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Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 08/18/2009
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By E. Castro (usa)
What can I say about this show?
I truly believe this is currently the best show on TV and it is currently Showtime most watched show. I do not like that Amazon review the show True Love which in my opinion does not hold a candle to Dexter. In this season Dexter finally makes a true friend, who knows about his "Dark Passenger". The season finale is truly almost as good as the first season finale. And the 4th season is probably going to be even better than the first,(which I consider to be the best season of any show ever) based on the Comic-con preview.
I read that the first episode of the fourth season got leaked online, but Im going to wait to watch it in Showtime for the truly awesome HD.
By Loys Johnson
Disc 1 Size: 42.0 GB
Disc 2 Size: 42.6 GB
Disc 3 Size: 40.3 GB
Region: A
Disc 1 Episode List:
01. Our Father
02. Finding Freebo
03. The Lion Sleeps Tonight
04. All In The Family
Disc 2 Episode List:
05. Turning Biminese
06. Si Se Puede
07. Easy As Pie
08. The Damage A Man Can Do
Disc 3 Episode List:
09. About Last Night
10. Go Your Own Way
11. I Had A Dream
12. Do You Take Dexter Morgan?
Video
All 12 episodes of Dexter come to Blu-ray with 1080p AVC/MPEG-4 video presentations, and look just as great as Season 1 and Season 2 did. Unlike many recent television releases, Dexter truly shines in high-definition. The show's sunny and colorful environment brings some of the most vibrant colors and fantastic detail on a television release. Black levels held up quite well, aside from a few darker-lit scenes. Like previous seasons, there is a healthy amount of grain present at times, but is not really intrusive to the experience. Fans of the show must pick up the Blu-ray release. 9/10.
Audio
A 5.1 Dolby TrueHD audio track is included, sounding very very nice. The show's music is once again a beautiful thing to experience at the beginning of every episode, with such a dynamic and aggressive music mix, each instrument and sound clear as can be. Dialogue was always clear and easy to understand, and the mix did a great job at creating environment for the show. The track doesn't always call for a lively mix, but when it fits, it's used well. 8/10.
Extras
BD-Live
The features currently do not work for me, but the following are definitely included:
Dexter By Design - Book Excerpts
First two episodes of United States Of Tara, Season 1
First two episodes of The Tudors, Season 3
Interviews with Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Lauren Velez & David Zayas
Blu-news Summary
Dexter is definitely one of my big television loves, the show is dark and humorous, and will have you wanting to watch episode after episode until you realize what time it is. The show is completely unique, and anyone who gives the show a chance will love it.
Dexter: The Third Season brings some great new characters to the show, some lasting longer than others. This Season also features quite a bit of changes in the office for all the characters we have all come to love, from Batista to Deb. But those changes are nothing compared to what Dexter has to face this season, including some good and bad surprises. The season is a bit less exciting than the second season was, but definitely better than the first season.
The Blu-ray release is fantastic, featuring top notch video and a good audio mix. Extras are a tad disappointing as they are exclusive to BD-Live, but I believe the DVD doesn't include anything at all without a computer. Despite a few annoyances, this season is still fantastic compared to most shows on TV, and deserves to be 'Highly Recommended.'
By Todd B. Frary (Atlanta, GA USA)
After the climaxes that ended Season Two, Dexter's impending marriage and child, you could be excused for believing Dexter would turn over a new leaf. Having narrowly missed being caught in Season Two you would assume Dexter would change his ways, but right from the start of the first episode it's clear that isn't going to happen. Dexter's first kill also sets in motion the events of Season Three. But rather than killing based on his code, Dexter accidentally kills in self-defense. The killing draws in powerful Assistant District Attorney Miguel Prado (Jimmy Smits) and his volatile deputy sheriff brother Ramon (played to intense perfection by Jason Manuel Olazabal). As with seasons one and two plot twists abound against the backdrop of Dexter's impending nuptials. Pressure mounts for Dexter to give up his freedom and his apartment. He's now questioning the wisdom of the code his father Harry taught him. Are his days of vengeance coming to an end?
As with previous seasons the other cast members are more fully flushed out including a budding romance for Detective Batista (played with great warmth and honesty by David Zayas). Dexter's sister Deb (the superbly foul-mouthed Jennifer Carpenter, Michael C. Hall's real life wife) is drawn to a confidential informant who may help her earn her detective's shield or blow her chances for it. At the same time there's complications with Deb's partner Detective Quinn and an Internal Affairs agent Yuki Amado who needs Deb's help investigating Quinn. A new serial killer, the Skinner, emerges to distract the detectives. In a change from seasons one and two the focus shifts to the rest of this wonderful ensemble cast and away from a heavy emphasis on Dexter. Yet the central plot remains the burgeoning relationship between Dexter and Miguel as both jockey for power and control as events unfold. There's little surprise in the outcome of this lethal pas de duex and in that respect "Dexter" falls into the trap of becoming too formulaic. But end of the Skinner and the role Dexter plays is a true "didn't see that coming" moment that shows the writers are still on top of their game. Dexter manages to slip away again, untroubled and undetected. But now that he's married what does the future hold? After nearly being killed will Dexter give up the code and the killings? And what will Deb do as she slowly learns more about her father's and Dexter's pasts?
"Dexter" is one of the most tautly scripted, well directed and superbly casted shows on television, and a delight to watch. Season Three was interesting to watch for the examination of the degrees of good and evil. Miguel's unnuanced form of vigilante justice was an interesting counterpoint Dexter's reasoned icy logic for killing that is clearly a metaphor for our own society's debate over justice and Manichean concepts of good and evil. "Dexter" continues to delight in poking holes in our concepts of good and evil by getting us to root for a serial killer. It will be interesting to see if Dexter's conversion from lone wolf to nurturing husband and father will change that.
By Thomas M. Hale
First, @ SunWolf - Dexter's girlfriend Rita has been played by the same actress from the beginning (Julie Benz). No swap a-la Becky in Rosanne.
Now to the show... Dexter is an incredible series. The fact that Showtime can put a harder edge on it than network TV could makes a huge difference. The freedom to up the violence, gore, nudity and sex has paid big dividends. HBO and Showtime have quickly become the mecca for anyone looking for quality shows. I believe Dexter leads an exclusive pack that also includes Weeds and True Blood close behind. I hope Dexter makes a long, Soprano-type run. I would love to see this series make it to 8 or 10 years.
By Mr Mister (Seattle, Wa)
The one thing I notice is that 'negative' reviews are not looked highly upon, especially shows with a following.
And another thing about rating this. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to be rating the product (blu-ray dvd), or I'm rating this season of the show.
More specifically I am rating this show's season.
I am a huge fan of this show, but i felt this season was VERY sloppy. Very underdeveloped ideas, sub-par drama, followed by lousy resolution and following action.
Compared to the first 2 seasons, it seemed like this season was a collection of random ideas they joined together that were rejects of the other seasons.
The Shows acting was great, and the first 3-4 episodes were good/great. It led to some mystery and developing drama... But just became unfocused, and seemed like... the person who originally was writing the plot died and let some random person just try to finish it.
Great Show, i love it, I just hope the next season redeems the show.
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