It may have taken me six years, but Dexter... I totally get it now.
When my screenplay A Good Man came out in April this year, many reviews drew comparisons with Dexter. My curiosity was aroused. My dad giving me the complete series in July made me decide to give it a try. Now I'm hooked. I saw four seasons in two months and I hope to get through the last two installments before season seven begins September 30.
So? What are the similarities between Dexter and A Good Man?
Well, they are both about murderers with a conscience - Dexter Morgan being the serial killer who wipes out criminals and Louis Caron being the vampire who eats the unhappy ones.
Another similarity is the focus on the killers' relationships and emotional issues. Both men would sacrifice anything for people who wouldn't love them in return if they knew who they were dealing with.
And there's a little detective story to keep everyone on the edge of their seats.
So... if you like Dexter, but haven't checked out A Good Man, then I suggest you do so now. A Good Man is currently in production, but chances are the movie won't be finished until late 2013. You can already download the screenplay from Amazon and Smashwords.
Which Dexter season is your favorite so far?
My favorite is season 4.
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Louis Caron is a good man. Vegetarian, he feeds the homeless, takes care of animals and is concerned with the ecological future of the planet. But his altruism has a sinister edge – he's a vampire – and local detective Taglioni is becoming increasingly suspicious. Louis' attempt to escape the police will take him on a journey into his own private hell where he is not only forced to confront his own fears, but also to destroy the lives of those he cares about most.
My favorite Dexter seasons are:
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(2) Season 1
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I loved the first season of Dexter and I continue to love the series although I don't think I've watched all of season 4 yet. I really liked the first two Dexter books, three was just so-so, but 4 was good again. I love that your dad got you all the seasons on dvd- watching a series all at once is so much fun. The Hubs and I got into Alias that way.
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My daughter is a huge fan of the show. She's very excited for the season 7 premiere at the end of the month!
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DEXTER always sounded too intense for me, but a lot of people I respect watch it. Might have to try it...
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I have never seen Dexter, but heard it's great, perhaps I should start...
ReplyDeleteI finished season 5 last night and it was so good! I can't wait to start watching season 6 tomorrow.
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ReplyDeleteI think season 4 was the pinnacle of the series so far, with big cliff hangers and a sloppy Dexter who was on the verge of being discovered once or twice. And the twist with Arthur Mitchell was simply brilliant. Killing off Rita at the end of season 4 was a total game changer.
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I love Dexter too <3 I hope to be able to read the books soon!
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My favorite season is 4!
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Oh how I love Dexter~<3 I have to agree with you, season 4 wins my heart so far!
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i love to watch dexter whenever i get time and dexter is on TV i am definately watching it... but haven't watched all the seasons only random episodes whenever i get the chance... i love it its my favourite show... :)
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Season 4 is without any doubt my favourite :)
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ReplyDeleteThe 1st season was magical for me! I'd been a fan of the Dexter books by Jeff Lindsay for years. When I heard they were doing the TV series I was worried they were gonna screw it up, but after watching the first episode -- Michael C. Hall totally NAILED it!
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I liked the first season the best
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I haven't seen a single episode of Dexter. I guess I will check out Netflix and see if the have it. Thanks. wendyrailey@yahoo.com
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I love to watch Dexter. Season 1 has been my favorite so far. Everything was still so new an fresh. I liked the Ice Truck killer storyline and how it elvoved.
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I wathed all of the Dexter and I like every episode :)
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I've heard a lot of good things about Dexter, but I'm not sure if it's for me cos I'm so squeamish ;)
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Season 1 was my very favorite!
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Season 4 and Season 6 are my favorites... Lithgow in 4 was amazing, and the murder scenes in 6 were inspired!! :)
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I've never seen Dexter but have heard good things
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I've never seen it - so I can't say!
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ReplyDeleteI LOVE Dexter. Hubby and I just finished Season 5,which, although good, was definitely not my favorite. My favorite seasons are :
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4 -- enjoyed watching Dexter as family man and John Lithgow as the "Trinity Killer" was brilliant.
My husband and I love Dexter! We haven't watched season 5 and 6 yet but are really looking forward to it, especially with the way season 4 ended! I'd have to say my favorite is between season 1 and 4. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Dexter is my hubby and I's FAVORITE show!! I can not choose a season but I LOVE the way the last season ended "oh god" hahaha counting down the days till Dexter is back less than 3 weeks!!!
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I love season 1, because it got me hooked to the whole show!
ReplyDeleteI love season 1,have read all the books, and can't wait to read yours, they sound great!
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ReplyDeleteMy husband and I have watched 5 seasons of Dexter in the last month and are halfway through season 6. I think season 1 was my favourite but it's hard to pick just one!
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