Dexter -The Complete First Season

Dexter is based on the compelling novel "Darkly Dreaming Dexter" by Jeff Lindsay. Orphaned at the age of four and harboring a traumatic secret, Dexter Morgan (Dexter Morgan (Emmy- and Golden Globe- nominated actor Michael C. Hall from "Six Feet Under") is adopted by a police officer who recognizes Dexter's homicidal tendencies and guides his son to channel his gruesome passion for human vivisection in a constructive way - by killing those heinous perpetrators that are above the law or who have slipped through the cracks of justice. A respected member of the police force, a perfect gentleman and a man with a soft spot for children, it's hard not to like Dexter. Although his drive to kill is unflinching, he struggles to emulate normal emotions he doesn't feel, and to keep up his appearance as a caring, socially responsible human being.

MOVIE DVD - Dexter - Season 1 (DVD)

After playing a mild-mannered funeral home director in SIX FEET UNDER Michael C. Hall makes a smooth transition to a serial killer in this Showtime original series. But the twist in this smart show is that Dexter chooses to prey only on other serial killers. As a child Dexter was adopted by a cop James Remar who quickly realizes that his new son is no ordinary boy. Since Dexter is compelled to kill his law-abiding father pushes him to choose his quarry in a way that will best benefit society. As Dexter grows older he works as a blood splatter expert in Miami giving him a close view of other murderers and their handiwork. Stylish and blackly comic this drama is adapted from Jeff Lindsay's novel DARKLY DREAMING DEXTER. This release includes the entire first season which largely focuses on Dexter's pursuit of the coldblooded Ice Truck Killer and his own efforts to evade detection.

Release Date: 2007-08-21, Rating Unrated,

Release Date: 2007-08-21, Rating Unrated,