mmm, devilish. call me aroused.

I just finished watching the Showtime debut of the new series Dexter.

A mini review: The premium broadcasting spectrum has been leveled. Dexter confirms that groundbreaking, mesmerizing television is Showtime's new standard, and proves the network deserves HBO-esque acclaim (and expectations) for its original programming. The provocative series, a delightfully black-humored crime drama about a forensic scientist closet serial killer, will disgust, disturb, and offend many. And that's a shame because conservative morals, sensitivity on steroids, will likely afford ratings that'll kill this series like underappreciated gems Huff and Arrested Development. If only Dexter could address his real life detractors, the kinda-funny-but-kinda-pathetic close-minded critics who go beyond criticizing content to directly condemning fans (scroll down to the bottom of the MetaCritic reviews). And, really, ultimately, just not gettin' it.