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9.1 Superb
15,067 votes

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Dexter ranks 395 out of the 18,457 shows on TV.com.

The 24,398 users who count themselves as Dexter fans have written a total of 376 reviews.

Status

Returning Series

Premiered

October 1, 2006

Genre

Drama

Theme

Police

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Hello, Dexter Morgan
Episode Score
 
9.7

Hello, Dexter Morgan

Dexter must stop Debra's investigation from identifying Arthur as the Trinity killer.

Aired: 12/06/09

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The Getaway

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.

Airs: 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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  • Season 4 Ending Predictions anyone?

    Anyone think Dexter might abandon the code and do away with Elliot when Masuka spills the beans about Thanksgiving?? I like the idea of his warped "family" man persona shining through this season. Any other thoughts? http://cometothia.blogspot.com/2009/12/season-4-dexter-predictions.html

    48 comments, last one 4 hrs ago
  • I REALLLY don't like the neighbor guy...

    Seriously...he seems like he is trying to make some moves on Rita, and I can totally see them ending up sleeping together. Dexter had better get his act together QUICK!

    12 comments, last one 13 hrs, 3 mins ago
  • What happened between season 3 and 4?

    Anyone knows what the hell happened? The changes are soooooo radical! 1- Gianna (Angel's +1) gone! 2- Tamy (Vince's...more

    14 comments, last one 17 hrs, 10 mins ago
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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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    9 Superb

    dexter is great ! the show is great the plot is one of if not the best on tv and in some yrs . hide show

    dexter is great ! the show is great the plot is one of if not the best on tv and in some yrs .just amazes me , how a geeky type serial killer guy can actually have a sexy side to him , and he is not even my type (more of a clooney girl) but there is just something about those eyes ! but its really just a really cool show , but you need to to watch it from the start to really understand what dex is dealing with , his own so called skeleton's in his closet
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    10 Perfect

    The best show currently on TV hide show

    A lot of people dislike this show because of the way it deals with a lot of dark issues but the one thing that has to be said for it is that it deals with them intelligently.
    The concept of Dexter could have been translated terribly to television but the team behind it have made the show an absolute joy to watch! Not only do we get tension on a weekly basis but the show constantly injects large amounts of black humor into the proceedings. I've heard it said that "Only Psychopaths would watch this show" and that could not be further to the truth, people who enjoy good Television watch this show!
    Thanks for reading and if you haven't seen it, I hope you take it up.
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    7.5 Good

    Much Better Than I Expected hide show

    Started with S1-Ep 1 & have been pleasantly surprised.

    Things I love:

    The acting of the lead.
    The narration. The flashbacks.
    The Camerawork.
    The unspoken vibes that come off of the characters play well & can give you a chill.
    The mental Disconnect Re-connect is really done well.

    Things I Like:

    The writing for the episodes.
    The interaction between Dexter & his GF. Very good/bad reluctant chemistry played well lol.

    Things I don't like too much

    The side characters seem to distract more than help.
    The acting from all but the GF are on the weak side.
    Some of the emotionalism is over-blown too much to help Dexter's disconnect stand out.
    That can be toned down.
    Sister is too dependent & mentally needy, again I think it's over-blown too much.

    I am only mid-way through season 1, so hopefully this mends some as the series evolves into its prime.
    Very Good show Highly recommended from a very picky viewer lol.
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