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Season 8 – 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 8

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The darkly dreaming Dexter lays to rest once and for all in a bitterly disappointing final season that is so hesitant to punish its anti-hero for his misdeeds, it opts to punish its audience instead.

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Simon Horsford Daily Telegraph (UK) Apr 3, 2020
3/5
Hall's character will definitely be missed as will the ritualistic opening credits - it's just a shame the ending was uncharacteristically tame. Go to Full Review Stuart Heritage Guardian Jan 9, 2019
At this point, the only people still watching are life-hating masochists like me who grimly cling on to each new arid, inert, incident-free episode just because they've already sat through seven and a half godforsaken years of this tripe. Go to Full Review Chuck Barney San Jose Mercury News Jan 9, 2019
[A finale], which, in some ways, felt like a cop-out, closed the book on the groundbreaking series and on a final season that won't likely be remembered as one of its best. Go to Full Review Greg MacArthur Screen Rant Dec 19, 2024
8/10
The Dexter original series had the potential to be an all-time great series but fumbled in its latter half, which arguably should not have been made. Go to Full Review Ben Lee Digital Spy Apr 3, 2020
This season has been appalling by the show's once-lofty standards set several seasons ago. Given the writers had time to plan its end, it was a pity that the stakes weren't more significantly raised. Go to Full Review Anthony Ocasio Screen Rant Jan 9, 2019
No matter how much character progression and evolution the season introduced, it was as if the finale threw it all away for a twist ending that is not only wholly unoriginal, but was also awkward in execution. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Zach W @alanwakeup25 Jul 21, 2026 SPOILER Deb didn’t deserve to go out like that. That pissed me off. See more Zachary B. @ZachB33 Jun 15, 2026 Besides the ending being consavertial this season is a pretty good watch See more Sierra B @sbmbolin Apr 19, 2026 While I enjoyed this series, I could've stopped watching after season two. It's very repetitive and in my opinion, too predictable. See more Chase A @RT85420162 Apr 7, 2026 From season 4 onwards it wasnt as good in my opinon. Some highs and lows but season 4 is peak dexter. See more Hc N @RT04263181 Mar 10, 2026 Can a psychopath/serial killer become a human is what this season delves into (even if it feels loose in the logic at certain points). I like how Quinn and Masuka develop, but Debra is the star. This is closure and wrap-up (but without the usual plastic that Dexter usually brings). A sad completion, but very good (if you’re not a psychopath/serial killer expect to shed a tear or ten). The fun of Dexter is gone and this has become more of a drama (something of the same shift as Breaking Bad). See more Alexander A @RT85760614 Mar 10, 2026 Welp there went the consistent 4-5 stars, this season is a mess and while it gets emotionally tense from beginning to end the pacing kinda sucks, they introduce unnecessary side plots that desperately tried to add suspense but failed and worst of all they BUTCHERED the finale so bad that they had to fix it with spinoffs. See more Read all reviews
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Michael C. Hall

Dexter Morgan

Jennifer Carpenter

Debra Morgan

C.S. Lee

Vince Masuka

David Zayas

Angel Batista

James Remar

Harry Morgan

Desmond Harrington

Joey Quinn

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 30, 2013 A Beautiful Day Dexter continues to juggle life as a family man and serial killer; Miami Metro investigates a murder. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 7, 2013 Every Silver Lining Miami Metro continues to hunt for the "Brain Surgeon"; Dr. Vogel seeks Dexter's help; Deb must take matters into her own hands. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 14, 2013 What's Eating Dexter Morgan? Dexter continues to hunt for the "Brain Surgeon"; Dr. Vogel tries to convince Dexter he is perfect as a psychopath; Deb's PTSD kicks in. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 21, 2013 Scar Tissue Dexter tracks down another potential serial killer from Dr. Vogel's list; Quinn celebrates; Deb is treated for her PTSD. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 28, 2013 This Little Piggy Dr. Vogel comes into contact with the "Brain Surgeon"; Dexter and Deb try to keep the doctor safe; Masuka learns he has a daughter. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 4, 2013 A Little Reflection Dexter watches a young psychopath; someone from Dexter's past pays a visit. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 11, 2013 Dress Code Dexter takes on a protégé and begins to teach him the code while finding out why Hannah is in Miami. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 18, 2013 Are We There Yet? Dexter suspects his protégé may have murdered an innocent person. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 25, 2013 Make Your Own Kind of Music A murder hits Dexter close to home just as he decides to make a new life for himself with Hannah. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 8, 2013 Goodbye Miami Dexter attempts to lure the Brain Surgeon into a trap; Dexter witnesses a murder. Details Episode 11 Aired Sep 15, 2013 Monkey in a Box Dexter is torn between leaving the country with Hannah and Harrison or taking Saxon out for good; Dexter's indecision leads to a grisly and unexpected consequence. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 22, 2013 Remember the Monsters? Faced with impossible odds, Dexter wants to end things his own way. Details

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Dexter — Season 8

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Season Info

Director
Ernest R. Dickerson, John Dahl, Steve Shill, Alik Sakharov, Keith Gordon, Romeo Tirone
Executive Producer
John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Scott Buck, Manny Coto, Tim Schlattmann, Wendy West, Jace Richdale, Michael C. Hall
Screenwriter
Scott Reynolds, Scott Buck, Jace Richdale, Manny Coto, Tim Schlattmann, Karen Campbell
Network
Paramount+ with Showtime
Rating
TV-MA (L|S|V)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 30, 2013
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