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Dexter - the advantage of television

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The Showtime show Dexter makes a good case for television over the movies.

Season 1 consists of thirteen 50 minute episodes all about one central idea or story line.

What is it? - A mix of Silence of the Lambs meets CSI. Dexter is a blood splatter analyst working for the Miami police Department along with his sister Deb. Dexter however is a Serial Killer who has been raised by his Cop Foster father who trained Dexter to channel his desire for blood by killing killers who fell through the cracks.

The advantage - nearly 13 hours to tell one story - character development of all the major players - films have 2 hours and provide mostly characitures. Suspense can be created more deftly.

Silence of the Lambs and it's Best Picture status seems like a cartoon compared to the vastly better Dexter which can negotiate far more of a study into the mind of a serial killer.

Because this is not on regular TV the subject matter can be handled in a more adult way - retaining violence, nudity, sex, etc.

Highly recommend you get your hands on season 1 - and season 2 is better still.

Follow Ups:

It's strangily - Jon L 15:58:33 10/11/08 (2)
attention-grabbing. An unlikely likable serial killer as the main character in a major TV series is still kind of creepy.
- ...Just finished the third disc... - afilado 17:07:25 10/11/08 (1)
  ...Dexter character is really getting complex, likable, more than a bit unpredictable and scary a hell. It's great TV.
  
  I genuinely impressed with the first-rate acting by the woman playing his sister. Dexter too. Much to look forward to.
  
  My son is hooked on Weeds. I'll be giving that a try.
  - Definitely give Weeds a try. - Road Warrior 09:45:49 10/14/08 (0)
    Very edgy, and dark, comedy.
    
    "Poor People have been voting for Democrats for the last 50 years.......and they are still poor."
    
    So sayeth Charles Barkley
I loved season 1 - Prisoners 09:47:09 10/11/08 (0)
rented the dvds and stayed up way too late. Looking forward to season 2.
Baba-Booey to you all!

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