Dexter

I recently became aware of a tv-show called 'Dexter'. The show has a Miami vibe to it that I actually like. Normally I'm not a huge fan of the gangsta & gators atmosphere, here however, the story lifts me above my aversion. Which is quite remarkable, cause the first thing I thought was, 'blagh...another one of those serial killer shows, in fucking 'Jeb Bush' Miami'.

It started with the opening credits (well duh, what show doesn't). But. It has brilliant execution. All kinds of subliminal messages in the morning rituals of a killer. The typography, the music, the editing, the colors, it is perfect. If you're a fan of food photography you really need to see this.



First two episodes I was on the brink of giving up on the show. The protagonist killed a couple of characters and I really didn't need that kind of sickness. What kept me watching was a smart little remark our hollow hero made. That little social quirk all serial killers will undoubtably have. Cracked me right up. Forget the killings, watch the masquerade, it is the interesting part of the show. Nice ambiguity in the story arcs.