Dexter 2006
“A serial killer with a heart..... just pray it's not yours.”
What is Dexter?
Dexter is an American crime television series that premiered on Showtime on October 1, 2006, and concluded on September 22, 2013. Created by James Manos Jr., the show is set in Miami and features Michael C.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 96
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 1, 2006
- Last aired
- Sep 22, 2013
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Showtime
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 96 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Overview
Dexter is an American crime television series that premiered on Showtime on October 1, 2006, and concluded on September 22, 2013. Created by James Manos Jr., the show is set in Miami and features Michael C. Hall in the titular role of Dexter Morgan. The series follows the life of Dexter, a forensic technician who specializes in bloodstain pattern analysis for the Miami Metro Police Department. While he maintains a professional career during the day, he leads a secret life at night as a serial killer. Dexter targets and hunts down criminals who have managed to slip through the cracks of the justice system. The program features a cast that includes Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas, and James Remar. As the main protagonist of the franchise, Dexter is characterized as an anti-hero. The series is currently available for viewers to stream on various platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+. The show maintains a reputation for focusing on the dual nature of its lead character as he balances his police work with his nocturnal activities.
Should you watch it?
“A Miami police blood analyst leads a secret life as a vigilante serial killer.”
- compelling lead character
- unique premise
- intense narrative
- contains graphic violence
- moral ambiguity
Watch it if you enjoy dark crime dramas centered on complex anti-heroes.
The series features graphic violence and mature themes suitable for adult audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Dexter Oct 1, 2006
- E2 Crocodile Oct 8, 2006
- E3 Popping Cherry Oct 15, 2006
- E4 Let's Give the Boy a Hand Oct 22, 2006
- E5 Love American Style Oct 29, 2006
- E6 Return to Sender Nov 5, 2006
- E7 Circle of Friends Nov 12, 2006
- E8 Shrink Wrap Nov 19, 2006
- E9 Father Knows Best Nov 26, 2006
- E10 Seeing Red Dec 3, 2006
- E11 Truth Be Told Dec 10, 2006
- E12 Born Free Dec 17, 2006
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 It's Alive! Sep 30, 2007
- E2 Waiting to Exhale Oct 7, 2007
- E3 An Inconvenient Lie Oct 14, 2007
- E4 See-Through Oct 21, 2007
- E5 The Dark Defender Oct 28, 2007
- E6 Dex, Lies, and Videotape Nov 4, 2007
- E7 That Night, a Forest Grew Nov 11, 2007
- E8 Morning Comes Nov 18, 2007
- E9 Resistance Is Futile Nov 25, 2007
- E10 There's Something About Harry Dec 2, 2007
- E11 Left Turn Ahead Dec 9, 2007
- E12 The British Invasion Dec 16, 2007
Season 3 · 12 episodes
- E1 Our Father Sep 28, 2008
- E2 Finding Freebo Oct 5, 2008
- E3 The Lion Sleeps Tonight Oct 12, 2008
- E4 All in the Family Oct 19, 2008
- E5 Turning Biminese Oct 26, 2008
- E6 Sí Se Puede Nov 2, 2008
- E7 Easy as Pie Nov 9, 2008
- E8 The Damage a Man Can Do Nov 16, 2008
- E9 About Last Night Nov 23, 2008
- E10 Go Your Own Way Nov 30, 2008
- E11 I Had a Dream Dec 7, 2008
- E12 Do You Take Dexter Morgan? Dec 14, 2008
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 Living the Dream Sep 27, 2009
- E2 Remains to Be Seen Oct 4, 2009
- E3 Blinded by the Light Oct 11, 2009
- E4 Dex Takes a Holiday Oct 18, 2009
- E5 Dirty Harry Oct 25, 2009
- E6 If I Had a Hammer Nov 1, 2009
- E7 Slack Tide Nov 8, 2009
- E8 Road Kill Nov 15, 2009
- E9 Hungry Man Nov 22, 2009
- E10 Lost Boys Nov 29, 2009
- E11 Hello, Dexter Morgan Dec 6, 2009
- E12 The Getaway Dec 13, 2009
Season 5 · 12 episodes
- E1 My Bad Sep 26, 2010
- E2 Hello, Bandit Oct 3, 2010
- E3 Practically Perfect Oct 10, 2010
- E4 Beauty and the Beast Oct 17, 2010
- E5 First Blood Oct 24, 2010
- E6 Everything Is Illumenated Oct 31, 2010
- E7 Circle Us Nov 7, 2010
- E8 Take It! Nov 14, 2010
- E9 Teenage Wasteland Nov 21, 2010
- E10 In the Beginning Nov 28, 2010
- E11 Hop a Freighter Dec 5, 2010
- E12 The Big One Dec 12, 2010
Frequently asked questions
What is Dexter's profession?
Dexter Morgan works as a blood spatter pattern analyst for the Miami Metro Police.
What is the premise of the show?
Dexter is a serial killer who targets other criminals who have escaped the justice system.
How many seasons are there?
The series consists of eight seasons.
Who plays the lead character?
The series stars Golden Globe winner Michael C. Hall.
Where can I watch the series?
The show is available to stream on platforms including Paramount+.