Comments on: Dexter: New American Hero?

By: Stacy

Stacy — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:32:22 +0000

Stacy, you should totally watch it. It can be bloody, but the story is so worth it!Thanks!

By: Stacy S. Jensen

Stacy S. Jensen — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:24:42 +0000

Stacy you make Dexter sound a lot more appealing. I can't watch too many bloody shows, so I've avoided it. Maybe, I'll have to take a look and just cover my eyes. I always say this aversion to gore, makes me miss out on good shows.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:20:08 +0000

Absolutely. His personal journey has been amazing. I can't think of any other character in television (or movies) that has as much depth. I'm halfway through the John Lithgow season, and it's definitely creepy. He does a great job as well.Thanks for commenting!

By: Leslie Rose

Leslie Rose — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:24:30 +0000

I'm a HUGE Dexter fan. I'm fascinated by his personal journey with his "dark passenger" and the way he justifies his murders and continually questions his humanity. It's a head game siding with a serial killer. The John Lithgow season still gives me the creeps.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:27:37 +0000

It is, isn't it? I need to read the books too. I did know they were a bit different. I'm sure I would love them. I'm going to have to get SHO after I'm caught up, hopefully before season 6 starts.

By: Sonia G Medeiros

Sonia G Medeiros — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:10:03 +0000

Dexter is so fascinating. The show spins things a little differently than the book, but I still love them both. Of course, I'm awfully fond of the Lindsay's writing. It's lyrical and terrifying and has touch of the supernatural. Sadly, we don't have SHO anymore. I'll have to wait until the last season comes out on Netflix.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:30:35 +0000

DeannaHe is an amazing character, and he's not the only one. His sister is hilarious and almost as deep. Their relationship is a key component of the show, because in the beginning, she's the only one he feels any loyalty to.You should definitely check it out!

By: Deana

Deana — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:12:33 +0000

I've not seen this show before but you sure make it sound interesting. It is much deeper than I thought by the sound of it.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 06:31:36 +0000

Thanks Catie! I have to admit, I know what happens at the end of season 4 because I stumbled on it by accident. Not pleased but interested to see the changes it brings. He's very addictive!Thanks for mentioning that book – sounds like something I would really enjoy because I'm fascinated by the subject. I'm not sure there's any clear cut answer.I need to get Showtime so I can be ready for Season 6, lol!

By: catierhodes

catierhodes — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 05:47:53 +0000

I can't wait to hear what you think when you catch up with Dexter. I had read the book by Jeff Lindsay and loved it, so, of course, when the series came on, I had to see. Dexter is a great character. You've talked at length about his characterization, so there's no need for me to repeat. He's addictive, isn't he?I read a book a while back called Without Conscience that presented an argument about the difference between psychopaths and sociopaths and what makes them. It's by Robert D. Hare. I'm not an academic reader, so I can tell you it's a pretty engrossing read. Great post!