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Help Me Skip Dexter Season 3

Quisp Lover — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:00:33 -0800

I've viewed Dexter seasons 1 and 2, and want to skip ahead to season 4. Please fill me in on plot issues I need to know about....or else suggest no more than 3 episodes from season 3 I need to watch in order to fully enjoy season 4.

I need me some more Dexter!

foxhat10 — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 06:09:13 -0800

Is there a way to catch the new, upcoming season of Dexter since I don't have Showtime? That's it, basically - just wondering if there is some other avenue to get the new episodes, I'm sure this is a long shot since everyone would do it without having to pay big bucks for cable. I found this link, but not sure if the information provided there is relevant. I've asked around to co-workers and friends, one person has Showtime. Figured I'd check other avenues first before I go that route (websites?).

Greatly appreciate any info!

Where can I find a shirt like Masuka's?

cocoagirl — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:54:37 -0800

Where can I find a shirt like Masuka's (pic 1, pic 2)? What I'm looking for specifically is the mash-up of modern patterns, in a fitted shirt, with that "western wear" snap. I would prefer women's sizing and shape. I'm not looking for a straight Hawaiian/tiki or western snap shirt.

I've searched the DexterWiki for more information on his wardrobe (apparently I'm not the only one), but no joy.

Dexter Season Six

thewittyname — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:20:29 -0800

Slightly spoiler-ish question about the latest season of Dexter: My wife and I just started watching the newest season of Dexter, and in the first episode, there is a murder involving snakes. The problem is that my wife has a hard time watching any scene with them in it. So, without spoiling any major plot points, can someone who has watched the whole season let me know if snakes feature prominently throughout the season? Would it be possible to skip scenes with snakes in them and not miss too much?

A series of series and serialized sub-serials. Seriously, basically help me make some mini-series - there will be spoilers.

infinite intimation — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:34:54 -0800

*Spoiler Alert*Never Read This Thread (but none within the question itself): I am hoping to create a set of custom original miniature series "arcs", highlighting various things; characters/topics/ story-arcs/plot-arcs... any sort of "shortening of a longer series" that you love, or like or know. "Both it and its characters acknowledge that it's not doing anything new under the sun — but they go on to insist that just because it's been done before doesn't make it valueless. If anything, knowing it's happened before helps you appreciate just how worthwhile it all is." - A great comment relating to "community" that I just saw on metafilter right before posting, which sets the tone for how I am thinking of this question...

I recently saw the "Captains Logs" Star Trek collection, which features several episodes selected by each captain from each series of Star Trek, along with some fan selections. I thought the idea of a "custom" mini-series was Awesome, and I thought, hey, people out there could be the best to help me create a few really great arcs, and perhaps help me to tell meta-stories, using television series as the pawns and castles. So to speak (not trying to be grandiose, just having fun).

Assume I have seen everything and will enjoy anything. You could just give "episode numbers" and the series name, or a fully detailed explanation and justification... or anything in between (I have just used ST, and CSI as examples,you shouldn't feel limited to those kind of shows, or even genres or countries of origin [breakdowns of those shows will be certainly appreciated as well]). Potential answerers, if you worry about seeing spoilers you don't want to see, grab the scroll bar and send it to the bottom, you can't see other answers but can add your suggestion and don't worry if it duplicates other suggestions (multiple perspectives on the same set are not a bad thing).

I am trying to make mini collections to bring together some people who don't really 'like' tv (it's all "too dumb" [something, something, mumble, American Idol, groan, reality Tv sux, grar]) with others who are generally ok with TV, and love to see stories, and actors, and drama and adventure and characters and flair... while I am sympathetic and open to both positions, even receptive and engaging with the negative position; imagine during this question that it is not an issue. Forget the wider societal impact factors, for the duration of this question the guideline is that we take the statement "tv Media does not inherently 'rot' peoples brains" as valid. So I hope to address the desire for stronger, more focused and approachable CD [Character Development], or theming (the massive development of Denny Crane and Allan Shore in Boston Legal for example). I happen to not understand people sometimes, seeing ~~soap operas~~ TV shows where characters, through interactions and engagement with others, change or grow and encounter obstacles can help to understand or comprehend the ways people are weird, but how that actually makes people normal; the multiple ways that people are able to change their 'character', break the 'mold', and develop. Possibly even initiating growth or change in real people. Sometimes seeing people make bad choices can inspire a viewer or witness to a scenario to make better choices... (I guess the argument is that it isn't {object} that is bad, it is how {object} is used which determines the current value or danger of {object}. If that makes any sense.

Having seen christmas vacation and community, I know that Serious character and development thereof doesn't always come from a 'serious' character. I know that many series have meandering plots (I happen to enjoy the meander; but this isn't just for me, [however, if your suggestion is a meandering line though, share away!])... so, basically, I wanted to see if I can (with your help) customize new versions of popular or obscure media things, and get down to plot and character development for maximum character impact factor, patience to let meandering plots meander can come later [or about a topic, acting, writing, effects... whatever draws you in] like, you could list the Star Trek episodes that tell the 'story' of the Borg, or give the set of episodes that show us who 7 of 9 is... whatever.) I wanted to use coherent collections to help people understand (care about?) various characters... like, for example, a set of episodes that makes me understand "Who really is Gil Grissom" (Seems to be a fairly well crafted/created/acted/nuanced character (sure he tosses a cheesy line in once in a while, but eh, real people are cheesy IRL, and I know that beyond the tropes and genre, there is a character), but I might want to just select a few episodes that show him very clearly, who he is, what motivates him... highlights his humanity, or help me show the episodes which best explicate the strong relationship that develops between him and Warrick Brown; in 10 seasons there will be fluff episodes, and ones that don't feature him, or which are not serious, or are even bad... help me bridge story lines. Or conversely, something like 'the episodes which feature and engage various of the "lab tech" tertiary characters, and brings their story to the fore.)

But I am looking for (long or short) collections from any series you like, the ones I described (and in tags) were just for examples, and any 'concept' (doesn't have to be a 'character', hey, you can cross series if you think it makes sense; it could be a plot-line, or something abstract [you don't even have to justify, or reason it if you don't choose to {though if you do, that is very cool/more helpful also}]). I just know there have been a huge amount of intriguing micro-storytelling done in the last 40+ years, and I want to try to make it manageable; more bite sized, specialized and focused. I guess mostly it will be the season finales that come to mind first, where the big character development often occurs, and that is mostly what comes to my mind first, but I am certain that there are undiscovered mini-series in the making within various shows' seasons and the many out there are likely able to be more creative and experienced than I.
Also; thank you, and apologies if Tl;Dr, or unclear.
Previously, related, questions (with many excellent answers).

Watching old "Dexter" without much new equipment?

fivesavagepalms — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 07:11:24 -0800

How can I watch old "Dexter"s and new movies from Netflix, etc, on my HD TV, the cheapest, simplest, least-techy way? I've got Verizon internet, cable and phone package, and a new Apple desktop, and don't want to add much more hardware. Should I get Apple TV? Or a Samsung blu-ray dvd player? Or what? My real problem is I'm cheap and I'm pretty apathetic about learning new tech stuff. Just thinking about how to plug in a DVD player makes me nervous--my ex used to do that stuff and pat me on the head. What's the easiest solution that doesn't cost a lot, hooks up easily and won't be obsolete soon?

Can I watch Dexter online/downloaded (paid)

jz — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:41:42 -0800

How can I watch the new season of Dexter (on my media center Mac) without subscribing to Showtime? I certainly don't mind paying for the episodes but would like them in a timely manner. I do not live in a place where I can go to a bar that'll be showing it.

How messy are vampires?

GoingToShopping — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:39:06 -0800

What happens when someone gets stabbed in one of the main neck arteries with objects of varying dimensions? So I'm a big fan of both the TV show Dexter, and also general horror movies and the like. I've been getting very conflicting information! Dexter stabs his victims in the neck with a syringe before doing his handywork. I've also seen in various video games and movies a special type of "syringe gun" used to instantly deliver medicine.
This conflicts somewhat with horror movie depictions of arterial wounds in that seemingly even the smallest cut will send gallons of the ol' kroovy spewing about the room.
Of course there are issues of size related to the hole, but I'd always been under the impression that the neck veins were special and different from the others. In addition, I've never actually SEEN someone outside of a fictional setting use the neck vein to deliver drugs.
Can't someone inform me?

Where does Dexter get his clothes?

snownoid — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 14:39:31 -0800

Where does Dexter get his clothes? Asking for my roommate:

"I really like the clothes Dexter wears on the TV show.
While they look rather generic, they also look quite nice. Anyone knows
where I can find out where to get the stuff?"

I found this related question, but that's only about one specific shirt...

How to look like the people inside the magix box?

monkeymadness — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:30:42 -0800

The wife and I are big fans of Dexter. Can anyone identify this hat and/or shirt? I'm guessing the shirt Dexter wears is some sort of Henley, (at least that's what my wife is calling it), and I might be able to find something like it at Abercrombie, Old Navy, etc. Angel's hat is a different story. I have no clue where to look. I always thought it looked like black leather, but another pic I found has him wearing something very different. It looks on the show like he only wears one hat, so that may be it. Anyone know where to find anything like in either of the photos?

Dexter Theme Song Question

bonesy — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 13:04:23 -0800

The Dexter opening theme reminds me of a song but I can't figure out what, it's killing me (pun slightly intended), does it remind anybody else of anything so I can maybe connect the dots?

Help! I'm addicted to Dexter

zia — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 18:02:14 -0800

Help! I've become addicted to the new Showtime program Dexter, and I'm trying to figure out how I can get a hold of new episodes legally and theres I don't own a TV, but staying at a friends house a few weeks ago, I watched all the Dexter episodes to date. Unfortunately, I don't have cable, I don't even have a TV. So I'm trying to find a way to get a hold of the new episodes... legally.

Any suggestions? (And it doesn't seem to be available on iTunes, but if I'm wrong I'd love to be enlightened)