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Actor: Michael C. Hall
Artist: Dexter
Brand: Dexter
Blu-ray: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 60 minutes
Blu-ray Release Date: 2009-08-18
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Showtime Ent.
Product features:

Condition: New
Format: Blu-ray
AC-3; Color; Dolby; Dubbed; Widescreen

Movie Reviews of Dexter: Seasons 1-3 [Blu-ray]

Movie Review: Best show on tv - amazing on blu ray
Summary: 5 Stars

DEXTER is one of those rare dramas that started with a bang from the get go and has only gotten better with each season. I purchased this set of the first three seasons and watched all 36 episodes over a matter of two weeks. It honestly takes only the pilot episode for the show to strongly establish the story line, introduce all the characters as fully developed people and even start a strong plot line. Of course what holds the show together is Dexter himself. If this show hadn't been handled so perfectly it could have easily crossed many lines of taste and morals. But instead it is written, directed, acted and produced with intense loving care and intelligence.

We have Dexter Morgan who is a blood splatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department. He was orphaned at an early age and brought intro a cops family where he quickly formed a strong bond with his sister Debra as well as Harry, his adoptive father. Dexter saw much bad as an infant and his father notices his tendencies that aren't fully human. Dexter cannot feel emotions and doesn't understand the difference between right and wrong. He also has a strong desire to kill. His father Harry teaches him a code to live and also to kill by when he must. He teaches him how to fake emotions and how to behave to appear as belonging in normal society. Michael C. Hall embodies the adult Dexter fully. He had a strong character on a previous series SIX FEET UNDER but all that is forgotten with his tour de force performance on DEXTER. The show is seen through the eyes of Dexter. His voice over tells us all Dexter is experiencing as the plotlines develop. We have here a serial killer who only kills people who deserve to die - the serial killers and murderers in society. For the writers and Michael C. Hall to get the audience to root for a serial killer is a great feat.

The first season is amazing and concerns the search for the Ice Truck Killer. The season runs strong and the finale is amazing - so amazing that season two seemed to start a little slow. But leave it to DEXTER. The writers were only continuing the story as necessary to keep everything believable. And with the blink of an eye season two becomes amazing as well as we now have the Bay Harbor Butcher. Season three was the first to introduce a guest star throughout the season and we have Jimmy Smits as Miami DA Miguel Prado. He and Dexter become friends which is a new and confusing thing for Dexter. Miguel also becomes a sort of apprentice and things get out of control. In season four John Lithgow appears as The Trinity Killer and DEXTER raises the bar in all areas and it becomes the best season thus far.

All characters are believable and acting superb. Introduced in the first season is troubled soul Rita, a woman with whom Dexter can find some peace. Her presence other than Debra is the only calming influence for Dexter. Many tv series have been put on blu ray and it is only a gimmick to take advantage of the new media. Often picture and audio is lacking and honestly not much better than the dvd option. DEXTER is the definite exception. Taking place in Miami there are many beautiful outside shots of sea, sky and beautiful scenery. It is all crisp and clear. Facial tones are impeccable and everything about the blu ray video transfer is first rate. Seeing the close ups and the crispness and ratio of colors and great definition between black/white colors will have the viewer amazed. And the audio is also heads above the dvd and tv digital options. The series opening segment begins each episode with strong bass and vibrant sound. Dialogue is crisp and over it all Dexter's voice over is strong and prominent. It is as if the viewer is in his mind. And the music is so much more noticable. When the killings happen all speakers are put to scary use. The show is more of a front speaker driven show with home theater systems and it is utilized well. Also when needed the rear speakers come to life full force. Audio is definitely superb.

DEXTER only gets better with each season. With a great cast, superb writing and the amazing presence of Michael C. Hall as Dexter the show is the most innovative, risk taking and simply the best on tv. When will Michael C. Hall finally get his well deserved Emmy? And finally, all the seasons on blu ray come highly recommended. It ups the ante on the show in every way and shows just how great blu ray can be.

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Summary of Dexter: Seasons 1-3 [Blu-ray]

Dexter is back and more killer than ever. The Emmy-nominated Showtime Original Series (Best Drama Series, Lead Actor in a Drama Series) returns for an all-new season ? and this time Dexter?s got a new take on taking life. Having faced some of his darkest demons, Dexter?s ready to put the past behind him. Now, with family life, a day job catching killers and an uncontrollable urge to do away with the ones that get away, Dexter?s got his work cut out for him. And when a high-profile case sides him with powerful Assistant DA Miguel Prado (special guest star JIMMY SMITS), the pressure might be too great for even our beloved Dexter to hack.

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