Emily FinlayDexter
September 1st 2008 01:03
How does one go about summerising this incredible show in just one sentence? "A man taking the law into his own hands."? Or how about "A serial killer who has the authorities fooled."? Or "A vigilante hero succeeding where the law has failed."? However you view Dexter, this is one show that you can't just "like". You either live week to week, waiting for the next episode; or you despise it. This, I believe, is truly the mark of an ingenious production. For those Dexter virgins out there, here is a basic summary of the main theme in the show: When we first meet Dexter, he is a Forensic expert in the Miami Police Department, whose speciality is analyising blood spatter patterns. His father adopted him after finding his as a three year old at a brutal crime scene. At the age of eleven, Dexter's father discovers a grave containing animal corpses, and when confronted, Dexter admits he is responsible. When Dexter admits that he also feels the urge to kill humans, his father decides to give his son an avenue in which to use these homocidal urges; murdering criminals who have escaped the long arm of the law. This is an action he can only take when Dexter has 100% proof of their guilt.
The truly wonderful thing about this show is, through the wonderful writing and beautiful acting, you are forced to take a look at your own views on criminal punishment. Do you think a murderer deserves to die? Watch Dexter and make up your mind.....
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