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Old 08-18-2008, 03:39 AM   #1
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Dexter

Opinions?

Personally its one of my favorite shows. I haven't read the books, not sure if I'd want to. A friend of mine from school is a huge fan of the books and was telling me about it one day at break, as the author (can't remember his name at the moment) was in town signing a new release at the local Borders. but he didn't know there was a showtime series based on the novels until I told him. Kind of strange how that worked out. Anyway, if you've read the books, what are your opinions?
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Old 08-18-2008, 05:29 PM   #2
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come on, I can't be the only Dexter fan here. I thought the concept of the show would appeal to at least a few people here. looking forward to the 3rd season
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Old 08-18-2008, 06:00 PM   #3
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I caught it a couple times at a friend's house, it's good enough to make me wish I had Showtime.
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Old 08-19-2008, 03:19 AM   #4
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They changed the books quite a lot. The TV show is a bit far fetched in comparison.

The books made more sense. The TV show portrays him more as a vigilante than a serial killer.

The reality is, if he is able to 'control' his urge to kill and only use it on 'bad' people, then he is not a serial killer, he is just a vigilante.
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Old 08-20-2008, 09:40 AM   #5
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Oh good god I LOVE Dexter Really looking forward to the next series, damn good show
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Old 08-20-2008, 11:02 AM   #6
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The reality is, if he is able to 'control' his urge to kill and only use it on 'bad' people, then he is not a serial killer, he is just a vigilante.
Vigilante and Serial Killer are not mutually exclusive concepts.
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Old 08-20-2008, 01:00 PM   #7
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I absolutely LOVE Dexter!

I had no idea it was a series of books first though. That's interesting indeed.
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Old 08-20-2008, 01:00 PM   #8
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I love Dexter, it's my favorite TV show other than Battlestar Galactica.
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Old 08-23-2008, 04:13 PM   #9
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I do love dexter. My brother started reading the books (right after he finished Hit Parade!) and then I read them, awwww, dearly devoted Dexter! then I started watching the tV show. If you don't have showtime but, want to see it go to www.surfthechannel.com and watch it online. Or, buy the DVD, or rent it.
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Old 01-08-2009, 01:53 AM   #10
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It's one of the best shows out there. The books are good, not great. I haven't read the 3rd book as apparently the author started bringing supernatural elements into the storyline. That sounds retarded. Anyways, the third season was great. Miguel Prado was an excellent character, and the skinner was good enough.
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Old 01-08-2009, 03:36 PM   #11
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thank you. i have wanted to watch it for awhile but instead of showtime i have hbo.
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Old 01-09-2009, 10:43 AM   #12
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I personally loved Dexter!!
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Old 01-12-2009, 01:17 AM   #13
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I got one for a friend. He has watched the shows + said the book was really good as well. Once he has finished he will lend it to me.

If I like the book I'll watch the show.
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Old 01-12-2009, 01:38 AM   #14
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Shows how much I know. I wasnt even aware there was a book! Saying that, I rarely watch tv these days either
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Old 01-12-2009, 02:08 AM   #15
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The books are good, but the show is far superior in every respect. There's just so much more detail and depth to the characters that are omitted from the book in contrast to the series. Strange, as it's usually the other way around. So the books are a fun/light read, but the series is the real way to enjoy Dexter.
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Old 02-14-2009, 04:13 PM   #16
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i was wondering if anybody knows when season 4 comes out, all i know is it comes out in 09?
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Old 02-16-2009, 02:45 PM   #17
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i was wondering if anybody knows when season 4 comes out, all i know is it comes out in 09?
It's usually late September I think.
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Old 02-16-2009, 05:59 PM   #18
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It's usually late September I think.
i thought it would be during the summer because thats when trueblood season 2 is coming our on hbo
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Anyone else notice all the police in the show are corrupt as feck?
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Old 01-16-2011, 01:33 AM   #20
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Anyone else notice all the police in the show are corrupt as feck?
I have noticed that the cops, or whatever they are, on CSI: Las Vegas (the only reasonably good CSI) seem to have gotten a lot more obnoxious this season. But yes, you are right, the base level of ethics in Dexter's department is pretty bad.
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Old 01-16-2011, 10:59 AM   #21
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CSI: Las Vegas (the only reasonably good CSI)
Amen!

About Dexter, it's really one of the best tv shows I've seen.
I read the first 3 books, they're MORE sick than the series! But in the third book it gets into myths which I didn't like.

But I definitely recommend reading the books.
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Old 01-16-2011, 09:46 PM   #22
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This thread's reminded me that I still need to watch this.
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Old 01-17-2011, 01:54 AM   #23
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Same. Haven't finished the latest season.
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Old 01-17-2011, 07:20 AM   #24
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I just finished watching the last season...and it makes me really curious as to wtf is going to happen in the next one.
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Old 01-17-2011, 10:28 AM   #25
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I honestly thought for sure that last season would be the last. It was one of the better seasons but felt kinda forgettable after Trinity.
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