I’ve heard so many good things about Dexter. But to be honest, I couldn’t imagine liking a show about a serial killer. Well, I was wrong! The show is so good that Rob and I watched the first 4 seasons over a few months and now I’m anxious for the 5th to be released on DVD.
The opening credits are AMAZING. Visually stunning. Usually we’ll fast forward through the credits of most shows but Dexter’s are so unique (and the theme song so catchy!) that it’s a great way to set the tone for each episode.
Each season is only 12 episodes long, which is just enough time to introduce, develop and close out the main storyline of the season. That doesn’t leave much room for filler episodes or superfluous storylines (though there are a few of those — Angel & Maria comes to mind).
Brief overall season comments (no specific spoilers here)…
Season 1
SO GOOD. This is my favorite of the 4 seasons I’ve seen so far. You’re thrown right into the season’s main storyline while learning about Dexter, his life, and the people in it.
Season 2
OK. Still a very good season but there were a couple of things that bothered me. First, a new character, Lila, was introduced who develops a relationship with Dexter. I HATED HER. I understand why someone like Lila was needed to show another side of Dexter but I just couldn’t stand her. Maybe it was the actress? Also, I was disappointed in the closure for this season because there was doubt raised heading into the finale but everything was resolved without those questions ever being addressed (not even in seasons 3 or 4).
Season 3
So much better! I didn’t like Jimmy Smits’s character at first but he grew on me and found his friendship with Dexter intriguing.
Season 4
WOW. Very close second to season 1 for me. The Trinity Killer storyline was set up and executed at a great pace (with unexpected twists!) and culminated in one of the best season finales I’ve ever seen.
Highly recommended! You can easily catch up via instant Netflix or DVD. Now, what show to marathon next?
I’ve heard/read things about this show…and most of it is good. Like you, I can’t imagine I could get into a show about a serial killer. But you make it sound so good!
I’m sorta intrigued to check it out now. But the fact that it’s on Showtime…I don’t have that station so I wouldn’t be able to watch it on a regular basis. Which makes it seem not worth it for me.
Hmm…what to do…
I *heart* Dexter! And like you, I loathed Lila and had a hard time getting through the season since she was in it. My favorite so far is season four since the finale was so great, but the backstory and depth of season one was also amazing.
I’ve been checking release dates for the fifth season DVD, but haven’t found anything yet!
James got me hooked into this show and we actually had showtime earlier this year (special rate on Comcast) and were able to watch it, ha-ha. It’s very intriguing and well written. Did you know this is based off of a series of books?
Love love love Dexter. Have only seen seasons 1-3. Will do season 4 whenever I break down and get netflix again, but trying my best to avoid that…