It appears that the writers strike is making for all kinds of programming adjustments for the networks. NBC announced that it will be tossing a lot of “reality” shows onto the air in the coming months, and now there is word that CBS will be tapping its Showtime premium cable service for some content. The first series that will be appearing on CBS is ‘Dexter’, which is the story of a forensics expert with the Miami PD who also happens to be a serial killer. There is a lot of gruesome violence, sexual content and language in the show, so it’s going to have to be edited like mad. I can only imagine what the show will end up looking like when network censors get done with it. Still, the series is great and even a watered down ‘Dexter’ is better than most of what’s on commercial television.
I just wish the writers strike would hurry up and end. There is only so much material fit for network rehashing, and already shows are being pushed back months because of what’s been going on. Season 2 of ‘Dexter’ ends on Showtime this Sunday, and it could be a year or more before Season 3 airs with the way this strike is going!Â
