Summary of "The 2nd Season - The Butcher is Back!": Yes, they managed to top the first season by leaps and bounds. I can't go into detail without giving the plot away, but wow, I really, really enjoyed this season, and I can't wait for the third season to start in just over a month. I enjoyed Jamie Murray on the British series, Hustle, and I enjoyed seeing more of her in Dexter.
I know I've complained about this before, and I'll keep complaining about it until something is done about it; Dolby Digital 5.1 should be the default audio track. Also, if you're going to include DVD-ROM material, MARK IT ON THE PACKAGE! I was unable to access the Michael C. Hall podcast, the Michael C. Hall interview, the first two episodes of The Tudors season 2, or the first two episodes from Californication season 1. I assume "E-Bridge Technology" has something to do with the downloading of the material, but a Google search just brings up information on a Toshiba printing/scanning technology. Hey, at least they included actual episodes of Brotherhood on the set.
This is an awesome show, and even though most of the bonus material is locked way on a DVD-ROM, the episodes are gold, and are worth owning. (read entire review)
Summary of "The 1st Season - A good killer?": Uh oh, Showtime really messed up the bonus material on this set. A bunch of the material is available as DVD-ROM content, but there's NOTHING on the packaging that indicates this, or the fact that you need a PC to view it; you can't view the content on a Mac or Linux machine. I wasn't expecting to download the episode of The Tudors (Showtime even blocks Canadians from accessing their website), but I expected to find the two chapters of Dexter in the Dark as PDFs on the DVD-ROM, but they aren't there. What happened to "The Academy of Blood - A Killer Course"? I'm guessing that's buried on the DVD-ROM as well. Showtime, you MUST indicate whether material is only accessible via DVD-ROM on the package, or you'll have pissed off customers (I've already heard from some of them).
I think it's funny that 5 out of the 7 main actors have appeared on HBO shows as significant characters. Of course Michael C. Hall played David on Six Feet Under, but James Remar appeared as Richard in Sex and the City, while Lauren Velez, Erik King and David Zayas all appeared on Oz. I wonder whether Showtime deliberately went after HBO actors, or it was just a coincidence (most likely a coincidence).
It bothers me that Showtime seems to do half-assed jobs on their DVDs. My reviews seem to contain some praise, along with a paragraph about what they messed up. I enjoyed the "Witnessed in Blood" featurette, and the commentary tracks, but I'm pissed that I couldn't access everything on the set, especially when there's NO indication that some of the material is only accessible via DVD-ROM.
Dexter is a great series, and worth owning on DVD. If you have a PC at home with a DVD-ROM drive you'll get more out of this set than others will. (read entire review)
The 3rd Season Press Release for DVD and Blu-ray Disc
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DEXTER
THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON
Showtime's Delightfully Twisted Hit Series Slashes Its Way
Onto DVD and Blu-ray August 18 From Showtime Networks,
CBS Home Entertainment... (read entire news item)
5/28/2009
Finalized 3D Box Art for The 3rd Season on DVD and Blu-ray Disc
A week ago we had an early look for you at the cover art from Showtime/Paramount's August 18th release of Dexter - The 3rd Season on DVD and high-def Blu-ray Disc. Now the studio has circulated the finalized... (read entire news item)
5/22/2009
Early Cover Art and Early Content Info for Season 3 on DVD and Blu
A few days ago Showtime and Paramount Home Entertainment made it official, announcing a street date of August 18th for Dexter - The 3rd Season on both Blu-ray Disc and standard DVD. Now the studio has... (read entire news item)
5/20/2009
Showtime Slays Us with an Official 3rd Season Announcement on DVD and Blu-ray
DEXTER is back, and more killer than ever. The Emmy-nominated Showtime Original Series (Best Drama Series, Lead Actor in a Drama Series) returns for an all-new season - and this time Dexter's got a new... (read entire news item)
3/09/2009
Back of the Box for Dexter's Blu-ray Release of the 2nd Season
Exactly a month ago today we reported on Paramount's official announcement of the May 5th high-defintion Blu-ray Disc release of Dexter - The 2nd Season. We had front package art for you at the time... (read entire news item)
2/12/2009
Amazon Taking DVD & Blu-ray PreOrders on Dexter's 3rd Season
Wow, just earlier this week we brought you Showtime/Paramount's official announcement for the May 5th release of Dexter - The 2nd Season on high-definition Blu-ray Disc. And now Amazon has begun taking... (read entire news item)
2/09/2009
Studio Announces Blu-ray Release for 2nd Season; Industry Mag Provides Extras Info (+ Pre-Order & Packaging)
DEXTER is back! The critically acclaimed and groundbreaking original series from SHOWTIME starring Michael C. Hall, returns to DVD with all 12 riveting and chilling episodes in DEXTER-THE SECOND SEASON.... (read entire news item)
12/12/2008
Back of the Box for Blu 1st Season Gives Final List of BD-Live Extras
For the last two months we've been reporting the details about Showtime/Paramount's high-def Blu-ray Disc release of Dexter - The 1st Season, which is coming up really soon now: January 6th. Overnight... (read entire news item)
10/15/2008
Finalized Blu-ray Box Art, in a Hi-Res 3D View, for Dexter's 1st Season
A week ago we reported on the BD-Live bonus materials that will be included on Showtime/ Paramount's January 6th high-definition Blu-ray Disc release of Dexter - The 1st Season. At the time we had an... (read entire news item)
10/07/2008
BD-Live Features, Early Package Art for The 1st Season on Blu-ray Disc
Paramount Home Entertainment announced their first-ever "TV-on-BD" title yesterday, with their January 6th release of Showtime's Dexter - The 1st Season on high-def Blu-ray Disc. Michael C. Hall, Julie... (read entire news item)
10/06/2008
Paramount Announces Their First 'TV-on-BD' Release With Showtime's Dexter Blu-ray Disc
Paramount Home Entertainment has released a TV series-based hi-def home video disc package once before, with last November's Star Trek - Season 1: Remastered HD DVD and DVD Combo, which (as the title... (read entire news item)
8/15/2008
Studio Sends Last-Minute Press Release For This Tuesday's Dexter - Season 2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TAKES LIFE. SERIOUSLY.
DEXTER
Golden Globe® Nominee Michael C. Hall Returns For A Second Season
Of Showtime's Killer Emmy® Nominated Series On DVD August 19
From CBS... (read entire news item)
7/06/2008
Turn Your Back On Dexter? His 2nd Season Rear Box Art is Here!
August 19th sees the DVD release of Dexter - The Complete 2nd Season, which was announced almost two months ago now. At last the studio has sent out rear cover art for this release, and we've got a sneak... (read entire news item)
5/14/2008
Final Box Art Revealed for 2nd Season DVDs: Hi-Res, 3D Picture Inside!
Recently we updated you about Showtime/Paramount's August 19th release of Dexter - The Complete 2nd Season on DVD, including info about the extras and an early look at the box cover art. The studio has... (read entire news item)
5/06/2008
Extras Unveiled for Dexter's 2nd Season DVDs
Last week Showtime/Paramount officially announced Dexter - The Complete 2nd Season for DVD release on August 19th. We didn't have info at the time about bonus material for this 4-disc set, but now retailers... (read entire news item)
4/28/2008
2nd Season Set Confirmed for August Release; Available for Pre-Order
Back in March we had the early word that Dexter - The Complete 2nd Season is coming to DVD on August 19th. The folks at Showtime and Paramount Home Entertaiment have officially announced this title for... (read entire news item)
3/22/2008
We've Got a Killer Scoop on the 2nd Season's DVD Date!
In the last quarter of last year, Showtime's hot new series Dexter completed their second season run of 12 episodes in time to avoid the complications of the writer's strike. Now, with the 3rd season... (read entire news item)
5/03/2007
Street Date, Contents, Extras & Cover Art for Dexter - The Complete 1st Season
No, there's no "laboratory" here: this is Showtime's series Dexter, coming to DVD on August 21 in a 4-disc set with all 12 episodes of the 1st Season. Besides those hour-long episodes (running almost... (read entire news item)
3/28/2007
Dexter slashes his way onto DVD - Season 1 rumor
One of our trusty retailers has emailed us a date for the first season of Dexter, the dark series staring Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan, a blood splatter specialist with the Miami Police department,... (read entire news item)
