Dexter TV Show

Dexter is an award winning Showtime original TV series based on a book written by Jeff Lindsay entitled Darkly Dreaming Dexter. The show stars Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan, a sociopathic serial killer who systematically murders other killers who have escaped the criminal justice system.

Living by the code his foster father taught him while growing up, Dexter channels his urges to kill only towards those who deserve to be killed, and has spent his life becoming proficient in the art of blending in with the crowd. By day, he works as a blood spatter expert for the Miami Police Department with his sister, Deborah (played by Jennifer Carpenter, who is trying to prove herself as a detective). Though he masterfully tricks most of the people around him into thinking he is normal, Dexter has to be increasingly careful about revealing his true self.

Fast Facts

1. Network: Showtime
2. Edited episodes also run on CBS
3. Current Season: Third
4. First Aired: October 1, 2006
5. Starring: Michael C. Hall, Juile Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King, Jamie Murray
6. Created by: James Manos, JR
7. Executive producer: Daniel Cerone
8. Won AFI Awards for Best TV Program of the year 2006
9. Won IGN award for Best New Show

Critical Praise

Hall's performance as the tricky character of Dexter, a likable murderer, is often lauded by fans and critics. He earned 2 Golden Globe nominations for the role. Additionally, the show has received two Emmy Awards.

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