Dexter

Looking for a show to tide you over until all the fall lineup starts? Look no further than Dexter. Season 1 is now out on DVD. It's only 12 episodes, so you aren't far behind! Yes, I'm behind the curve on this one, but we didn't have Showtime back when it was first out. If the Amazon reviews (5 out of 5 stars at the time of this blog) don't sell it, check out Metacritic and see how all the newpaper/press reviewed it so highly -- as in it showed up all over the "Best of 2006" lists. Season 2 starts up at the end of September.

So what is it? Well, in a nutshell, he is a forensic blood splatter expert who spends his spare time hunting down -- and killing -- serial killers. A serial killer whose code of ethics constrains him to only killing other serial killers. Think CSI, Superman, Hannibal Lecter, Natural Born Killers and American Psycho all rolled into one. He's a likable, if not lovable murderer. A dark vigilante hero. Definitely quirky. Let me tell you the show will suck you in. It's extremely dark and suspenseful, but funny at times. The character development is incredible and you'll find yourself torn because you actually like the guy. Pick up the DVDs and give it a try. Just be sure it's after the kids are in bed!