December 18th 2007
Why I am addicted to Dexter
I have a new addiction and its name is Dexter.
For the record it did not replace the affection I have for Mr. Fry’s work (that is simply incomparable) nor it did make me think House is any less good (which it is, its bloody brilliant, especially now that I have finally started to distinguish when Mr. Laurie slips in his accent kudos for him, its barely there I did not notice it until now and yay for me here I was thinking I was completely tone deaf), but Dexter is… well creepy. In a good way.
A good friend actually suggested Dexter this summer, but there was the holidays and I do have to soak up some sun here and there, I just did not have the time to catch up. It did sound intriguing enough – serial killer that is also a blood splatter analyst of all things.
I told you it was creepy. And Michael C. Hall (of Six Feet Under fame) could not be better for the role, he is oozing creepiness vibes. And showing a bit of an anal fixation, if I might be so bold in my analysis.
I am only half way through season 1 and its very, very good. Interesting with plenty of cliffhangers and whatnots to keep you on the edge of your seat, but from what I have gathered season 2 is even better so I guess I will have to save it for over the holidays to avoid watching Lord of the Rings for the umpteenth time. Not that there is anything wrong with Lord of the Rings, I just fancy something new.
So anyhow Dexter is well a sociopath but he presents a normal front, after his dad (played in flashbacks by James Remar for the girls Sex and the City’s Richard or for Jericho Rangers Jonah Prowse) thought him how to channel his tendencies into something more shall we say productive? So he kills the criminals by night and works for Miami Police by day.
Its dark, its disturbing and do not be surprised if you catch yourself laughing at some bits, its dark, dry, clever humor at its best.
Dexter is deliciously addictive, much more so then Horatio Caine for example. But do not take my word for it, see for yourself.