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Dexter 

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By day, mild-mannered Dexter is a blood-spatter analyst for the Miami police. But at night, he is a serial killer who only targets other murderers.

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James Manos Jr.
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Top Rated TV #159 | Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 51 wins & 196 nominations. See more awards »

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Series cast summary:
Michael C. Hall ...  Dexter Morgan 106 episodes, 2006-2021
Jennifer Carpenter ...  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
Luna Lauren Velez ...  Lt. Maria LaGuerta / ... 85 episodes, 2006-2013
Desmond Harrington ...  Det. Joseph 'Joey' Quinn 72 episodes, 2008-2013
Julie Benz ...  Rita Bennett / ... 49 episodes, 2006-2010
Christina Robinson ...  Astor Bennett 47 episodes, 2006-2012
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Storyline

Dexter Morgan, Miami Metro Police Department blood spatter analyst, has a double life. When he's not helping the Homicide division solving murders, he spends his time hunting and killing bad guys that slip through the justice system. He spends his sun-drenched days solving crimes - and moonlit nights committing them. But not to worry, our Dexter doesn't kill just anyone. He reserves his homicidal hobbies to taking only the lives of other killers. Written by ahmetkozan

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Blood never lies. See more »


Certificate:

18A | See all certifications »

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Trivia

There is no improvisation on set. The scripts are followed verbatim, and any possible changes are discussed with James Manos Jr. first. See more »

Goofs

In the beginning is it said that there are less than 50 active serial killers in the US yet Dexter is one and then finds one after another after another just in Miami. See more »

Quotes

Dexter Morgan: So what's up, hot shot?
Debra Morgan: Alright, get this. Lieutenant's looking for that refrigerated truck in every swamp, glade and chop shop from here to the Keys. The way I see it, that whack-job truck driver threw a severed head at your car. It's not as if he's shy.
Dexter Morgan: You think he's hiding the truck in plain sight, wanting it to be found?
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Connections

Spoofed in The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XXII (2011) See more »

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I Enjoy Killing / The Hitman
Performed by Sonya Belousova
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Addictive...had to get showtime after a taste on the freeview weekend!
30 October 2006 | by amcrawfordSee all my reviews

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!


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Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Release Date:

1 October 2006 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

| (Entire series)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD
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