Dexter

Television is known for its tropes. There is the good always triumphs evil, the bad guy is actually not so bad, the over protective father, the annoying sibling, smart leader like older sibling, the reserved middle sibling, and the wild younger sibling. Tropes are everywhere, some are blatantly awful, others are much more complex and fun to watch. One of the more infamous, my favorite, trope would be the lovable villain (sometimes called the anti hero). We have Loki from the Avengers, we have the Joker from Batman, and we have Dexter from Dexter.

Dexter is one of those shows that is meant to make you love the villain. The entire show is based on the psychopathic tendency of Dexter, though he kills people he is a killer that only kills other killers. So he has a conscious.. sure. But we love him none the less. Now here is why you need to watch it.

Dexter Morgan --

From a young age Dexter was fated to be a killer, he watched his mother's murder (by chainsaw). The character of Dexter, no matter how morbid, is one of fascination and someone that we are always rooting for. From his internal monologues to his god like complex in comparison to all of his colleagues at the Miami Police Department. Even though we are very much aware that Dexter has that bone deep urge to kill, known as his dark passenger, we still root that he will get away with it in the end.



Deborah Morgan --

Deborah Morgan is not a lady, at all. She is not your delicate flower that goes crying to her stronger and older adopted brother Dexter for help. Deborah is a detective working along side her blood special analyst brother. Deborah is the definition of a strong female character, one that isn't afraid to speak her mind and go after what it is she wants. She has a strong moral compass, and she is hilarious. To watch Deborah interact with a rather unemotional Dexter is comedy gold really. I have really found my spirit animal in Deborah.




Teaches You The Code --

The show is a how too to get away with murder. The Code was taught to Dexter by his adopted father after his mother was killed and Dexter was beginning to display homicidal tendency. The Code is  simple, 1.) Never Get Caught and 2.) Never kill an Innocent. Now we are aware that Dexter has had to bend these rules every now and again, but through following the rules are people less likely to care if a murderous dick is dead. This keeps Dexter safe, and it keeps away from pesky questions being asked.




For all of the shows dark themes, there is a lot comedy on the side. It is a really intriguing and addictive storyline. Dexter Morgan is a unique monster to watch develop over the seasons. This is seriously a can't miss series. If you are to take away any show from this blog this would be it. If I haven't sold you on it yet, the show is made by HBO.. so there will be boobs.