RojoDexter
It’s not a film I know. But this TV series is one that has me anxiously awaiting each new episode as a rapist nervously awaits their lover of duress. This TV show is called….
Dexter.
So enamoured with this show I became I even made a short film in homage to it (you can see this film by clicking below.
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So what is it that has charmed me so about Dexter, a show about a serial killer who kills other serial killers (an idea that sounds like it is from the Simpson’s), well it’s many things.
Dexter first and foremost is lovable, a CSI type blood expert assigned to examine “what happened” only from the blood leavings of crimes that have recently happened. Incredibly played by Michael C. Hall (Six Feet Under), I love how he begins to plan a murder, tracks the history of his mark and creates their lair of death.
Also his narration captivates me, it keeps the story going as a novel would if it were being read to you (As this programme is based on a novel it has a solid wall behind it, no writing on the fly like Lost). It allows us to know his thoughts which could be argued is a flaw, or an easy way to keep the viewer on the same page as the makers, but this narration is a welcome addition, it keeps us abreast of our killer/hero’s thoughts and thus rendering him all the more endearing.
During the first season Dexter is also toyed with by another killer, his own machination being that of trying to open another world to Dexter to show him what he could be, to embrace his inner nature and to become a demi-god in his adversaries deluded opinion.
Whist matching wits with this unknown aslant, Dexter is also involved in the investigation of a killer named “the Ice Truck Killer”. The killer has a penchant for dismembering his victims, cutting them into 12 parts first having drained them completely of blood. This investigation introduces us into the supporting cast.
Jennifer Carpenter (“The Exosmic of Emily Rose) plays Dexter’s sassy half sister Deb. She is also one of the lead detectives along with Erik King a TV bad boy from way back and whom plays Sergeant hard talking, kick ass, taking names, beat the shit out of then ask what happen later, Doakes.
Doakes is to me a highlight of the show he is abrasive and gun hoe but also revels a sensitive side having partnered up with Deb.
Through the 12 episodes we are taken on a ride through Dexter’s world as he justifies his killing, examines his killing, and confesses his admiration of the “Ice Truck Killer”. The last episode is just marvellous. So often we are let down in finales but again since this is a novel brought to life there is closure, this coupled with the fact that the producers were unsure if they were to picked up for another season. But they did, thank god.
I have seen three of the new series limiting myself to no more as one is never enough. I am stock piling them because they are just so damn cool. If you have seen the first you will know what I am talking about and I highly recommend watching the second season. If this show is new to you then I suggest down loading the whole series, take the weekend off everything and enjoy, you’ll thank me.
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Tracy
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Dexter has convinced me that television is actually the best medium to adapt a novel, giving over more space to character development than a two-hour film ever could. In the book many of the supporting players were nothing more than sketches, but onscreen they come to life brilliantly.
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And I notice you suggest downloading the series. Isn't that illegal?