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96% Tomatometer 23 Reviews 97% Audience Score 1,000+ Ratings 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. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Nov 01 Buy Now

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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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Dexter: Season 2 | Rotten Tomatoes (1) OC Register Staff Orange County Register 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. Sep 25, 2020 Full Review Dexter: Season 2 | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Austin Smith New York Post It's quite an achievement to get people to cheer on a serial killer, but this is what "Dexter," the series, does. Sep 25, 2020 Full Review Dexter: Season 2 | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Emily St. James Slant Magazine 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. Sep 25, 2020 Full Review Dexter: Season 2 | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Mark Pickavance Den of Geek 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. Sep 25, 2020 Full Review Dexter: Season 2 | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Liam Hoofe What Culture The final few episodes of this season are some of the best in the show. Sep 25, 2020 Full Review Dexter: Season 2 | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Matt Paproth PopMatters [Created] a pressure that is rare to achieve on television or within any text. Sep 25, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Classic. Genius. Addicting. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/22/24 Full Review matthias s "Dexter" season 2 is like a rollercoaster ride through the twisted mind of our favorite blood-spatter analyst by day, serial killer by night. With each episode, the tension builds like a well-crafted suspense novel, keeping you on the edge of your seat. From Dexter's intense cat-and-mouse game with the cunning Sergeant Doakes to his complicated relationship with his girlfriend Rita, every moment is filled with intrigue and unexpected twists. The season delves deeper into Dexter's dark past, revealing more about his upbringing and the origins of his "code" for justice. With its nail-biting suspense, complex characters, and dark humor, "Dexter" season 2 is a must-watch for any fan of psychological thrillers. Just be prepared to binge-watch the entire season in one sitting—it's that addictive! Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/18/24 Full Review Holly Absolutely brilliant but Lila made me ashamed of being British.. are we that annoying!! Apart from her it was excellent xx Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/11/24 Full Review NONBELIEVER One of the greatest seasons of any show of all time! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/02/23 Full Review Toms c Better than the first season, the character contrasts between Dexter and Dokes, takes it to another level. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/11/23 Full Review Juan B The Bay Harbor Butcher is one hell of a serial killer name for Dexter. But it sure as hell caused him a lot of problems. This season was intense, lovable, insanely good, and Dexter v Doakes was crazy awesome. Perfect season. Slightly better than the first. 10/10 Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

Cast & Crew

Michael C. Hall Dexter Morgan Julie Benz Rita Bennett Jennifer Carpenter Debra Morgan Erik King Sgt. James Doakes James Remar Harry Morgan Luna Lauren Velez Maria LaGuerta
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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 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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Season Info

Director
Marcos Siega, Nick Gomez, Keith Gordon, Steve Shill, Tony Goldwyn, Jeremy Podeswa

Screenwriter
Scott Buck, Melissa Rosenberg, Daniel Cerone, Tim Schlattmann, Scott Reynolds, Clyde Phillips, Lauren Gussis

Network
Showtime

Rating
TV-MA

Genre
Crime, Drama

Original Language
English

Release Date
Sep 30, 2007
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