Dexter

Buzz

Dexter ranks 395 out of the 18,457 shows on TV.com.

The 24,398 users who count themselves as Dexter fans have written a total of 376 reviews.

Status

Premiered

Genre

Theme

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.

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. less

• Season 4 Ending Predictions anyone?

  Anyone think Dexter might abandon the code and do away with Elliot when Masuka spills the beans about Thanksgiving?? I like the idea of his warped "family" man persona shining through this season. Any other thoughts? http://cometothia.blogspot.com/2009/12/season-4-dexter-predictions.html

  Anyone think Dexter might abandon the code and do away with Elliot when Masuka spills the beans about Thanksgiving?? I like the idea of his warped "family" man persona shining through this season. Any other thoughts? http://cometothia.blogspot.com/2009/12/season-4-dexter-predictions.html less

  thiamichelle Last online 23 hrs, 27 mins ago
  48 comments, last one 4 hrs ago + Add Comment

• I REALLLY don't like the neighbor guy...

  Seriously...he seems like he is trying to make some moves on Rita, and I can totally see them ending up sleeping together. Dexter had better get his act together QUICK!

  Seriously...he seems like he is trying to make some moves on Rita, and I can totally see them ending up sleeping together. Dexter had better get his act together QUICK!less

  gandalas Last online Nov 24, 2009
  12 comments, last one 13 hrs, 3 mins ago + Add Comment

• What happened between season 3 and 4?

  Anyone knows what the hell happened? The changes are soooooo radical! 1- Gianna (Angel's +1) gone! 2- Tamy (Vince's...more

  Anyone knows what the hell happened? The changes are soooooo radical! 1- Gianna (Angel's +1) gone! 2- Tamy (Vince's +1, the party organiser) gone! 3- Syl (Rita's "best friend" according to Rita, Miguel's wife) gone! (She let go her best friend that easily?) 4- Rita's ex-husband (although Dexter says its her secret and he'll leave it alone) gone! (usually writers don't put an element in a show for nothing, especially this size. Dexter didn't even talk about it when she accused him of being a liar, which he was I agree) 5- When the Skinner was struggling with Dex, he cut him which means dexter's blood was on his knife in the factory, but nothing said about it. (Thats why he bled on the dress) Hey at least Anton stayed! It was pointless since he got dumbed and didn't halp the story but he stayed. I just find it weird because from past experience, a character isn't introduced in a show for few eps and just vanish in thin air. Tamy was introduced and the point was that she becomes Vince girlfriend, they even mentionned her in another episode and she was at the wedding. Same for Gianna who was there for a while. Why did they disappear without as much as a notice?they weren't first roles, but neither extras, they were part of the story enough to have scenes where the main guys talked about them so I really don't get it. Same goes for Syl too. And how did Dexter explained his blood being on the Skinner'S knife? Cut himselfsearching for lead would put him in a lot of trouble! So what happened? I just theink the transitions from season 3 to 4 was sloppy. Its normal that some people split up, but best friends? And the blood? And mainly, introducing 2 second roles, not at all related to the story and give them some space to make them disappear? Its a little big! less

  crownpr1nce Last online 7 days ago
  14 comments, last one 17 hrs, 10 mins ago + Add Comment

•  

  9.5 Superb

  Dexter is a show worth the investment of TV time! hide show

  There are not many TV shows that I schedule my life around. Currently, Dexter is one of three that I go out of my way to watch.
  
  Unexpected twists, clever writing, believable acting, strong character development, intriguing story lines...what more could you ask for? Crazy premise, sure---but if you're able to suspend the general concept as being a little far-fetched, as entertainment content, it's one of the best on-going shows on Television.
  
  As each week passes, I try to figure out what the next twist will be--and rarely get it right. Maybe I'm over-thinking it, or the writers are clever enough to go "obvious" when viewers expect something else...and crafty enough to go in a different direction when the viewers expect the obvious. Superb television!

  Do you agree?

    3 0

  Report Abuse

  BobCzworka Added 5 days ago All my reviews
•  

  9 Superb

  Hungry man: Season 4 Episode 9
  This episode is sure to put you on the edge of your seat! hide show

  [11/24/2009 3:22:11 PM] Jeff Drehs: As Thanksgiving arrives so do the complications in Dexter's(Micheal C. Hall) life.Dexter continues to unravel the life of Arthur Mitchell(John Lithgow).More, and more the monster in Arthur is becoming evident.Now you can choose who the real monster is.Who ,and when will be the next victim of the trinity killer(Lithgow),and when will Dexter kill him remains to be the question as the saga continues.As Arthur family exposes themselves as his human Shields you start to feel as Dexter that this man needs to die.You begin to see the difference between the two killers.Dexter has a code he kills by.He kills people who need to die.Arthur kills people to fill his own agenda. Dexter's ability to transform from the self proclaimed monster he is continues to baffle us all.How can one man change from monster to family man to blood splatter specialist in a blink of an eye. If you are like most people you will find Arthur Mitchell so scary you will cringe every time you see him.Just the sight of his face raises the hairs on my back.John Lithgow deserves a nomination for an Emmy award for his performance in this show. You can catch the new shows on Showtime on Sunday evenings.Only 3 more till this season is over.

  Do you agree?

    1 0

  Report Abuse

  mrjd501 Added 13 days ago All my reviews
•  

  9 Superb

  dexter is great ! the show is great the plot is one of if not the best on tv and in some yrs . hide show

  dexter is great ! the show is great the plot is one of if not the best on tv and in some yrs .just amazes me , how a geeky type serial killer guy can actually have a sexy side to him , and he is not even my type (more of a clooney girl) but there is just something about those eyes ! but its really just a really cool show , but you need to to watch it from the start to really understand what dex is dealing with , his own so called skeleton's in his closet

  Do you agree?

    1 0

  Report Abuse

  ms_wxyz Added Nov 20, 2009 All my reviews
•  

  10 Perfect

  The best show currently on TV hide show

  A lot of people dislike this show because of the way it deals with a lot of dark issues but the one thing that has to be said for it is that it deals with them intelligently.
  The concept of Dexter could have been translated terribly to television but the team behind it have made the show an absolute joy to watch! Not only do we get tension on a weekly basis but the show constantly injects large amounts of black humor into the proceedings. I've heard it said that "Only Psychopaths would watch this show" and that could not be further to the truth, people who enjoy good Television watch this show!
  Thanks for reading and if you haven't seen it, I hope you take it up.

  Do you agree?

    3 2

  Report Abuse

  cisumtixe Added Nov 19, 2009 All my reviews
•  

  7.5 Good

  Much Better Than I Expected hide show

  Started with S1-Ep 1 & have been pleasantly surprised.
  
  Things I love:
  
  The acting of the lead.
  The narration. The flashbacks.
  The Camerawork.
  The unspoken vibes that come off of the characters play well & can give you a chill.
  The mental Disconnect Re-connect is really done well.
  
  Things I Like:
  
  The writing for the episodes.
  The interaction between Dexter & his GF. Very good/bad reluctant chemistry played well lol.
  
  Things I don't like too much
  
  The side characters seem to distract more than help.
  The acting from all but the GF are on the weak side.
  Some of the emotionalism is over-blown too much to help Dexter's disconnect stand out.
  That can be toned down.
  Sister is too dependent & mentally needy, again I think it's over-blown too much.
  
  I am only mid-way through season 1, so hopefully this mends some as the series evolves into its prime.
  Very Good show Highly recommended from a very picky viewer lol.

  Do you agree?

    3 10

  Report Abuse

  hovhaness Added Oct 19, 2009 All my reviews