More Pictures Based on Jeff Lindsay's novel "Darkly Dreaming Dexter," this new crime thriller tells the story of a strange man named Dexter Morgan. Once an abused and abandoned child, Dexter is now a successful forensics pathologist...but lurking just beneath his charismatic personality is a terrible truth. Dexter has corralled his innate homicidal urges into a closely guarded second career: He hunts down and brutally murders those vicious criminals who have managed to avoid the clutches of the law.

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My second brilliant discovery of the week... the other one was the new version of Robin Hood currently being produced by the BBC

What makes Dexter so good?  Everything! ... including *taking a deep breath* ... his girlfriend is played by Julie Benz

Hopefully one of the channels will pick it up so those that do not download programs can see this brilliant piece of television



oh the synopsis was sourced from

http://www.tv.com/dexter/show/62683/summary.html?q=dexter&tag=search_results;title;0

Sounds very interesting and hope it does get picked up here.

Has a bit of 'The Equalizer' about it which I like.

Quoted from fajo

Sounds very interesting and hope it does get picked up here.

Has a bit of 'The Equalizer' about it which I like.

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I guess there is the sort of vigilante justice that was in the equalizer, except Edward Woodward didn't exactly to what Dexter does to his victims

I've seen promos (on the internet) of this series and it looks like it could be good.

Maybe The Equalizer meets The Punisher?!...lol

I love dexter!!

Its quite dark, and a good mystery laced throughout too.

I've finally caught on to this show and it's brilliant!

A forensic scientist by day and a serial killer by night. He does like his Glad wrap.

I loved the twist with the 'Ice Truck Killer'.

Can't wait for the second season

speaking of Dexter... there is a neat article about it here:

http://thetvaddict.com/2007/03/08/2007-paley-festival-recap-dexter/

its a recap of some festival thing, but they talk to the cast and there are some nice S2 spoilers in there.



and they asked they question:

How much of the second season is going to be drawn from the second book?



Which I thought was fitting, considering how the first book ended, but interesting too.

and.... "the second season of DEXTER premieres at the end of September."

Quoted from Morgan_Pym

I told you it was good!

Plus an original story line

True. You haven't steered me wrong.... yet

Quoted from vecordious

True. You haven't steered me wrong.... yet

Stick with me kid & I'll make you a ... nevermind, I'll just steer you over a dangerous precipice into uncertain viewing habits

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I really don't like the character of the sister & I'm not sure if it's the actor or the character.  I think it's the actor.  

Just finished watching season 1 of this unique and fantastic show.  Absolutely love it.  Can't wait for season 2.  Would be great if they would show it here, but don't think any of the networks will pick it up.

Your not alone about the sister.  She is so annoying.

This comes out on dvd in the US on August 21st...i've pre-ordered my copy ....not everyone has fast internet and the inkling to pinch shows

- cat xx

I have just heard a short interview on Melbourne radio with Len Downs (I think that was his name), programming head at Channel 9 - he was asked directly if Channel 9 would pick up Dexter and his reply was no. He also mentioned that the second series of Weeds is scheduled within the next few weeks.

maybe it will be picked up by foxtel then...


as for weeds, for some reason i thought we had already seen that, i thought they played season 2 right after season 1...hmm maybe i'm wrong tho....


- cat xx

Quoted from Morgan_Pym

For those that care ... the first two episodes of series 2 Dexter is available for those with the appropriate software.

I just finished watching them! I have so much love for this show. The first two eps are just as great as S1 was, and it follows on really well from S1 too. Such a big tease though, for the rest of the season. So long to wait for Ep 3!

I'm not sure whether to go ahead and watch the first two episodes or wait until the entire series is complete so it won't kill me to have to wait for each episode to air. Decisions, decisions... GAH!

anyone watched the pre airs of S2 of this? omg. so good.

anyways, the reason for the post...

DEXTER + Q&A
With Lead Actor MICHAEL C. HALL

Popcorn Taxi invites you meet Actor MICHAEL C. HALL (of Six Feet Under fame) for an on-stage discussion, and preview of his new TV show DEXTER....

....This program includes a screening of the Pilot and second episode from Dexter, and features an on-stage discussion with Actor MICHAEL C HALL, about his title role.

Price: $16/$14

sydney: http://www.popcorntaxi.com.au/event.php?event_id=549
melbourne: http://www.popcorntaxi.com.au/event.php?event_id=552

and it also says...

Dexter will premiere exclusively in Australia on SHOWCASE – the new premium television channel on the Showtime network in December.

which I guess means no free to air, which is unsurprising. But anyways. Just thought I would mention it in case anyone was interested!

Sounds cool. but can't justify going when i already have those eps on dvd.....would be there otherwise. Good news about the new foxtel channel. my b/f will be thrilled, now he can watch it himself instead of 'inviting me over' and asking me to bring my dvds with me hehe

- cat xx

well i've changed my mind, i'm officially going now. tix still available as of tonite if anyone else still wanted to go

- cat

Having closed my eyes to any potential spoilers in the previous posts, and whilst I could download those eps already shown, I have just finished watching 'Dexter' series one episodes 1 & 2 on Showcase and am damn glad I did. Whilst not a '"Sopranos" or even a "Six Feet Under", the mixture of pathos, gore, humour, psychological insight and just a damn fascinating central character makes "Dexter" the first best show I've seen on Showcase. And Michael C Hall has if anything improved upon his performance as David Fisher.

By the way, anyone else appreciate how the better US dramas have actors that first got a chance to shine dramatically on "Oz"? For example, Lauren Velez and David Zayas are in "Dexter", whilst Edie Falco went on into "The Sopranos" and BD Wong and JK Simmons have been in "Law & Order SVU".

Quoted from herodian

By the way, anyone else appreciate how the better US dramas have actors that first got a chance to shine dramatically on "Oz"? For example, Lauren Velez and David Zayas are in "Dexter", whilst Edie Falco went on into "The Sopranos" and BD Wong and JK Simmons have been in "Law & Order SVU".

That would be me!... I think I even had a thread... sister Pete has even moved on, playing the grandmother/matriarch in the new CBS smash hit, Cane

Oz certainly seemed to be a great training ground

The evil governor was recently on Damages as the sexually confused lawyer, in my humble opinion, playing the role decisively

Quoted from Morgan_Pym

That would be me!... I think I even had a thread... sister Pete has even moved on, playing the grandmother/matriarch in the new CBS smash hit, Cane

Oz certainly seemed to be a great training ground

The evil governor was recently on Damages as the sexually confused lawyer, in my humble opinion, playing the role decisively

Methinks "Oz" will be looked back upon and seen as the real starting point of the last great phase of US TV drama. HBO and to a lesser extent Showtime have done so much to restore creative values to American TV, and it would be fantastic to think that a similar experience could happen here. Unfortunately I don't think any of the free to airs and most likely the pay TV channels would want to try something as edgy and as dark as "Dexter".

Have just watch x5 first episodes back to back on pay TV. And loved it. Sadly, though I missed half first one, but might be lucky to catch it again later.

Thank you for sharing

We back on Dexter yet? I am trying to acquire some eps but my PC is downloading at less than a snails pace

Quoted from SuziH

We back on Dexter yet? I am trying to acquire some eps but my PC is downloading at less than a snails pace

pssst... you want some episodes?  I have some episodes... I have every episode... come with me, let's discuss what I can do for you

Okay, gave it a go, watched about 6-8 eps and was not impressed. Don't like the main actor/character and that's never a good sign..... the last episode I watched was a fairly recent one from the US and it just got too gory and unbelievable. I really love 'Moonlight' but you can have your Dexter.

That ad you speak of is a classic.

Quoted from SuziH

Okay, gave it a go, watched about 6-8 eps and was not impressed. Don't like the main actor/character and that's never a good sign..... the last episode I watched was a fairly recent one from the US and it just got too gory and unbelievable. I really love 'Moonlight' but you can have your Dexter.

Everyone has their own preferences... but you really should have started at the very beginning of series 1, and the ice-truck  killer & the huge revelation at the end of the series

'Serial killer' ad withdrawn after complaints
Posted 35 minutes ago


The SA Opposition said the promotion for the Dexter program was damaging to Adelaide tourism and the city's reput