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Season 2 – 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 2

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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.

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Austin Smith New York Post 09/25/2020
It's quite an achievement to get people to cheer on a serial killer, but this is what "Dexter," the series, does. Go to Full Review Emily St. James Slant Magazine 09/25/2020
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. Go to Full Review Diane Werts Newsday 09/25/2020
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. Go to Full Review OC Register Staff Orange County Register 09/25/2020
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. Go to Full Review Mark Pickavance Den of Geek 09/25/2020
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. Go to Full Review Liam Hoofe What Culture 09/25/2020
The final few episodes of this season are some of the best in the show. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alexander A @RT85760614 Mar 10 It isn't AS good as the first season but it is still very much perfect enough. See more Leo M @leomackie Nov 29 Although it would seem it couldn't get more riveting after season one's bombshell finale, the second season of "Dexter" continues with the first season's modus operandi, and absolutely delivers. See more Kaleb W @RT63485023 Nov 10 Dexter Season 2 - A- See more Matthew L. @Moviefanatic02 Oct 28 Season 2 is amazing! Things start moving quicker at around this point; for those of you who aren’t fans of the slow pace, it changes pretty efficiently. See more Hc N @RT04263181 Oct 27 Still like the story and getting to know the cast. There are a lot of interesting characters orbiting Dexter’s life. See more Brayden H. @Brayden1772 Oct 17 Season two of Dexter is absolutely marvelous. Season one was already amazing so I assumed that season two wasn’t gonna do as well and exceeded my expectations. It is the best season in my personal opinion. I’m going to try my best not to spoil anything but the banter between Dokes and Dexter in this season is the best and I love the cat and mouse game between them and how is the episode grow so does the chase. It always keeps you on your toes and the cinematography is great. See more Read all reviews
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James Manos Jr.

Creator

Michael C. Hall

Dexter Morgan

Julie Benz

Rita Bennett

Jennifer Carpenter

Debra Morgan

Erik King

Sgt. James Doakes

James Remar

Harry Morgan

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 30, 2007 It's Alive! Dexter finds himself unable to kill his victims; Debra returns to work. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 7, 2007 Waiting to Exhale Dexter remains on the trail of a dangerous new victim; Debra loses control on the job; an FBI agent arrives in Miami. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 14, 2007 An Inconvenient Lie Dexter pursues a slick liar; Rita forces Dexter into a 12-step program. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 21, 2007 See-Through Dexter's Narcotics Anonymous sponsor threatens Rita; Dexter tries to throw the FBI agent off his trail. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 21, 2026 A forensics analyst moonlights as a serial killer. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 28, 2007 The Dark Defender Dexter discovers that the man who murdered his mother is still alive. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 4, 2007 Dex, Lies and Videotape A copycat killer starts a vigilante serial-murder spree; Dexter sets out to stop the imposter. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 11, 2007 That Night, a Forest Grew A manifest throws the task force into chaos; Lila's influence takes its toll on Dexter's personal life. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 18, 2007 Morning Comes Lila attaches herself to Dexter after the fire, which makes him uncomfortable. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 25, 2007 Resistance Is Futile Dexter tries to distance himself from Lila; Lundy's manhunt makes Dexter nervous. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 2, 2007 There's Something About Harry Doakes tracks Dexter to his latest kill; the Miami Metro Police Department starts closing in on the Bay Harbor butcher. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 9, 2007 Left Turn Ahead Dexter finds himself dodging bullets; Lila tries to blackmail him. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 16, 2007 The British Invasion Lundy and the FBI settle the case of the Bay Harbor butcher; Dexter's world becomes an inferno. Details

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Dexter — Season 2

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Season Info

Director
Marcos Siega, Nick Gomez, Keith Gordon, Steve Shill, Tony Goldwyn, Jeremy Podeswa
Creator
James Manos Jr.
Screenwriter
Scott Buck, Melissa Rosenberg, Daniel Cerone, Tim Schlattmann, Scott Reynolds, Clyde Phillips, Lauren Gussis
Network
Paramount+ with Showtime
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 30, 2007