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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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Critics Consensus

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) 04/03/2020
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 01/09/2019
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 01/09/2019
[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 12/19/2024
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 04/03/2020
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 01/09/2019
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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James B @James_B Dec 15 I'm one of a couple people who didn't hate the season ending. See more Dave B Dec 5 The budget must have been slashed b/c the cast ensemble is barely there. The old Dr/mad scientist is not interesting at all, the gore is laughable, and the show is so dark. Deb is now an angry loner, similar to her ghost self in New Blood, a far cry from the spitfire of the earlier seasons, and a disservice to the character and actor. Perhaps the show should have ended w/ Dexter being arrested at the end of S7. People love Resurrections but the fact is the show had a certain magic that was lost after S7, or actually once Rita was slaughtered, if you really want to find the inflection point, not to mention that Rita's brutal death was unforgivable writing and just bad taste. My first foray into the Dexter-verse was Resurrections, which I loved. But having gone back to watch the series, you can see that the star-studded cast in Resurrections only serves to put a flashy band-aide on an otherwise terminally wounded Dexter-verse. See more Noah S. @Noah2002 Dec 1 Felt so rushed to tie up all the character arcs that it does not feel satisfying. Thank god for Resurrection! See more bob t Oct 5 Really good season with a bad ending. See more Kas A @Kas.A Sep 14 Although the ritualistic opening credits will be missed, throughout this season Dexter faces new emotional complexities which help the show get the send off it deserved. See more W W Sep 7 Although they could have done a better job they rush too much to end the show in sad way but I love the fact they left open for future show coming up which they did and love the new shows. With that being said dexter is the most iconic tv show of its time and the people still loves it 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|V)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 30, 2013