Dexter
About Dexter
Dexter follows Dexter Morgan, a forensic blood spatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department who moonlights as a serial killer targeting other murderers. Guided by a moral code instilled by his adoptive father Harry, Dexter channels his dark urges into eliminating criminals who have escaped the justice system. The series explores themes of duality, morality, and the nature of evil as Dexter navigates his double life, maintaining relationships and a family while secretly pursuing his lethal hobby. Over eight seasons, Dexter faces increasingly dangerous adversaries while struggling to understand his own humanity.
Characters (6)
Dexter Morgan
Played by Michael C. Hall
Debra Morgan
Played by Jennifer Carpenter
Rita Bennett
Played by Julie Benz
Sergeant James Doakes
Played by Erik King
Hannah McKay
Played by Yvonne Strahovski
Arthur Mitchell / The Trinity Killer
Played by John Lithgow
Videos
Dexter Official Trailer — Showtime
Dexter Season 4 Trailer
Frequently Asked Questions
Dexter has 8 seasons with 96 episodes total. The original series aired on Showtime from October 1, 2006 to September 22, 2013. A revival limited series, Dexter: New Blood, aired in 2021-2022.
Dexter is available to stream on Paramount+ in the US. It can also be purchased on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Google Play.
Yes, Dexter is based on the novel Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay, published in 2004. The show diverged significantly from the book series after the first season.
Dexter: New Blood is a 10-episode limited series revival that aired in 2021-2022 on Showtime. Set 10 years after the original series finale, it follows Dexter living under an assumed identity in a small town in upstate New York.