Or Dexter could be described as a policeman who is tired of seeing the scum walk free and renders his own brand of justice; that should play better with the moral extremists who cant appreciate that this an adult TV drama (you know..make believe). His work happens to take him outside the boundaries of todays’ societal norms but not unlike 24’s Jack Bauer. Which is extolled as a great show and should have more of the like on either big or small screen here on FR. I’d describe 24 as one of the two best shows on TV today the other is Dexter. It is expertly written, doesnt get all bogged down in useless fluff to fill 43 minutes, and is very engrossing. Again like 24 if you miss an episode or 1/2 of the wrong one you might as well go buy the series on Dvd because your done. So all you knee-jerkers who will decry Dexter and laud 24 are either ignorant, blind or have selective moral outrage, because they are cast from the same die.
Not to mention you have 237 other channels to choose what drivel you’d rather rot your brain for an hour
If Dexter was doing this to pedophiles, most Freepers would classify the show as a moral masterpiece.
"Outside today's societal norms"? Just go ahead and say "beyond good and evil," since that's what you really mean.
You're right to connect Dexter to Bauer. Both characters exploit viewers' Love of Death while giving a sentimental, moralistic sheen to nihilism.