
VM's future is still undecided. Cancellation is just a rumour at this point -- it might be cancelled, continued or spun off to show V in the FBI.
VM is not cancelled, and there's still 3 seasons of Veronica Mars to watch. I found many similarities between Dexter s1 and VM s1 with the arc and that's why I recommended it. That and the fact that it's a detective show.
As for a show with only one season, that season could still be really great tv, there's lots of examples of that. So what if it's cancelled.
Just a bump to say thanks to the forums for recommending this. Excellent, intense, darkly quirky and a bit twisted, I loved it and it definitely deserves a slot on channel 5 over here.
Gonna read a couple of the books and impatiently wait for the second series.
Season 1 will be release on R1 DVD August 21st, more info and a picture of the box here (http://dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=64764).
I was hoping for more extras and if I'm going to buy this box it has to be in widescreen, it doesn't say what aspect ratio it will be... I can't imagine watching Dexter in anything but widescreen.
Anyone know when FX are gonna show this in the UK??
SIMON ADEBISI
02-05-2007, 18:00
Anyone know when FX are gonna show this in the UK??
Not soon enough. They would want to get their finger out. Maybe when the Wire is finished its run??
Anyone know when FX are gonna show this in the UK??
You mean Dexter? They already did, it started after they finished showing Brotherhood last year.
You mean Dexter? They already did, it started after they finished showing Brotherhood last year.
Really? I remember seeing trailers for it 'coming soon' but never saw it in the schedule or showing up on TIVO.
Bapapapa
02-05-2007, 23:12
I must also thank this thread for the heads up on this show - ******* awesome!!
Roll on season 2!!
You mean Dexter? They already did, it started after they finished showing Brotherhood last year.
I dont think they did show Dexter otherwise they would have repeated it several times during the week like they did with brotherhood and like they do with the wire.
According to this month's Empire mag FX are showing season 1 of Dexter on Sunday 1st July
mnementh
02-07-2007, 12:04
It starts up on FX on Sunday 8th July
http://www.fxuk.com/
SIMON ADEBISI
02-07-2007, 12:08
Sky plus here we go :thumbs: Well finally get to see some more of this.
anephric
02-07-2007, 13:32
Do FX show stuff 16:9 now? Dex's been trailed on other channels anamorphic but the last time I watched FX it was just letterboxed...
Sky plus here we go :thumbs: Well finally get to see some more of this.
Simon - it's S1 - you've already seen this haven't you?
Barney_Tabasco
19-07-2007, 13:32
Has this been cut on FX? Ep 1 seemed to jump!
It's shown letterbox but i can't quite work out how this works but if i zoom in it fits perfectly top and bottom (normally when i do that with letterboxed stuff you lose on left and right).
brainwaster
19-07-2007, 17:52
Season 2 Ep`s 1 and 2 have leaked onto the net
and are not to be discussed until they air, as per the forums t&c's.
One warning I will give about people planning on watching eps 1 and 2 early, if you do this means that the next 'new' ep for you will be ep 3, due to air in mid october. That's a looooooong wait.
Season 2 Ep`s 1 and 2 have leaked onto the net
I think some of you need to read the TV Forum rules again.
basegreen
19-07-2007, 18:50
When does S2 start in the US? Looong wait indeed :(
Can't wait for this to be back on the box.
30th Sept for Season 2 Ep 1
deftone666
19-07-2007, 20:11
When does S2 start in the US? Looong wait indeed :(
Can't wait for this to be back on the box.
September 30th. :(
Lol beaten to it by one minute :)
SOUNDSTYLE
19-07-2007, 20:52
finished watching eps 1-3, it's an interesting show but not quite sure yet if i'll stick with it in the long run (will give it a couple more episodes to judge).
the biggest problem i have with it is that none of the cops look like cops. the sister is the worst for this, how i'm supposed to buy her working in homicide is beyond me. and as far as the luitenant goes, they must be having a laugh.
dexter is suitably creepy at times and he does come across as being divorced from the realities around him but the sub plot that's keeping me most interested at the moment is trying to guess where the story with the black male cop is headed in terms of him and that gang boss
I've just watched the first 2 episodes on FX and have to agree with this totally.
The cops side of it just doesn't work. The sister cop is laughable.
The only bit that works is Dexter and his wary girlfriend.
Michael C. Hall stands out a mile in this. Thought he would have gone onto great things after SFU.
Barney_Tabasco
19-07-2007, 21:02
Michael C. Hall stands out a mile in this. Thought he would have gone onto great things after SFU.
Well most people would say he has!
I'd say he's gone beyond great, MCH is outstanding as Dexter.
The cops side of it just doesn't work. The sister cop is laughable.
The first few episodes are more introduction to the show and the character Dexter and then it really picks up and it gets better and better with each episode. It's an amazing first season and show, just give the arc time to start. I wasn't hooked from the start but Dexter is easily the best new show from last year.
sleep4ever
20-07-2007, 20:24
Dexter is easily the best new show from last year.
Couldnt agree more
PlayUsa has the region 1 first series up for £17.99, Amazon has it cheaper but I didnt factor in postage.
Dexter is so good, I simply must have more of it right now :cry: Best thing on TV ever.
Have a read of the TV Forum rules again....
Sprout Crumble
23-07-2007, 05:07
REMOVED
MrHat001
23-07-2007, 09:48
You might want to check post #198 and edit your post.
We're not allowed to discuss pre-air episodes.
You might want to check post #198 and edit your post.
We're not allowed to discuss pre-air episodes.
:thumbs:
Is it worth having a UK showing thread as with Season 2 almost upon us in the US it could get difficult for non downloaders in this one.
There's a separate thread for season 2 already.
charlie angel
25-07-2007, 09:01
Argh! My sky+ box with the episodes shown on FX so far has died - anyone know if FX will be doing some kind of recap? Or maybe a Dexter day?
DuncanSWardle
29-07-2007, 08:02
Just finished watching season 1 and was enjoying it almost to the end - but have one slight problem
surely if the police managed to find the killers real name, and then find the house he was at, then they must also be able to work out quite simply Dexters connection to him ? It seems Dexters Mothers murder, whilst 30_ years ago was quite high profile, his "father" was quite a respected cop and the weapon used to kill his Mother should surely have tipped someone off
mrwriter
29-07-2007, 08:33
I assumed...
that because the file was destroyed there was no evidence of a link?
Although I'm hazy because it's a while since I saw it. Made sense at the time anyway!
DuncanSWardle
29-07-2007, 10:24
I assumed...
that because the file was destroyed there was no evidence of a link?
Although I'm hazy because it's a while since I saw it. Made sense at the time anyway!
I guess, but just would have assumed someone somewhere could have made the connection - the whole thing held together really well until the end for me. IMHO would have been better for Dexter to have told some of the truth - that the bloke was a brother he never knew he had who had done this to spite Dexter for having a happy home life etc. What with that and the boot (Dexter always supposed to be so careful yet never just goes back to pick up the boot) the last episode just never felt as good as rest of season
cjanderson
29-07-2007, 10:28
Argh! My sky+ box with the episodes shown on FX so far has died - anyone know if FX will be doing some kind of recap? Or maybe a Dexter day?
i've set it up on tivo and the first upcoming ep is number 4 - lets give the boy a hand.
Am going to give it a whirl anyway, see if i can get into it :D
alphatyrant
03-08-2007, 21:34
This series managed to hook me like no other, never seen Michael C. Hall before (never watched 6 feet) but he's definitely one to keep an eye on. His ability to show so many different sides of the character is fantastic and I just hope they stick with it and don't cancel it like so many other shows before it.
cjanderson
05-08-2007, 11:40
ep 4 is all about an ice truck killer. and seems to be following om very closely from the previous epsides (some stuff about a cop sleeping with another cops sister). so is it worth getting the dvd to understand it all? i'm sort of picking up the gist but don't want to miss anything vital/
ryonhilluk
05-08-2007, 13:04
im going to watch it on telly tonight and see what its like, sounds good though!
basegreen
05-08-2007, 16:08
ep 4 is all about an ice truck killer. and seems to be following om very closely from the previous epsides (some stuff about a cop sleeping with another cops sister). so is it worth getting the dvd to understand it all? i'm sort of picking up the gist but don't want to miss anything vital/
You've not missed LOADS.
Basically Dexter is shown to be a serial killer of "bad people" working to his Father's code. The Ice truck Killer is a serial killer in the area, it sort of moves on from there really. You've missed some character development, but nothing you wont pick up. Watch from here, if you have any Qs, shout!
ep 4 is all about an ice truck killer. and seems to be following om very closely from the previous epsides (some stuff about a cop sleeping with another cops sister). so is it worth getting the dvd to understand it all? i'm sort of picking up the gist but don't want to miss anything vital/
I would buy the DVD if I were you with your high disposable income. If you don't like it, there is always ebay or the classifieds. There are a few plots which run through the season. You really need to see the first few to see what makes Dexter who he is.
My fave show of last year.
alphatyrant
05-08-2007, 19:48
Considering that the DVD appears to coming in at a reasonable price, it's more than worth it CJ. Hell I've seen the series but definitely want to own it as well.
SIMON ADEBISI
06-08-2007, 13:04
:lol: Last nights ep where Dex tries it on with Darla during Terms Of Endearment had me in bits laughing.
:lol: Yeah, Dex obviously hasn't been picking up advice on the Forum's Shaggin' & Braggin' thread.
goonerforever
06-08-2007, 19:08
Yeah that scene was great but so was the scene at the end where Dexter gets the relationship advice :lol:
The-Colonel
08-08-2007, 15:49
Brilliant series.
Kirs-tea
09-08-2007, 07:42
I'm loving this series!!! Michael C Hall is fantastic.:notworthy
cjanderson
10-08-2007, 15:56
heads up, fx is showing 1,2 and 3 on Sat 0pm onwards, and 5 tonight at 11, so thats handy for us slowcoaches :D
Watched the first season now. Very good indeed. I will pick up the books at some point.
Now to start on season 2 tonight :D
brainwaster
15-08-2007, 18:22
The books are good. Book 1 is season 1 but Book 2 is different from season 2 so far, I read that season 2 is a new story. The 3rd book (Dexter In The Dark) is out soon
anephric
15-08-2007, 19:01
I just read the first book and I have to admit, I won't be bothering with the others. I hated the style. It's like an airport novel but with serial killers.
cjanderson
20-08-2007, 09:30
now wathced the first 5. its a bit samey, ongoing ice killer hints and then random other story about someone dexter kills.
but i want to know about the ice truck killer and its nice to have people swearing in shows so i'll carry on with it.
Professor Abronsius
20-08-2007, 10:11
its nice to have people swearing in shows.
You should watch The Sopranos! :eek:
rumbletum
20-08-2007, 10:38
or Deadwood ;)
SIMON ADEBISI
20-08-2007, 15:56
Or The Wire :thumbs:
Dexter is kickin ass at the moment too.
Oh and Brotherhood is bck soon on FX as well :clap:
Rabbi of Caerbannog
21-08-2007, 09:37
After catching a atrailer for this ages ago I put on a Series link on sky+. Hve only seen two eps on FX but am enjoying it so much.
I am engrossed in this and will probably be watching every ep like I did for Heros, I usually lose interest halfway through long running seasons (ie Lost), but it has me hooked for so many different reasons than Heros that I can not put my finger tips on.
Have just watched the one where the undercover cop is killed and Dexters sister gets promoted from Vice to Homocide with others to catch up on
Am I watching S1 or S2, This has the Ice Truck at the moment, as I really have no idea
s1
s2 hasn't aired anywhere 'officially' yet
BUMP!
Just finished watching S1, and thought best to bump this rather than starting a new thread.
Can anyone answer - * when Doakes (black bald cop) followed Dexter to the shipyard of containers, they had a small scuffle/fight - why was this dropped so quickly ?
* the ice-truck-killer - why'd he ask Debs to go to the boat, sail around a bit, then just get in a car ?
also, I thought the build up to the end of ep11 was superb, and I had to watch ep12 (last one) straight after. But the final ep was different to all the others in that it jumped around a lot, and all the tension dissipated almost straight away !
I'm a little late to this thread but I've just finished watching season one and I absolutely loved it. I'd agree with some of the other comments that it took three or four episodes to get going but by the end I was loving it.
Now time for season two! :)
Mark
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