Dexter (2006– )

A likeable Miami police forensics expert moonlights as a serial killer of criminals who he believes have escaped justice.

Stars:

Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas

Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 31 wins & 135 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Michael C. Hall	...	Dexter Morgan (96 episodes, 2006-2013)
Jennifer Carpenter	...	Off. Debra Morgan (96 episodes, 2006-2013)
David Zayas	...	Sgt. Angel Batista (96 episodes, 2006-2013)
James Remar	...	Harry Morgan (96 episodes, 2006-2013)
C.S. Lee	...	Vince Masuka (95 episodes, 2006-2013)
Lauren Vélez	...	Lt. Maria LaGuerta (84 episodes, 2006-2012)
Desmond Harrington	...	Det. Joseph 'Joey' Quinn (72 episodes, 2008-2013)
Julie Benz	...	Rita Bennett (49 episodes, 2006-2010)
Christina Robinson	...	Astor Bennett (48 episodes, 2006-2012)
Geoff Pierson	...	Deputy Chief Tom Matthews (42 episodes, 2006-2013)

Storyline

Meet Dexter Morgan. By day he's a blood spatter pattern expert for the Miami Metro police department. But by night - he takes on an entirely different persona: serial killer. But Dexter isn't your average serial killer as he only kills people who fit a very prolific and precise "moral code" taught to him by his late father Harry (he didn't kill Harry, honest), and developed very thoroughly throughout each kill. While dealing with his daily activities and his boss, Sgt. Doakes, the one man who may or may not know the truth about his after-hours activities, he is given a friendly message by a guy referred to only as "The Ice Truck Killer" - a crime scene where there is no blood. This shocking discovery turns Dexter's world completely upside down. The Ice Truck Killer wants Dexter to play his game and Dexter is very eager to take on this cat-and-mouse chase throughout Miami.

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Plot Keywords:

serial killer | police | blood | police department | psychopath | 

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Taglines:

Dexter takes lives. Seriously.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

Network Ten [au] Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

1 October 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dekster

Filming Locations:

1155 103rd St, Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Showtime Networks, John Goldwyn Productions, Colleton Company, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Dexter has killed about 117 people according to the Dexter Wiki. He had 45 blood slides in his first box before it was destroyed and now has about 43 slides in his new box. Plus twenty or so people that he didn't collect blood from.

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Goofs

Visible throughout the first season, Dexter has a large scar on his left side. Later, in season two, the scar has moved to his right side, leaving his left side unmarked.

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Quotes

Vince Masuka: Say it.
Dexter Morgan: ...You're my daddy?
Vince Masuka: Sounds weird when you say it.

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Connections

Referenced in Resurrecting the Champ (2007)

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Soundtracks

"Main Theme"
Written by Rolfe Kent
Performed by Rolfe Kent

User Reviews

Breathless

Although I am not a regular proponent of serial television shows, the eclectic, in-depth storyline and character development in Dexter are far beyond what I expected from Showtime or any network other than HBO. Dexter is a unique insight into the mind of a serial killer protected by his occupation as well as the lessons derived from his father's teachings. By having a resounding premise of catching a notorious serial killer while trying to conceal his own identity, Dexter enters each week with a new sociological dilemma as well as a new criminal to dispatch. What is best about Dexter is his own personal facade of trying to be normal. While other characters in the show are obviously dysfunctional, the audience are privileged to see the flaws of Dexter while people within his own world cannot. Darkly humorous, well-paced, and morbidly addictive Dexter is the best show of 2006, without a doubt.