If you like blood, then I have something especially for you. Dexter (Sundays at 9 PM on CBS) may be the best thing to air on network television this year. It did so only because of the now-settled writer's strike and had already aired on cable movie channel Showtime and I see that as a blessing.
In a year filled with not-so-stellar programs such as My Dad is Better Than Your Dad, Dexter stands out not because it is so covered in blood but because it is a season-long mystery that comes to a close this Sunday at the early time of 8 PM. It's intriguing because the main character is a hero of sorts with a dark side.
His dark side, and it won't spoil anything, is that this disturbed police forensics expert controls his urge to kill by killing those who have done something to deserve it. A sort of modern-day vigilante who leaves no trace of his work. His sister, though, is dating a man who also has a secret. A man who is Dexter's nemesis during this season of the drama.
I won't go in to any further detail but if you haven't been watching this hidden gem, you really should.
Submitted by Melissa Gilman on May 1, 2008 - 4:37pm.
Oh man, I really like Dexter and I wish I didn't. It's so wrong. I should not be rooting for a serial killer. But Michael C. Hall plays a really intriguing character. I also feel bad about liking Breaking Bad on AMC, which also produces my beloved drama Mad Men. As a responsible adult, I like watching these shows but it scares me to think of kids or less healthy people watching this stuff.
Caught Dexter for the first time this past week. He's a serial killer? OK, now it's starting to make sense! (In any case, I enjoyed the writing and dark approach, even though I'm a little behind on the plot line.) I seem to recall the network broadcast making a mention of Showtime -- do you happen to know if CBS will be airing more episodes, or is the show moving back to cable TV?
I haven't seen anything about CBS picking up "Dexter" for an additional run on the network although the trend seems to be a sharing of material between the networks and their cable siblings. The third season of "Dexter" starts this autumn on Showtime and after the first season wrapped last night, we can hope that the second season airs next year for those of us who aren't willing to fork over the cash for Showtime.
Submitted by Ruth Anne Maddox on May 6, 2008 - 12:56pm.
Thanks to the DVR and a busy schedule, I am 4 or 5 episodes behind on Dexter. If the rain keeps up, I may get a chance to watch a couple tonight - so don't tell me what happens!
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Oh man, I really like Dexter
Oh man, I really like Dexter and I wish I didn't. It's so wrong. I should not be rooting for a serial killer. But Michael C. Hall plays a really intriguing character. I also feel bad about liking Breaking Bad on AMC, which also produces my beloved drama Mad Men. As a responsible adult, I like watching these shows but it scares me to think of kids or less healthy people watching this stuff.
Caught Dexter for the first
Caught Dexter for the first time this past week. He's a serial killer? OK, now it's starting to make sense! (In any case, I enjoyed the writing and dark approach, even though I'm a little behind on the plot line.) I seem to recall the network broadcast making a mention of Showtime -- do you happen to know if CBS will be airing more episodes, or is the show moving back to cable TV?
I haven't seen anything
I haven't seen anything about CBS picking up "Dexter" for an additional run on the network although the trend seems to be a sharing of material between the networks and their cable siblings. The third season of "Dexter" starts this autumn on Showtime and after the first season wrapped last night, we can hope that the second season airs next year for those of us who aren't willing to fork over the cash for Showtime.
Thanks to the DVR and a busy
Thanks to the DVR and a busy schedule, I am 4 or 5 episodes behind on Dexter. If the rain keeps up, I may get a chance to watch a couple tonight - so don't tell me what happens!
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