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Media Type: DVD
Artist: DEXTER
Title: SEASON 1
Street Release Date: 08/21/2007
Domestic
Genre: TELEVISIONAmazon.com: An interesting and original idea that's very skillfully executed, Showtime's Dexter is never less than watchable, often quite compelling, and sometimes thoroughly riveting. As the 12 episodes from the show's first season (packaged here in a four disc set) reveal, it's also the epitome of "high concept," a kind of Silence of the Lambs for the C.S.I. generation. Creator-executive producer James Manos Jr.'s title character, one Dexter Morgan (played by Michael C. Hall of Six Feet Under renown), works for the Miami Police Department as an blood spatter analyst, visiting crime scenes and helping figure out what happened. He has an avocation, too: during his off hours, he tracks down some very, very bad people who for various reasons have eluded the proper authorities. Seems his adoptive father, a cop himself, taught the kid how to channel his dark side in a "positive" direction; and so, having captured these evildoers (including a child molester-murderer and a recidivist drunk driver with a trail of bodies in his wake), Dex dispatches them with clinical precision, thus making him a serial killer who snuffs serial killers. But there's more--much more, as it turns out. By his own description, Dexter is "a monster," an empty shell who fakes all human interactions and admits to no real feelings for anything or anyone, including his foster sister (Jennifer Carter) and his nominal girlfriend (Julie Benz), a former crack addict and battered spouse who's as uninterested in sex as he is. There's an explanation for Dexter's weirdness, of course, one so deep and traumatic that even he isn't aware of it. It's gradually revealed over the course of the season as he and the cops (who include Erik King, Lauren Velez, and David Zayas, all first-rate) track down the so-called "Ice Truck Killer," a fellow monster whose grisly m.o. both fascinates and taunts our hero, leading to a genuinely shocking and squirm-inducing finale. Dexter can be a bit arch, with an ironic, too-hip-for-the-room tone that get a little old. Still, it's a safe bet that anyone who views this first season will be salivating for the second. Extras include audio commentary on two episodes, a featurette about real-life blood spatter analysis, and a variety of DVD-ROM items. --Sam Graham Beyond Dexter 
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Customer Reviews:
- Amazing TV Series: I'm absolutely, positively thrilled with my purchase. I attempted to watch the "watered down" network TV version of this (not the version that aired on ShoTime originally) and am so glad I decided to buy the DVD. It's kind of tough to enjoy a serial killer show when most of the language and killing are censored out!
I can't wait for Season 2 to become available on DVD! - Wonderful: I think this is one of the most creative concepts in a long time. Dexter blends the clearly drawn lines of morality and this (by societys standards) criminal takes down worse criminals who truly don't deserve to die, but there is the problem that he is playing "god" or "judge jury and executioner." Nevertheless it provokes great discussion, it uses weird music and great humor to contrast the darkness of dexters world, and I can't get enough of it.
- A Parasite!!: First let me say that I would give this show 4 1/2 stars but it doesnt give you the option.
For the first few episodes I found myself wanted a little more from the series. Dont get me wrong... I liked it but found it lacking in certain areas.
Then as I progressed into season 1, Dexter was like a parasite that attached itself to me and I was trapt. I was intrigued. What can I say, it was a great show.
As the last few episodes approached I was so into it, I found myself biting my nails from the well writin tension between Dexter and The Ice Truck Killer, which is a total shock as for his true identity. You wont be dissapointed.
So if at first you dont care for the show, stick with it. It gets more involved and interesting. I will definately be watching season 2. I am after all, now, a Dexter fan. - Killer show: This is one of the most promising series to come around since "Six Feet Under" (also starring Michael C. Hall). This first season is loosely based on the first of Lindsay's "Dexter" novels, but makes enough changes that even those who read the book will be surprised. What makes this show great? Well-written characters given spot-on portrayals by perfectly cast actors. All the characters from the novel are brought to brilliant life, and many of the novel's more one-dimensional characters (particularly the Maria LaGuerta character, and Dexter's girlfriend), are given extra dimensions here. The standouts are Hall as Dexter, who was so good as the very different David on "Six Feet Under" it was hard to imagine him even being convincing in this much darker role, let alone making it his own, but that's exactly what he did. Jennifer Carpenter brings a touching vulnerability to step-sister Debra, yet also makes her brave and capable, unlike the book's incompetent caricature.
- Dexter rocks: Dexter the First Season is totally engrossing and addictive. If time permitted I would have watched it in a marathon. The writers, actors, directors etc of this series are certainly creative and clever! The very graphic bloody scenes are shocking but necessary and therefore, the viewer is accepting and understanding. Dexter is an unforgettable character and will live on in my memory forever. I impatiently await season 2 on DVD. Buy this DVD set!
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