Dexter - a lot of marketing?

I've just got a copy of Dexter recorded on tv somewhere in States. Because heard a lot about it, slogans like "Dexter is hilarious" or "The best show on TV" and some others, I decided to start watching it. And you know what? I've to say it's mediocre. Nothing interesting, long episodes, mostly no action, boring scenes, poor actors, etc. After I've watched four episodes I feel like watching "Lost" - action is still in the same point and the movie was created only to fulfill as much air time as possible...
Of course, you don't have to agree with me, but I'd rather recommend watching Californication than Dexter... think of it