Dexter: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

He's smart, he's good looking, and he's got a great sense of humor. He's Dexter Morgan, everyone's favorite serial killer. As a Miami forensics expert, he spends his days solving crimes, and nights committing them. But Dexter lives by a strict code of honor that is both his saving grace and lifelong burden. Torn between his deadly compulsion and his desire for true happiness, Dexter is a man in profound conflict with the world and himself.

Series details

• Title: Dexter
• Format: Scripted
• Language: English
• Genres: Drama, Crime, Mystery
• Premiere date: 2006-10-01
• Final broadcast date listed: 2013-09-22
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: Paramount+ with Showtime
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVmaze community rating: 8.4/10
• TVMaze ID: 161

Cast and credited roles

• Michael C. Hall — Dexter Morgan
• Jennifer Carpenter — Debra Morgan
• David Zayas — Angel Batista
• Lauren Vélez — Maria LaGuerta
• James Remar — Harry Morgan
• C.S. Lee — Vince Masuka
• Desmond Harrington — Joey Quinn
• Julie Benz — Rita Bennett
• Geoff Pierson — Thomas Matthews
• Aimee Garcia — Jamie Batista
• Erik King — James Doakes

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2006-10-01; final listed air date 2006-12-17; episode order: 12.
• Season 2: premiered 2007-09-30; final listed air date 2007-12-16; episode order: 12.
• Season 3: premiered 2008-09-28; final listed air date 2008-12-14; episode order: 12.
• Season 4: premiered 2009-09-27; final listed air date 2009-12-13; episode order: 12.
• Season 5: premiered 2010-09-26; final listed air date 2010-12-12; episode order: 12.
• Season 6: premiered 2011-10-02; final listed air date 2011-12-18; episode order: 12.
• Season 7: premiered 2012-09-30; final listed air date 2012-12-16; episode order: 12.
• Season 8: premiered 2013-06-30; final listed air date 2013-09-22; episode order: 12.

Source and licence

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