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Dexter: Season 2
  • Network: Showtime
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 1, 2006
  • Season #: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6
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Metascore
85 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critics What's this?

User Score
9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 146 Ratings

Your Score
10 out of 10
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  • Summary: Based on Jeff Lindsay's novels Darkly Dreaming Dexter and Dearly Devoted Dexter this crime thriller follows Dexter Morgan. Dexter is a forensic blood spatter expert for the Miami Dade Police Department. He is the main support for his sister. He has a steady girlfriend, with two kids who adore him. He also has an active "night life". Based on a code instilled in him by his foster father, Harry, he hunts down people who have escaped justice and makes sure they don't get away with a crime again.… Expand
  • Genre(s): Action/Adventure, Drama

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Detroit Free Press
    Reviewed by: Mike Duffy
    100
    Hall, who invests strange, demented Dexter with real heart and humanity. It's a spooky tour de force.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    100
    This series has always handled the duality of his character with masterful strokes. And it has done viewers a favor by quickly setting up the seasonlong scenario.
  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Doug Elfman
    100
    Dexter, one of the best shows on TV this decade. High praise, indeed. Deserved.

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Human
    10
    Another solid season of Dexter. This season has many more edge-of-your-seat moments due to the heightened risk of Dexter getting caught. In addition to the dark and intense moments one would expect from a show like this, it also has plenty of unexpected laughs. I personally like the first season more, but this one is also very, very good.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. Joishm
    10
    Any supposed issue with this series are like water off a ducks back. This season lays the foundation for Dexter as a family man; a 'prop' that needs to be more to him if he is to keep it. This season see's Dexter having to answer questions about his 'humanity' that he'd never forseen being asked of him, and this season will have you watching on tender hooks from the off as Dexter walks this tight-rope. Just as thought provoking and captivating as ever.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. PollardsVision
    10
    Count me completely hooked. Loved Season 1 and enjoyed season 2 even more. Continued developing existing characters beautifully and introduced some good new characters.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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