Dexter - The Complete Second Season

Actor: Michael C. Hall
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Manufacturer: Showtime / Paramount
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DEXTER is a crime drama about Dexter Morgan a man who leads a double life as an incredibly likeable forensics expert for the Miami Police Department and as an emotionless vigilante serial killer. Taught by his foster father to harness his lust for blood and killing Dexter lives by his own strict moral code - he only kills murderers who can't otherwise be brought to justice. Dexter is a killer who grapples with fitting into society while at the same time he struggles with his inability to feel emotion. The irony of Dexter's life is that he works closely as a blood splatter analyst with the very people who hunt his kind - the homicide department. Dexter's "Regular Joe" front is in full force while working alongside the ill-tempered Sgt. James Doakes who seems to be the only one to sense Dexter's more sinister side and Lt. Maria LaGuerta the head of the division who pursues Dexter sexually with as much force as she would any criminal. While his sister Debra Morgan a tough and determined cop leans on Dexter for personal advice and career advancement the closest one Dexter "connects" with is Det. Angel Batista whose similar attention to detail and taste for forensics almost mirrors his own. While sentiment and feelings elude Dexter he struggles to find a kindred spirit of sorts in his emotionally damaged girlfriend Rita who keeps him grounded in the realities of "normal" life and provides him respite from the dark corners of his mind. The series is based on the acclaimed novel "Darkly Dreaming Dexter" by Jeff Lindsay.System Requirements:Running Time: 636 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 097368925144 Manufacturer No: 892514

Customer Reviews:

A nice, clean monster.

Remember the days when HBO shows kicked arse? Whether it was AL SWEARENGEN ruling the roost of THE GEM, or TITUS PULLO skewering some poor plebe, or even BEN HAWKINS touching someone back to life. Well, we all know those days are sadly gone, but thanks to some gutsy, creative thinking on SHOWTIME's part we have DEXTER MORGAN. Take either one - season one's ICE TRUCK KILLER, or season two's BAY HARBOR BUTCHER, and you have what is (fact, not opinion) one of the best shows ever aired. Every TV series you've ever seen has had a quandary about the second season equaling the first. This one don't. Both seasons are on par Fan-friggin-tastic. MICHAEL C HALL (pulling a 180 from his superb character of DAVID FISHER from the superb SIX FEET UNDER) plays the best television character possibly ever. Hey, the guy likes to chop people (albeit, bad people) up into little pieces, but YOU LOVE HIM, that makes for compelling viewing any day of the week. Best show on the tube right now, HANDS DOWN. Can't wait for season 3!

2008-06-29

DEXTER - Season 2

Dexter - Season 1 got me hooked. Dexter - Season 2 just makes me want more! Season 2's story line was even better than Season 1's. Now I can't wait for Season 3 to start later this year!

2008-06-25

Compulsive and addictive viewing pleasure

Who knew that a show with a serial killer as the protagonist could ever be so good? The second season of Showtime's Dexter not only improves on an excellent debut season, but blows it out of the water. As the second season opens, Dexter (Michael C. Hall) has some problems. Doakes (Erik King) knows something is suspicious with him and is keeping on his trail, making Dexter's ritual of killing bad people even harder than ever to get away with. Making matters worse is the discovery of Dexter's dumping spot in the ocean, which leads to Agent Lundy (Keith Carradine) coming on the scene. Not to mention that Dexter's relationship with Rita (Julie Benz) is very much on the rocks, especially when he meets a woman named Lila (Jamie Murray) who is much more akin to Dexter's persona. In the meantime, Dexter's sister Debra (Jennifer Carpenter) has become a changed person since her experience with the Ice Truck Killer, and when revelations about their father Harry's (James Remar) past come to light, Dexter begins to question everything there is about himself, including the code that Harry instilled in him. Loaded with some inventive twists and turns, the second season of Dexter is some of the absolute best premium TV you will ever see, and certainly the best thing to ever grace Showtime. All in all, if you've been missing out on Dexter thus far, you have been missing out on quite a bit, and this is one series that definitely deserves your time and attention.

2008-06-19

The Best Show on TV

This is simply the best show on TV with the best actors/actresses playing their roles as well as could possibly be done! Season 2 brings the incredible Jaime Murray (formerly of the unequaled BBC Heist series "Hustle") to mix things up. Like all truly epic TV shows, the cast is the reason we watch. Michael C. Hall was made to play this role as is the truly under-appreciated Jennifer Carpenter as his sister. I've loved Julie Benz since "Angel" and marvel at how she has found a niche as the ex-wife of and abuser and heroin addict.

The best second tier character is David Zayas as Detective Angel Batista. Before he turned to acting full-time, he was a real NYC police officer. I believe every word he says. This season, we are also treated to the arrival of Keith Carradine for 11 episodes. I'll tell you, they really added the right ingredients and stirred the soup just right.

The other highlighted character this season is Erik King as Sergeant James Doakes. Last season, he was the only one that suspected there was something "off" with Dexter Morgan. By the end of the last episode in season one, Sgt. Doakes starts tailing Dexter.

Others have written of the plot. I praise the actors, writers, producers and all involved who had the vision to bring a series to TV where the hero is a serial killer and we root for him with all our hearts. This show is simply brilliant. When it becomes available on DVD, pick it up immediately and clear some time on your schedule!

2008-06-19

Dexter (Season 1)

This is an excellent show with great actors. The plot is so different and while watching in on Showtime it had me on the edge of my seat. I love the show and couldn't wait for the second season which was also excellent. I am now waiting for the third season to begin. I love Michael C. Hall and the other characters are also very good. Dexter's character was so different from the one Michael played on Six Feet Under. He is very, very good. Everyone I know that has watched the show loves it too. I will be purchasing all the seasons as they become available and hope it is on for a long time.

2008-06-18

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