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The Dexter Season 1 DVD brings home all 12 episodes of the Showtime drama’s 2006 debut. Michael C. Hall stars as Dexter Morgan, a Miami blood spatter analyst who secretly hunts killers, as he tracks the Ice Truck Killer through the first season. It is in stock and dispatched within 2 business days. Add it to your cart today.
| Format | DVD |
|---|---|
| Discs | 4 |
| Studio | Showtime Ent. / Paramount |
| Released | August 21, 2007 |
| Run time | 650 minutes |
| Condition | Not specified |
| Availability | In stock |
The Dexter Season 1 DVD collects all 12 episodes of the Showtime drama's first season, which aired from October 1 to December 17, 2006. Michael C. Hall stars as Dexter Morgan, a Miami police blood spatter analyst who secretly hunts killers the justice system has failed to stop.
This is a DVD, so it plays in standard US DVD players and in Blu-ray players, which also read DVDs.
By day, Dexter works as a forensic blood spatter analyst for the fictional Miami Metro Police Department. By night, he is a serial killer who targets only murderers who have slipped through the cracks. His adoptive father, Harry Morgan (James Remar), a police officer, taught him to channel his urges this way.
Season 1 sets Dexter against the "Ice Truck Killer," a murderer who leaves his victims' bodies drained of blood and preserved by cold. Along the way, the season digs into a childhood trauma that Dexter has kept buried.
Around him are his sister Debra (Jennifer Carpenter), his girlfriend Rita Bennett (Julie Benz), and Sgt. James Doakes (Erik King) of Miami Metro. Lauren Vélez plays Lt. María LaGuerta, and David Zayas plays Det. Angel Batista.
Dexter ran for eight seasons and 96 episodes on Showtime, from 2006 to 2013, and the series received a Peabody Award in 2007. Season 1 adapts the opening novel of Jeff Lindsay's book series, so the Dexter Season One set is the natural starting point for new viewers.
Critics responded well from the start; the season holds an 81% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Owning the first season on disc lets you rewatch the Ice Truck Killer case at your own pace, with no streaming subscription needed.
Keep going with Dexter: Season 2, or get everything at once with Dexter: The Complete Series + Dexter: New Blood. You can also pick up the 2021 revival, Dexter: New Blood, or browse our TV series collection. For episode details, read the Wikipedia article on Dexter Season 1.
Dexter Season 1 DVD: Questions Buyers Ask
How many episodes are in Dexter Season 1?
All 12 episodes that aired on Showtime from October to December 2006.
Which book is Season 1 based on?
It is based on Darkly Dreaming Dexter, the first Dexter novel by Jeff Lindsay.
Will it play in my US DVD player?
Yes. It is a DVD, so it plays in standard US DVD players and in Blu-ray players.
Who is the villain this season?
Dexter tracks the Ice Truck Killer, who leaves his victims drained of blood.
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This is the DVD edition, 4 discs.
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Kris7 –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
Portrait of a Frozen Man Thawing Out
After being thoroughly disappointed with an episode from the second season of “Masters of Horror” I was still flipping through the horror section under Showtime On Demand. I clicked on “Dexter” and read the synopsis about a vigilante serial killer with a girlfriend who wants a commitment. I had never heard of any story like this before. I was hooked right from the first episode.
The opening sequence of “Dexter” sets the dark humored tone. The camera follows him through an ordinary morning routine that is filmed in a ghastly fashion utilizing uncomfortable close-ups that get right in your face and under your skin: Dexter shaving and dabbing at his nicks with a paper towel, the deliberately slow cutting and cooking of food that looks more like dismemberment than anything culinary, a stream of tobasco sauce on fried eggs that resembles blood, the remains of a freshly squeezed blood orange that looks like a mutilated corpse, and the use dental floss and lacing of shoestrings that evoke thoughts of confinement or strangulation.
Then Dexter puts on a t-shirt and stares into the camera with the feral eyes of a hungry predator. His face is lighted from the right, leaving the left side of his face shadowed. This shot depicts the duality of Dexter: the light-hearted nice guy side he puts up for the world and the dark side that remains meticulously hidden. Finally we see him exit his apartment with a nod and smile to the camera, as if to assure us that the bloodthirsty beast we saw in his apartment is kept on a very short leash.
Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) is a vigilante serial killer. After accumulating enough solid evidence about his target, he moves in for the kill. His victims are murderers, pedophiles, arsonists, black widows, and other assorted creeps that the world could do without. When he’s not taking out the human trash, he works as a blood spatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department. At work Dexter puts up a friendly, easy-going persona. He is a consummate professional and a brilliant forensics expert who gets results.
At the department he works with his sister Debra (Jennifer Carpenter), a foul-mouthed cop with a bright mind, but very lacking in confidence and political savvy. There is also forensics analyst Matsuka (CS Lee.), the friendly pervert with a sick sense of humor. Sgt. Doakes (Erik King), is as Dexter puts it, the only one in a room full of cops who is suspicious of him. Doakes is a tough cop but his detective skills are rather mediocre. Angel Batista (George Zayas) is a far better investigator who appreciates and respects all of Dexter’s hard work. Angel and Dex in partricular make a great team. Leading the homicide division is Lt. Maria LaGuerta: tough, ruthless, but too vain for her own good. She has the hots for Dexter and this naturally unsettles him.
For several months, Dexter has been dating Rita, a single mother of two who suffered years of horrid abuse at the hands of her drug addict husband who is now in prison. As Dexter puts it Rita is perfect for him because “she is, in her own way, just as damaged as me”.
This is the neat little world of lies in which Dexter lives: days of honest work, nights off with a girlfriend, and the occasional act of vigilante justice. However all of this is turned upside down with the arrival of a killer soon to be known as The Ice Truck Killer. The ITK leaves clean, bloodless, frozen remains of hookers right out in public for all the world to see. Dexter can’t help but to admire the meticulous and precise handiwork of this new killer. The presence of the ITK sets of a chain of events that will change Dexter’s world forever.
The show is based on a series of novels written by Jeff Lindsay. While the books focus entirely on Dexter who narrates, the series however, delves more into the lives of the supporting characters creating enough plot (and sub-plots) to sink your teeth into. The entire cast turns in great performances that grow with the characters they portray.
Actor Michael C. Hall has said in interviews that Dexter really isn’t emotionless, but he is emotionally frozen. Right from episode one we see some evidence: his righteous anger at a pedophile [“OPEN YOUR EYES AND LOOK AT WHAT YOU DID!”], his dedication to his sister [“If I had feelings for anyone, I’d have them for Deb.”], the tenderness he feels for Rita [“Normal people can be so hostile……but never her…..”]. Dexter may tell us that he is hollow inside , but he doesn’t know that he’s just frozen, nor does he realize just how much he has already begun to thaw out.
In a world of endless CSI and crime drama franchises, it’s refreshing to see a new spin on an idea that is running out of steam. It is uncertain how long and how far this show can go, but with a third season coming up, “Dexter” shows no signs of slowing down. If you’re in the mood for something dark, cynical, and sarcastic, this is the show for you
Sky –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
A Different Kind of CSI
Color me stupid. I send all this money to my cable company for subscribing to Showtime, and I never watched Dexter? Now I’m a day late and more than a dollar short!
But purchasing Dexter – The First Season at Amazon was worth it. How good is it? Well, there are 12 apx 1 hour episodes in the 4-DVD set, and it took my wife and me less than 12 days to watch the whole series. I think that we even watched three episodes in one night. In other words, the show is compelling enough to make you very want to get to the next episode.
So certainly one of the good things about Dexter on DVD is that you don’t need to wait 12 weeks to see a season from start to finish. But certainly the best thing about the series is how well done it was.
Dexter (played by Michael C. Hall of HBO’s Six Feet Under fame) is a blood spatter analyst with Miami Homicide. It’s his job to help solve murders, and he also happens to moonlight as a serial killer….Just a side note that last part.
The acting in the show is terrific, and the thrills and twists are plentiful. Combine the nature of Dexter’s professional life with his favorite pass-time, and you can bet your carotid artery that there’s plenty of blood in the show too. But rest assured that the show isn’t just about killing. Relationships, family, the inner working of a homicide squad…all of this “stuff” is also packed neatly into the Dexter series and makes the show one of the best on TV that I’ve seen in a long long time.
The show (I hear because of a lack of programming due to the recent writers strike) has been ported from Showtime over to sister company CBS television, but I just can’t imagine this show without the R-rated material…from the blood to the adult oriented situations and language. So I’d recommend this DVD set highly over trying to catch this on “regular” TV.
Add this bloody-good show to your cart. I’ve already got a pre-order in for Dexter – The Complete Second Season since I missed that on Showtime too.
KAR –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
The Best Series I’ve seen–and I’m picky!
NO SPOILERS IN THIS REVIEW
I don’t know if I’m just deprived from watching a good series or if it is truly a reflection of just how good this one is, but this is probably the best TV series I have ever watched. I was a bit worried that the gore factor would be too much for my stomach. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan of clever crime drama movies like Seven or Silence of the Lambs or Zodiac, but the newer Saw-type movies leave me more nauseated and feeling weird than truly intrigued and in a state of mystery/suspense. The power of Dexter is two-fold: the characters you grow to love in the stories and the intriguing plot lines that exponentially pull the viewer in with each subsequent episode. The following are a couple of non-spoiling thoughts.
The Gore Factor:
This series is not the Saw-like gore fest. There is more than enough blood and CSI-like crime scenes ‘after the fact’, and there are plenty of times when you know what is about to happen before a killing, but you never see the actual acts the way Saw movies show, thank goodness. After watching a couple of shows, you get to trust that the makers are at least merciful in that respect. That being said, if you get queasy with the themes in a movie like Seven or Silence of the Lambs or even with CSI-type series, this is not for you (there are plenty of disembodied dead corpses you see on the crime scenes–Dexter is a `blood splatter analyst’), and of course, the subject matter is fairly dark (though thematically the show is `lighter’ than something like Seven or Silence of the Lambs, because the characters involved are quite likable, and there are sprinkles of comedy relief throughout).
Dexter–the character:
Here’s an oxymoron that might disturb the viewer: he’s an affable serial killer. Within a few episodes, if one buys in to the scenario, one may actually find oneself vaguely rooting for Dexter as if he were a comic book figure making right the injustices in the world that cry out for a reckoning. The moral dilemma comes when you ask yourself if it is good to be rooting for someone like this. His likability comes in part by the relationships the series’ characters develop with him, and his narration throughout the series, which reveal his struggle to fit in with the rest of normal society, and with the sub-plotline involving past scenes of Dexter’s relationship with his adoptive father (a former beloved and decorated police officer). In some ways, Dexter’s likability comes by his unbeknownst `good’ effects that he has on the various people he’s involved with in everyday life. The viewer may also get a sense that Dexter begins to approach his own humanity as the series progresses, due to his own explorations of his past, and the other external events happening around him, which force him to begin a journey into his own psyche.
Other Characters:
I found that by the closing episodes, I had fallen in love with the various supporting characters in the stories. With that comes suspense. One starts to worry about his partner, sibling, office comrades, boss, etc., and there are subplots to the show not directly relating to Dexter, which allows the viewer to get glimpses in the other characters’ lives. This only adds to the overall suspense in many respects.
Plot lines (absolutely no spoilers):
Though this is a series, there are on-going story lines involving mysterious characters and events that will intrigue the viewer. There are unexpected twists, `who done it?’ type questions, and character development stories: all of which are absorbing and keep the viewer considerably more attentive with each passing episode. Due to the fact that each episode is built on previous plotlines, it’s important to watch them in order.
Hope this might help!
Todd –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
Dexter: More than just a great way to “Kill Time…..”
Dexter – The First Season
Dexter is something that is very unique in a number of interesting ways. It is a show that has a Serial Killer as the protagonist, and Dexter is a sympathetic character. It is also unique in the ambiguity that exists in each episode.
The real amount of ambiguity, and the importance of this for the show is revealed in the Audio Commentary that comes with the DVD. I watched episode 12 (Born Free), and in the Commentary, the producers are describing the key scene where Dexter confronts the “Ice Truck Killer.”
It was amazing to find that the producers of the show each had a completely different interpretation of what that scene meant. I then became very aware that this is the power of the show. Each scene is not pre-processed pablum that is pre-chewed for us. We must participate in this show. We need to figure out what each thing means to US. Plot twists are not glaringly obvious miles in advance.
For me, this is a sign of good writing. Good writing is the foundation of any worthwhile entertainment. The fact that this show is not pre-defined for us, with nice, neat, and “happy little endings” for each of the plot lines is what makes this show so endlessly interesting.
The acting, and the production values are equally amazing. The producers realized early on that Michael C. Hall had done something very different in his creation of Dexter. The same commitment to excellence is present in every scene, from writing, to direction, to portrayals. No one ever “phones it in” in any way.
But enough of reviews. You should watch episode 1. This should make it clear that you are in for something very different. This should let you either fall in love with Dexter the way that many of us have, or let you know that you should get out while you can. But don’t worry. Dexter won’t come for you… Unless of course you deserve to die…. Then you may find that the predator has become the prey….
Jason –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
Something different.
This is one of the most imaginative, and creative shows I have seen in a while. I love this show, I love Michael C Hall as Dexter, and everything about this show. The pacing, the acting, the writing, music, everything, nothing is bad about this show.
I watched Season 1 as it aired on TV (I read Jeff’s book first, then again at the end of the season) And they match each other well. I was lucky to watch this in HD, but I was growing impatient to watch this show again (as I deleted them from my TiVo). When the dvds came out, I watched the whole set again. Just recently, I watched the dvds again, followed by watching season 2 off my TiVo.
Season 1 follows the book, not exactly, but to an extent. It makes a great first season. I fell in love with this show at first airing. Anyone I show this to, loves it. I do not wish to spoil anything, just note, it does get better in season 2! Also buffy fans should be happy to know Julie Benz plays a fantastic role in this show.
I rate this show a 5, it may not be a 5, but my blind love for this show prevents me from finding any faults, it is that good.
I rate the dvds a 3 out of 5 (thats being polite).
The video quality on this show is about a 3. Showtime / CBS / Paramount fail to realize this show is 50-60 minutes in length, and cram too many episodes on each disc.
Audio 4 out of 5, as with all showtime / cbs / paramount dvds, the default audio is stereo, you need to change it to dolby digital. Also, no subtitles, only closed captioning (great if you are watching this on a “tv”, I’m using an HDTV “monitor” which has no closed captioning.
Extras, 2 commentary’s, one with cast, one with the producers, the one with the producers is really good, and you should check it out. They also have a bonus feature, which covers how they use blood splatter in real cases, which is nice. I give this a 3.5 out of 5.
Season 2 follows its on path, and tells a new original tale. Hopefully this will continue with further seasons. I eagerly await Season 3, and future books, you cannot go wrong with this.
also, please make sure prior to starting to watch this, you alot the time available to view it in its entirety. Especially if it is your first time, it is so addicting, you cannot step away from the TV, when this show aired on TV it drove me crazy, awaiting each week. Trust me, it is THAT good. Thats why I refused to watch any of season 2, and just Tivo’ed them, and waited until the season finale to watch it in its entirety.