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9.1 Superb
15,440 votes

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Dexter ranks 413 out of the 18,477 shows on TV.com.

The 24,592 users who count themselves as Dexter fans have written a total of 379 reviews.

Status

Returning Series

Premiered

October 1, 2006

Genre

Drama

Theme

Police

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The Getaway
Episode Score
 
9.8

The Getaway

The final challenge between Dexter and Arthur comes. Debra finds out a long hidden truth. Rita admits that her marriage is troubled. Batista's and LaGuerta's relationship must face consequences.

Aired: 12/13/09

Show 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". 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.

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    9 Superb

    Maybe it was just a dream. The new season opens with Dexter asleep at the table and his cell phone ringing with Rita calling him to see where he is. hide show

    the writers have to realize that even Dexter could not handle such a trauma as finding his wife in a bloody mess like his Mom. He would go completely catatonic. I don't know how they can possibly spin it so that he can walk away without being completely out of his mind. Not to mention Deb, after all she has been through how can she handle another horrible death? It seems like the only way the show can move forward is that if Dexter was having a nightmare about this stuff and he wakes up next episode. i also don't believe they would dump the actress so abruptly.
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    10 Perfect

    Depressive and hugely thrilling in a way I would not have guessed. A past revealed, unexpected death and no normality and family life for poor Dexter. hide show

    Well this has been a hard evening for me. After watching a really depressive ending in Californication I did not believe that it could get much worse tonight. Until this episode of Dexter. All hope for salvation for Dexter ended and the hope for normal family values went out the window.
    With the death of Rita what will now be the new mission of Dexter? Moving to another city, go after Bin Laden. I can hardly wait for the next season.
    The take down of Arthur was a bit to easy. I would have like that Dexter instead of killing Arthur would somehow have delivered him to Debra on a platter, so she could get closure which could have indicated that Dexter somehow had matured as a serial killer.
    Great episode by the way.
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    10 Perfect

    A totally unforgettable ending.......... hide show

    OMG! This show was amazing and a fitting conclusion to a great season. Did not see the ending coming till the last second and what a dark twist it was. Although most will find Rita's death unsettling, it shows the series is willing to take some chances to keep things fresh and unpredictable. I've watched the whole series to date in the last several months after my son got me hooked on it. What an amazing series and premise. The best thing on TV in my opinion. The series is much better than the books which had some pretty unsatisfying endings for some. John Lithgow was incredible this year - the epitome of evil. He was able to take something from Dexter right up to his death, and beyond. Can't wait to see how this will be resolved next year and how Dexter's relationship with Deb will evolve. I've never written a review on a TV program but this one deserved it. 10+
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    9.5 Superb

    Dexter is a show worth the investment of TV time! hide show

    There are not many TV shows that I schedule my life around. Currently, Dexter is one of three that I go out of my way to watch.

    Unexpected twists, clever writing, believable acting, strong character development, intriguing story lines...what more could you ask for? Crazy premise, sure---but if you're able to suspend the general concept as being a little far-fetched, as entertainment content, it's one of the best on-going shows on Television.

    As each week passes, I try to figure out what the next twist will be--and rarely get it right. Maybe I'm over-thinking it, or the writers are clever enough to go "obvious" when viewers expect something else...and crafty enough to go in a different direction when the viewers expect the obvious. Superb television!
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    9 Superb

    Hungry man: Season 4 Episode 9
    This episode is sure to put you on the edge of your seat! hide show

    [11/24/2009 3:22:11 PM] Jeff Drehs: As Thanksgiving arrives so do the complications in Dexter's(Micheal C. Hall) life.Dexter continues to unravel the life of Arthur Mitchell(John Lithgow).More, and more the monster in Arthur is becoming evident.Now you can choose who the real monster is.Who ,and when will be the next victim of the trinity killer(Lithgow),and when will Dexter kill him remains to be the question as the saga continues.As Arthur family exposes themselves as his human Shields you start to feel as Dexter that this man needs to die.You begin to see the difference between the two killers.Dexter has a code he kills by.He kills people who need to die.Arthur kills people to fill his own agenda. Dexter's ability to transform from the self proclaimed monster he is continues to baffle us all.How can one man change from monster to family man to blood splatter specialist in a blink of an eye. If you are like most people you will find Arthur Mitchell so scary you will cringe every time you see him.Just the sight of his face raises the hairs on my back.John Lithgow deserves a nomination for an Emmy award for his performance in this show. You can catch the new shows on Showtime on Sunday evenings.Only 3 more till this season is over.
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