Author Topic: Dexter - FX Sunday 10PM (NO Spoilers!) (Read 88191 times)

Consigliere · « **Reply #40 on:** July 9, 2007, 11:06:28 am »

This is an absolutely cracking TV series. Managed to watch the entire first series during my week off with flu. Very cleverly done because its not the easiest thing to make a serial killer likeable and entertaining. Great supporting characters and an excellent mix of seriousness, humour and gore. Definitely looking forward to the second series. It reminds me of a mix between 'Silence of the Lambs', 'CSI', any American 'cop' show but with the humor from 'Six Feet Under'. I particularly like the way they have one main plotline running through the entire first season but with several subplots and bits gradually being revealed with each episode. Same TV channel as 'The Wire' as well.

bradigor · « **Reply #41 on:** July 9, 2007, 12:43:53 pm »

Ta Jon, Phil.

Will seek it out on DVD

Melanie. · « **Reply #42 on:** July 9, 2007, 06:45:11 pm »

Having read 'Darkly dreaming Dexter' and'Dearly devoted Dexter' by Jeff Lindsay, I was keen to see how the series would look. I wasn't disappointed. Watched the first one last night and enjoyed it.

Real Liver Bird · « **Reply #43 on:** July 9, 2007, 09:36:50 pm »

Thought is was really good, and not as disturbing as I thought it would be

Dread Breath · « **Reply #44 on:** July 10, 2007, 04:15:56 am »

Quote from: stagger lee on July 9, 2007, 10:01:15 am

I'd recommend (apologies for any really overobvious stuff):

The Wire
Deadwood
The Shield
Arrested Development
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Entourage

Sopranos and Six Feet Under go without saying, but if you've missed The Wire (4th series on TV in the US now, 3 series on DVD) and you want something well put together and intelligent, something high quality and critically acclaimed , get on it. The Shield (4 series on DVD, 6th series on TV now) ditto.

Cheers. I am a huge The Wire fan, so am up to speed on it. We have to wait until 2009 I think until the entire series is resolved...that is the only downside to it!

The Shield is the only other one there that I've watched, so I'll check out the others. Thanks for the heads up.

hooded claw · « **Reply #45 on:** July 10, 2007, 11:28:57 am »

Quote from: Red Death on July 10, 2007, 04:15:56 am

Cheers. I am a huge The Wire fan, so am up to speed on it. We have to wait until 2009 I think until the entire series is resolved...that is the only downside to it!

The Shield is the only other one there that I've watched, so I'll check out the others. Thanks for the heads up.

No problem- I've seen 1-3 on The Wire, can't wait to get my hand son S4. I think that series is set in Baltimore's schools?

¡Basta Ya! · « **Reply #46 on:** July 10, 2007, 11:36:21 am »

Quote from: stagger lee on July 10, 2007, 11:28:57 am

No problem- I've seen 1-3 on The Wire, can't wait to get my hand son S4. I think that series is set in Baltimore's schools?

http://www.eztvefnet.org/index.php?main=show&id=303

Series 4 - episode 1-12 (not sure if that's all of them or all up to date)

xavidub · « **Reply #47 on:** July 10, 2007, 01:27:56 pm »

Just watched the first episode - excellent stuff, love Michael Hall in it.

Dread Breath · « **Reply #48 on:** July 10, 2007, 02:16:30 pm »

Quote from: stagger lee on July 10, 2007, 11:28:57 am

No problem- I've seen 1-3 on The Wire, can't wait to get my hand son S4. I think that series is set in Baltimore's schools?

Indeedy. Probably my favourite season of the lot, which is saying something.

hooded claw · « **Reply #49 on:** July 10, 2007, 02:17:57 pm »

Quote from: Red Death on July 10, 2007, 02:16:30 pm

Indeedy. Probably my favourite season of the lot, which is saying something.

Nice one. Better get downloading.

Quote from: Ephraim Longworth on July 10, 2007, 11:36:21 am

http://www.eztvefnet.org/index.php?main=show&id=303

Series 4 - episode 1-12 (not sure if that's all of them or all up to date)

Cheers, EP.

Claire. · « **Reply #50 on:** July 10, 2007, 03:29:08 pm »

Quote from: stagger lee on July 10, 2007, 11:28:57 am

No problem- I've seen 1-3 on The Wire, can't wait to get my hand son S4. I think that series is set in Baltimore's schools?

Season 4 has been on telly in the UK, on FX I believe, remember seeing the ads and I caught a couple, but I'd already seen 'em all due to my ridiculous need to download everything.

Emo Phillips · « **Reply #51 on:** July 10, 2007, 04:00:08 pm »

Thought Dexter was superb - was expecting to be disappointed in some ways, having been looking forward to it, but felt it really delivered. Really good concept behind it.

hooded claw · « **Reply #52 on:** July 10, 2007, 05:09:17 pm »

Quote from: Emo Phillips on July 10, 2007, 04:00:08 pm

Thought Dexter was superb - was expecting to be disappointed in some ways, having been looking forward to it, but felt it really delivered. Really good concept behind it.

You can see the development meeting, can't you?

'What do people like to watch?'

'Well, CSI is the most popular show on earth... how about a forensics show?'

'Good, good, but we need a twist.'

'Hey, how 'bout serial killers? People love a serial killer!'

'Hey! Hey- let's mix 'em up! Twice the fun!'

'BOO-YA! Justin, send out for halfcaf doubletall trebleskinny macchiato frappacinos all round.'

¡Basta Ya! · « **Reply #53 on:** July 10, 2007, 05:31:12 pm »

Quote from: stagger lee on July 10, 2007, 05:09:17 pm

'BOO-YA!

*note to self*

Must use 'Boo-Ya' more often

*/note to self*

Emo Phillips · « **Reply #54 on:** July 10, 2007, 06:16:23 pm »

Quote from: stagger lee on July 10, 2007, 05:09:17 pm

'Well, CSI is the most popular show on earth... how about a forensics show?'

'Good, good, but we need a twist.'

'Hey, how 'bout serial killers? People love a serial killer!'

But making one of the cops the serial killer is the, er, killer idea.

Love how he cuts people up for pleasure but also research, and his anger/admiration for the killer who's on the loose.

Interested to see how it develops, but it also captures Miami really well.

Fanxxxxtastic · « **Reply #55 on:** July 11, 2007, 10:32:22 pm »

Watched the first episode on FX last night, and thought it was brilliantly original and funny. Downloading other episodes now, and can't wait to see them.

¡Basta Ya! · « **Reply #56 on:** July 18, 2007, 08:37:51 am »

The first episode of series two is available

Comic Book Guy · « **Reply #57 on:** July 18, 2007, 08:50:42 am »

I've watched both episodes that have been on FX now. I haven't made my mind up yet, I think I like it but need another few episodes to get into it yet.

For those who mentioned The Wire above, FX is showing in from the beginning starting 23/7

Claire. · « **Reply #58 on:** July 18, 2007, 09:31:29 am »

Quote from: Ephraim Longworth on July 18, 2007, 08:37:51 am

The first episode of series two is available

Yay.

Oooh, and new series of Eureka.

¡Basta Ya! · « **Reply #59 on:** July 18, 2007, 09:34:05 am »

Quote from: Claire. on July 18, 2007, 09:31:29 am

Yay.

Oooh, and new series of Eureka.

Yeah - it's actually Dexter 1+2 (preair)

Eureka is also now on Episode 2.

Downloading all three

bradigor · « **Reply #60 on:** July 18, 2007, 09:36:40 am »

Some of not even in S1E3 yet

Loved the 1st 2 episodes though.

Comic Book Guy · « **Reply #61 on:** July 19, 2007, 02:11:35 pm »

Is the person killing the hookers and then drains their blood his sister ?

hooded claw · « **Reply #62 on:** July 19, 2007, 02:28:45 pm »

Quote from: treblex2 on July 19, 2007, 02:11:35 pm

Is the person killing the hookers and then drains their blood his sister ?

Try using the spoiler tags.

¡Basta Ya! · « **Reply #63 on:** July 19, 2007, 02:31:14 pm »

Quote from: treblex2 on July 19, 2007, 02:11:35 pm

Is the person killing the hookers and then drains their blood his sister ?

You'll have to wait and see. Use spoiler tags though.

Spoiler

No.

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bradigor · « **Reply #64 on:** July 20, 2007, 12:13:04 pm »

Is this your thinking based on the 1st two episodes only? Or have you just ruined most of the series for me?

I haven't clicked on EL's spoiler tag, just will be pissed if that has just ruined a few plot twists

Comic Book Guy · « **Reply #65 on:** July 20, 2007, 12:20:59 pm »

Quote from: bradigor on July 20, 2007, 12:13:04 pm

Is this your thinking based on the 1st two episodes only? Or have you just ruined most of the series for me?

I haven't clicked on EL's spoiler tag, just will be pissed if that has just ruined a few plot twists

Apologies, I should have used a spoiler.

Yes, these are my thoughts based on the first 2 episodes only

Anyway, you can click on the spoiler, it won't ruin it for you.

bradigor · « **Reply #66 on:** July 20, 2007, 12:34:44 pm »

Quote from: treblex2 on July 20, 2007, 12:20:59 pm

Apologies, I should have used a spoiler.

Yes, these are my thoughts based on the first 2 episodes only

Anyway, you can click on the spoiler, it won't ruin it for you.

Still rather not

I'll let you off

¡Basta Ya! · « **Reply #67 on:** July 20, 2007, 12:44:04 pm »

Quote from: bradigor on July 20, 2007, 12:34:44 pm

Still rather not

I'll let you off

It doesn't spoil anything, as you'll see

hooded claw · « **Reply #68 on:** August 7, 2007, 07:17:41 pm »

Started quite slowly I thought, but improved, with the best episodes coming in the final quarter. The big 'reveal' was a bit obvious I though, and at first I was disappointed with the central performance but Michael Hall grows into the role as the episodes go on. A few hokey cliches but hey ho you can't have it all. All a bit sub-American Psycho overall (the 'Patrick Bateman' alias was a bit cringy), but decent enough telly which gets very very good at points. Series 2 should be well worth catching.

¡Basta Ya! · « **Reply #69 on:** August 7, 2007, 07:19:17 pm »

Quote from: stagger lee on August 7, 2007, 07:17:41 pm

Series 2 should be well worth catching.

First few episodes are very good (of series 2)

hooded claw · « **Reply #70 on:** August 7, 2007, 07:51:58 pm »

Quote from: Ephraim Longworth on August 7, 2007, 07:19:17 pm

First few episodes are very good (of series 2)

I have those downloaded ready but I'll probably wait til I've got the whole series.

Claire. · « **Reply #71 on:** August 7, 2007, 09:19:25 pm »

Quote from: stagger lee on August 7, 2007, 07:51:58 pm

I have those downloaded ready but I'll probably wait til I've got the whole series.

$:-\$ but you'll be waiting til um, March?

¡Basta Ya! · « **Reply #72 on:** August 7, 2007, 09:20:08 pm »

Quote from: Claire. on August 7, 2007, 09:19:25 pm

$:-\$ but you'll be waiting til um, March?

*shriek*

March. That's not fair.

bradigor · « **Reply #73 on:** August 14, 2007, 11:35:34 pm »

Caught up on series one on FX, fucking brilliant stuff thus far.

Juan Loco · « **Reply #74 on:** August 17, 2007, 01:41:31 am »

Am I right in thinking that series two is completely detatched from Dearly Devoted Dexter (the 2nd book in the series)? Bit disappointing if that's the case but I'm glad I don't already know what'll happen.

Spoiler

I think I'm right in thinking the end to series one is also completely different to Darkly Dreaming Dexter

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The books are worth a read but I have to be honest, I think the TV series is much better and has given much greater scope for delving into the whole backstories of every character, not just Dexter. Too many passing mentions of main players in the book.

Annoyed Grunt · « **Reply #75 on:** August 17, 2007, 08:36:41 am »

http://www.rolfekent.com/downloads.htm

If you want to download the theme tune, or any of the other stuff he has done.

Craig S · « **Reply #76 on:** August 17, 2007, 11:55:25 am »

Quote from: Obi on August 17, 2007, 01:41:31 am

Am I right in thinking that series two is completely detatched from Dearly Devoted Dexter (the 2nd book in the series)? Bit disappointing if that's the case but I'm glad I don't already know what'll happen.
Spoiler
I think I'm right in thinking the end to series one is also completely different to Darkly Dreaming Dexter
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I was hoping series 2 was going to be like the second book, I wanted to see how they were going to do special effects for the mutilations from book 2.

Re your spolier

Spoiler

The tv series is almost identical to the book until the hockey rink murder, where they diverge quite a bit. theres a lot more in the tv series after this bit that isnt in the book, and they create 2 seperate characters from the hockey arena janitor in the book. The end to the series is similar to the book, he finds out why he dislikes blood and is a general fruitcake etc. But the settings are different and they build the suspense more in the show

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james_f · « **Reply #77 on:** August 17, 2007, 08:41:17 pm »

Have watched the whole of the first series and episodes 1 & 2 of the second, great ending to the first and the start of the second looks promising.

Emo Phillips · « **Reply #78 on:** August 18, 2007, 09:50:53 pm »

Bit pissed off at how far ahead everyone else seems on this, from America and from downloading!

Loving it so far - up to date on the FX ones in the UK, and felt it's really warming up nicely. Also not as predictable so far as I was expecting.

voronin_is_ghod · « **Reply #79 on:** August 18, 2007, 10:06:38 pm »

watched em all months ago ...wicked series ..u can download the first 2 episodes of series 2 on torrent if it hasnt already been mentioned