Dexter

Thanks to Netflix, I've finally had a chance to watch Season 1 of Dexter, which I've been dying to see since the show started, but I didn't have Showtime.

I must say, Dexter is an amazing piece of television... executed beautifully in writing, acting, directing and cinematography. Michael C. Hall was a wise choice to play the lead character, his creepy look with the subtle hints of sympathy play well together. The rest of this ensemble cast are perfect as well, from Dexter's sister, to his girlfriend, to his co-workers.

The stories are well written and the season arc of 'The Ice Truck Killer' is perfectly balanced within each episode. Of course these are based on the books written by Jeff Lindsay, which was the inspiration for the show, and unfortunately I have not yet read them, so I don't know how much of the books is preserved on the show, but if anything, it is very well adapted for television.

Watching through the first season has only gotten me more excited to watch season 2, and 3 and 4 and 5 and, and, and... well, however far it will go. Never in my life have I been rooting so much for a serial killer to succeed.

My Rating:
4 out of 5... damn near perfect...