Home > Dexter > Season 2 « TV Series Page Dexter: Season 2 (2007) SEASON: Season 2 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7 Season 8 Episode List All Critics | Top Critics TOMATOMETER 96% Average Rating: 7.64/10 Season Reviews: 23 Fresh: 22 Rotten: 1 Critics Consensus: The Bay Harbor Butcher secures his nefarious spot among the great television anti-heroes in a taut second season that is both painfully suspenseful and darkly hilarious. 100% Average Rating: 8.0/10 Season Reviews: 12 Fresh: 12 Rotten: 0 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Critic Consensus: The Bay Harbor Butcher secures his nefarious spot among the great television anti-heroes in a taut second season that is both painfully suspenseful and darkly hilarious. AUDIENCE SCORE 95% liked it Average Rating: 4.5/5 User Ratings: 826 ADD YOUR RATING - NOT INTERESTED + WANT TO SEE Share on Facebook Post Want to See Not Interested Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Not Interested Post Share on Facebook Episodes 1 It's Alive! Air date: Sep 30, 2007 In the aftermath of the death of the Ice Truck Killer, Debra makes an uneasy return to work and Dexter finds that he's off his game and distracted and unable to kill; divers make a gruesome discovery; Rita's ex asks for her help in getting out of jail. More 2 Waiting To Exhale Air date: Oct 7, 2007 Little Chino strikes again, so Dexter works up another plan to nail him; the FBI sends a special agent (Keith Carradine) to work on the Bay Harbor Butcher case; and Debra freaks out on the job. Also, Rita confronts Dexter about his erratic and suspicious behavior. More 3 An Inconvenient Life Air date: Oct 14, 2007 Dexter deals with a smooth-talking, despicable used-car salesman who's dying to do business with him; Rita suspects Dexter has a drug problem and insists that he get into a program, which throws him into the path of a mysterious and attractive woman (Jaime Murray). More 4 See-Through Air date: Oct 21, 2007 Rita's estranged mother (JoBeth Williams) visits and senses something is wrong with Dexter; Masuka thinks he's developed a lead in the Bay Harbor Butcher case, which has Dexter concerned; Doakes heads a murder investigation involving a military special-ops ranger; Dexter's sponsor has some unconventional ideas about helping him; Angel's interrogation of a witness crosses a line. More 5 The Dark Defender Air date: Oct 28, 2007 Dexter learns that his mother's killer is still alive. Dexter's NA sponsor, Lila, encourages him to confront the man as one of the "steps" to his recovery. More 6 Dex, Lies and Videotape Air date: Nov 4, 2007 Dexter discovers he has some competition, a copycat killer who claims to be inspired by the Bay Harbor Butcher's dirty work; Dexter becomes romantically drawn to Lila. More 7 That Night, a Forest Grew Air date: Nov 11, 2007 In an attempt to shake the task force off his trail, Dexter sends a manifesto to the newspaper detailing previously unreleased information and he also sets up Doakes in an effort to get him off his case. Also, Deb's relationship with Special Agent Lundy takes a surprising turn; and Rita confronts her intrusive mother. More 8 Morning Comes Air date: Nov 18, 2007 Special Agent Lundy decides to take the investigation "where the chase leads them," pointing in the direction of the police force; a nosy neighbor (Bruce Weitz) supplies Deb and Batista with a lead in the case; Dexter is attacked by an assailant he recognizes as the "rededicated serial killer" who murdered his mother. More 9 Resistance Is Futile Air date: Nov 25, 2007 Dexter tries to stay one step ahead of Lundy's manhunt for the Bay Harbor Butcher, while also trying to distance himself from Lila, which she is determined not to allow. More 10 There's Something About Harry Air date: Dec 2, 2007 The ever-persistent Doakes tracks down Dexter to the scene of his latest killing, where he devastates Dexter with a surprising revelation about Harry; Lundy's task force zeroes in on the Bay Harbor Butcher. More Show More Episodes Dexter: Season 2 Photos View All Photos (9) Tv Season Info The Bay Harbor Butcher is hunted in the second season of this addictive drama. Meanwhile, Rita (Julie Benz) suspects Dexter (Michael C. Hall) has a drug problem, Doakes (Erik King) heads a murder investigation involving a military special-ops ranger, and a copycat killer emerges. Keith Carradine joins the cast as Special Agent Lundy, while Jennifer Carpenter, Lauren Velez and David Zayas return in series 2. Genre: Network: Showtime Premiere Date: Sep 30, 2007 Exec. Producers: John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, James Manos, Jr. Cast Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan Jennifer Carpenter as Debra Morgan Lauren Vélez as Maria LaGuerta Erik King as Sgt. Doakes David Zayas as Angel Batista Julie Benz as Rita Bennett C.S. Lee as Masuka James Remar as Harry Morgan Christina Robinson as Astor Geoffrey Pierson as Capt. Matthews Daniel Goldman as Cody Keith Carradine as Agent Frank Lundy Colin Hanks as Travis Marshall Yasiin Bey as Brother Sam Edward James Olmos as Prof. James Gellar Jaime Murray as Lila Preston Bailey as Cody Devon Graye as Teenage Dexter Scott William Winters as Det. McNamara Maxwell Huckabee as Young Dexter JoBeth Williams as Gail Cristos Pappas as Norberto Cervantes Dominic Janes as Young Dexter Rudolf Martin as Carlos Guerrero Judith Scott Dave Baez as Gabriel Matthew Willig as Little Chino Don R. McManus as Roger Hicks Gary Kraus as Sheriff Burns Anna Maganini as Eva John Marshall Jones Bertila Damas Albie Selznick Bruce Weitz as Lenny Asher Tony Amendola as Jimenez Katherine Kirkpatrick as Laura Moser Claude Shires as Annoying Man Travis Winfrey as Reynolds Pablo Soriano as Det. Ramos Jillian Bruno as Marissa Eddie Kehler as Droning Man Ryan K. Smith as Police Officer Tasia Sherel as Female Clerk Ron Rogge as Blue-Collar Guy Craig Patton as Customs Officer Christian Camargo as Rudy George Tovar as Lawyer Mark Pellegrino as Paul Bennett Glenn Plummer Julia Vera as Old Cuban Woman Max Gail as Tour-Boat Guide Kevin Buitrago as Joey Show More Cast Episodes 1 It's Alive! Air date: Sep 30, 2007 In the aftermath of the death of the Ice Truck Killer, Debra makes an uneasy return to work and Dexter finds that he's off his game and distracted and unable to kill; divers make a gruesome discovery; Rita's ex asks for her help in getting out of jail. More 2 Waiting To Exhale Air date: Oct 7, 2007 Little Chino strikes again, so Dexter works up another plan to nail him; the FBI sends a special agent (Keith Carradine) to work on the Bay Harbor Butcher case; and Debra freaks out on the job. Also, Rita confronts Dexter about his erratic and suspicious behavior. More 3 An Inconvenient Life Air date: Oct 14, 2007 Dexter deals with a smooth-talking, despicable used-car salesman who's dying to do business with him; Rita suspects Dexter has a drug problem and insists that he get into a program, which throws him into the path of a mysterious and attractive woman (Jaime Murray). More 4 See-Through Air date: Oct 21, 2007 Rita's estranged mother (JoBeth Williams) visits and senses something is wrong with Dexter; Masuka thinks he's developed a lead in the Bay Harbor Butcher case, which has Dexter concerned; Doakes heads a murder investigation involving a military special-ops ranger; Dexter's sponsor has some unconventional ideas about helping him; Angel's interrogation of a witness crosses a line. More 5 The Dark Defender Air date: Oct 28, 2007 Dexter learns that his mother's killer is still alive. Dexter's NA sponsor, Lila, encourages him to confront the man as one of the "steps" to his recovery. More 6 Dex, Lies and Videotape Air date: Nov 4, 2007 Dexter discovers he has some competition, a copycat killer who claims to be inspired by the Bay Harbor Butcher's dirty work; Dexter becomes romantically drawn to Lila. More 7 That Night, a Forest Grew Air date: Nov 11, 2007 In an attempt to shake the task force off his trail, Dexter sends a manifesto to the newspaper detailing previously unreleased information and he also sets up Doakes in an effort to get him off his case. Also, Deb's relationship with Special Agent Lundy takes a surprising turn; and Rita confronts her intrusive mother. More 8 Morning Comes Air date: Nov 18, 2007 Special Agent Lundy decides to take the investigation "where the chase leads them," pointing in the direction of the police force; a nosy neighbor (Bruce Weitz) supplies Deb and Batista with a lead in the case; Dexter is attacked by an assailant he recognizes as the "rededicated serial killer" who murdered his mother. More 9 Resistance Is Futile Air date: Nov 25, 2007 Dexter tries to stay one step ahead of Lundy's manhunt for the Bay Harbor Butcher, while also trying to distance himself from Lila, which she is determined not to allow. More 10 There's Something About Harry Air date: Dec 2, 2007 The ever-persistent Doakes tracks down Dexter to the scene of his latest killing, where he devastates Dexter with a surprising revelation about Harry; Lundy's task force zeroes in on the Bay Harbor Butcher. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for Dexter Season 2 All Critics (23) | Top Critics (12) | Fresh (22) | Rotten (1) I'll state it plainly: Showtime's Dexter is the best series on television. Period... The show's producers this season have had the courage to write themselves into the tightest of corners, giving darkly cunning psychopath Dexter Morgan no easy way out. Jan 8, 2019 | Full Review… Orange County Register Staff Orange County Register Top Critic The shiny tropical production design, the evocative use of film and light, the resonant flashbacks and nightmares, the flavor of Miami's ethnic melange, the nimble orchestral score -- all of Dexter's details are cannily observed and revealed. Jan 8, 2019 | Full Review… Diane Werts Newsday Top Critic If there's a series on television right now that deserves to be mentioned as a successor to the ambition and dark brilliance of "The Sopranos," it's "Dexter." Sep 30, 2007 | Full Review… Alan Sepinwall Newark Star-Ledger Top Critic "Dexter" secures a position near the top of another year's best list. Sep 30, 2007 | Full Review… Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe Top Critic In terms of what came before, I think Dexter's second outing tops the first. I just hope it isn't one of those instances where in retrospect it might have been better to end on a high. Jan 8, 2019 | Full Review… Mark Pickavance Den of Geek The elements are certainly here for another great season of this very unique show. Jan 8, 2019 | Rating: 8.2/10 | Full Review… Eric Goldman IGN Movies The final few episodes of this season are some of the best in the show. Jan 8, 2019 | Full Review… Liam Hoofe What Culture The "FBI Hunt for the Bay Harbor Butcher" was appropriately nerve-wracking and engrossing. Now... just imagine if that story hadn't happened as early as the show's second season! Jan 8, 2019 | Full Review… Matt Fowler IGN Movies It's the television equivalent of getting high and eating an entire box of Lucky Charms: It's awesome in the moment, but you may regret your decision the next morning, when your head hurts. Jan 8, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… Matt Noller Slant Magazine Top Critic Bolder and stronger than almost any other drama on the dial, a bloody rampage through the things that oh-so-tenuously connect us to our own humanity, and a terrific chiller where the monster under the bed is our very own protagonist. Jan 8, 2019 | Full Review… Todd VanDerWerff Slant Magazine Top Critic View All Critic Reviews (23) Audience Reviews for Dexter: Season 2 ½ Season 2 of the Dexter lightens the mood of the previous season in exchange for more dramatic plot twists. Character tensions and issues from the last season are carried into Season 2 and new personal crises are layered on to the supporting cast. Dexter, Season 2, expands the universe the first season set out by better integrating the main supporting cast into the title character's dramatic nexus. Michael C Hall continues to give a powerhouse performance holding the audience's attention and tying together the greater universe of the show. The supporting characters gain more interesting back stories and carry more of the weight on the show. The banter and scripting between the main police station characters is still lively and engaging. These little details help keep an emotionally charged rollercoaster show more grounded and engaging. Plot twists and shocks are all well and good but they quickly lose their value when you stop caring about the characters. You do not care about characters simply because they are in danger, you care about them because they are recognizable and believable in some meaningful way. Dexter turns the car more down the shocking twists route of story telling. It does surprisingly still work very well. The added potential love interest for Dexter was generally weak, the lower point of the season. Deborah Morgan really begins to come into her own as one of the shows more interesting and variable characters. ShaneS Super Reviewer Marc-AndréB Super Reviewer ½ Season 2 took a different approach to the show, making it more about Dexter learning about his past and reconsidering if he wanted to continue being a serial killer. It was still good to watch but the subplots were unnecessary. 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