Review: Dexter

My blog wouldn't be complete without a review of Showtime's Dexter.

It is quite simply the best show on TV right now.

Dexter works for the police department as a blood splatter specialist by day...and by night, he's a serial killer. And the twist is that he only kills the bad guys. So that makes him a good guy, right?

And that's the paradox with Dexter. He is at once likable, lovable, and funny. We're often in his head listening to his monotone and sarcastically witty comments. He knows he's a monster, but we also catch glimpses of his human side. Dexter is also smoking hot, and spends every episode in season 2 shirtless at some point. However, the killing he does is graphically violent and incredibly disturbing. As much as you like him, you're repulsed by him.

The writing is top notch, and the acting by Michael C. Hall as Dexter is flawless. I originally wasn't interested in this show based on the violence, but I was totally sucked in after watching the first episode.

Dexter is currently in season 2 and has been renewed for a 3rd season. The show is based on books by Jeff Lindsay. I read the first few books---they are good, but the show is actually better. Every episode has me on the edge of the couch laughing and/or screeching in fear. As much as I want Dexter to be all good, it's the dichotomy of good/evil that keeps me coming back for more.

Check it out!