Dexter - Season 1 Review

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

On rewatch the opening episode is always a little funny with Laguerta hitting on Dexter.. they don’t take it much further and knowing where it ends up always feels odd to me lol

[@Xehanort10]

I think that was a leftover from Jeff Lindsay's original Darkly Dreaming Dexter book which the first season was partly based on. The later seasons did their own thing.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Xehanort10 intersting! I’ve never read the books, but every time I rewatch the show I almost expect it to at least be brought up again in another episode during season 1 and it’s really not

[@seanyonthemic]

Xehanort10 season 7 brought back part of the first novel. But you’re right they did their own thing. The books are a whole new thing too. Lol they’re so different and I feel like the book series end is worse than the TV series end. Lol

[@TomGallagherSuperboyBeyond]

@@seanyonthemic i respectfully disagree. The final book isn't what i wanted it to be, but the actual ending was beautifully written. That last chapter in particular is fantastic and the final sentence haunts me to this day. Whereas the final chapter of the show is just terrible writing.

[@user-fw1hj3vv2k]

@@TomGallagherSuperboyBeyond what happens in the book ?

[@shatteredteacup91]

The first 4 seasons of dexter are absolutely amazing, very different from the the books but not in a bad way.

[@RedwoodTheElf]

Losing the actual supernatural nature of the "Dark Passenger" was a good idea.

[@jackj.pelletier1666]

@@RedwoodTheElf Damn right. I was 12 at the time when I loved the show enough to buy and read the books. That said, absolute trash plot explanation to ruin something psychological.

[@Themaninblack19]

Half of 7 and most of 8 is crap

[@donjuanmckenzie4897]

@@RedwoodTheElf The show makes more sense if you interpret Dexter as talking to ghost throughout the series, Harry, Brian, Deb etc.

[@KiDSZN]

Should I stop after 4 seasons or keep going?

[@Xehanort10]

12:55 As evil as Brian was his death scene was sad. Him and Doakes are the 2 characters I wish they'd kept around longer.

[@AAron2xxBish]

Word. I loved Doakes! He was funny as hell

[@Xehanort10]

@@AAron2xxBish I like how after Dexter sees the blood filled hotel room Brian set up to remind him of their mother's murder Doakes says "Something finally got to you. I guess you're human after all."

[@onkhyl7047]

In the books they live longer

[@Mark12434]

I wish brian stayed around longer.

[@TwistedReality13]

Don't forget Lundy.. they shouldn't have killed him off. If anything Lundy should have been the one to find out Dex was the Bay Harbor Butcher instead of Laguerta

[@vimalprabhakar1807]

Dexter never lost his cool in first season even after so much mocking by doakes. He was emotionless and faking everything but you can see his character became more vulnerable in later seasons.

[@TheLazarusOperation]

Other than him whamming Paul with the frying pan lmao. the look on his face after is gold.

[@daredevil6145]

^ Haha​

[@chrisjohnson2543]

" open your eyes and look at what you did " ... Hooked right off the bat

[@Xehanort10]

"Look or I'll cut your eyelids right off your face."

[@LokiTricksterG]

Just re-watched the first four seasons and I think what I love most is the dark comedy, which is something that seemed to be sorely missing from the latter seasons. It's pretty impressive how this show is able to switch gears from hilarious to dramatic to terrifying in only a few seconds.

[@KiDSZN]

Should I stop after 4 seasons or keep going?

[@georgioevans1289]

Season 4 of Dexter, just like Season 4 of The Wire, is one of the best seasons of television of all damn time.

[@prabhatsingh7577]

Season 6 qas the worst, even 5 was bearable , they really stretched the DDk storyline

[@mcchimez]

The first time i experienced Dexter, I couldn't keep up with the story line in Season 1 until things connected later on in the show. I wish season 1 was spread across 18 or so episodes to soak in the "past" of Dexter

[@jimthar17]

One of the main differences from the books to show is that Dexter actually trains Astor and Cody to also be killers. They both display the tendencies that Dexter did that set him on his path. Cody is more the killer and Astor is his cover. Also in the books Laguerta dies in the first book, unlike the show where she dies in one of the final seasons.

[@MostBased_]

damn spoilers man

[@jimthar17]

@@MostBased_ The books and show have been out for decades now. If you haven't watched or read them yet then you really weren't going to. Also don't read comments if you haven't seen something yet. Or watch videos really because there's bound to be something in them as well. There will ALWAYS be people talking out the plot pints Especially of, again, something that's been out over twenty years.

[@joshuanelson6795]

One of my favorite shows...for the first four seasons. I remember really being blown away when I first watched Season 1 with its unique protagonist and numerous twists. In its prime, Dexter truly was one of the most remarkable shows on TV.

[@KiDSZN]

Should I stop after watching the 4 seasons or keep going?

[@joshuanelson6795]

@@KiDSZN I would encourage you to keep watching in order to form your own opinion, but don't get your hopes too high.

[@KiDSZN]

@@joshuanelson6795 ok thank you

[@DexterMorganRIP]

ever

[@DexterMorganRIP]

@@KiDSZN keep going 5 is ok 7 is great many intricacies and people don't like of course but it's dif 5 on was Scott buck and 5 was ok 6 drew me away a bit from religion being used but if you need a reason why it could very much be huh it's time for him to question his end as it's near fo just realize it's all bullshit man made bullshit And the killer is a maniac but it plays well except the Nebraska show that was a good chance of a weekly change up and it was good he took brother sams ideas and leaves someone else behind to confirm a way to redeem their own . mistakes. but 6 to me was meh 7 good 8 good except the ending which could have been worse we got a new blood out of it but hey we got a bad ending whatever we got to see mch ok and as for the season 9 we for more mch at least

[@HorrorParadise]

The fourth season should be a blast because of the story alone. The whole "urban legend or not" about the big bad of the season. Dexter, Monk and Psych still get my love to this day. Just great shows!

[@seanmurray1468]

Love psych!!

[@brendan4784]

Monk is phenomenal

[@daimonatkins3046]

Shame that Michael C Hall haven’t been in a lot of stuff since Dexter because he’s really good actor

[@bealgates8594]

He’s been focused on Broadway

[@xerxes5785]

There are some actors that after playing a role, you just don’t see the actor anymore, every time you see them, you see the character. Like for me there is no Michael C Hall. There’s only Dexter! Another one for me is Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man. Or Bryan Cranston as Walter White.

[@vario6492]

In 2016, I've been to theatre at London where I briefly lived, and there played Michael C Hall 😍😍💗

[@ericgunner4121]

Shame he condones that ass of a death for his character.

[@seanchaney2546]

@@xerxes5785 I only see Bryan Cranston at Malcolm’s dad

[@clarissawestbrook2203]

My favorite and in my opinion the best season. I got hooked pretty immediately after watching the first two to four episodes. The introduction of Dexter and all the other characters, the flashbacks, the plot, the Ice Truck Killer, the showcasing of the setting Miami done beautifully etc. This season will always be my favorite. I'm excited for the reboot.

[@BusinessHooks]

That background and dexter kill outfit is so freaking awesome

[@Xehanort10]

IMO they should have kept Dexter emotionally empty. Making his character more human and emotional in later seasons watered him down.

[@lilyflower5895]

I so agreed with this. He became so ordinarily boring in the later seasons. It was fun to see him try to look normal. That was the best part.

[@BloodeeJacob]

I hear you but then there’d be far less character development and Michael C Hall was fascinating with it.

[@Xehanort10]

@@lilyflower5895 Later on they forgot he was supposed to be a morally ambiguous character and started portraying him as an out and out hero even though that was never Dexter's character.

[@lilyflower5895]

@@Xehanort10 Plus he became a sex machine screwing everything that moved. He was so easily seduced that he came across as weak. The entire relationship with Hanna was idiotic. She legit deserved to be killed on his table.

[@lilyflower5895]

@@BloodeeJacob And yet he lost his charm. He became like everyone else. He was no longer a force to be reckoned with. He stopped being in control.

[@dfrees42]

After the first episode I was hooked too. One of my favorite aspects of the show is dexter’s Inter dialogue.With the simplicity of season one his Internal commentary was really a major part of the show. I also enjoyed the vulnerability and innocence of Deb and Rita in the first season. 1 and 2 are by far my favorite seasons.

[@MichaelJordanGoat2324]

Cant believe this was 3 fuckin years ago…time flies sadly.

[@dalestrunk1749]

The intro, the outfit, the background, everything screams brilliance! Can’t wait for the rest!

[@nourfourti6029]

S1 is one of my favorite seasons of the whole show ❤

[@anthonyterry5472]

Season 4 is probably my favorite with 3 is a close second.

[@Haddonfield63]

I haven’t seen this show in years. Now I wanna rewatch it cause of you Cody lol 😂👌🏾

[@AAron2xxBish]

Its on Netflix

[@daimonatkins3046]

Same I have Stan so why not

[@youngwolf6896]

They shouldn’t have killed Brian so soon. They should’ve let him escape in season 1. He was the only character bar Debra that could seriously affect Dexter’s psyche.

[@FPS117]

My favourite tv show drama character!! Love this show so much shame later seasons didn't live up to the hype of the first half. But still one of the best shows of the 2000s!! Finally someone reviews the show!!

[@belowpressure]

Even though the later 4 seasons went downhill this is still one of my favorite shows of all time

[@irishjoe2941]

I agree

[@tommatthews585]

See I do agree that theres a big step off after the first 4, BUUUT I dont think season 5 is all that bad at all and actually a strong season in many ways it just had the horrible task of following up season 4 which was always gonna be hard to do, season 6 I thought was a weak season... 7 was a step in the right direction again (although still flawed) and then season 8 was awful.

[@tsapijr8386]

I liked them all (except the last one) but I agree the first 4 are the best

[@JonCom3dy]

Preach

[@NickPusch]

Cody your opening here is fantastic!!! Genius and so well done.

[@courtneywood718]

Loved this review and that you talked about how the people he kills every week helps him with whatever he is dealing with in his personal life. I feel this theme is bigger in the series as each big killer shows him a different path he could have gone down. The ice trucker killer is who he would have been without Harry's code.

[@natedoggcata]

Oh boy... I cannot wait for the season 8 review.... wew lad

[@daimonatkins3046]

I’m interested to see what Cody thinks about the second half of the show (5-8)

[@t00thman]

Dexter finally got Mother Mayhem :(

[@jacksonknightproductions8697]

Yes. A much easier show than Breaking Bad for myself to get into. Beware the final season. But i look forward to this series quite a bit.

[@goncman]

We don’t talk about Season 8 around here...

[@natedoggcata]

Game of Thrones fans losing their minds at how bad the final season was Dexter fans: "First time?"

[@irishjoe2941]

natedoggcata lol

[@bluu_ice6554]

Breaking bad way better than Dexter. Easy win.

[@goncman]

Bluu_ Ice well yeah of course. Once you get into Breaking Bad, like episode 6 of season 1, it really starts and never stops for you.

[@ChronicBreakdown]

For the most part, I loved Dexter. Great review Cody.

[@montrellwallace8091]

I heard it supposed be season 9 back in November 2018.I miss this show much it’s been six years since the show ended Michael C Hall was the perfect choice for the role.

[@GhostPirateEntertainment]

One of my favorite seasons of any show ever. Other seasons of Dexter were good but never as good as the first. Also well done on the intro

[@williamreynolds3487]

I watched this series a couple years ago. It was so good. Luckily I refrained from binge watching it and it lasted me a few months lol. Also, love that intro haha

[@OvnicentAparatus]

I loved this season so much, I normally see the first 3 episodes of a tv show before making the decision to keep going or nah and by the time the first episode played! 😱 I got hooked, I gotta give thanks to my wife for introducing me to this great show!

[@brankomaksimovicmax]

Also, dexter is probably is in top 5 - if not in top 3 :) I did not watch it for a long time. Jennifer Carpenter’s performance in the penultimate season was some of the best acting I’ve seen - ever.

[@ivanperez5354]

Dexter is my favorite tv series of all time, it was so good. Although I had problems with the ending of the series finale. For those who haven't watched Dexter it is available to watch on Netflix right now!! Like Cody said go watch it!!

[@dwayneasher6765]

It's not on Netflix now

[@PhilLeotardosGhost]

The Shield, The Sopranos, Dexter, Banshee, Oz. My order, Cody.

[@balsasjekloca9308]

Daredevil... Please?

[@PhilLeotardosGhost]

@@balsasjekloca9308 Eh, The Punisher was better IMO.

[@balsasjekloca9308]

@@PhilLeotardosGhost to quote Tony Stark "Is it to much to ask for both?"

[@DesiSJ]

My husband suggested this after hearing about it from work. We started the first season and the moment we saw the body in the pool drained dry...we were in. We were in DEEP. We binged the next four seasons in maybe 3 to 4 weeks and were ready to go when Season 5 started on time. I will still watch this show at least once a year. Its just so damn good and no matter how many times I watch it, I never get bored. Season 1 my second favorite season. Yes second. We could probably guess what season is going to be first.

[@albert4860]

Liked and subbed just for the intro. This is my favorite season with favorite villain.

[@AnimeBae370]

This might be controversial but season 1 of Dexter is the best season. I love it. I always rewatch it once or so a year cuz I like it that much(the whole show too).

[@templarroystonofvasey]

Me too !!! Why is that?

[@AnimeBae370]

@templarroystonofvasey I think it's the best because it's really encapsulating of the narrative that he's a monster. He enjoys making bad people suffer then in the later seasons they try to give him a conscious and suddenly give him emotions. Idk it just didn't work for me plus they totally changed the style/vibe of how they filmed him and his dark passenger during the kills.

[@templarroystonofvasey]

@@AnimeBae370Gotta say I really enjoyed the concept of the Dark passenger as well. It's clearer in the Dexter books this is a demonic entity. I do remember later seasons more and more logic seemed to get thrown out the window. I didn't really pick-up on Dexter developing more emotionally. I'll look out for it during the next re-watch. Thnx.

[@AnimeBae370]

@templarroystonofvasey Yes! Logic did disappear in some of the episodes 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@iceskatejesus7413]

holy shit that intro was amazing spot on

[@irishjoe2941]

Maybe after your done reviewing Dexter series, Let’s hit up X-Files next?

[@sebastiansantana2447]

A friend who passed recommended this show years ago. I regret not watching it while they were alive cuz it’s so damn good

[@michaelbryant8943]

I never thought Dexter reached the heights of season one for the remainder of the show. 😬 But man is season one a treat!

[@melissaroszkowski8911]

Deb was honestly the first character I ever truly related to. The mouth of a sailor mixed with serious men issues. Glad I waited to watch this until there were a couple more videos up.

[@tommatthews585]

YES!!!...this is the kinda content we need , great idea Cody, Dexter was my fave show when it was airing, (Shame about that final season)

[@TomGallagherSuperboyBeyond]

Dexter doesn't actually start talking to Harry until season 3. I know, shocked me on my rewatch. I thought it was always there, but nope. Not until Finding Freebo.

[@gretaenglish3519]

I was hooked from the get go. Love Miami as a character, the soundtrack, and of course, Dexter's VO...soooo good

[@joshuaong8205]

I'm binging Dexter on Netflix because it'll be gone by December 30. Now I'm watching reviews because I don't remember everything that happened.

[@AllWright21]

I remember when I first watched Dexter I started the pilot at like 10 pm or something and I was so hooked I couldn't stop watching. I watched the entire first season into the next morning

[@la214la]

I loved Dexter!! Such a good show! I was hooked after the Pilot. Season 4 is amazing, and I think the best season. "Hello, Dexter Morgan" is a great episode. I hated the series finale though. Hated it w/a passion. Can't wait to hear what you thought of it.

[@templarroystonofvasey]

Having watched the first 4 seasons many times, season 1 is the best. All the flashbacks, Harry's code, discovery and learning about why Dexter is the way he is was awesome. Then you step back and think "f-me, why the hell am I empathising and rooting for a serial killer". Seems to me as each season progresses, drama is given more and more priority along with ever increasing "convenient cheese" so Dexter continues to "get away with it", through sheer stupidity of others and blind luck, rather than the cold, calculating and matriculate planning that allowed Dexter to do what he does undetected. I'm sure most will place a balance of drama, "convenient cheese" and calculated killer (or lack there of) by giving Season 4 the biggest thumbs up, just I can't forgive the cheese because I just don't rate the drama as much as others do.

[@goncman]

I’m looking forward to Season 4 review. In my opinion it’s the greatest season but it can also rival season 2. Another one though is season 8. I wanna see you tear the heart out of that season.

[@austincaucci]

With the announcement of dexter returning I decided to check out the show. Finished season 1 today and loved it. Gonna binge the rest over the next few weeks. I kinda did see the reveal of the ice truck killer coming but it was still surprising.

[@ryanchoate9146]

There are some shows that hold a special place in my heart and Dexter will always be one of them!!!

[@AcidRayne100]

Seasons 1,2 and 4 are the best, but season 5 is very under appreciated.

[@carlosvega8417]

👌I’ve been waiting for this! Finally you didn’t torture yourself like you did with Mikey Mike Myers for most of his movies.

[@NoOne-oe3co]

Dexter is amazing! Love the show! Have the theme as my ringtone haha. You may also like the show Barry has similar feel

[@brankomaksimovicmax]

If Breaking Bad is your all time favourite (again. same here), I wonder whar did you think of Better Call Saul? Season 5 was awesome, amiright?

[@rubenvrioni]

You re 100% right

[@ant_raccoon5546]

On a rewatch of the season the one thing I will say about it is how the fuck could deb not notice the giant freezer in her boyfriend's apartment. Probably plenty of explanations for it (maybe) but that fact that they didnt even mention it was super weird on a rewatch.

[@ROCK_UNIVERSE97]

One of my fav shows.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

Where'd you get this version of the Dexter theme? It's great.

[@heresjonny4107]

I got hooked from the first episode just like you

[@ernestolopez23]

Besides breaking bad this is one of the best series of all time no question!

[@michaelsemon4741]

ITS COMING BACK FOR SEASON 9

[@goncman]

FINALLY!

[@seanyonthemic]

Also have you checked out “Hannibal” featuring the great Mads Mikkelsen? :) that’s also a worthwhile show.

[@daimonatkins3046]

It’s a show that deserves more attention since there aren’t many people talking about it much

[@seanyonthemic]

Daimon Atkins it got an “emergence” again when it was streamed popularly on Netflix earlier this year :).

[@reeselane342]

What a rollercoaster of a series quality wise. However, still a great show when it’s at its best.

[@ExtremeChick25]

I was hooked by the end of the 1st episode too when it was on Showtime watched it every week me & my roomate never missed an episode.

[@erinyokley2631]

The opening for the review was great. Made me remember watching the first episode.😂 The first 5 seasons were great, but the 6th season was pretty hard to get through, and I stopped watching somewhere early in season 7. Season 6 didn't really connect well to the previous seasons and the main conflict wasn't memorable like Dexter's brother in the first season or the trinity killer in 4.

[@johnnywalsh5587]

Love Dexter it's my favourite series of all time absolutely brilliant.

[@djviddo2620]

😂😂 That into tho 👌

[@Vaelias]

Love these intros 😭

[@keigoxsalvatore7426]

Omg Dexter is on of my favourite shows Im so glad you reviewed it I'll rank the seasons like this 8. SEASON 5 (Not bad but not great either) 7. Season 8(Ok) 6. Season 7 (a little bit better) The rest are awesome 9-10/10 5. Season 3 4. Season 1 3. Season 6 2. Season 2(Very stong first Half) 1. Season 4(Very stong Second half)

[@prabhatsingh7577]

Comeon season 6 was the worst, the DDk story line qas hella stretched + the whole deb falling in love with dex ....ewww

[@jamiewadman4158]

Watching these again since original sin and resurrection were announced

[@SonOfAnarchy91]

The review series we need but don't deserve 😍

[@JoeysMagGoth]

What happened to the Mother Mayhem channel? Can't find it, the links lead to private videos..

[@john_blues]

My only complaint with Season 1 was that I wish there was one entire episode that focused mainly on Dexter and Brian talking to each other. There are 2 very short scenes together. When he rescues Deb, and when he kills Brian.

[@dylanhull6007]

Breaking Bad and Dexter my top 2 as well. Smart man.

[@devinmccreery8003]

My top 10 Favorite TV Shows: 10. Cowboy Bebop 9. Weeds (The 1st 5 seasons) 8. 30 rock 7. Dexter 6. Death note 5. Family guy 4. The Simpsons 3. South Park 2. Seinfeld 1. Dragon Ball franchise (Except for GT).

[@goingthroughthemotions]

Yoooooo! I have for sure been waiting for you to review this show! Most definitely my favorite show right there with breaking bad and tales from the crypt. Dexter is the fucking man!!

[@joecarroll3371]

My dad has the entire series on DVD. I've tried to watch the show but can't fully commit to it.

[@pjdexter168]

Great show that ran on for 3 seasons too long, Breaking Bad did it perfectly. Looking forward to the new 10 episode special next year.

[@Jam1022]

Great review Cody! Loved the show from the very beginning & most looking forward to y'alls thoughts on seasons 4, 5, 6.

[@Ski-bd1rq]

Wow. Dexter, burn notice, and csi Miami. How did they not cross paths? Lol.

[@marvelboi3416]

I probably need to watch this series since you describing real well. FUN FACTS: James Remar who played as Dexter adopted father also playing in DC Hit Popular show Black Lightning as well!!

[@jakebiomask]

Did I miss something or did you not even really talk about DOAKES!? He was such a hilarious, intense, entertaining, badass character that future seasons really missed.

[@CodyLeachYT]

A large portion of my S2 review will be on Doakes. Didnt want to repeat myself and be redundant.

[@jakebiomask]

@@CodyLeachYT ahh good, I fuckin love Doakes 😂

[@krys1301]

I did not know that Cody had reviewed Dexter. Dexter is ma BOY!

[@ZyKLonBē]

Dexter is awesome. If you have the time it’s very easy to get into, I think I binge watch all the seasons with a couple weeks. I did that with The Strain too but I think the strain really depends on your taste. The writing on Dexter is top notch.

[@beckhamsreviews3733]

Harry Morgan played Peter gambi on black lightning

[@chuckwieser7622]

You don't understand Dexter until you've read the novels.

[@templarroystonofvasey]

Easy read short books as well. Have you read them all, I've only read the first 3 years ago?

[@Neginzz]

16:27 that's how i recommend DEXTER to my friends the exact same wordings .... Tnx for the review i am watching the whole playlist and prepare for the season 9, thanks a lot U R great

[@awelshmanreviews]

I don't commit the series like I just to. Watch them for a bit then stop and get back to them at a later time but this was one of a few I had to watch when each new episode came out. Will have to revisit it soon now I know it's on Netflix

[@GhostPirateEntertainment]

Ok I take that back the season with trinity is just as good to me

[@DarkKnight-q2d]

Ohh my gods....That intro was fucking AWESOME!!!!!! I love love LOVE Dexter so damn much. One of my favorite TV Shows and I'm one of them that actually liked every single Season. Michael C. Hall was the perfect Dexter and I'm really really looking forward to the new Season!!

[@JacobBeals]

Cody, are you a prophet?!?! You posted this right before the announcement of the revival!! Great review! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the other seasons!

[@joeycasella1430]

that was a beatiful intro

[@SlasherInSuits]

First season was good but it got worse the later it came along.

[@slayr-gh9sx]

Awesome Cody glad ur doing this, bring more classic series reviews, True Blood? one of my all time favs, awesome brother

[@xerxes5785]

One neat picking criticism of your review, is the fact that you said: “His father gave him this code to go after Killers, Pedophiles, Rapist.” That is actually inaccurate, the code of Harry was very specific about the people it included at start, but as the time went on, Dexter himself evolved the Code, to include other people in it. He himself even said it so a lot of time, like at the end of season 2 he said “the code is mine now, and mine alone” and he understood that his relationships are more than just disguises. Or when he killed Nathan Marten in Season 3, the pedophile who took pictures from Astor, he didn’t fit the code but when he killed him he said “Maybe there’s a world where my code could include people like you, and in that world I get to decide who’s gets to live”. I apologize, but as a Dexter super fan I just had to criticize that...