Fan of Dexter? (Showtime Original Series) [Archive]

CloudDragon

07-26-2008, 11:25 AM

Anyone here a fan of the Showtime Original Series, Dexter?

If so I hope you're ready for Season 3. It premieres on September 28th.

Season 1 was fresh, innovative, and exhilarating. I didn't think Season 2 could top what was accomplished in Season 1 but it did. Season 3 looks like it might leave me completely breathless. If you don't know what I mean, why don't you see for yourself?

YouTube - Dexter - Season 3 Promo #5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQhtORq5FBE)

Mirage

07-26-2008, 01:18 PM

Oh, yes. This should be fun.

Roto13

07-26-2008, 03:06 PM

I watched the first season, but I still haven't seen season 2. I should check it out. I thought season 1 was awesome.

*ETERNAL FANTASY*

07-26-2008, 07:52 PM

'Dexter' is awesome! show just keeps getting better and better!:D

Balzac

07-26-2008, 09:38 PM

I still need to watch the second season.

Yar

07-26-2008, 10:27 PM

http://library.thinkquest.org/26918/images/dexter.gif

There's only one Dexter I'll watch.

Mirage

07-26-2008, 11:13 PM

And which is that?

CloudDragon

07-27-2008, 12:25 AM

If you actually see this show you'll think otherwise about Dexter's Lab.

Yar

07-27-2008, 12:29 AM

I'm too cheap for Showtime. :p

What's the show about? Maybe I can rent some DVDs.

I Took the Red Pill

07-27-2008, 12:34 AM

I dismissed it as ridiculous at first but I watched it more and more and it grew on me. I'm definitely looking forward to the next season.

Roto13

07-27-2008, 12:39 AM

I'm too cheap for Showtime. :p

What's the show about? Maybe I can rent some DVDs.

Are you too cheap for the internet? :P

It's about a serial killer who has learned to curb his 'addiction' (for lack of a better word) so that instead of just randomly killing people, he kills other killers. :P The whole "Dark Passenger" thing can get pretty cheesy at times, but it's a great show. (Again, I haven't seen season 2. xP)

My friend saw a clip from Six Feet Under and someone told him it was a preview for Dexter Season 3. He was heartbroken at how awful it looked. xD

Shiny

07-27-2008, 04:39 AM

Season 1: Amazing, but Dexter's back story was kinda predictable.
Season 2: Shocking! I just truly can't believe the plot twists that occurred in this one. I look forward to Season 3. :)

Leeza

07-27-2008, 08:21 AM

I don't get Showtime so I'm only done with Season 1. I love the show. Can't wait for Season 2 to start here. It's good to know that I also have a Season 3 to look forward to. :)

Caraliz

07-27-2008, 06:30 PM

I've only seen Season 1 but we have Season 2 on DVD burned... we're gonna probably have to watch that on a computer. But I can't wait for Season 3 either, even though I haven't seen 2 yet. I've been watching a lot more Weeds, lately. You should check that out if you haven't :p

Roto13

07-27-2008, 06:32 PM

I've decided to rewatch the first season with my husband before starting season 2. xP Whoo hoo

Caraliz

07-27-2008, 07:17 PM

Funnily enough, I've been addicted to the OST. Except the weird Mexican <img src="http://forums.eyesonff.com/images/smilies/rpg_009.gif" alt="skull" /><img src="http://forums.eyesonff.com/images/smilies/rpg_009.gif" alt="skull" /><img src="http://forums.eyesonff.com/images/smilies/rpg_009.gif" alt="skull" /><img src="http://forums.eyesonff.com/images/smilies/rpg_009.gif" alt="skull" />. I'm totally not into that. Jon Licht and Daniel Licht is good stuff though.

CloudDragon

07-28-2008, 08:48 AM

I love the soundtrack too, even the Cuban and Hispanic influenced music. I'm probably just biased though because I love this show so much.

For those who have yet to catch season 2, you're in for quite a ride. Also anyone familiar with the show feel free to discuss anything from the characters you like/dislike, to predictions about season 3, or anything of that nature. Don't forget about those spoiler tags.

Upcoming Spoilers (Up to the end of Season 2)
I wasn't sure how I felt about Doakes getting axed but the way it was handled where Dexter didn't have a physical hand in it just blew me away (no pun intended).

Jimmy Smits enters Season 3 as Miguel Prado, an Assistant District Attorney. With his background as an actor, I think he can bring a lot to the show. As far as predictions, I really don't have a clue. Even with the preview we can only know so much. We'll just have to wait and see.

Roogle

07-28-2008, 09:07 PM

I was lucky to catch a glimpse of various episodes of Season 1; however, as the show continues its run, I find it difficult to sympathize with an amoral character like Dexter.

Germ Hamee

07-28-2008, 09:19 PM

I don't know. Dexter has a pretty strong set of morals for a serial killer.

Looking forward to the series starting up again. The last season was fantastic.

Raistlin

07-28-2008, 11:49 PM

The character Dexter in the books is so much more entertaining, but the series is enjoyable in its own way (a better story, for one thing, and better characters outside of Dexter).

I do look forward to season 3 (and the fourth book, hoping that Lindsay recognizes that the 3rd book was terrible).

Shiny

07-29-2008, 04:55 AM

xD The interaction between Dexter and Doakes is hilarious. Dexter/Doakes Montage (http://youtube.com/watch?v=TrlCqJffEdY)

Roto13

07-29-2008, 05:35 AM

Apparently there's an episodic Dexter iPhone game in the works. :P

DMKA

07-29-2008, 05:45 AM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. No more regard for Harry's Code?

They're going to ruin it. ;____;

Breine

07-29-2008, 07:06 PM

I haven't seen it yet. But one of my friends have talked me into having a DVD marathon with her, and so we're going to watch the entire first season of Dexter since she's in love with the show (or maybe it's just the lead actor? :)) I'm pretty curious to see what all the buzz is about.

CloudDragon

08-11-2008, 09:14 AM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. No more regard for Harry's Code?

They're going to ruin it. ;____;

I'd like to see what direction they can go with this. It definitely has the potential to be another nail-biting season.

Moon Rabbits

08-13-2008, 02:33 AM

I watched the first season, but I still haven't seen season 2. I should check it out. I thought season 1 was awesome.

Season 2 > Season 1 in every way imaginable, except for the endings.

Jimmy Smits enters Season 3 as Miguel Prado, an Assistant District Attorney. With his background as an actor, I think he can bring a lot to the show. As far as predictions, I really don't have a clue. Even with the preview we can only know so much. We'll just have to wait and see.

Miguel Prado = New Doakes = Lame. Also, I hated Lila and am so happy that it is DexterxRita again. Also, without Harry's code, there's gonna be hardxcore blood spillage. Whoooooo!

DMKA

08-13-2008, 02:48 AM

Rantz

08-13-2008, 03:30 AM

I can't wait, Dexter is my favourite—running—show. About not following Harry's code anymore, I don't think it's gonna be that bad. He's got his own morals, after all—it will be exciting to see to what extent he will hang on to them. The series definitely needs to continue to evolve lest it becomes dull, so I'm very excited to see what new scenarios they can conjure up.

As for Prado, as much as I loved the Doakes–Dexter dynamics, they had to end it. I hope to see Prado become "the workplace threat" but in a new fashion. They can't just go over the same thing again, that's what runs series down the toilet. Change = yes please.

Breine

08-13-2008, 09:24 PM

Okay, so me and my friend watched the entire first season last Sunday, and I must say that I've become a fan of the show!

It's comedy mixed with crime mixed with drama, and it all equals greatness. Also, the actors are really good (Michael C. Hall especially). Can't wait to see what happens in the 2nd season!

Leeza

08-13-2008, 11:06 PM

When is the second season starting? I don't want to miss it.

I guess it'll be different in different areas. *Googles*

Little Miss Awesome

08-20-2008, 09:27 PM

I absolutely love this show, it's on FX in the UK, so I watched the first series there. Then I got impatient and found other ways of watching it earlier xD. I have the first book, and I've read about half, but I didn't like it much :(

Rantz

09-08-2008, 05:56 PM

So the first episode of season 3 has leaked, for those who don't know. :p I'm gonna restrain myself though and wait until around the 28th so I don't forget the first episode by the time the second is out.

Dolentrean

09-08-2008, 06:05 PM

I own the first two seasons on DVD and am very excited for the new season to come out.

I hope it is as great at the first two :love:

Rostum

09-08-2008, 11:59 PM

I like Dexter, been watching it with my g/f on TV. But they are still in the first season here (I think). Might have to get the DVD's.

Markus. D

09-09-2008, 12:34 AM

Well, Australia sucks so we're still on season 1.

I'm REALLY enjoying it, It's soooo creepy, but soooo interesting, most interesting show I've ever watched.

DEXTER IS COMING FOR JOU, ICE TRUCK KILLA.

*ETERNAL FANTASY*

09-11-2008, 06:57 AM

Moon Rabbits

09-28-2008, 07:11 AM

OMFG TMRW<3.

Rantz

09-28-2008, 09:08 AM

:excited:

Markus. D

09-28-2008, 04:15 PM

Just saw the final episode for season 1.

It was epic!

Moon Rabbits

09-28-2008, 06:59 PM

omfgtonite. I CANT WAIT D:

Rantz

09-28-2008, 07:45 PM

I've seen the first episode now. It wasn't as delicious as I've come to expect from a season premiere of Dexter, felt more a normal episode. That means it was still brill, but I was actually hoping for more.

Moon Rabbits

09-29-2008, 03:43 AM

I MISSED IT :cry2:

Shiny

09-30-2008, 05:10 PM

Gee, I remember in the first season Rita was all "omg no sex, no touch". Wtf happened. xD

Rantz

09-30-2008, 05:57 PM

Gee, I remember in the first season Rita was all "omg no sex, no touch". Wtf happened. xD

Julie Benz probably gave up the no nudity clause of her contract or something.

CloudDragon

09-30-2008, 10:10 PM

The first episode was pretty quality. The previews they showed afterward for this season also looked pretty intense. I think we are in for another helluva roller coaster ride.

For discussion sake:
They kept throwing out hints that Miguel Prado suspects Dexter or knows that he might be hiding something. I'm really interested to see how Miguel and Dexter's relationship evolves throughout the season

Rantz

09-30-2008, 10:51 PM

As long as he doesn't become a carbon copy of Doakes. Doakes was one helluva character, possibly one of my favourite supporting roles ever, and I hated that he had to go, but he did. And I'll damn sure miss him in the show, but I don't want to see the same thing get repeated just with another character. But I have faith in the writers. They haven't disappointed me so far. :)

Moon Rabbits

10-01-2008, 03:21 AM

I really liked the episode. Prado is pretty cool, he seems like a more interesting Doakes type character. I think it is cool what they're doing with Dexter and him breaking the code, and how he went to Prado's brother's wake and he saw all the people his murder affected. Pretty coooool.

Also Rita's pregnancy = lol. I love how they revealed it.

Shiny

10-01-2008, 09:11 PM

Bunny

10-01-2008, 09:24 PM

I bought the first season yesterday and have watched the first two episodes. So far, I am not impressed with what I have seen but I am going to keep watching in hopes that it gets a lot better.

So far my only serious disappointment with the series is that 16 episodes cost me $35.

Moon Rabbits

10-01-2008, 10:12 PM

Bunny

10-01-2008, 11:35 PM

kikimm

10-01-2008, 11:45 PM

For those who don't have Showtime, you can watch the first episode of Dexter Season Three on IMDb. To watch click here (http://www.imdb.com/video/cbs/vi795869209/) It's edited so all the nudity and what not is blurred.

Or you can move to New Zealand and watch it for free here. >:D (well not season 3 I don't think but :shifty:)

I have been bombarded by commercials for it, but it never looked interesting enough for me to want to watch it. Also, the guy who plays Dexter is really ugly and I'm not sure I want to subject myself to that for what...45-50 minutes? Half an hour? Either way.

$35 is also too much for me to spend too. Jesus. :|

*ETERNAL FANTASY*

10-02-2008, 02:35 AM

Moon Rabbits

10-02-2008, 04:14 AM

[T]he guy who plays Dexter is really ugly

BLASPHEMY.

Bunny

10-02-2008, 04:23 AM

Yeah, that was my fault. I didn't recall exactly how many episodes there were, just that the DVD set has 4 discs and the first disc has 4 episodes. So I kinda just put it together as each disc having four episodes.

So now I'm even more pissed off if this series isn't orgasmic.

just keep watching you'll come into the fold soon enough lol!

I've started to. The writing is fairly predictable and I don't agree with how they presented a few of his murders, they just seemed a little be unrealistic. Particularly in the fifth episode (Human Trafficking guy). You can't dump a body-shaped bag in the middle of the day. Other than those and a few other odd behavioral things, I think I am starting to like the show.

Dexter does look like a monkey.

kikimm

10-02-2008, 05:10 AM

Dude he is seriously.

Rantz

10-06-2008, 03:50 PM

I think he is fairly good looking, most of the time.

Regarding episode 3x2: Wow, things are sure taking a turn for the interesting. I can imagine what happened in the end will be the predominant theme for the season. This also removes my fear of Prado becoming a carbon copy of Doakes, which is great.

Edit: also, the scene after the "happy future family scene" is pretty disturbing. :X

Dolentrean

10-06-2008, 09:13 PM

GAHHHH! Yesterdays episode seemed way to short!

*ETERNAL FANTASY*

10-07-2008, 08:23 AM

Dexter is sooo done for lol!

then again i said that plenty of times during season 2!

Bunny: True but its the way things unfold quickly that does it for me...like there are no do-overs everything is not without consequences..(well some are delayed though)!

CloudDragon

10-07-2008, 09:00 AM

I really wasn't expecting that much in 3x02. Now my head is spinning with where they are going to take this current plot. So much could happen. I've got theories but we are only two episodes in!

Something threw me for a loop about Prado trusting Dexter so easily after finding out Dexter killed Freebo.

Rantz

10-07-2008, 05:07 PM

Something threw me for a loop about Prado trusting Dexter so easily after finding out Dexter killed Freebo.

Then again, to my understanding it was what he was planning to do himself. :)

Moon Rabbits

10-08-2008, 12:06 AM

Best. Episode. Ever.

Also, the crazy Yuki bitch that follows around Debora is quickly becoming awesome.

Miriel

10-08-2008, 08:03 PM

I tried watching the show a few times, but I could never really get into it. But I buckled down and I was determined to give it a chance. It's a show that's a little difficult to like right away, but like someone else said, it really grows on you. To the point where I look back on the first season and I think, "wow, that was really fantastic" even though I wasn't thinking that as I was watching it.

Third season isn't really doing anything for me anymore. I know it's just started but I feel like they've exhausted a lot of the really intriguing storylines already. It's starting to get formulaic. And Dexter is starting to be a little too normal. I liked it better when he was this completely detached sociopath. But now his conscience seems to be getting bigger and bigger and he's becoming more sociable with every episode.

Rantz

10-08-2008, 08:37 PM

I'm enjoying the mental adventure that is Dexter's mind, though. I love seeing him adapt to new situations (like when meeting Prado in the latest episode, for example). Although I agree that there is a limit to how far his "humanity", "normality" or morals can be taken before the show becomes dull, it wouldn't be any fun without change and character development.

Shiny

10-10-2008, 04:05 PM

Dude he is seriously.
Yeah he is, but how many serial killers do you see that are actually attractive?

I think I'm beginning to like Prada more than Doakes, which I didn't think would be possible. I wonder what Dexter and Prada's new "bond" will affect.

Also, wtf @ Rita. When she came to Dexter in eppy 2 she was like, "I would be stupid to have this baby" or something. And then she was all, "But I'm keeping it". He/She is probably gonna be a little serial killer...they start off killing small rodents and stuff.

Moon Rabbits

10-21-2008, 03:59 AM

omfg next week is going to be good ... I can feeeeeeeeeel it.

Also, I went on wikipedia and there were new episode summaries, and I couldn't resist and skimmed as fast as I could over them and it seems:

Miguel joins forces with Dexter on the whole killing bad people thing, but also begins to vie for Rita's affections.

Rantz

10-27-2008, 10:45 PM

Ahaha this week's episode has left me wanting next week NOW. The teaser for the next episode fooled me at first though: I thought Prado was sending the police after Dexter, as in Prado setting Dexter up. I looked again and noticed he was sending them after the other soon-to-be victim, presumably as a part of the plan.

Then again, I doubt the "partnership" will be long lasting. :p Prado has not yet seen Dexter's rituals or his bloodlust. That might turn him off like it turned Harry off.

CloudDragon

10-28-2008, 09:58 AM

I think they finally blew open this season of Dexter and my mouth has begun to water for more.

I'm enjoying the current plot developments:
-Conflict with Ramon and the Miami Metro PD
-Deb seems like she could end up with this Anton guy
-The emergence of another serial killer out there aka The Skinner
-Dexter and Miguel's evolving relationship
-The weird/trippy flashbacks Dexter has from time to time that involve Harry
-Cha cha cha changes! (I love when they played some classic Bowie)

I also found that mini-plot with Masuka quite endearing and of course comical. It goes to show that the little guys still matter.

Also I miss Captain Matthews. They haven't showed him once and it doesn't seem like he's going to show up at all this season! It doesn't seem like LaGuerta has been playing much of a significant role either.

Rantz

12-18-2008, 11:32 PM

http://engrishfunny.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/engrish-funny-he-child-abuse-and-torture.jpg

Guys the season is over what did you think. I think it was quite fabulous. :bigsmile:

CloudDragon

12-22-2008, 10:13 PM

Overall it was a pretty solid season. This season seemed more of an internal journey for Dexter, and maybe even an "emotional" one if you want to call it that. There were lots of developments and they left a few things cliffhanging for next season.

I was a little disappointed with the season finale. It didn't have that "Holy <img src="http://forums.eyesonff.com/images/smilies/rpg_009.gif" alt="skull" /><img src="http://forums.eyesonff.com/images/smilies/rpg_009.gif" alt="skull" /><img src="http://forums.eyesonff.com/images/smilies/rpg_009.gif" alt="skull" /><img src="http://forums.eyesonff.com/images/smilies/rpg_009.gif" alt="skull" />!" moment that you would usually expect out of a season finale episode. Perhaps I was expecting too much but now I'm not going to be able to wait another year for Season 4!

Moon Rabbits

12-22-2008, 11:07 PM

I was a little disappointed with the season finale. It didn't have that "Holy <img src="http://forums.eyesonff.com/images/smilies/rpg_009.gif" alt="skull" /><img src="http://forums.eyesonff.com/images/smilies/rpg_009.gif" alt="skull" /><img src="http://forums.eyesonff.com/images/smilies/rpg_009.gif" alt="skull" /><img src="http://forums.eyesonff.com/images/smilies/rpg_009.gif" alt="skull" />!" moment that you would usually expect out of a season finale episode. Perhaps I was expecting too much but now I'm not going to be able to wait another year for Season 4!

I've not seen the entire season (I sort of lost track around one third of the way through), but the Dexter season finales are like that I've noticed. I mean, last year's finale was pretty predictable to me except maybe when Lila kidnapped Aster and Cody ...