Graphic, Violent DEXTER A Must See

You know, we all agree that SOPRANOS, HEROES, LOST, 24 and all the other popular, archetypical-blogger-fixated shows are brilliant in their own right, but once in a while I go on the prowl looking for for interesting shows (available on DVD) and I came across this gem: I have just watched Season One of the highly entertaining, disturbing and graphic Showtime show DEXTER.

The plot (from the product description) is as follows: "Orphaned at the age of four and harboring a traumatic secret, Dexter Morgan 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."

I highly recommend DEXTER if you have a strong stomach for a violent, darkly humorous arc revolving around an unlikely antihero embroiled in the bloody world of the underworld and serial killings. Michael C. Hall is excellent and is aided by a great supporting cast - the fact that the show is set in Miami is also a plus. Nevertheless, this is R-rated stuff and is not suitable for family viewing, but if you are a fan of serial killer flicks (i.e. SILENCE OF THE LAMBS) and CSI, you will love this show.

Note: The Special Features section of DVD Boxed set of DEXTER contains the first two episodes of another Showtime show called BROTHERHOOD, a sort of Irish Sopranos (although that description doesn't do it justice); set in Rhode Island, it revolves around two brothers, a politician and a crime boss - on opposite sides of the law - and how their personal and professional lives intertwine. Episodes 1 and 2 were excellent - it was quite a smart marketing move by Showtime to include those introductory episodes - and based on them I will probably order the whole season on DVD.