Dexter - the advantage of television

Posted by RGA (R) on October 11, 2008 at 02:06:43

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.

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Topic - Dexter - the advantage of television - RGA 02:06:43 10/11/08 (4)

It's strangily - Jon L 15:58:33 10/11/08 (2)

...Just finished the third disc... - afilado 17:07:25 10/11/08 (1)

Definitely give Weeds a try. - Road Warrior 09:45:49 10/14/08 (0)

I loved season 1 - Prisoners 09:47:09 10/11/08 (0)

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