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mvansand76

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Dexter
« on: March 12, 2008, 02:13:09 pm »
Anybody out there who watches this TV series?

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Re: Dexter
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2008, 02:49:54 pm »
Ha, that is such a coincidence, I am just watching the last few minutes of the second episode!  :D

I am not sure what to think of the premise, but the acting, the dialogue and the character development is top-notch! And what about the poster of the series! LOL! Brilliant.

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Offline Jeff Wrangler

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Re: Dexter
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2008, 02:52:38 pm »
Michael C. Hall is a fox. ...  ;D
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Re: Dexter
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2008, 02:59:09 pm »
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 12, 2008, 02:52:38 pm
Michael C. Hall is a fox. ...  ;D

Even with the blood spatters?

 ;D ;)
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Re: Dexter
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2008, 03:39:16 pm »
Quote from: Snavel on March 12, 2008, 02:59:09 pm
Even with the blood spatters?

 ;D ;)

Well, maybe not with the blood spatters. ...  ;D

I just wish it wasn't on so late here. I know it needs to be, but by 10:00 on a Sunday night I'm ready for sleep.  :(

(Recording isn't the answer for me. I stopped recording TV shows years ago because I found I was never finding the time to watch what I had recorded.  :( )
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Re: Dexter
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2008, 03:51:04 pm »
I'm...... downloading it.... *runs away and hides in shame*

but.... that's because it's not on TV here in Holland....

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Re: Dexter
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2008, 04:11:41 pm »
I have started watching it, seen two or three episodes and I agree with Melissa the writing and characters are top notch. I find there is more gore to my liking. I could do without it, find it distracting.

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Re: Dexter
« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2008, 04:17:51 pm »
Quote from: Shakestheground on March 12, 2008, 04:11:41 pm
I have started watching it, seen two or three episodes and I agree with Melissa the writing and characters are top notch. I find there is more gore to my liking. I could do without it, find it distracting.

I agree with you and it's the main reason why my boyfriend is not giving it a chance, he hates gore. :(
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Re: Dexter
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2008, 06:20:27 pm »
Quote from: susiebk on March 12, 2008, 04:51:52 pm
It is a little over the top, but that doesn't bother me too much.  I find the psychological aspects of it fascinating.

And Michael C. Hall is a fox.  ;D
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Re: Dexter
« Reply #9 on: March 13, 2008, 04:06:44 am »
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Re: Dexter
« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2008, 09:20:37 am »
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 12, 2008, 06:20:27 pm
And Michael C. Hall is a fox.  ;D

Quote from: Snavel on March 13, 2008, 04:06:44 am
::)

What can I say? The reason I watch television is to see hot guys.  :-\
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Re: Dexter
« Reply #11 on: March 13, 2008, 10:17:29 am »
Quote from: susiebk on March 13, 2008, 09:57:11 am
Liking Michael, huh?

Oh, yeah. ...

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Maybe he should change his name to Michael C. Fox.   ::)

No, too easy to confuse names with Michael J. Fox.  ;D
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Re: Dexter
« Reply #12 on: March 18, 2008, 04:25:14 am »
(S02-E03) Dexter suspects that a car salesman is killing women, and he goes to check up on him, hoping the man can be his next kill, but he ends up buying a new car

"I go and stalk a new kill and I end up with a new car, how did that happen?"

Is that the best quote ever in a TV-series, or what?
« Last Edit: March 18, 2008, 09:26:09 am by Snavel »
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Re: Dexter
« Reply #13 on: March 18, 2008, 09:32:50 am »
Tagline of the TV-series:

Takes life. Seriously.
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Re: Dexter
« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2008, 10:02:30 am »
I am so annoyed with myself that I completely forgot about Dex Sunday night. I was up late enough. I was watching an old movie "friend" on Turner Classics, and that ran till 10:30, but I still could have caught the second half of Dexter.  :(
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Re: Dexter
« Reply #15 on: March 18, 2008, 10:13:53 am »
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2008, 10:02:30 am
I am so annoyed with myself that I completely forgot about Dex Sunday night. I was up late enough. I was watching an old movie "friend" on Turner Classics, and that ran till 10:30, but I still could have caught the second half of Dexter.  :(

Which episode was it, maybe I can get you up to speed?  :)
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Re: Dexter
« Reply #16 on: March 18, 2008, 10:47:11 am »
Quote from: Snavel on March 18, 2008, 10:13:53 am
Which episode was it, maybe I can get you up to speed?  :)

Thanks, but I'm not sure.  ???
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Re: Dexter
« Reply #17 on: March 19, 2008, 09:16:06 am »
More great quotes:

Dexter voice-over:
The only real question I have is why in a building full of cops, all supposedly with a keen insight to the human soul, is Doakes the only one who gets the creep from me?

Dexter voice-over:
Still, I wish my own sister weren't hunting me, makes for an awkward family dynamic.

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I can kill a man, dismember his body, and be home in time for Letterman. But knowing what to say when my girlfriend's feeling insecure...I'm totally lost.

Dexter voice-over:
Eventually most serial killers get caught. There's really not much of a retirement plan.

(When annoyed with his sister, because she has outstayed her welcome at his house.)
Dexter voice-over:
I will not kill my sister. I will not kill my sister. I will not kill my sister.

(Rita, Dexter's girlfriend, was talking about how she wanted the bay harbor butcher to die and then told Dexter to have a nice day.)
Dexter voice-over:
Make up your mind.

Dexter voice-over:
If I had a heart, it would probably be breaking right now.

Dexter voice-over:
The voices are back, excellent.

Dexter voice-over:
Another beautiful Miami day - mutilated corpses with the chances of afternoon showers.

Dexter voice-over:
If god can preform miracles then you'd have to think that Satan has a few tricks up his sleeve as well.





 
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Re: Dexter
« Reply #18 on: March 19, 2008, 10:05:47 am »
Quote from: susiebk on March 19, 2008, 09:24:32 am
I watched two episodes before bed last night.  What an awesome show!

Michael Hall is sooo good!



Will you be able to watch the rest soon?
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Re: Dexter
« Reply #19 on: March 19, 2008, 10:15:40 am »
I love the voice-overs, and Michael C. Hall's delivery of them.  :D
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Re: Dexter
« Reply #20 on: March 19, 2008, 11:58:30 am »
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 19, 2008, 10:15:40 am
I love the voice-overs, and Michael C. Hall's delivery of them.  :D

Quote from: susiebk on March 19, 2008, 10:34:05 am
Absolutely!

Imagine that. I've got the hots for a serial killer!  :laugh:

At least he's just a fictional one. ...
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Re: Dexter
« Reply #21 on: March 20, 2008, 02:19:25 pm »
Quote from: susiebk on March 20, 2008, 01:20:17 pm
I watched 3 episodes in a row last night.  This show is becoming addictive!!



I agree, I am at episode 9, season 2, where are you?
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Re: Dexter
« Reply #22 on: March 28, 2008, 11:57:57 am »
Quote from: susiebk on March 28, 2008, 11:27:58 am
Have finished Season 1, and, sadly, Season 2 is not available on DVD or for download yet.

BTW, if you like Dexter, you may like these books:

The Apprentice - Tess Gerritsen
Body Double -  Tess Gerritsen
The Mephisto Club - Tess Gerritsen
The Sinner - Tess Gerritsen
The Surgeon - Tess Gerritsen
Vanish - Tess Gerritsen

I don't normally read this type of book, but these are real page turners and very well written.  The topic is, you guessed it, serial killers.  The protagonists are a female police detective and a female medical examiner.  They are listed out of order, sorry.  The Surgeon is the first book in the series.



I've read some Tess Gerritsen as well! I really like her books!

Season 1 is better than season 2, but season 2 is still VERY good!

What did you think of the season finale?

God I love these series!  :D
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Re: Dexter
« Reply #23 on: March 28, 2008, 01:37:36 pm »
Quote from: susiebk on March 28, 2008, 12:57:54 pm
The finale was gripping and sad.  Poor Dexter lost his only potential ally.  *SPOILERS* I wish his bro had been able to leave the sister alone, and then Dexter wouldn't have had to kill him.  I can't believe I am this sympathetic to a character who is a serial killer!  The other characters in the show are also being fleshed out, which I like.  Did you find the actor who played Rudy to be cute?  I did.



Meh... I didn't find him particularly cute,  :-\ Dexter's much cuter!  :D All I knew is I didn't trust him, really, from the moment he first appeared in that hospital room I knew he was bad news! LOL! I knew he was the one getting in touch with Dexter, I didn't know he was his brother, though, that came as a surprise.

Do you have Limewire? I was able to download both seasons from Limewire...

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Re: Dexter
« Reply #24 on: March 28, 2008, 04:56:14 pm »
Quote from: susiebk on March 28, 2008, 03:11:45 pm
Not familiar with Limewire.  We use iTunes.  I just checked it out and will have to ask my husband before I download it.  He will not be happy if I muck up our network.



Let me  know if it worked...  :D
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Re: Dexter
« Reply #25 on: September 04, 2008, 06:54:58 am »
Right now I'm waching Season 2 and I'm really enjoying it.  There is one thing that irks me though, neither Dexter nor his sister can speak a word of Spanish!  They work for the MIAMI police dept. and can't even communicate with their constituency?  It's very strange.
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Re: Dexter
« Reply #26 on: September 07, 2008, 09:24:25 pm »
Quote from: SunShadow on September 06, 2008, 03:20:02 pm
I finished watching Season 2 a while back, and am eagerly awaiting Season 3.  So, I am a Miami native and took Spanish for many years in school, in college, and I can barely speak a word either!  Not sure what that's about.  But, seriously, many Miami police officers are not bilingual.  Should they be?  Probably.  But I don't think it it a job requirement.  Glad you are enjoying the show.  I think it is great!



I don't expect them to be fluently bilingual but you'd think they would at least learn a few expressions by osmosis.  Deb actually said "no habla" instead of "no hablo" and Dexter didn't understand what "mi hijo" meant?
Anyway, I can overlook this because the show is so damn good!  :-*
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