Dexter

Dexter is an American television drama series that airs on the premium channel Showtime. Set in Miami, the series centers on Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall), a covert serial killer governed by a strict moral code who works for the Miami Metro Police Department as a blood spatter analyst. The show is based on characters created by Jeff Lindsay for his series of Dexter novels. It was adapted for television by Emmy Award-winning screenwriter James M... more

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Air date of first episode:

  • Oct 1, 2006

Original episode running time:

  • 1 h

Number of seasons:

  • 3

Number of episodes:

  • 31

TV Program

Program creator

James Manos, Jr.

James Manos, Jr. is an American television writer and producer. Manos worked as a co-producer and writer on the first season of The Sopranos. In 1999 Manos won the Emmy Award in the Outstanding Writing for Dramatic Series category for his work on the "College" episode of The Sopranos. The award was...

Seasons of Dexter

  • Dexter - Season 1 ( Oct 1, 2006 Dec 17, 2006 )

    The first season of Dexter was an adaptation of Jeff Lindsay's first novel in the "Dexter" series, Darkly Dreaming Dexter. Subsequent seasons have featured original storylines. This season aired from...
  • Dexter - Season 2 ( Sep 30, 2007 Dec 16, 2007 )

    The second season of Dexter premiered on September 30, 2007, and ended on December 16, 2007. In the season, the bodies of Dexter's victims are uncovered and an investigation is launched in Dexter's...
  • Dexter - Season 3 ( Sep 28, 2008 Dec 14, 2008 )

    The third season of Dexter premiered on September 28, 2008, and ended on December 14, 2008. In this season, Dexter mistakenly kills an innocent man for the first time, but initiates a friendship with...
  • Dexter - Season 4

    The fourth season of the Showtime original series Dexter aired September 27, 2009. The season focuses on Dexter trying to find a way to balance his family life, now that his son is born.
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Musical Album

Label

Milan Records

Milan Records is a record label located in Sherman Oaks, California specializing in film scores and soundtrack albums. In addition, Milan boasts an extensive electronic catalog which features down-tempo, chillout, and eclectic electronic releases. Milan Entertainment was founded in 1978 by Emmanuel...

Release Date:

  • Aug 28, 2007

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Running Time:

  • 1 h 4 min 6 s
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Adaptation

Adapted From

Darkly Dreaming Dexter

Darkly Dreaming Dexter is a 2004 novel by Jeff Lindsay. It has formed the basis of the Showtime television series Dexter. It won the 2005 Dilys Award. The novel's protagonist, Dexter Morgan, works for the Miami Metro Police Department as a forensic blood spatter pattern analyst. In his spare time,...
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