Dexter: The Second Season [Blu-ray] by Jeremy Podeswa, Keith Gordon, Marcos Siega, Nick Gomez, Steve Shill, starring Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Lauren Vélez, David Zayas, James Remar: DVDNear.com

Dexter: The Second Season [Blu-ray]

Dexter: The Second Season [Blu-ray]
by Jeremy Podeswa, Keith Gordon, Marcos Siega, Nick Gomez, Steve Shill

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Actor: David Zayas, James Remar, Jennifer Carpenter, Lauren Vélez, Michael C. Hall
Director: Jeremy Podeswa, Keith Gordon, Marcos Siega, Nick Gomez, Steve Shill
Brand: Paramount
Writer: Clyde Phillips
Writer: Daniel Cerone
Blu-ray: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); English (Original Language); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 636 minutes
Blu-ray Release Date: 2009-05-05
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Showtime / Paramount
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Condition: New
Format: Blu-ray
AC-3; Color; Dolby; Dubbed; Subtitled; Widescreen

Movie Reviews of Dexter: The Second Season [Blu-ray]

Movie Review: INSIDE THE MONSTER THAT IS...
Summary: 5 Stars

DEXTER is a series on Showtime that is about to start its fourth season. Fortunately those who have never been exposed to DEXTER now have the opportunity. You're one of those few? Then let me inform you as season two arrives on blu-ray disc.

DEXTER stars Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan, a forensics blood splatter expert for the Miami police department. If anyone knows anything at all about forensics, especially blood splatters, it's Dexter. Partly because he's been educated in that field. And also because he happens to be a serial killer.

But Dexter is no normal serial killer. Having shown homicidal tendencies when he was young, his police officer foster father Harry (James Remar) trained him how to murder and get away with it. Harry's rules are what have guided Dexter as he selects criminals who get off on technicalities, only the worst of the worst, to eliminate.

Season one introduced us to Dexter and his sister Deb (Jennifer Carpenter), another police officer as well as the rest of the department members. Officer Angel Batista (David Zayas) is a solid friend to Dexter while Sgt. James Doakes (Erik King) seems to know something just isn't right. Lt. Maria Laguerta (Lauren Velez) tries to keep tabs on things but by seasons end was dropped from head of her squad to officer once again due to police politics.

The series doesn't just dwell on Dexter's proclivity for killing people, it revolves around each member of the squad, how they interact and what's going on in their lives as well. But we also get to meet Dexter's girlfriend Rita (Julie Bienz) and her family as well, the perfect cover for Dexter, a man without emotion as he reminds us during numerous voice overs that give us a glimpse as to who he is.

Fans spent season one with Dexter as he tried to find another serial killer that kept leaving clues specifically for him. Season two finds Dexter trying to find himself. Problems from the first season find him faking addiction and being forced by Rita to go to a 12 step program. It is there that he meets Lila (Jaime Murray) who becomes his sponsor. But there is more to Lila than we know.

As season 2 opens the underwater burial ground that Dexter uses to dispose of his victims is accidentally discovered. This leads to the unearthing of over 18 victims and a major manhunt for what is termed the Bay Harbor Butcher. As large a case as this becomes, the FBI is called in led by the special agent who handles serial killers, Agent Lundy (Keith Carradine).

As with the first season, the story jumps around to different stories involving each character with Dexter at the center. Lila becomes a bit more than Dexter's sponsor which pulls apart his relationship with Rita and her family. But that had more problems with the appearance of Rita's mother (JoBeth Williams) who has issues of her own. And Doakes begins to suspect there is more to Dexter than ever going so far as to tail him.

Office romances come round this season in the most unlikely of places. Obvious choices for these are passed over. And the emotions that Dexter swears don't exist within him seem to rear their ugly heads more often this season than the first. Perhaps it is Dexter's refusal to believe he has any feelings that demonstrates the biggest case of denial in the series.

Will Dexter get caught? Will Lila disrupt what Dexter and Rita have? Will Dexter's sister find romance with the right man? Will Angel and his wife get back together? Will Doakes ease up on Dexter or discover his secret? And along the road to recovery via the 12 step program, will Dexter give up his life of murderous justice?

The series is brilliant. Sure I know, it sounds odd to say that about a show that turns a serial killer into the greatest anti-hero of all time. But that's what makes it so great. While watching you find yourself rooting for Dexter only to sit back later and realize he's a killer.

The show is not only one of the wittiest written dramas seen in ages, it offers a heavy dose of dark comedy as well. Off hand remarks Dexter makes or thinks, set ups with charters who don't realize what Dexter is and coincidences that make for some hairy moments are found throughout.

By the last two episodes of this season I was clawing at the remote, restraining myself from fast forwarding just to find out the results of all the threads running throughout the story. I'm glad I remained patient and watched them without fast forward. It left me with a satisfied feeling that few shows offer. And dying to see season 3 and season 4.

I can't begin to praise this series more than I already have. And my admiration for the show and it's stars grows with each new season I watch. I'm dying to find out what happens in season three enough that I may have to take lunch for several weeks so I can go out and buy it! It's a good enough series that, dare I say this....I might be inclined to order Showtime just to watch it.

Does the blu-ray help here? Honestly I can't say one way or the other, having watched season 1 on regular DVD. Beads of sweat on brows in the hot Miami heat glisten more, Dexter's stubble almost offers individual hairs and facial flaws are more obvious on people. Perhaps the best thing it offers is the cleanest picture to be found and that's worth something.

Dexter is not for everyone. But for those with the same off kilter sense of humor I have or who want to see a good whodunit, this will meet your criteria. And at the same time it might just give you a laugh or two. Sure you might feel just a touch of guilt laughing about a serial killer. But after all, it's only a TV show. At least we can hope

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Summary of Dexter: The Second Season [Blu-ray]

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Item Type: BLU-RAY DVD Movie
Item Rating: NR
Street Date: 05/05/09
Wide Screen: yes
Director Cut: no
Special Edition: no
Language: ENGLISH
Foreign Film: noSubtitles: no
Dubbed: no
Full Frame: no
Re-Release: no
Packaging: Sleeve
Dark and sinister is the new sexy, thanks to Dexter, which in its second season has proven to be the most successful series Showtime has offered up yet. Remember how much you squirmed in your seat during the season one finale? Believe it or not, the premiere of season two felt like it could have been a season finale--because jaws were on the floor when the credits rolled. For being a supposed sociopath, Dex is pretty broken up about the gruesome events that concluded last season. The one and only person who could possibly understand him is six feet under, and it seems our unlikely hero is losing his homicidal grip. He?s even having a little trouble slicing up a few of his latest victims (from a murderous gang member to a chainsaw-wielding fiend from his past). Enter Lila (Jaime Murray, Hustle), a lady with a sweet British accent and a few dark secrets of her own. She seems to accept Dex for who he really is, and he finds himself feeling relaxed for the first time in his life. In contrast, his relationship with his girlfriend Rita (Julie Benz) has been stretched almost to a breaking point. The problem is, he should be anything but relaxed. Someone picked a poor place to go scuba diving off the Florida coast, and came across an underwater graveyard: Dex?s primo spot for dropping dismembered bodies wrapped in heavy-duty trash bags. Word about the "Bay Harbor Butcher" gets out quick, and the F.B.I. sends the best of the best, Special Agent Frank Lundy (Keith Carradine, Deadwood) to work alongside the police to sniff out Miami?s latest serial killer. This guy is no schlub, and Dex may have met his match. And, yes, Dexter gets to work with Lundy on a daily basis, which provides some wonderfully awkward moments. It certainly doesn?t help that the intuitively paranoid Sergeant Doakes (Erik King, Oz) is hot on Dex?s trail.
Season two of Dexter is all about decisions. Lila or Rita? Old code or new code? Run or fight? Right or wrong? Well, one thing?s for sure: When it comes to writing, casting, acting, and production, the makers of this show made all the right decisions. Michael C. Hall is simply superb as the title character. You?ll never find yourself more willing to genuinely root for a serial killer. It?s bloody liberating. --Jordan Thompson

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