Television - Dexter #3: "Hi my name is Dexter, and I kill people..."

**Astra** · 06-17-2008, 01:50 PM

Welcome to Dexter thread #3!

Art by Zenkindoflove

DEXTER is based on the compelling novel "Darkly Dreaming Dexter" by Jeff Lindsay, a South Florida native. Orphaned at the age of four and harboring a traumatic secret, Dexter is adopted by a police officer who recognizes Dexter's homicidal tendencies and guides his son to channel his gruesome passion for human vivisection in a constructive way - by killing those heinous perpetrators that are above the law or who have slipped through the cracks of justice. A respected member of the police force, a perfect gentleman and a man with a soft spot for children, it's hard not to like Dexter. Although his drive to kill is unflinching, he struggles to emulate normal emotions he doesn't feel, and to keep up his appearance as a caring, socially responsible human being.

Important Info:

Season 2 DVD release date: August 19, 2008

Previous thread titles:

#2: Dexter #2: B/C The Bay Harbor Butcher or The Dark Defender... you decide!
#1: Dexter Appreciation Thread ~ Forensic Investigator by day, Serial Killer by night.

If you'd like to join the Request's board discussion in our hope to get Dexter his very own discussion board,
travel here: Dexter Campaign Thread

Dexter and Rita's Thread at the Couples board here: Dexter/Rita #3

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We were last discussing on the old thread our hopes for the Season 2 dvd... and greedily hoping for lots of extras!... so we'll continue on that topic and many more now....

Zenkindoflove · 06-17-2008, 04:55 PM

Thanks for the new thread, Astra!

And thanks for putting the Dexter/Rita thread in the front post.

More people need to know about that thread.

To continue from the last thread...

Shrink Wrap is an amazing episode. It really showed us deep down Dexter's insecurities with people in general, how he doesn't get close to them because they'll see the monster inside. It's of my opinion that Dexter focuses too much on this monster or dark passenger and doesn't really see the human that is inside of him as well. I think that's what's so special about Rita for him. Dexter let's her get close but she sees only the good man. That seems to be both Rita's strength and weakness. She focuses on the good in people. I think it makes a good balance for Dexter as a mate.

I also love Seeing Red.

Dexter unraveling his past with the Ice Truck Killer's help was so gripping! Everything about the end of Season 1 was stellar.

I can't wait for Season 2 to come out on DVD!

I already rewatched the episodes by downloading them but it'll be much easier to expose the show to my friends with the DVDs.

DiagonalZipper · 06-17-2008, 05:03 PM

New thread!

Thanks for starting!

**Astra** · 06-17-2008, 06:50 PM

No problem about starting

Hope I did ok.... let me know if there is anything I should add...

Definitely needed the Dex/Rita thread in there!

BTW, is it just me, or did iTunes just recently add S2 Dexter available for download?

I just noticed it on there... Hmmmmmm....

**no limits** · 06-17-2008, 07:27 PM

S2 is on iTunes!

*jumps for joy*

Zenkindoflove · 06-17-2008, 08:16 PM

Here's a banner you can add to the front post if you want. It's one I made for the Campaign Thread.

mokis · 06-18-2008, 04:38 AM

^Wow the banner is amazing!!!

**Astra** · 06-18-2008, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lost soul (View Post)

S2 is on iTunes!

*jumps for joy*

I know! It's exciting.... I already did the pre-order on the DVD though so I'll have to wait a couple more months..

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Originally Posted by Zenkindoflove (View Post)

Here's a banner you can add to the front post if you want. It's one I made for the Campaign Thread.

Awesome!

I edited it in! Looks awesome!

Psycho Flower Child · 06-18-2008, 01:04 PM

Yay new thread

pebbles826 · 06-18-2008, 02:00 PM

I had no idea there was a Dexter thread around here. I'm glad I found it. I love the show and the books (though I like the show a lot more). I can't wait for season three.

jalapeno_wildchild · 06-18-2008, 02:02 PM

thanks for the new thread. btw, when does season 3 start?

DiagonalZipper · 06-18-2008, 02:06 PM

September 28th I heard.

**Astra** · 06-18-2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pebbles826 (View Post)

I had no idea there was a Dexter thread around here. I'm glad I found it. I love the show and the books (though I like the show a lot more). I can't wait for season three.

Hi there! Welcome!

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Originally Posted by jalapeno_wildchild (View Post)

thanks for the new thread. btw, when does season 3 start?

I've heard two dates, nope, scratch that 3 (one from Diag. Zipper) and all are at the end of September... futoncritic says:

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9/28/08 (Su.) at 9:00 PM**

**no limits** · 06-18-2008, 07:43 PM

Oooh... it's on at 9 opposite DH.

Thank God for TiVo!

DiagonalZipper · 06-18-2008, 09:10 PM

Its the only show on Sundays for me

Can't wait!