Dexter
“A serial killer with a heart..... just pray it's not yours.”
Series Overview
Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter pattern analyst for the Miami Metro Police also leads a secret life as a serial killer, hunting down criminals who have slipped through the cracks of justice.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
8 Seasons • 96 Episodes
60 min per episode
2006 – 2013
Premiered: Sun, Oct 1, 2006
James Manos Jr.Latest Aired Episode
Season 8, Episode 12: “Remember the Monsters?”
Dexter is faced with impossible odds as a brewing hurricane makes its way towards Miami.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-24
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Manos Jr.
Jennifer Yale, Jeff Lindsay
Daniel Licht
Jeffrey Jur
Arika Lisanne Mittman, Jace Richdale, Tim Schlattmann, Manny Coto, Michael C. Hall
Department Leadership Roster
Arika Lisanne Mittman
Producer
Jeffrey Jur
Director of Photography
Robert Lloyd Lewis
Producer
Daniel Licht
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dexter
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What is Dexter about?
Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter pattern analyst for the Miami Metro Police also leads a secret life as a serial killer, hunting down criminals who have slipped through the cracks of justice.
How many seasons does Dexter have?
Dexter comprises 8 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Dexter?
Key cast members in Dexter include Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Geoff Pierson, David Zayas, James Remar.
Who created or directed Dexter?
Dexter was developed and directed by James Manos Jr..