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Season 1 – Dexter

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Dexter Morgan is a Miami-based blood splatter expert who doesn't just solve murders; he commits them too. In fact, he's a serial killer -- but he only murders the guilty, so he feels justified with his lifestyle choices. His policewoman sister and his cop co-workers have no idea Dexter lives a double life; however, adoptive father Harry knows his secret, and does, in fact, help Dexter hone his "skills." It's a unique brand of justice for which charming Dexter feels a psychological hunger.
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Dexter — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Its dark but novel premise may be too grotesque for some, but Dexter is a compelling, elegantly crafted horror-drama.

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Geordie Gray The Australian 03/29/2024
It looks amazing, the vivid colour grading and am-dram severed limbs are such a welcome reprieve from the serious grey sludge of modern prestige television. Go to Full Review Hannah Pool Guardian 04/03/2020
Dexter isn't just clever and original, it's also incredibly funny, which is quite an achievement given its gruesome subject matter. Go to Full Review Jim Shelley Guardian 01/08/2019
Everything is so heavily stylised, the emphasis is on irony rather than realism... Well it made me laugh. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 06/20/2024
Dexter is about a killer, which means there’s a lot of blood and body parts. But it’s also a story that hadn’t really been told on TV at the time, and Michael C. Hall puts in a dynamic performance as the killer with something resembling a conscience. Go to Full Review Jason Zingale Bullz-Eye.com 04/03/2020
3.5/5
This is smart TV for a very select group of people, and though it's not nearly as refined as Showtime's other big gun ("Weeds"), it does have the potential to become the blossoming network's flagship program. Go to Full Review Matt Paproth PopMatters 02/05/2019
Unlike many series, Dexter began pretty much fully-formed, with a clear sense of what a season feels like and of how it would approach characterization (cartoonish) and narrative (TENSE). Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Zachary B. @ZachB33 Dec 29 Just from the opening scene of the show u know it’s a gonna a good one and the plot twist with brian being Dexter’s brother is still amazing See more Ilya S @WiseCarrot Dec 9 I’d honestly recommend cutting every single scene where Dexter is "eating." Sure, that would leave maybe 15–20 minutes of footage from the whole season, but at least those 15–20 minutes would just be the usual mediocre, teen-aimed, tabloid-level, infantile content. Because right now it’s that plus a bizarre, drawn-out food-montage sideshow. Who came up with the idea that he should make foolish, exaggerated eating faces every 20 seconds? Who approved it? Who filmed it? Who produced it? There are multiple people in this chain, and somehow not one of them noticed how ridiculous and uncomfortable these scenes look - like someone is trying to swallow without chewing because he sees food for the first time in his life. It’s baffling!!! See more Turbo D Nov 4 If you're looking for a series to binge and want only more of it, look no further. This series takes ordinary good vs bad and turns it on its head to create a unique spin on storytelling. This is my favorite series of all series'. See more Hc N Oct 27 As this is the first time (2025) I’m watching Dexter I would say it’s both a timeless series while it still evokes nostalgia for the time before the world was swamped by social media. I’m fascinated by the concept of having a serial killer as the good guy (but wonder how long that will last). See more Kaleb W Oct 26 Dexter Season 1 - B+ See more Brayden H. @Brayden1772 Oct 17 I picked up the show thinking it was just gonna be a regular crime TV series. I was bored it was summer of 2024, so I just clicked watch on Netflix. The first episode was absolutely marvelous. The cinematography totally matched with the vibes this summer and I was already enthralled with Dexter as a person. The plot twists are amazing throughout the show, and the characters are memorable and enjoyable. This season was the embodiment of summer for me. It’s not scary in the sense that you’re gonna jump out of your seat but it is thrilling and has a good amount of gore and if you like serial killers, you should watch it!! See more Read all reviews
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Michael C. Hall

Dexter Morgan

Julie Benz

Rita Bennett

Jennifer Carpenter

Debra Morgan

Erik King

Sgt. James Doakes

James Remar

Harry Morgan

Luna Lauren Velez

Lt. Maria LaGuerta

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 1, 2006 Dexter Forensics analyst Dexter Morgan hides his life as a serial killer from his sister, co-workers and girlfriend. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 8, 2006 Crocodile A rival serial killer, dubbed the Ice Truck Killer by the media, privately contacts Dexter and reveals that he knows his grisly secret; meanwhile his sister, Debra, is transferred to the homicide section. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 15, 2006 The Popping Cherry Dexter must deal with a dismembered hooker found in a hockey rink while he stalks a recently released murderer who may kill again. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 22, 2006 Let's Give the Boy a Hand The Ice Truck Killer begins leaving victims' body parts at sites that relate to Dexter's childhood, forcing the forensics analyst to confront his own dark history. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 29, 2006 Love American Style The Ice Truck Killer's latest victim is alive; Dexter stalks a human-trafficker. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 5, 2006 Return to Sender The Ice Truck Killer leaves a surprise at a crime scene for Dexter. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 12, 2006 Circle of Friends The identity of the Ice Truck Killer does not sit well with Dexter; Rita's ex-husband returns. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 19, 2006 Shrink Wrap A high-profile woman's presumed suicide reveals a strange pattern of murders, leading Dexter to stalk a killer unlike any other. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 26, 2006 Father Knows Best Rita, Debra and Rudy join Dexter for a weekend away when he learns that his biological father has just passed away. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 3, 2006 Seeing Red The Ice Truck Killer leaves Dexter the most-awful crime scene imaginable, forcing him to confront a suppressed memory. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 10, 2006 Truth Be Told The Ice Truck Killer lures Dexter into a trap by kidnapping someone close to him. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 17, 2006 Born Free Dexter follows clues in his rescue attempt; Rita's ex tries to convince her that Dexter is too dangerous. Details

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Dexter — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Tony Goldwyn, Steve Shill, Michael Cuesta, Robert Lieberman, Keith Gordon
Screenwriter
Daniel Cerone, Drew Z. Greenberg, Melissa Rosenberg, Lauren Gussis, Kevin R. Maynard, Clyde Phillips, James Manos Jr., Tim Schlattmann
Network
Paramount+ with Showtime
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 1, 2006