Showtime pick up Dexter and Weeds

Showtime have picked up Dexter for the a second season. The show about a serial killer who kills others who have done wrong stars Michael C Hall, formerly of Six Feet Under. It premieres here on FX in the New Year.

Additionally Weeds is about to get the nod for a third season. Mary Louise-Parker' show is about to complete its second run which will air here on SKY One in January.