Dexter TV series...

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Based on Jeff Lindsay's novels Darkly Dreaming Dexter and Dearly Devoted Dexter this crime thriller follows Dexter Morgan. Dexter is a forensic blood spatter expert for the Miami Dade Police Department. He is the main support for his sister. He has a steady girlfriend, with two kids who adore him. He also has an active "night life". Based on a code instilled in him by his foster father, Harry, he hunts down people who have escaped justice and makes sure they don't get away with a crime again.

I got a copy of Darkly Dreaming Dexter when it came out several years ago, and though I never finished it (I'm an awful reader) I was fascinated by the concept of a serial killer working for the police; understanding how to murder someone and get away with it. That the whole thing is presented with a wickedly dark sense of humor just made it that much more attractive to me. Obviously, the announcement of a TV series based on the Dexter's books excited the awful reader in me, even if I didn't know how it would end.
Once I caught the series though, it was quickly clear to me that I would never go back to the printed page for my Dexter fill, as it's impossible to think that there could be a better interpretation of the character than the one delivered by Michael C. Hall as part of this outstanding Showtime series.
The basic story is a simple one. By day, Dexter (Hall) is a forensics expert, specializing in blood spatter analysis, for the Miami Metro police department. By night, he preys upon criminals who have slipped through justice's fingers, using his skills to kill and dispose of evil people. Why? Well that's the not-so-simple part of the tale, as Dexter's past is revealed in bits and pieces, building a more complete picture of a soulless killer who wants to funnel his urges into a positive direction. Flashbacks and small clues build to a revelation that not only explains who he is, but which ties together everything.
As Dexter slaughters his victims and works his day job, a main story emerges involving the Ice Truck Killer, whose distinct and exacting style impresses Dexter and draws him into a dance of contemporaries that involves his coworkers, his girlfriend Rita (Julie Benz) and his only remaining family member, his police-office sister Deb (Jennifer Carpenter.) Though Dexter murders people, it's easy to let a sense of vigilantism overtake you, giving you a chance to cheer for the bad guy. It's freeing to side with someone who does the wrong thing, mainly because he does it for the right reasons, but also because he's played by Hall.
As Dexter, Hall is stunning, switching from suburban everyguy to cold-blooded assassin like you would flip a switch, revealing the lack of soul inside though his face, never overplaying into a scowl, or underplaying with a goofy grin. A slight manipulation of his voice reveals a cloaked demon, where was once a concerned boyfriend. It's the kind of subtle performance that was needed to sell the series' main concept: the truth that lies beneath the surface. Hall is the prototypical homicidal maniac with a heart of gold. Just try not smiling from ear to ear as he slides a knife in a similar manner, or feel your heart break as his does. You will never once doubt that he is Dexter.
The perverse love/hate relationship between Dexter and the killer, which ties into Dexter's battles with his own reasons for being, is just one of several threads in the show's deep plot, including corrupt cops, departmental politics, family drama and sociology. Surprisingly, the drama in the police department, which, for the most part, doesn't include Dexter, is just as interesting as the serial killer story. The same goes for story of Rita, who moves from an abusive ex-husband to a serial killer boyfriend, and gives the audience someone to relate to. The series does a great job at juggling a cast of seven "main" characters, interweaving their stories and not letting one fall off for any length of time. It also has the style and production value of a feature film, following the tone set by pilot director Michael Cuesta (L.I.E.) The gorgeous look of the episode "Seeing Red" needs to be seen to understand how beautiful horror can be. This is a different look at Miami for those used to the flashy city seen in "C.S.I.: Miami."
Though each episode is basically self-contained, you'd have a tough time watching one here or there, as the overarching storyline is the most entertaining aspect of the series, with the mystery of the Ice Truck Killer unfolding over the 12 hour-long episodes, mirroring the mystery inside of Dexter. Utilizing a very witty, noir-like internal dialogue by Dexter, the show delivers a mix of detective story and primer on serial killing, as if Sam Spade was a sociopath. It's the rare serial killer story that let's you see the slayer's world unravel the way Dexter's does, as he evolves and grows, while learning about himself and why he kills. His origin story is handled gracefully and meticulously and above all organically, fitting perfectly with the progression of the story. Nothing about it feels forced or out of place.
Admittedly, the series finale is a bit by-the-book in its construction, and the villain is easy to surmise if you pay attention, but it's done so well that you won't care. You'll just want more. This is the first time in recent memory where I actually struggled to open up the cases and get each disc into the DVD player due to sheer excitement, dying to see the next chapter of the story. Partially it was the momentum of the story, but mostly it was simply an infatuation with the characters, whose personalities are fleshed out in detail, pulling you into their lives. When I realized that I cared deeply about not only the lead characters, but the 5th or 6th supporting character, I realized just how good this show is.
And amazingly, there's plenty of story left to tell when season two starts.







dah ada yg ngeliat? dan perhatian2 ini bukan dexter kartun bedaaaaaaaaa jauh.....

menurut gw film ini lebih bagus dari pada CSI series...

agak aneh mungkin seri2 awalnya..

Season 1 nya dah abis koq cmn 12 eps..
season 2 lagi diputer , yg lagi beredar sampe season 2 seri 2 doang...

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dah ada yg ngeliat? dan perhatian2 ini bukan dexter kartun bedaaaaaaaaa jauh.....

menurut gw film ini lebih bagus dari pada CSI series...

wah wa ketipu ama judul threadnya.. "Dexter TV Series" kirain Dexter Lab...

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Emang dah ada nih DVD versi pak tani-nya?

[laziale]

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wah wa ketipu ama judul threadnya.. "Dexter TV Series" kirain Dexter Lab...

Sama..

Better than CSI ?? Penasaran nih..

[AlexM]

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Gue baru dapet nih.. versi DIvXnya season 1, belon sempat di tonton, , kalau ada yang mau barter..pm aja...

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Emang dah ada nih DVD versi pak tani-nya?

ga tau dunlut an nya ada tapi
@AlexM
bro PM donk list u apa ajah

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hahahaha... sial.. kena juga gw...
gw kira dexter's lab... mao gw tulis saingannya "cow & chicken", ama "I am weasel".

[babao]

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sama kayak yg laen...gw jg kirain pelm Dexter lab....hehehehe
taunya pelm seri lg tokh,br denger malah gw....ntar coba liat ada tmn yg punya ga,buat di bajak

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sori angkat lagi thread lama.... gosip terakhir yg gue denger katanya season 3 lagi dipersiapkan yah??


bener tuh kata bro ciberus... awal2 nonton series ini tuh ceritanya aneh, sampe akhirnya terbuka bahwa dia ada agen forensik yg hobi membunuh... jadi serial killer dan target pembunuhan dia adalah para pembunuh yg lepas dari hukum...


eamng serial2 bikinan showtimes itu rata2 fenomenal...

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diangkat lagi threadnya
iya bener bro skg dah keluar wkwkwk keknya gw kelamaan negh jawabnya
season 2 mungkin ga sesadis season 1...
tapi keknya season 3 dia lebih sadis dari pada season 1 gara2 kata2nya pas di S03 EPS01 :
'My father might not approve but i'm no longer his disciple,I'm a master now'
keknya bakalan seru season 3nya