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Dexter
Season 2
EMAILPRINTSERIES: Showtime, Sunday 9:00p (60 minutes)
Universal acclaim
Based on 11 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 31 votes
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Show Info
Genre(s): Drama
Created By: James Manos, Jr.
First Air Date: September 30, 2007
Summary
Starring Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King, C.S. Lee, Lauren Velez, David Zayas, James Remar, and Keith Carradine
Episode Guide & More Info: More about this show at TV.com
Also On The Web: Official Show Site
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
San Francisco ChronicleTim Goodman
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.
Read Full Review >Chicago Sun-TimesDoug Elfman
Dexter, one of the best shows on TV this decade. High praise, indeed. Deserved.
Read Full Review >Detroit Free PressMike Duffy
Hall, who invests strange, demented Dexter with real heart and humanity. It's a spooky tour de force.
Read Full Review >Boston GlobeMatthew Gilbert
From the brilliant performance by Michael C. Hall to the dryly witty scripting, Dexter secures a position near the top of another year's best list.
Read Full Review >Pittsburgh Post-GazetteRob Owen
it's the danger of Dexter being found out that permeates these episodes, upping the pressure and keeping the series as tense and twisted as it was in season one.
Read Full Review >Newark Star-LedgerAlan Sepinwall
Because Dexter's victims are always so evil, we're inclined to root for him, but moments like that--or one in where Dexter admits he doesn't really care about saving innocents, just scratching his itch to kill--gives the show more moral complexity than you would expect, and it's the better for that.
Read Full Review >Seattle Post-IntelligencerMelanie McFarland
One magnificently chilling shot near the end of the season two's first episode shows us just how busy Dexter's been all these years. Rarely has an image of evil looked so delectably good.
Read Full Review >Hollywood ReporterBarry Garron
In the second season, some novelty has inevitably worn off, but Dexter is, if anything, more of a paradox and remains one of the most compelling characters on TV.
Read Full Review >Los Angeles TimesMary McNamara
Dexter is a weekly marvel of writing, acting and conceit.
Read Full Review >Philadelphia Daily NewsEllen Gray
This season, having already offered up Lindsay's perhaps too-facile explanation for what makes Dexter tick, the writers seem to be digging deeper into Butcher Boy's psyche, even as his colleagues find themselves digging deeper into his after-hours work. And as his pretend life becomes more challenging, it can't help but become more real.
Read Full Review >VarietyBrian Lowry
Michael C. Hall's portrayal of the title character remains a towering achievement, one that eclipses the show's other shortcomings and rough patches.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this show is 9.8 (out of 10) based on 31 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Raul M gave it a10:
I loved season 1 of Dexter, but the team really pulled out all the stops on season 2. It takes off like a rocket and really doesn't slow down 'til the heart-stopping finale. Absolutely enjoyable from start to finish, and is hands-down the greatest season of any show I've ever seen. Don't miss it.
Ben Slowly-D gave it a10:
Truly one of the most enjoyably TV shows. The best thing to happen to international television since Masterchef.
Gia T gave it a9:
Still love Dexter, but the Lila character got a little on my nerves after a while... of course, through faults of her own, Dexter resolved that!
Rob gave it a10:
Greatest show on television! Makes you feel for a man who is inherently evil, yet he's really not. Definately a roller coaster, in the end you'll end up rooting for a serial killer. Watch this show!
Khristian R gave it a9:
Dexter is one of those TV series that hits you in the face with twists, clever storylines,great acting and its unique spin on the serial killer/good guy scenario. Season 2 focuses slightly more on the human side of Dexter and Michael C Hall does a brilliant job of portraying him. One of the best shows on TV.
Phil B. gave it a10:
Best show on tv, subject matter and acting is superlative. Love it.
Matthew B. gave it a10:
The bottom line: Dexter Rules! It's just plain fun.
