If you haven't seen it, 'Dexter' is an American Drama Series based on the Novel 'Darkly Dreaming Dexter' by Jeff Lindsay. The show follows the rather complicated life of Dexter Morgan; a blood splatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department, and part-time serial killer.
As the show has such a controversial subject matter, the title sequence had to be both sly and witty, yet also posses a deeply dark overall theme. And for me, it couldn't be executed much more perfectly. The Mise en scene of each frame has been carefully considered to reflect the shows sinister storyline.
Based around Dexter's morning routine, each regular action that may be taken, i.e. shaving, cooking breakfast, and getting dressed, have been filmed in such a way that they appear very menacing and murder related. The resplendent cinematography is gloriously complimented by an unusual soundtrack. Composed by Rolfe Kent, it features Guiro, Latin percussion, Turkish saz and a vaguely reggae beat; all timed to match the opening sequence. My favourite part of which, is the final note, played on a triangle, just as Dexter gives a sneaky smirk toward the camera.
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