Any 'Dexter' fans here?

obieone
obieone Posts: 5,077
edited September 2013 in Music & Movies
I'm over at Amazon, trying to find something to watch, but I'm not sure if this show is for me? The premise sounds interesting, but IF it has a bunch of gruesome, over the top scenes, like the 'ear' scene from 'Reservoir Dogs', then I'll skip it.
Thanks for any feedback:neutral:
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  • flason
    flason Posts: 278
    edited July 2013
    It's great but if the ear scene in Dogs was too much, the blood and guts of Dexter will be over the top.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited July 2013
    One of the best shows on tv, very well written, but yeah may be over the top for you.

    Dexter is one of those shows where you'll likely know immediately if you're going to like it. Try the very first episode and you'll know after that if you'll like it or not.
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  • Jimbo18
    Jimbo18 Posts: 2,336
    edited July 2013
    Great show, and the early seasons are especially good, imo. I didn't think there was a way to make a serial killer "likeable" but they did a good job with Dexter's character. But as far as blood goes, yeah, he job is as a blood splatter expert, if that tells you anything.

    If you want something much tamer but even better check out Downton Abbey on Amazon Prime.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited July 2013
    Thanks for the feedback. I guess if Dexter just dispatched the baddies, without the torture, it'd suit me a little better.
    Oh well. I'll just keep shopping.
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited July 2013
    Dexter has a "code"...he only eliminates the bad guys that murder innocent people, no torture. I think it is an excellent series and very well done!

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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,103
    edited July 2013
    Is Dexter available on Netflix or another streaming site?
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  • Jimbo18
    Jimbo18 Posts: 2,336
    edited July 2013
    Dexter isn't on Netflix or Hulu+ that I could find. It is on Amazon, but not Amazon Prime, so not free.
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,103
    edited July 2013
    Will have to check it out, or look for someone selling the dvds. Heard it was a great series.
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  • RamZet
    RamZet Posts: 792
    edited July 2013
    Watch the first episode and make a choice. The first episode was so good I jumped right into the entire series. I could not stop watching. I watched all three seasons in a few weeks. Now im up to season 8 on showtime. The series is very well done. Watch that opening intro with 5.1 enabled, sounds cool.
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  • RamZet
    RamZet Posts: 792
    edited July 2013
    Breaking Bad is very good too. 4 seasons are on netflix. cant beat that price.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,983
    edited July 2013
    My wife loves that show, so much that I had to hide all the kitchen knifes/power tools/garbage bags.

    Some things just bug me about that show. Your in Miami yet I've never seen so many long sleeve shirts being worn. Your in the everglades, we all know what lives there, yet the police use inflatable rafts....huh ?
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  • bklynNupe
    bklynNupe Posts: 728
    edited July 2013
    Dexter clairvoyant prediction / spoiler alert.

    Dr. Vogel is going to put Dexter on his own table.

    After the series finale proves me to be right, I can start charging for consultations. :razz:

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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited July 2013
    Dexter is great. Not very gruesome.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited July 2013
    Yeah, I did a couple of 'previews' over on YT, and it doesn't seem like it's as bad as I originally thought.
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • footwedge
    footwedge Posts: 475
    edited July 2013
    Great series.
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited July 2013
    My wife is the same way and she loves Dexter!
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited July 2013
    Tastefully gruesome, if there is such a thing. I wouldn't let little kids watch it but my wife and I love it. One of my favorite shows of all time.
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited July 2013
    I was hooked from the first episode..
    Love it
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited July 2013
    While I have heard of it, I have not seen it. Based on this thread, it looks like I need to at least buy season 1 on BR. Are the episodes 30 or 60 minutes?
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited July 2013
    60 min of pure Bliss
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited July 2013
    Good. I dislike 30 minute shows since you need more time to develop characters and plots.
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited July 2013
    I agree 30 min is not adequate time for character/plot development..
    Unless it's a comedy:lol:
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  • brwnd83
    brwnd83 Posts: 8
    edited August 2013
    Awesome series, +1breaking bad
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  • ALewis
    ALewis Posts: 3
    edited August 2013
    It definitely gets a little gross, but it's a great premise and worth the watch.
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited August 2013
    + 1 on Breaking bad as well..
    That is my Favorite show
    They just started it again last night
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited September 2013
    I don't get this channel that Dexter is on, but I've heard that Yvonne Strahovski has a role on it. I miss her on the Chuck series, what a sweetheart she played on it.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2013
    Polkie2009 wrote: »
    I don't get this channel that Dexter is on, but I've heard that Yvonne Strahovski has a role on it. I miss her on the Chuck series, what a sweetheart she played on it.
    She's a REAL sweetheart on Dexter, too. :twisted:
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited September 2013
    Yup she's cute but I like Debra something about that trashy mouth just oozes fun..
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,046
    edited September 2013
    I really like the show, but I have to say that I am ready for it to end. I am losing interest and fast.
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    edited September 2013
    Favorite show on TV!!
    Debra sucks!...:evil:

    It's a tossup between Dexter and Shameless for the best shows on showtime.
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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