Dexter: The Fourth Season |  | Actor: Michael C. Hall
Studio: Showtime / Paramount
Category: DVD
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Format: AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: Unrated
Discs: 4
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Running Time: 632 Minutes
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Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: PARD895864D
UPC: 097368958647
EAN: 0097368958647
ASIN: B002N5N5M0
Theatrical Release Date: September 27, 2009
Release Date: August 17, 2010 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 08/17/2010 Run time: 632 minutes
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Unfolding with tragic inevitability, Dexter's fourth season is a taut game of cat and mouse between Dexter (Emmy nominee Michael C. Hall) and Arthur Mitchell, "a very special kind of monster," unnervingly portrayed by John Lithgow in his Emmy and Golden Globe-winning performance. Whoever guest stars in seasons to come has a very hard act to follow. (Never mind all the blood, Mitchell's greeting, "Hello, Dexter Morgan," from the episode of the same name, will disturb your sleep.) But let's not forget Hall's consistently cutting-edge work. The Dexter saga has a rich back-story and mythology, but for those new to the series and lured to this season by Lithgow's justly celebrated performance, season 4 is a good place to start, because it represents something of a new beginning for Dexter himself. Married at the end of season 3, he is now dreaming of "having it all" as a husband and father, trying to juggle the demands of his job as a Miami Metro Police Department blood-spatter analyst, his new family, and his other calling as a serial killer. But he is more conflicted than ever. His new baby keeps him up nights, and the normally precise and methodical Dexter finds himself exhausted to the point of making mistakes in court. "Who knew life could get so unsimple?" he asks early on. Dexter and Mitchell are not the only characters harboring secrets. Some we can mention (Lieutenant Maria LaGuerta and Detective Angel Batista are in a relationship), but others we dare not even hint at (the episode "Hungry Man" has a doozy of a cliffhanger revelation). As the season unfolds, an incognito Dexter insinuates himself into Arthur's life and discovers disturbing parallels in their lives. Meanwhile, now-retired serial killer hunter Frank Lundy (Keith Carradine), who nearly uncovered Dexter's identity back in season 2, returns to ask for his help in catching the Trinity Killer. His reappearance upends the life of Dexter's sister Debra (Jennifer Carpenter), a homicide detective and Lundy's former lover. Debra has also been digging into the past of her late policeman father Harry (James Remar) and learns more about her twisted family tree. Disappointingly, interviews with Hall, Lithgow, and other cast members can be accessed only on a PC, but the DVD does contain episodes of Californication, Lock 'N Load, and The Tudors. --Donald Liebenson
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 Love it September 6, 2010
Kholood Fantasy (Doha, Qatar)
I really couldn't wait until I put my hands on this season, and it was really great.
The best drama on television September 6, 2010
John Alapick (Wilkes-Barre, PA United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Dexter is the best drama on television, if not the best show period. Yes, I'd even put it over Breaking Bad. Season 4 is its best season yet which is saying a lot since each season has been excellent. The Dexter character certainly hasn't mellowed with fatherhood as he continues to kill for justice. A lot of twists this season as Dexter continues to battle his demons while trying to be a good father and husband. There's also major character development with Debra and a workplace romance that lasts throughout the season. Nearly every episode ends with a cliffhanger. This is great drama, on the level of prime Sopranos. Also worth noting is that John Lithgow did an excellent job as special guest star this season, better than Jimmy Smits in Season 3. I don't want to give away too much but this was an amazing season. If you haven't discovered Dexter, there's no better time than now. If you have Netflix, you could watch the first 2 seasons online for free through your computer, Xbox 360, or Roku. Season 5 starts September 26. Watch it once and you'll be hooked.
The Show Hasn't Been This Riveting Since Season One September 5, 2010
Kasey G
**NOTE: THIS REVIEW MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS**
Bathtub murders of young women. Mothers of two jumping to their deaths. Bludgeonings of 40-something fathers. Such is the M.I. of the Trinity Killer, Dexter's twisted adversary this fourth season of the hit Showtime series.
The good news is that "Dexter" rises to the challenge of staying fresh this season and delivers with its best story arc since Season One. The second and third seasons were good but John Lithgow and the Trinity storyline bring back a creepiness to the show that was missing with Jimmy Smits. Not since the Ice Truck Killer storyline has "Dexter" managed to make this viewer so uneasy. The kills this season are very disturbing. An attack in a quiet and deserted office building is particularly unnerving.
While Dexter hunts Trinity, the department is trying to solve the Vacation Murders, as Miami tourists are being robbed and killed.
It was a delight to see Adrienne Barbeau ("Maude") in the season-premiere as one of Harry's informant girlfriends.
Deb finds herself in a love triangle when FBI Agent Lundy returns unexpectedly, but it isn't long before both he and Anton are out of her life for good. Jennifer Carpenter really delivers when Deb has her subsequent breakdown and also at the end of the season in some crucial scenes involving a suspect.
Quinn starts up a sexual relationship with a clingy female reporter, whose neediness makes him a little uncomfortable and which tests his loyalities to the force.
Angel gets promoted this season but he and Laguerta endanger their jobs by engaging in an inter-office romance.
Masuka again provides the comic relief, and his big moment comes during Thanksgiving at Dexter's.
A continuing thread this season is Dexter trying to balance his life as a husband/new father and still satisfy the urges of his "dark passenger". This gets harder and harder to do until things begin to unravel. Rita drags him back to therapy. Dexter becomes responsible for the deaths of two innocent men. Later, a horrific event changes his life forever.
If you loved the first season, but thought Two and Three were lacking just a little something, these episodes really bring back the creepy vibe we saw the first year. You'll love it!
Great show. Great season September 5, 2010
wen (PA United States)
I watched the previous three seasons on dvd and am now totally hooked on the show. The fourth season is the best season so far. I wasn't a big fan of the romance arcs, but the main story lines were so thrilling that I was able to overlook that. Jonn Lithgow's character was brilliant. If you are a fan of Dexter, I strongly recommend this dvd.
Genius in Creation and in Plot September 4, 2010
Diamondback (USA)
Who would have thought that a Hero would have been molded from such Darkness?
He is good at what he does and the psychological profile and background develops the character. It is interesting the interactions and manipulation he is allowed to pull off through his mental ability and setting things up in order.
Sgt. Doakes is a well placed character in the mix.
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