| | | A Collectible 4-Disc Set Featuring 12 Killer Episodes!
Features: DVD, Dolby, Dolby Digital (5.1)
Led by an amazing performance of Emmy-nominated actor Michael C. Hall (Six Feet Under), Dexter is one of the most critically acclaimed, must-see television shows of the year! Like no other crime drama you've seen before, this horrifying and intoxicating DVD includes all 12 riveting Season One episodes and a host of delightfully twisted special features.
"...disturbing, somewhat creepy and very entertaining." Jeremy Lynch, Central Crime Zone
"...dark, creepy...utterly compelling..." Tim Goodman, San Francisco Chronicle
"...deliciously dark and disturbing...Dexter takes us into the mind of a serial killer in a way we've never had the opportunity to see on television." Adam Arseneau, DVD Verdict
"...creepy, tawdry...if brilliant, psychotic lunatics are your bag, by all means, climb aboard." Brian Lowry, Variety
"...will please fans of crime dramas and serial killer tales like The Silence of the Lambs and the HBO import Epitafios." Casey Richards, TVDVDReviews.com
Editor's Note
After playing a mild-mannered funeral home director in SIX FEET UNDER, Michael C. Hall makes a smooth transition to a serial killer in this Showtime original series. But the twist in this smart show is that Dexter chooses to prey only on other serial killers. As a child, Dexter was adopted by a cop (James Remar) who quickly realizes that his new son is no ordinary boy. Since Dexter is compelled to kill, his law-abiding father pushes him to choose his quarry in a way that will best benefit society. As Dexter grows older, he works as a blood splatter expert in Miami, giving him a close view of other murderers and their handiwork. Stylish and blackly comic, this drama is adapted from Jeff Lindsay's novel DARKLY DREAMING DEXTER. This release includes the entire first season, which largely focuses on Dexter's pursuit of the coldblooded Ice Truck Killer and his own efforts to evade detection.
| Features | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection |
| Entertainment Reviews
 | Dexter - The First Season - DVD Review By: Josh Lasser - Blogcritics.org Reviews Published on: 9/23/2007 6:25 PM | | From the opening note's of Dexter's theme music, the viewer is made aware that they are in for a dark, yet somehow funny tale. Starring Michael C. Hall (Six Feet Under) as the titular Dexter Morgan, the show focuses on Dexter, a blood-spatter expert that works for the Miami Police Department. Beyond just working for the police though, Dexter happens to be a serial killer....read the full review |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Paramount |
| Release Date: 8/21/2007 |
| Running Time: 655 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2007 | | Catalog ID: 851364 | | UPC: 00097368513648 | | Number of Discs: 4 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Nominee (2007) | | | Golden Globe, Michael C. Hall, Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama | | | Screen Actors Guild, Michael C. Hall, Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | |
Emmy (2007) |  | Elena Maganini, Winner, Outstanding Single Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series | | Eric S. Anderson, et. al., Winner, Outstanding Main Title Design | |
Golden Globe (2007) | | | Michael C. Hall, Nominee, Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama | |
Screen Actors Guild (2007) | | | Michael C. Hall, Nominee, Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | |
Emmy (2007) | | | Rolfe Kent, Nominee, Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music |
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| | Professional Reviews | Entertainment Weekly
"[DEXTER] provides one of the small screen's most appealing antiheroes." -- Grade: B 09/07/2007 p.67Ultimate DVD
5 stars out of 5 -- "[T]his is fascinating television....As Dexter, Hall is phenomenal -- somehow likeable despite his appalling deeds..." 10/01/2007 p.116 Variety 8 of 10
Serial killers are so entwined in the public's imagination it was inevitable there would be a TV series about one, answering the puzzling question of what Hannibal Lecter might do in his quieter moments. Yet in doing so, Showtime has reminded us how antics of the deranged -- even when constructively channeled into vigilante justice -- aren't really all that pleasant to watch. Credit "Six Feet Under's" Michael C. Hall with sinking his teeth into this distinctive new role, but a creepy, tawdry tone should place "Dexter" in that dreaded "off-off-Broadway" tier in terms of appeal...Granted, some of Showtime's recent series have been a little squishy conceptually ("Huff" comes to mind), and no one can accuse "Dexter" of such wishy-washiness. So if brilliant, psychotic lunatics are your bag, by all means, climb aboard. - Brian Lowry
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Cinematography |  5 | | Plot | 5 | | Acting | 5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 5 |
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5 of 5 Dexter Needs Help Monday, January 05, 2009
Judith from Arlington, VA
Dexter is dark, bloody, violent, macbre, twisted, funny and really entertaining. The entire cast is fantastic, the writing is great, and the story lines are engaging. I higly recommend this series for anyone with a slightly off-beat view of life.
I've seen seasons one and two, and anxiously wait for the release of the season three DVDs. Was this review helpful?  
5 of 5 Great Series!!! Saturday, October 04, 2008
A Viewer from Burleson, Texas
My wife and I are hooked!!! we caught a couple episodes on T.V. and had to get the 1st season. Now we ordered the 2nd season. Can't wait!!! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Terrific show, I can't wait till season 2!! Monday, May 05, 2008
DRS from hampton, virginia
Everything about this show is intriguing. I didn't want the season to be over. I loved it!! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Can't wait for the second season! Wednesday, November 28, 2007
glen from Cartersville, GA
Michael Hall is great as Dexter. I loved him in six feet under and he's just as good as Dexter. I love his character and the series just keeps getting better with each episode. Was this review helpful?
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