Archive for December 2024

35/22

He is cute

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He is smart. He is Dexter Morgan, America’s favorite serial killer who spends his days solving crimes and his nights committing them. Angel Batista wasn’t always played by David Zayas in Season 8.

His son, David Zayas Jr

replaces his father in some shots, as the two look very similar.. Seen throughout the first season, Dexter has a large scar on his left side. Later in the second season, the scar has moved to his right side, leaving his left side featureless.

at the 64th Golden Globe Awards (2007)

Over the years my eyes adjusted until the darkness became my world and I could see… Main topicWritten by Rolf Kent Performed by Rolf Kent. Dexter, forensics expert by day, serial killer with a bit of vigilance by night.

Dexter creates a believable and highly detailed portrait of, shall we say, a troubled sociopath

One of the parts of the show that I like best is the emotions that normal people express, thus forcing Dexter to mimic them. Good laughs when Dexter’s fake emotions become real and he’s scared out of his wits, like in his relationship with his "girlfriend" Rita, mother of two and victim of her abusive ex-boyfriend. Also loved Jennifer Carpenter’s performance as Dexter’s sister Debra, which adds a nice touch of color to the show without going into clichés.

Fascinating story, lots of detail and one of the best opening sequences ever

33/12

He's lovable

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He's smart. He's Dexter Morgan, America's favorite serial killer, who spends his days solving crimes and his nights committing them.. During Season 8, Angel Batista wasn't always played by David Zayas.

His son David Zayas Jr

stands in for his father in some shots, as the two look remarkably alike.. Visible throughout the first season, Dexter has a large scar on his left side. Later, in season two, the scar has moved to his right side, leaving his left side unmarked..

Featured in The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2007)

Dexter Morgan: I’ve lived in darkness a long time. Over the years my eyes adjusted, until the dark became my world and I could see.. Main ThemeWritten by Rolfe KentPerformed by Rolfe Kent.

However, the show's quality began to wane afterward

In the realm of cinematography and scriptwriting, it is advised to limit character narration allowing actions, conversations, and scenes to speak for themselves. However, if there exists an exception, and it goes by the name, Dexter!From the start, I found myself captivated by Dexter's character – a dark, introverted individual. The strength of character development was evident, bolstered by impeccable casting and an engaging, crime-filled storyline.Seasons 1 and 2 stood out exceptionally, earning a commendable rating of 9/10.

The introduction of new characters and excessive drama weighed down what was once a classic series

Despite my love for the character, I sensed a gradual decline in its charm, including that of Debra.The writing and direction were solid, yet Dexter himself stood as the towering centerpiece as his portrayal of dark humor remained a standout aspect. His narration throughout the episodes was a unique perspective where we learnt how he perceived things, people, and crime; it was utterly captivating.I recommend this series, but I urge viewers to approach it at their own pace and choose the number of seasons to indulge in. However, I must stress that the first two seasons are a must-watch and should not be missed.