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Showtime Series - Dexter
I watched the first episode last night. I think this show looks pretty promising. They were smart to cast a couple actors from OZ, Enrique Morales and Doctor Nathan, in minor roles. They know they are after a similar audience. Also, setting the show in Miami was a good decision. I hope this one develops into a solid show. I haven't really looked forward to a Showtime original show since Outer Limits, although Weeds is ok.
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10-04-2006, 12:40 AM | #2 |
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If they wanted to be faithful to the books they had to set it in Miami. I know that isn't always a priority for show producers, but Dexter Morgan really gels with Miami it seems to me.
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10-04-2006, 12:58 AM | #3 |
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Ah, I had no idea this was based on a series of books. I have a long reading list at the moment but might have to add this.
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10-04-2006, 01:02 AM | #4 |
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Great pilot. Hope it keeps it up.
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10-04-2006, 02:37 AM | #5 |
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I loved it. Creepy show, with some weird characters. Just when I think about getting rid of showtime, this show pops up.
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10-04-2006, 07:42 AM | #6 | |
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It is set in Miami. I enjoyed the first episode, Erik King playing the pissed off cop, had some great lines. If you think this show is good, try Brotherhood on Showtime, its excellent and renewed for a 2nd season. |
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10-04-2006, 10:17 AM | #7 |
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This looked interesting to me.
I like to rent shows like these on DVD after the season, so I can watch them all in a row, rather than waiting for a full season to unfold. |
10-04-2006, 11:05 AM | #8 |
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Dexter has an awesome cider mill.
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10-04-2006, 12:42 PM | #9 | |
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A nice read on Dexter and Showtime.
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10-04-2006, 01:51 PM | #10 |
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Pissed off that i don't get this show...It's right up my and my wifes alley
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10-04-2006, 02:23 PM | #11 | |
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News Link Starting Oct. 6th you can download Dexter on Yahoo according to the above link. Showtime is free Oct. 6th - 9th so you should be able to see the 2nd espisode as well. |
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10-11-2006, 12:46 AM | #13 |
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Three episodes in and the show still looks like a winner. Cool that they cast another member of the fraternity of OZ, Cyril O'Reilly. This series has a lot of potential.
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10-24-2006, 04:40 PM | #14 |
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Showtime will be airing the first four episodes this saturday, the 28th.
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10-24-2006, 09:58 PM | #15 |
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I've enjoyed this show immensly.
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10-25-2006, 05:56 PM | #16 |
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I've also enjoyed this show. I didn't realize it was based off a series of books (saw that it was based off a book in the credits but thought it was only one book.) I definitely will be adding the books to my "to read list."
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10-28-2006, 02:20 PM | #17 |
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Tonight, 8pm for the replay of the first 4 episodes.
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11-06-2006, 02:01 AM | #18 |
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Great episode today.
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12-18-2006, 06:28 AM | #19 |
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Great season finale and it is good to know that this show will get a second season.
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12-18-2006, 01:07 PM | #20 |
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A fine ending to a very entertaining first season. Very glad to hear it is returning. I bought the first book for my sister-in-law for xmas. Maybe I can get her to loan it to me when she finishes.
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12-18-2006, 01:11 PM | #21 |
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It was great. Im glad I picked this show up.
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12-18-2006, 04:30 PM | #22 |
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Haven't watched it yet, but I peeked in the thread tentatively, hoping there were no spoilers. I will be watching the finale tonight with Mrs. Eaglesfan. We both have enjoyed it greatly, although I thought some issues were entirely too predictable. I hope the second season doesn't end up being 18 months or a long time away.
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12-18-2006, 07:16 PM | #23 |
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I loved the finale.
I agree with Eaglesfan27 that I did find the show in many ways predictable but it didn't detract from my enjoyment because the execution (if you pardon the pun) was so excellent. The writing and acting in this show is outstanding. I *knew* how things would end yet still found myself on the edge of my seat. |
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Well said. I think it takes a certain talent for a show to be predictable yet still entertain me every week. I thought the finale was excellent. From looking at Sho dot com website, it appears it will be next fall before we get season 2. I'm looking forward to it. |
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10-01-2007, 01:05 AM | #25 |
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It's back! Good start for this season and here's to hoping that the show improves with original material instead of going off the book (my understanding is that season 2 is an original storyline).
Also good to see C.S. Lee is able to be in both Chuck and Dexter. He doesn't get much camera time but he cracks me up when does appear.
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10-01-2007, 01:50 AM | #26 |
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It's gonna be a great season! The first episode was very good. Dexter is starting to get sloppy and it looks like more people than just Seargant Doakes are going to become suspicious of him. The whole show is brilliant, except for maybe the sister who gets annoying at times but I think that's the way the role is supposed to be acted.
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10-01-2007, 01:54 AM | #27 |
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I'm glad it's back. I'm hoping now that it's veering off from the books the plot will get a little twistier and more unpredictable than the first season. If they could get the plot/story details up to par with the production value and acting, this could be the best show on TV.
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10-29-2007, 04:16 PM | #28 |
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I find this season much less predictable and even more entertaining. Last night's show was brilliant. I thought the interactions between Lila and Dexter were very well done, as was the confrontation between Dexter and his antagonist this week. Several moments surprised me:
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10-29-2007, 04:26 PM | #30 |
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That is a good counter point to my hypothesis. Although, it was still a shock to learn the first part of my supposition which I'm sure of
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10-29-2007, 05:02 PM | #31 |
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Oh definitely. There have been a couple really good "WTF?!" moments the last couple episodes. Not basing this on anything other than a hunch, but I wonder how long until he ends up having to off Lila. Just a guess of course, but I'm curious how deep she'll get before they reign her in.
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Yep, I'm thinking the same thing. I think he'll reveal all to her and then have to kill her when he doubts his ability to trust her to keep his secret. |
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10-29-2007, 05:12 PM | #34 |
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I recently purchased all of season 1 from iTunes and I've caught an episode or two from the second season. I really enjoy the show.
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Anybody still watching? Lila is the one manipulating him! Did Dexter realize this at the end of the show? Was that what the fixed lightbulb was supposed to represent? Dexter vs. Doakes is getting pretty interesting. You know Doakes is going to come after him at some point. They now know the Bay Harbor Butcher has a police background. Even if they get some evidence on Dexter will he say Doakes planted it? Any chances Dexter frames Doakes as the Bay Harbor Butcher? I think I'm getting too many crazy plots in my head. The show is getting really interesting though. |
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11-12-2007, 12:51 PM | #36 |
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I really enjoyed last night's episode and was happy to see them do a lot to advance Lila's character (especially because I think it takes her in a direction that will end up with her out of the show but in such a fashion that Dexter's character builds significantly).
Also count me in the camp as really enjoying the Doakes story. Quite curious to see how Doakes will come back after this, should make for a nice series of confrontations/revelations. It's almost sad in a way as I can't imagine very many satisfactory ways of their story wrapping up without Doakes being removed in the end.
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Last night was the best episode in a while. The show was starting to lose me a little bit, but I'm hoping it will finish the season strong.
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Watching last night's episode tonight, but would like to point out I made a Dexter season 2 thread about 2 weeks ago and I think it got only 1 reply!
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11-12-2007, 01:58 PM | #39 |
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Also, could anyone provide a link to the series of books the show is based on? My mom is interested in them.
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11-12-2007, 02:20 PM | #40 |
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Lila is pretty damn hot.
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Yes, she is. Hot and crazy. Mrs. E and I just watched this episode and really enjoyed it. I think Dexter did realize something is really off about her at the end, but I'm not sure he has put it all together yet just because of the lightbulb. I'm really interested in seeing what Doakes does next as well as how the triangle eventually resolves. It was nice to see Rita stand up to her mother as well. |
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Just watched the episode
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Tonight's episode was just brilliant. I can't wait to see how they finish off the season.
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You're not kidding, easily the best episode this season and comes close to if not being the best episode of the series so far. Felt a little punch drunk afterwards as they just kept bringing it all episode, but was disappointed when the credits ran and can't wait for the next episode.
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We just watched it and I agree. This season has been excellent and tonight's epsiode was one of the best, yet. I'm disappointed this season is winding up but can't wait for the Finale. |
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11-20-2007, 05:52 PM | #46 |
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It was a wonderful episode! I can't wait to see who goes down as the Bay Harbor Butcher or if the case is even resolved this season. Doakes certainly made himself look more suspicous when he abruptly left the meeting with Lundy and didn't even show up to the one with La Guareta.
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DO NOT FOLLOW LINK IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THE TEASERS FOR NEXT WEEK.
http://spoilertv.blogspot.com/2007/1...futile_19.html The first one was very cool. |
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LAST NIGHTS EPISODE = HOLY SHIT
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Not only very cool, but they managed to take everything there and completely twist it, fantastic episode. Can't wait to see how this all ties up and how (if?!) it'll lead into a third season.
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