Blu-ray Review: Dexter - The Third Season

Dexter: The Third Season
Starring: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee, Lauren Velez, David Zayas, James Remar, and Jimmy Smits

From the box:

The groundbreaking and critically acclaimed series from Showtime returns on Blu-Ray with all 12 thrilling and riveting episodes in Dexter: The Third Season. Having faced his darkest demons and eluding the FBI, Dexter has a new take on life when a high profile case puts him in the sights of the most powerful and influential D.A. in Miami. Will Dexter's need to do away with those who slip through the cracks finally lead to his undoing? Or will his new friend in the D.A.'s office prove to be all he needs to have his cake and eat it too?

Showtime's absolutely brilliant show Dexter arrives on Blu-ray and DVD today with the complete third season.

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I'll say it flat out: Dexter is fantastic. Each season the show gets progressively better and with Season Three, that trend continues.

This time, Dexter finds himself in the midst of several life changes. The kind of changes you wouldn't expect to see our lovable serial killer experiencing. None the less, there they are and Dexter is forced to become more human than even he believed himself capable of.

He even finds himself with something he never thought he'd have: a friend. Right?

This friend is played brilliantly by Jimmy Smits. I've never been a huge fan of his but he really threw himself into this role and played the part wonderfully.

The show continues to be tense, and exciting, and often times tinged with a perfect amount of humor. Each episode increases the tension and you never know just how Dexter is going to get out of the mess he's in this go around. You never feel secure in knowing that everything is going to turn out okay.

With this show, we have a cast that just gets better with each season. Especially, its star Michael C. Hall who never ceases to impress. He is ripe for an Emmy win. The cast seems to fall more and more into place, building chemistry and playing off each other. Even when new characters are added, they immediately feel like part of the family. SAG needs to recognize this cast asap.

The writing continues to be top notch. Clever, funny, dark, and keeping a serial killer as someone we not only like but care for. For all his flaws, Dexter is a great character.

Season Three is even better than the previous seasons which gives me high hopes for Season Four. Especially, knowing that John Lithgow is coming on board.

The show is gorgeous in High-Def. Crystal clear picture, vibrant colors, crisp sound. It's the way Dexter is meant to be seen.

The special features include: Excerpts from the books (which are a must read for any fans of the show), The first two episodes of the equally brilliant United States of Tara, Two Episodes from Season Three of The Tudors, cast interviews, and more.

It's a pretty decently supported set but honestly the features are just fluff compared to the genius of the show.

I've said before that Showtime is the new HBO and not even the greatness of True Blood can change the fact that Showtime has one of the best shows on TV now with Dexter.

This is a can't miss show.

Dexter: The Third Season is available DVD and Blu-ray today.