Studly Doright and I have been watching “Dexter” on Netflix. We’re just finishing season 2. The show is gory and sexy and yes, darkly amusing. Dexter is a serial killer, but he only kills serial killers. And he’s killed a bunch of them.
Michael C. Hall plays Dexter. He’s also a forensics specialist for the Miami police department. That makes his “hobby” as a serial killer both easier and more difficult. He has access to the inner workings of the police department, but he also has to watch every move he makes lest his off duty habits raise suspicion amongst his highly observant peers.
The supporting cast is great: Jennifer Carpenter as Debra Morgan, Dexter’s sister, Luna Lauren Vélez, as Maria LaGuerta, a tough and loyal department captain, the gorgeous, yet troubled Erik King, as Sgt. Doakes. The lovable David Zayas, as Angel Batista, and sweet Julie Benz, as Rita Bennett, Dexter’s girlfriend.
One would think that a serial killer wouldn’t engender feelings of sympathy. Honestly, we should be hoping that Dexter gets caught, but episode after episode we root for him, hoping he’ll evade the authorities and live to kill another day.
Maybe we don’t want him to continue killing, but we don’t want him to be discovered either. If Dexter dies, there’s no more series, and the series is so blooming good.
I don’t recommend “Dexter” unless you have a strong stomach, and a perverse sense of humor. Apparently, I have both.
Peace, people.
OOh…how have I mised this one….
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It’s great fun! Surprisingly!
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It seems you do. We are working our way through Silent Witness.
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I don’t know that one!
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English TV series run for years. The bodies are mostly long dead cases reopened. Often involving serial killers. Waking the Dead is similar
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Sounds good!
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It is – good stories well told
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Good show
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It absolutely is.
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I continue watching reruns of ‘Frasier.’ I’ve seen them all, but my love for Niles and Eddie knows no bounds.
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I loved that show.
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I remember hearing that was a good show, but never had Netflix long enough to watch it. I am currently in a love/hate relationship with the new Lovecraft Country. Not sure if that’s Netflix or something else? It’s a very different mix: racial inequality in the South in the 1950’s (extreme and violent) and the supernatural with lots of gore as well. It can be deadly serious and then turn rather campy on a dime, but I think I’m hooked after 3 episodes.
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I’ve seen the teasers for it. Looks like something I’d like.
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I was given season one as a gift several years ago and I still haven’t gotten around to watching it. Then again, my TV is almost never on anyway. Too many books and not nearly enough time! lol!
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Oh, I know! I read a lot during the day and we watch tv in the evening. If Dave’s is watching something I don’t enjoy, I read then, too.
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I watched that show through college. It’s definitely amusing and entertaining. I agree with you it’s weird how we cheer for him
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It’s like, oh man, don’t get caught. But if you do get caught you totally deserve it. Weird dynamic.
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Dexter was great fun (I guess we share your perverse sense of humor). We are currently watching The Santa Clarita Diet. You also need a perverse sense of humor for that one.
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Thanks! My daughter told me I’d like Santa Clarita!
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Very good read! Ill definitely check the show out! I’ve been needing a new series to watch.
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We really like it, but it’s not for the squeamish!
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