Showtime's DEXTER

[joshaube]

Anyone waiting for this upcoming Showtime series? It premieres in October and is based on the novel Darkly Dreaming Dexter. The premise seems very interesting, and being handled by Showtime is a definite plus. The actor they chose to star is also top-notice. I'm thinking this might be a break-out hit, as far as HBO/Showtime series go.

[punk666]

i've not heard of it.

[joshaube]

Showtime at Sunday 10:00 PM (60 min.)
Status: New Series
Premiere: October 1, 2006
Show Categories: Drama, Action/Adventure

Based on Jeff Lindsay's novel "Darkly Dreaming Dexter," this new crime thriller tells the story of a strange man named Dexter Morgan. Once an abused and abandoned child, Dexter is now a successful forensics pathologist...but lurking just beneath his charismatic personality is a terrible truth. Dexter has corralled his innate homicidal urges into a closely guarded second career: He hunts down and brutally murders those vicious criminals who have managed to avoid the clutches of the law.

Source; http://www.tv.com/dexter/show/62683/summary.html

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You can see a preview here...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=RJtckVePrvc

Tonights the night, and it's going to happen again, and again.

To stop a serial killer...
you have to think like one,
plan like one,
and hunt like one.

And for one forensic investigator,
that should be easy...
because he is one.

:) Apparently it's predicted to be the most-talked about show.

[Roderick Usher]

my friend Michael is starring in it. He said he's having a ball with this character and it's even darker than Six Feet Under.

[newb]

I have Showtime for free on a 6 month trial basis.....the six months is just about over.Between this show and "Masters of Horror".....I may have to pay for it for a few months.

[lwilson]

The first episode is available online here:

http://www.sho.com/site/dexter/sneakpeek/home.do

Password is "sneak peek"

I really liked it because it was different.

[manicmyk]

The first episode was really great and creepy cool. If you don't get Showtime you are in luck. They are having free preview weekends for the next two weekends everyone with Cable or Satelite will have Showtime.

[Roderick Usher]

Two episodes in and I am hooked. Dexter Morgan is the most compelling tv character I've seen since Tony Soprano.

Great Show!

[BudMan]

I caught the first episode....pretty good....gonna have to watch the next two.

[bschulte]

Seems like every horror forum I read has something on Dexter, so I checked it out over the past two days on OnDemand. I really like it. Michael C. Hall is great in the lead and Jennifer Carpenter looks pretty good too. I like the way they've set Dexter up against the Ice Truck Killer in an extended battle. That should make for some interesting TV. With MoH coming up too, it's definitely a good time for horror fans to have Showtime. :)

[the_real_linda]

i already kinda love this show.....michael is great, his drab demenour and the dry tone of his voice fits perfect for this role......plus julie benz as his weird girlfriend. i like how we empathise and understand his character even tho he kills people but wev got no-one else to follow so are kinda stuck with him. and its not too far away from the death of 6ft under....nicley shot show.

[The_Return]

Looks pretty awesome, will check it out once it makes it to DVD.

[the_real_linda]

yeah the 3rd episode ...i think.........opened his view on life a lot more.....like his judgment being wrong.....tis a good show, so far

[mrsbelalugosi13]

Julie Benz has had a real wide range of acting roles in her career. This one is no exception. That's what people like about her.... she is not afraid to try to play something different. I was reading up on the show after watching it and this is what Michael C. Hall had to say about "Dexter"..... "Dexter is a cowboy who wears a 10-gallon grey hat. I think people should be torn. It fosters a sense of conflict- I'm rooting for someone who is doing something that I , along with pretty much everybody else , would on paper suggest is reprehensible."
I personally think that people will root for Dexter instead of Sgt . Doakes :) mrsbelalugosi13

[Taxslave]

I love this show! What a cool idea! I think I know who the Ice truck killer is already though. I predict that the killer is Dexters sister. I'm interested to know what you all think... am I crazy for thinking that?

[the_real_linda]

my friend is reading the first book....i dont wanna know what happens....well perhaps i do but it take the enjoyment out of watching it......the opening titles creep me out

[mrsbelalugosi13]

Everyone has their theories but who knows you may be right. It is fun to use our imagination and think about different spoiler theories.... especially about a show that we just can't get enough of. I loved Jennifer Carpenter in "The Excorsicm of Emily Rose." She is great in this series too as Debra Morgan.

[the_real_linda]

she is great but i think she gets overshadowed by julie benz....but both are really really good, just with benz being in buffy and angel for those fans

[joshaube]

Absolutely addicted to this show. Just bought the first book a few weeks back, and I'm waiting until the series finishes until I touch it. Do a comparison of sorts, but I don't want anything to be spoiled in the meantime.

Oh, and it's been picked up for a full 13 episode first season, and another 13 episode second season. It's currently Showtime's #1 series, and it got there quite easily from what I heard.

SORT OF SPOILERS (just my thoughts, and guesses as to what will come)

In my opinion, I'd go against the theory that the killer is Dexter's sister. I'm not sure about it though. My mother thinks she is. "Come on Dexter, I want to play too!" had me rethinking my stance. But I'm sure it was just thrown in there to throw you off.

Tomorrow night couldn't come soon enough. :)

Dexter currently airs on Showtime (US) and The Movie Network / Movie Central (CAN).

[the_real_linda]

what else does showtime show....cause i can see why this is a number one show but i dont know what its up against?

[spookshowbitch]

what else does showtime show....cause i can see why this is a number one show but i dont know what its up against?

i think "Weeds" and "Masters of Horror" are pretty popular shows. But, personally, don't think they can compare to Dexter. It's one of the best shows since "Six Feet Under". It's a great premise.

[the_real_linda]

ive seen some weeds episodes and tis okay but havnt bothered to follow it....i loved 6 feet under since day one and david was my fav out of the two brothers....so was so happy to see him in dexter (when i first watched dexter i didnt know who was in it or anything bout it and as soon as i saw his profile in the car at the start of the pilot i said to my friend....is it? i hope it is? he asked who and i said that michael dude who plays david in 6 feet under oh i hope it is....and i was right....hes got a distinctive profile and voice....totally suits the character of dexter)

[mrsbelalugosi13]

Masters of horror is a pretty unique series also. It's in it's second season. Famous directors make each episode different with their own creative qualities.
Each episode is like a minature movie.

But, the series "Dexter" is centralized around most of the same people every week so that they will have people waiting in anticipation every week. Wondering if Dexter will be caught. There is nothing on tv even remotely like it ...... and I am loving every minute of this wonderful series.:cool:

[spookshowbitch]

Some have theorized that D's sister is the Killer. I think it's too obvious, they WANT you to think it's her.
And last night I was wondering "How is he going to get out of this one?"
That makes a great show

[the_real_linda]

yeah in the last episode debbie got to have lots of evil glares at dexter and you saw into their past some more...giving her a reason for it....it does seem obvious but i think she'd make a great killer

[joshaube]

Wow. I love this series. Simple as that.
I'm a week behind the US broadcasts, so I just finished the seventh episode.

Anyone else think that Paul looks a LOT too much like Dexter for it to be just a coincidence in the casting department? Dexter WAS adopted, after all. Relation, perhaps? They look eerily similiar.

Also, anyone else have a suggestion that the KILLER might be the doctor? He wanted to find the PIECES? It's a long shot, but hey.

I swear everyone in this series is a suspect. Dexter's sister, the doctor, paul... you question everyone. Everyone seemingly has a motive.

[the_real_linda]

i loved the ending of the last episode..it was sooooooo obvious and you were waiting for the 'ice killer' to ask who dexter was........dexters smile was so funny......he wasnt let down by this ameteur after all....yay

[joshaube]

This show is just too good.
Finally watched the episode with the big reveal (for real).

[the_real_linda]

its sooooo good.......ive just finished the 10th episode....i eventually got time to watch it....was too busy yesterday to watch it. just got a chance to watch episode 11 of heroes too

[joshaube]

Oh f*ck! Just finished episode 11, ONE episode remaining! This is quite honestly my favourite TV series as of current. I just can't wait a week for the finale!

[mrsbelalugosi13]

Oh f*ck! Just finished episode 11, ONE episode remaining! This is quite honestly my favourite TV series as of current. I just can't wait a week for the finale!

There is supposed to be a real cliffhanger in the season finale I can't wait. :cool:

[the_real_linda]

how stupid is deb.....jeez! its sooo damn obvious.....i was screamin at the screen.....dont get on the boat!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what the frak are you doni drinking the wine.....aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!


tho i liked his use of the xena pinch.....im a big xena fan so thanks to the writers for that.....especially since they used the original time of the xena pinch before they realised xena needed to get info from the bad guys.

[mrsbelalugosi13]

Cool..... I just heard that Michael C. Hall is nominated for a golden globe. I hope he wins. Weeds and Sleeper Cell are also nominated. :cool:

[the_real_linda]

yeah i hope this show gets a lot of recognition

[noctuary]

I can't wait for this to come out on DVD. Shit, between this and the upcoming Preacher series, I think I may have to finally get premium cable.

[mrsbelalugosi13]

yeah i hope this show gets a lot of recognition

They really deserve it . I hope Michael wins.

[the_real_linda]

so how long we gotta wait for a new season.....october? anyone know???? ive checked epguides but no info there

[Sick_As_Fuck]

I watched every single episode of this fantastic series. Can't wait for season 2.

[mrsbelalugosi13]

I watched every single episode of this fantastic series. Can't wait for season 2.


Can't wait for the story to unfold so we can see into Dexter's mind and what makes him tick.

[the_real_linda]

i think we've already seen into his mind a bit......

[GorePhobia]

This show is one of the best television shows I have ever watched. The acting was just so superb and it was just very well written. I am happy that it was renewed and the new season will premire in October again. Five more months to go until it is back on. Thank God the other best show on TV (Entourage) is on during that five month break.

P.S. Rod you know Michael?

[the_real_linda]

counting down...........it was a great show......tho i never read the novels it was based on.....il stick with the tv show

[GorePhobia]

I can't wait till October!

[the_real_linda]

anyone got an actual date for it yet?

[jenna26]

I was able to catch some of this during a free preview weekend, I think I saw the first three episodes and I was very impressed. I didn't figure it would last too long though, I was sure most people would be put off by the premise, and the point of view. But a very smart show. So good to see it is surviving. :D I am awaiting the DVD release, because I won't be subscribing to Showtime, I just wouldn't watch it enough.

[the_real_linda]

waiting for the dvd release of this to watch it again........hope its released in the uk......