Dexter: Season 3 Box Set (4 Discs)

I must admit, my first impression of Dexter - a show about a serial killer who hides behind the mask of slightly creepy forensic blood expert - was that this could get pretty cliched pretty quick. The only thing I can add to that particular opinion is how wrong it was. Whic was very wrong indeed. Dexter's origins lie largely in seasons one and two, so if you haven't watched those, back up now and check them out first, as I'm certainly not going to attempt to recount them here.

The third season picks up a little way after the end of season two and it seems to be business as usual. It doesn't take more than a few episodes for all the major players to be in place and from that point the writing does an excellent job of keeping the twists coming thick and fast. I must admit, that like season two before it, season three's surpises did seem a little transparent in parts, but on the whole, it felt a lot more satisfying. The twelve episodes in this box set do much more to move the depth of characters (Both major and supporting.) than in the previous season and the supporting characters really do a fantastic job of adding further colour to those we've already gotten to know over the last two years. It's that progression and depth that largely makes up for the occasional 'saw it coming' moment. And even those are gone towards the end, meaning even the most ardent afficionado of psychological thrillers will be guessing by the end.

The extras are fairly minimal and unlike the last DVD box set, are not given the staus of their own disc, but on the plus side that does mean that it takes up less space in your shelves.

Overall, an excellent continuation of an excellent series which makes up for a sophomore effort which did feel a little disappointing in parts. Certainly enough to keep my interest for season four.

After a fantastic ending to the second season hopes were high for the third and yet again the writers and cast deliver. This time around the show focuses more heavily on Dexter's gradually evolving character and desire to be accepted by someone for who he really is.

This certainly makes season three different as many of the major developments involve Dexter's personal life but it is no less intense and entertaining as a result.

After a fantastic ending to the second season hopes were high for the third and yet again the writers and cast deliver. This time around the show focuses more heavily on Dexter's gradually evolving character and desire to be accepted by someone for who he really is.

This certainly makes season three different as many of the major developments involve Dexter's personal life but it is no less intense and entertaining as a result.

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Does anybody know if the DVD's have Portuguese subtitles?

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Does anybody now if the Dexter DVDs has norwegian sutitles?

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Having been blown away by season 1 of Dexter, and dissapointed by season 2, I was hoping for a great season 3 to get things back on track. The good news is that it's better than season 2 in many ways. Bad news, it's not as good as season 1.

The writers have repeated the mistake of season 2 by placing a "new character" opposite Dexter as his wavering "friend or foe". At least this time around it's a man, and the whole "fatal attraction" thing is left aside. The play-off between Dexter and Prado has potential but ultimately feels a bit lacklustre.

This season's serial killer (The "Skinner") is very weak in comparison to the Ice Truck Killer (or indeed Bay Harbour Butcher) and their identity is a bit of a let-down to be honest.

A lot more screen time is given to Dexter's colleagues this time around, and it feels like a proper police drama at times, but then other times it feels like a soap opera, with romance and love being major themes. Oddly, some of those soap opera moments work better than the Dexter moments.

I am slightly irritated by the apparent "personality transplant" of some characters since season 1. LaGuerta was a flirtatious bubbly woman in s1, but now she's a tortured and serious officer. Rita was a troubled woman with huge mental issues in s1, but now she's a radiant mother without a care in the world. No trace of her original character seems to remain. And that's annoying.

Worth seeing for continuity. I'm ready for season 4 now.

From what I've seen from the reviews about season 3 of Dexter, it was the worse series of the three. I'm not sure if I agree or not, but it was still a strong series and better than most programmes on TV these days.

I was recommended Dexter by a friend a few months back and I finally got around to ordering series one and I loved every minute of it. I was soon ordering season 2 and I enjoyed it more than the first. I suppose series 3 was less exciting, but it still had it's moments. It was different from the first 2 series.

Overall though, it's a great show and I will soon be ordering seson 4. This programme is addicitive and I already want to start going through all the series again, literally only 6 weeks since I started watching them.

If you can afford it, whack 50 pound into Play.com's hands and take all 4 series. It's totally worth the money.

Love this Series. Really keeps me engrossed. Great story lines.

This 3rd series of a already brilliant show continues to shine, especially with the addition of the brilliant Jimmy Smits as Miguel Prado, Theres really nothing i can say about season 3 that ain't already been said apart from it's BRILLIANT, I've seen season 4 already and just when you though things couldn't get any better season 4 trumps the first 3 seasons.
Definitley recommend if you havent' seen.

Have just finished watching season 3 and can say it's just as good as the first 2! New to this season is the character of "Miguel Prado" - brilliantly played by Jimmy Smits. Dexter and Miguel become close friends, while at the same time Dexter is juggling his family commitments with his serial killing. As with seasons 1 & 2 Michael C Hall is amazing as Dexter. The actress who plays his sister (sorry can't remember her name!) - Debra Morgan - is also fantastic. Not one weak episode. Great stuff.