DEXTER
SEASON ONE
Starring:
Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King, David Zayas, Julie Benz, Lauren
Velez and James Remar
Series
Developed by:
James Manos, Jr.
Out to buy on DVD 19/05/08
Dexter
Dexter is a forensic expert in blood patterns who works with the Miami Police
Department. He is also a serial killer, who kills people that the police can't
bring to justice. He has to hide his double life from his sister, his girlfriend
and his co-workers. He is intrigued by a killer who has found a way to kill
girls without leaving blood behind.
Crocodile
Being wrapped up in preparing for his next victim, Dexter finds out that the
Ice Truck Killer is aware of Dexter's dirty little secret.
Popping Cherry
Dexter's on the trail of a recently released murderer who plans to kill again
when he's sidetracked by the Ice Truck Killer's latest crime - a cut-up hooker
found in a hockey ice rink.
Let's Give the
Boy a Hand
The Ice Truck Killer begins leaving pictures from Dexter's childhood at the
crime scenes. Is the killer trying to tell Dexter something about his own
past?
Love American
Style
While the rest of the police department are focused on finding the Ice Truck
Killer, Dexter is busy gathering evidence for his next victim. It turns out
he will also discover more about relationships, love and how to make a success
of it all. In doing so he gets some hilarious advice from unlikely sources
and we see the first time that he actually kills two people at one time.
Return to Sender
Dexter is called to the scene of the crime at the Castillo junkyard. The Ice
Truck Killer has returned Valerie Castillo's body putting Dexter in danger
of being caught. A boy is found who witnessed the crime.
Circle of Friends
The police identify the Ice Truck Killer. However Dexter feels there is something
wrong with the suspect. Dexter must also deal with Paul, Rita's recently paroled
husband.
Shrink Wrap
Dexter suspects rich women's shrink of murder. When he visits the shrink,
he is surprised by a dark secret from his past.
Father knows
best
Dexter receives notification that his biological father has recently passed
away. Dexter is named as the sole heir of all his possessions including his
house. Dexter goes for a weekend away with Rita, Deb, and Rudy.
Seeing Red
The Ice Truck Killer is back. He leaves a crime scene that brings back some
horrifying repressed memories for Dexter. Paul sues Rita for sole custody
of Astor and Cody.
Truth be told
The Ice Truck Killer puts Dexter in a life changing position when he takes
someone close to Dexter hostage. Doakes begins to suspect that Dexter's odd
behaviour is something darker than he originally thought.
Born Free
Dexter follows clues left for him by the Ice-Truck Killer in an attempt to
find the hostage. Paul tries to convince Rita that she and the children are
not safe around Dexter.
Once in a while a new series makes a real impact in its first series and instantly becomes a much-loved classic, 'Dexter' is one of those shows.
Over the last few years TV has launched to critical acclaim only not to really hit with the general public. Shows like 'Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip', 'Firefly' and 'Arrested Development' have gone before there time but there has also been some classics that have really hit the mark from the off. Programmes like 'Lost', 'Heroes', 'Greys Anatomy' and 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' have all become firm favourites and 'Dexter' is going to be one of those shows.
Based on the novels by Jeff Lindsay, the success of the show comes from the premise. Dexter Morgan is a Crime Scene Investigator who specialises in blood splatter patterns for the Miami Police Department but no suspects that he is also a serial killer who murders whose who escape justice. After been trained by his policeman father to vent his aggression and lust for blood on those who think they are above the law, Dexter is an emotionless killing machine who tries to live a normal life but is ruled by his murderous urges. Its only when Dexter is challenged by another serial killer called the Ice Truck Killer and the ex-husband of his show piece girlfriend Rita, do we see him lose control and possibly reveal his true self.
An excellent premise needs an excellent cast to bring this to life and 'Dexter' has just that. Leading the line is Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan. Best remembered for his role as David Fisher in 'Six Feet Under', Hall transforms himself into a cool, calculated serial killer and the ultimate anti-hero. He also narrates the show, revealing Dexter's innermost thoughts and injecting a lot of humour into the show. This will be the show he will be remembered the most for and is testament to his performance skills. The supporting cast is also extremely good with Jennifer Carpenter shining as Dexter's sister Deb, Julie Benz as the timid girlfriend Rita, Erik King is the suspicious Sergeant James Doakes, Lauren Vélez as commanding officer Lt. Maria Laguerta and James Remar as Dexter's father Harry Morgan seen in flashback.
'Dexter' is darkly comic, slightly twisted but very, very good and one of the best crime shows to come along in a very long time. While it maybe another C.S.I type show, which seem to be filling the schedules of late, this is a very different kind of show and one that is destined to become a classic
PICTURE & SOUND
Presented in Anamorphic Widescreen with Dolby Digital 5.1 sound, the series looks great.
BONUS FEATURES
Feature Commentary:
Episode 106
Stars Jennifer Carpenter (Debra Morgan), Erik King (Sergeant James Doakes),
Lauren Vélez (Lt. Maria Laguerta) and David Zayas (Angel Batista) provide
the commentary for the middle episode of the season. This fun and chatty track
allows the stars to talk about what it is like working on the show, their
characters and they reveal some behind the scenes secrets from the show.
Feature Commentary:
Episode 112
Producers Sara Colleton, Daniel Cerone and Clyde Phillips give you a more
technical commentary for the last show of the season. They talk passionately
about the opening credit sequence, ending the season with a big pay off, the
performances and how the show became extremely popular.
OVERALL
With only two commentary tracks for the twelve episode of the season, the extras for 'Dexter: Season One' is a little disappoint. With no behind the scenes footage, interviews or history of the character, this will come as a disappointment to a fan.
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