As of late I’ve been quite busy, so busy in fact I haven’t had the time to sit down and write. But today my mind started rolling and I came up with this idea. I work almost every night and there are some nights where I come home exhausted and want to sleep, but I never actually get to sleep. So I’ll get out of bed, drag myself to the television and search Netflix for a movie I’ve never seen before. Sometimes I’ll even begin a new television show. But that hour or more I take for myself is always really nice. So I figured why not turn my late nights into a little column called ‘What’s Anna Watching?’
The other day my husband and I took a trip to Best Buy. We were in search for a new CD but ended up leaving with the first season of Dexter. I’ve been told by many people to sit down and watch Dexter, but I never did. My sole reason was that I thought the show was extremely gory and I’m not one to handle intense gore very well. But I figured I’d give it a shot because I’d never seen it before (and my husband was paying for it).
The past two days I have watched the first five episodes and the show is absolutely fantastic. If you are not familiar with Dexter here’s a bit of information. Dexter premiered back in 2006 on Showtime and stars Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan, a forensics officer for the Miami Police Department, who when off the clock gets justice to those who have gotten away with horrendous crimes. He takes enjoyment in killing but was taught at a young age that the only way he can enjoy his craft is if he does it to those who deserve it.
Dexter is an emotionless man who knows how to fake emotion very well. What’s absolutely intriguing about his character is that he’s really nice guy you’d never guess is a serial killer. It’s so fascinating and rather humorous at the same time. Michael C. Hall is brilliant as Dexter and huge reason the show has done so well but the writing is witty and smart.
Dexter’s supporting cast features Julie Benz as Dexter’s damaged girlfriend and Jennifer Carpenter as Dexter’s foster sister who works as an officer, aid in Dexter’s character evolving from an emotionless killer to something more. I love every minute Benz’ character Rita is on screen, but I find Carpenter’s character Debra Morgan extremely annoying. Even though she’s sassy and curses every minute like me, I find her irritating. Since I’m only five episodes in I’m waiting to find out if it’s just a flaw in the character of Deb Morgan or if Carpenter is really not that good of an actress.
I highly recommend this show to those who haven’t seen it. It’s not at all gory like I anticipated and I now have a Dexter addiction. Dexter is intriguing, light, witty, serious and just gets your mind rolling. To those who haven’t seen it and always wanted to, watch it and to those who love the show, let’s talk.
Anna’s rating: 3.5/4 stars
Holden
September 1, 2012 at 6:52 pm
The first four seasons are probably some of the best television ever made. The last two are kind of awful, minus a few saving graces.
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Anna Belickis
September 14, 2012 at 11:24 pm
Now that I’m on season 6 I can talk to you about it. I did enjoy Season 5 and I’m currently on season 6 and I liked both… Season 1 I loved, I loved Season 2 even more… I loved how Dexter killedLila, it was so sexy and intimate. Season 3 was by far the worst season. Jimmy Smits character was so annoying and I wish he had been killed sooner. Season 4 is the best season of Dexter. The Trinity Killer character was amazing. I enjoyed Season 5 with the inclusion of Julia Stiles and i’m halfway through season 6 and while I’m enjoying it, and sort of waiting for more to happen.
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Mark Johnson
September 1, 2012 at 7:38 pm
Dexter is a guilty pleasure of mine. The Trinity Killer season (Lithgow) was the best of the group, but even when Dexter is bad, it is still a lot of fun.
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Anna Belickis
September 14, 2012 at 11:25 pm
I agree that The Trinity Killer was the best season of Dexter. John Lithgow was so good being evil that you almost felt bad for his character. But Season 4 is my favorite season so far.
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Joseph Braverman
September 1, 2012 at 8:13 pm
That’s my favorite show on television right now, second favorite of all-time after The Sopranos. To me, there’s only been one bad season: Season 3 with Jimmy Smitts. That story arc didn’t do it for me. Agree about Lithgow’s Trinity killer as Dexter’s greatest nemesis. Also, Julia Stiles shows off the best of her acting abilities to date as Lumen in Season 5. Jennifer Carpenter needs an Emmy nom — pronto — for being the most real, believable woman on television as Debra Morgan. Glad your getting into this show, Anna!
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Anna Belickis
September 14, 2012 at 11:28 pm
I agree with you that Season 3 was the worst season. I hated Jimmy Smitts character, he was so annoying and I almost wish he’d been killed much sooner. Lithgows Trinity Killer was so fantastic and I agree Julia Stiles was amazing as Lumen.
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