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:

Blood never lies.

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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

Series star Michael C. Hall revealed he was afflicted with Hodgkin's lymphoma in January 2010, but continued to work on the series. Most of his fellow cast members were surprised by the news, because he had not disclosed his condition during production. Hall is presently in remission as of mid-2010.

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Goofs

Most cars are shown with front Florida license plates. Florida vehicles do not have front license plates, only rear ones.

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Quotes

Dexter Morgan: [voiceover] People fake a lot of human interactions, but I feel like I fake them all, and I fake them very well. That's my burden, I guess.

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Connections

Featured in 2011 Primetime Creative Arts Emmys (2011)

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Soundtracks

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

User Reviews

Addictive...had to get showtime after a taste on the freeview weekend!

Dexter is the show I have been waiting for my whole television watching life! The complex and damaged characters, the twisted plot line and Dexter's foster dad grooming him, educating him, to make him the perfect avenger,its all so intoxicating! I am breathlessly anticipating the next episode. This show is not only well acted, with each and every main character holding my full attention, but written with such deep intensity that I find it absolutely irresistible! I really find it difficult to wait and see more of how Dex was traumatized as a child, more of Harry's lessons, more of the growing relationship with Rita, more of the ice truck killer, more forensics...More of this great show period. Kudos to all involved...this show will surely be a huge hit!