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Dexter
Season Three
SERIES: Showtime, Sunday 9:00p (60 minutes)


9.3

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Starring Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas, Lauren Velez, and Jimmy Smits

Dexter's back with more blood on his hands and may have found a friend in the new Assistant District Attorney (Jimmy Smits).

GENRE(S):	Drama
CREATED BY:	James Manos, Jr.
FIRST AIR DATE:	September 28, 2008

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San Francisco Chronicle Tim Goodman

When Season 3 kicks off spectacularly, there's a slight exhale in the first 59 minutes--then a twist. And not a small one, either. By the second episode, the writers give you roughly 40 minutes to digest that twist, then drop a real stunner. Which is--just to cut to the chase here--truly and incredibly exciting television.

TV Guide Matt Roush

Dexter is real, all right. Real good.

Entertainment Weekly Ken Tucker

The results are exhilarating.

The New York Times Ginia Bellafante

The nature-nurture question has always been central to the show: had his upbringing been different, would his genetic makeup still have led him onto the same path? Now the stakes have been raised compellingly in that debate.

PopMatters Cynthia Fuchs

The perversity of this connection cannot be overstated (Smits makes Miguel both charismatic and creepy, often in the same breath). Dexter sees it, though he also yearns for the friendship, the brotherhood, even.

Variety Brian Lowry

With the larger narrative diminished, what remains are the smaller moments. There Hall's terrific performance--full of sly wit and contradictions--elevates the show

New York Daily News David Hinckley

A relationship with Julie, which has been percolating for some time, might be just a good cover for Dexter. But it feels more complicated than that, which at the very least reflects good writing and acting.

Boston Globe Matthew Gilbert

Dexter enters season 3 on Sunday at 9 p.m. with an increasing--and pleasing--urge to make us like the curious man-child at its center.

Slant Magazine Micah Towery

Should we actually trust his actions over what he says as a true indicator of who he really is? It does not seem that the writers of the show have discovered this apparent problem in their storytelling, but it certainly could be something worth exploring in the coming season.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Rob Owen

It's still a hugely entertaining show thanks to its charismatic lead actor and the tension that builds in its twisty-turny plots. But when a lead character is a murderous anti-hero, there's a fine line to walk between cheering a righteous vigilante and offering sympathy for the devil.

Newark Star-Ledger Alan Sepinwall

Though there isn't anything appreciably wrong with the third season, it's hard to fight the feeling that maybe Dexter is a concept that has reached its expiration date.

Time James Poniewozik

I'm interested but not engrossed, though it offers the potential for a change-up in the Dexter storyline.

Chicago Tribune Maureen Ryan

What a disappointment to find that the third season of Dexter is all over the map and lacks the crackling tension the drama had supplied in previous years.

The average user rating for this tv show is 9.3 (out of 10) based on 20 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Nasreen S. gave it a10:
Amazing! Every episode gets better! I can't wait for the next.

Gia T. gave it a10:
This season has got me on edge... all the road blocks popping up, slowing Dexter down... I'm feeling the anxiety, and holding on to the edges of my seat waiting for the next show every time. I cannot wait to see how this one will end!

Elgin W. gave it a10:
Dexter is one of the best most original shows I have ever seen.

Daniel S. gave it a10:
The best show I've ever seen.

Doug S. gave it a10:
Best show on TV...maybe ever!!!

Independentopia gave it a10:
Bar none, the best show currently on Television. Michael C. Hall is one of the more underrated working actors today...he's brilliant.

[Anonymous] gave it a7:
Good show. But why did CBS drop it? that's really weak. and proves cbs is the worst network ever. besides hallmark, i guess.

Dexter Season Three SERIES: Showtime, Sunday 9:00p (60 minutes)

Dexter
Season Three
SERIES: Showtime, Sunday 9:00p (60 minutes)