Dexter Morgan, played by Michael C. Hall, delivers some of Dexter's most memorable lines. Below are 4 of the best Dexter Morgan quotes from Dexter, each with the scene or episode where it appears, plus 4 pieces of trivia about the character.
Best Dexter Morgan Quotes
"Tonight's the night. And it's going to happen again and again. It has to happen."
— Dexter Morgan, Season 1, Episode 1 - Dexter (opening voiceover)
"I'm a very neat monster."
— Dexter Morgan, Season 1 - various
"My father taught me one thing above all others: to be sure."
— Dexter Morgan, Season 1, Episode 6 - Return to Sender
"I've lived in darkness a long time. Over the years my eyes adjusted until the dark became my world and I could see."
— Dexter Morgan, Season 4, Episode 1 - Living the Dream
Dexter Morgan Trivia & Fun Facts
- Michael C. Hall was battling Hodgkin's lymphoma during the filming of Season 4, which many consider the show's best season.
- Dexter's blood spatter work was developed with input from a real forensic blood spatter analyst to ensure accuracy.
- The show was based on a novel series by Jeff Lindsay, beginning with Darkly Dreaming Dexter, published in 2004.
- Michael C. Hall and co-star Jennifer Carpenter were married in real life from 2008 to 2011, adding an unusual dynamic to their on-screen sibling relationship.
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