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Season 3 – 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 3

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Critics Consensus

America's most amiable serial killer has lost some of his dramatic edge, but this third outing continues Dexter's streak of delivering deliriously twisted entertainment.

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James Poniewozik TIME Magazine 04/03/2020
I'm interested but not engrossed, though it offers the potential for a change-up in the Dexter storyline. Go to Full Review David Hinckley New York Daily News 04/03/2020
There's a danger with a character as striking as Dexter that everyone else will become peripheral, to the detriment of the show, but that isn't happening here. Go to Full Review Adam Sternbergh New York Magazine/Vulture 04/03/2020
It's already feeling a bit like a reshuffle. Go to Full Review Koriayn Christensen Collider 04/03/2020
All the archetypical characters seem to be horrendous call-backs to John Hughes or the like -- a feature that I have never found endearing about the series, even at its inception. Go to Full Review Billy Grifter Den of Geek 04/03/2020
Michael C. Hall playing off Smits was quite electrifying... I think this could be the strongest Dexter season yet. Go to Full Review Liam Hoofe What Culture 04/03/2020
Half way through season three I thought to myself, am I going to miss anything if I just skip the rest of this season? The answer of course, was no. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Hc N Oct 27 I felt that this season was a little more convoluted (as could be expected when having a serial killer bonding with different kinds of persons) See more Noah S. @Noah2002 Sep 17 I love Senator Organa as much as the next guy, but the twists and turns in this season weren’t has dramatic or surprising as the 2 seasons prior. Actors are all great, and despite the step down from the previous seasons, this is still entertaining B-movie level televisions worthy of being titled as “prestige television.” See more bob t Sep 4 Near perfect season, Jimmy Smits is such an enjoyable actor to watch throughout the season, some characters get a bit annoying though. See more Kas A @Kas.A Aug 3 Although Dexter has lost a tiny bit of it's dramatic edge, it is still one of the most captivating seasons of television ever but does not touch it's predeccessors. See more Benjamin H Jul 8 By continuing to provide a compelling mix of comedy and drama alongside great performances and a well rounded character dynamic between Dexter and Miguel Prado, Dexter season 3 is still worthwile television that gets somewhat hampered by some messy and uninteresting storytelling (specifically regarding the "skinner" plotline) and a few decisions that could have been better managed. See more James B @James_B Jun 20 Season 3 really steps out of line with me and previously showed him as a lone man but he now has friends however it is still good. See more Read all reviews
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Michael C. Hall

Dexter Morgan

Jennifer Carpenter

Debra Morgan

Julie Benz

Rita Bennett

Luna Lauren Velez

Maria LaGuerta

David Zayas

Angel Batista

James Remar

Harry Morgan

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 28, 2008 Our Father Dexter targets a dope dealer who is also in the sights of ADA Miguel Prado; Internal Affairs puts pressure on Debra. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 5, 2008 Finding Freebo Miami cops are tasked with finding the killer of the assistant D.A.'s younger brother; Dexter and Rita move closer to making a decision about their family. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 12, 2008 The Lion Sleeps Tonight Dexter encounters a fellow predator; a murder is pinned on Freebo, but Dexter knows the truth; Dexter struggles with a growing friendship with Miguel. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 19, 2008 All in the Family Dexter tries to convince Rita that his proposal is sincere; Miguel's brother desperately searches for Oscar's murderer. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 26, 2008 Turning Biminese Dexter tracks a murderous husband to Bimini; Rita has a medical emergency. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 2, 2008 Si Se Puede Dexter tests Miguel; Rita loses her job and wonders if she is meant to have a successful career. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 9, 2008 Easy as Pie Dexter and Miguel have differences in selecting a new victim; Rita discovers that Miguel's wife has suspicions; an old friend asks for Dexter's help. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 16, 2008 The Damage a Man Can Do Dexter tries to teach Miguel the "code"; Debra is closer to finding the skinner. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 23, 2008 About Last Night Dexter and Miguel's friendship is strained; Rita wants to confront Miguel; Debra searches furiously for Anton. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 30, 2008 Go Your Own Way Dexter and Miguel compete for the upper hand; Miguel presents Rita with a lavish gift; Debra questions her relationship with Anton. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 7, 2008 I Had a Dream Dexter needs to find a way to get rid of Miguel; Rita discovers that Miguel has been seeing someone else; Debra finds a clue to the Skinner's identity. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 14, 2008 Do You Take Dexter Morgan? Dexter attempts to calm Ramon; about to receive her detective's shield, Debra is blind-sided with information. Details

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Dexter — Season 3

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Season Info

Director
Marcos Siega, Keith Gordon, John Dahl, Ernest R. Dickerson, Steve Shill, Tim Hunter
Executive Producer
John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Clyde Phillips
Screenwriter
Scott Buck, Tim Schlattmann, Charles Eglee, Melissa Rosenberg, Lauren Gussis, Adam Fierro, Clyde Phillips, Scott Reynolds
Network
Paramount+ with Showtime
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 28, 2008