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Dexter

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Generally favorable reviews based on 103 Critic Reviews

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Universal acclaim based on 120 Ratings

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Dexter

Series Details & Credits

SHOWTIME | Release Date: October 1, 2006

Starring: David Zayas, James Remar, Michael C. Hall, Aimee Garcia, Desmond Harrington, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee, Geoff Pierson

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". BasedBased 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): Drama, Suspense

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Recent Episodes

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S8:E12. Remember the Monsters?
Air Date: September 22, 2013
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S8:E12. Remember the Monsters?
Air Date: September 22, 2013
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S8:E11. Monkey In A Box
Air Date: September 15, 2013

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Metascore

76

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88

Mixed:

14

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Critic Reviews

100

People Weekly

Tom Gliatto

Oct 4, 2012

Season 7 Review: The game changer sets season 7 on an exciting new course. [8 Oct 2012, p.60]

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Entertainment Weekly

Ken Tucker

Season 4 Review: Any fears you had that marriage and a baby would dull the sharp edge of Dexter--I admit it, I was worried--have been thoroughly allayed by season 4's wonderfully swift, witty, and violent start. Read full review

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Newsday

Verne Gay

Sep 29, 2011

Season 6 Review: A not-bad start that promises to take Dex (and Dexter) in a slightly new and fresh direction. Read full review

80

The New York Times

Ginia Bellafante

Season 3 Review: The nature-nurture question has always been central to the show: had his upbringing been different, would his genetic makeup still have led him onto the same path? Now the stakes have been raised compellingly in that debate. Read full review

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People Weekly

Tom Gliatto

Dec 14, 2010

Season 5 Review: The acting is what keeps the show addictive--particularly good is Julia Stiles. [29 Nov 2010, p.44]

70

The Hollywood Reporter

Barry Garron

Season 1 Review: Hall... is brilliant at conveying the subtle complexity of Dexter. Read full review

30

Wall Street Journal

Nancy DeWolf Smith

Season 1 Review: The grotesqueries of "Dexter" are not something that can easily be dismissed with the old "you don't have to watch" line. We don't have to watch. We do have to live among the viewers who will be desensitized, or aroused, by this show. Read full review

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Aaron3Moore

Nov 27, 2021

Супер топ. Сейчас таких сериалов уже не делают.

6 of 6 users found this helpful60

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xXFIREKINGKEEXx

Nov 2, 2021

Dexter is an amazing tv show that for 8 seasons still holds peoples attention to the end ye season 6 and 8 aren't the best but they don't ruin the experience

6 of 6 users found this helpful60

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Augustosn

Nov 4, 2021

Dexter is so bright, exciting and bloody. Its characters are very charismatic, which takes the series to a high level.

One of the best series of all time! 10/10

6 of 6 users found this helpful60

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Le0nidas

Sep 25, 2021

My favourite series, especially seasons 1-4 were truly masterpieces. After that it was not so good and the last season was actually pretty bad. I wonder about the ressurection now.

4 of 6 users found this helpful42

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MrPajamas

Nov 2, 2020

Dexter is one of my favorite series ever. Great story with great soundtrack. The whole thing is underlined by the wonderful atmosphere of Miami and I love these sunny cities with a beach. So it's no wonder that I fell in love with Dexter, and although a lot of people say that after the 4thDexter is one of my favorite series ever. Great story with great soundtrack. The whole thing is underlined by the wonderful atmosphere of Miami and I love these sunny cities with a beach. So it's no wonder that I fell in love with Dexter, and although a lot of people say that after the 4th series it went wild, I dare to disagree. Yes, the 4th series was the top of the series, but I don't think the others were bad. The whole series was great in my opinion and I can recommend it.
Season 1 - 8,5/10
Season 2 - 8/10
Season 3 - 8/10
Season 4 - 9/10
Season 5 - 7/10
Season 6 - 8,5/10
Season 7 - 7,5/10
Season 8 - 8/10
Season 9 - 7/10… Expand

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jlev

Jul 3, 2020

One of my favorite series with great writing and a really fascinating main character. Thankfully, it also deviates from the books - one of the few times that’s a good thing. Unfortunately, the writing in the last three seasons became progressively worse. The final season was a real messOne of my favorite series with great writing and a really fascinating main character. Thankfully, it also deviates from the books - one of the few times that’s a good thing. Unfortunately, the writing in the last three seasons became progressively worse. The final season was a real mess and diminished the series as a whole for me.… Expand

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finn13524

Dec 24, 2021

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 8

71
- Season 8 Overview
  Air Date: June 30, 2013
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  S8:E12. Remember the Monsters?
  Air Date: September 22, 2013
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  S8:E12. Remember the Monsters?
  Air Date: September 22, 2013
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  S8:E11. Monkey In A Box
  Air Date: September 15, 2013
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  S8:E11. Monkey In A Box
  Air Date: September 15, 2013
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  S8:E10. Goodbye Miami
  Air Date: September 8, 2013
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  S8:E10. Goodbye Miami
  Air Date: September 8, 2013
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  S8:E9. Make Your Own Kind of Music
  Air Date: August 25, 2013
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  S8:E9. Make Your Own Kind of Music
  Air Date: August 25, 2013
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  S8:E8. Are We There Yet?
  Air Date: August 18, 2013
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  S8:E8. Are We There Yet?
  Air Date: August 18, 2013
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  S8:E7. Dress Code
  Air Date: August 11, 2013
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  S8:E7. Dress Code
  Air Date: August 11, 2013
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  S8:E6. A Little Reflection
  Air Date: August 4, 2013
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  S8:E6. A Little Reflection
  Air Date: August 4, 2013
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  S8:E5. This Little Piggy
  Air Date: July 28, 2013
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  S8:E5. This Little Piggy
  Air Date: July 28, 2013
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  S8:E4. Scar Tissue
  Air Date: July 21, 2013
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  S8:E4. Scar Tissue
  Air Date: July 21, 2013
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  S8:E3. What's Eating Dexter Morgan?
  Air Date: July 14, 2013
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  S8:E3. What's Eating Dexter Morgan?
  Air Date: July 14, 2013
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  S8:E2. Every Silver Lining
  Air Date: July 7, 2013
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  S8:E2. Every Silver Lining
  Air Date: July 7, 2013
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  S8:E1. A Beautiful Day
  Air Date: June 30, 2013
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  S8:E1. A Beautiful Day
  Air Date: June 30, 2013
Season 7

81
- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: September 30, 2012
Season 6

62
- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: October 2, 2011
Season 5

76
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 26, 2010
Season 4

77
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 27, 2009
Season 3

78
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 28, 2008
Season 2

85
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 30, 2007
Season 1

77
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 1, 2006