Are there any killers like Dexter?

Pedro Rodrigues Filho is a Brazilian serial killer that influenced the creation of Dexter Morgan
Dexter Morgan
Dexter Morgan is a fictional character introduced as the antihero protagonist of the Dexter book series written by Jeff Lindsay, as well as the television series of the same name. In the television series, Dexter is portrayed by Michael C. Hall.
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. Why? Because he also murdered other murderers and criminals. The vigilante was sentenced for 71 murders but he claimed to have killed about 100 people, a Brazilian outlet Folha De S.
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Are there any serial killers like Dexter?

Mark Andrew Twitchell (born July 4, 1979) is a Canadian filmmaker convicted of first-degree murder in April 2011 for the murder of John Brian Altinger. His trial attracted particular media attention because Twitchell had allegedly been inspired by the fictional character Dexter Morgan.
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Is Dexter based on real killers?

Aside from New Blood's menacing Runaway Killer, original Dexter serial killer, The Trinity Killer, was also based on a true story, pulling from the BTK Killer, Dennis Rader.
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What show is most like Dexter?

'Hannibal'

It's creepy, it's suspenseful and it packs plenty of gore, much like Dexter. Based on Thomas Harris's Hannibal novels, the show follows FBI criminal profiler Will Graham (Dancy), who works closely with a brilliant forensic psychiatrist named Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Mikkelsen).
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What kind of serial killer is Dexter?

In both the novels and the TV series, Dexter is a forensic blood spatter analyst who works for the fictitious Miami-Metro Police Department. In his spare time, he is a vigilante serial killer who targets other murderers who have evaded the justice system.
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5 Killers Who Were Inspired by Dexter



How realistic is Dexter's character?

Dutton said that Dexter's cruelty to animals at a young age was accurate and speaks to a budding psychopath's lack of empathy. His charm and ability to lie and conceal is, per Dutton, also accurate based on what is known of serial killers, such as Ted Bundy.
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Is Dexter a psychopath or sociopath?

Other than the traits from PCL – R, Dexter Morgan is a psychopath because of what he does for a living. Dexter Morgan conceals himself from the world because he is a serial killer, an organized serial killer as he calls himself a neat monster.
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Is Hannibal better than Dexter?

It's clear that both Hannibal and Dexter are skilled fighters and professional killers who know how to plan and improvise. However, when it comes down to who is superior, or who would win if both men fought each other, it's really close, but Hannibal is the winner.
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Is there any show as good as Dexter?

8 Killer Shows Like Dexter to Watch If You Miss Dexter
  • Michael C. Hall, Dexter. ...
  • Penn Badgley, YOU.
  • Bill Hader and Henry Winkler, Barry. HBO.
  • Sean Combs and David Caruso, CSI: Miami. Cliff Lipson/CBS.
  • Rami Malek, Mr. Robot. ...
  • Gillian Anderson, The Fall. ...
  • Mads Mikkelsen and Hugh Dancy, Hannibal. ...
  • Tom Payne, Prodigal Son.
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Is Bates Motel like Dexter?

This show is a prequel to Psycho and tells the story of Norman Bates and his mother. It's dark, twisted, and full of suspense. “Bates Motel” is often compared to “Dexter” because both lead characters are killers who try to lead normal lives. Both shows also feature a lot of suspense and psychological drama.
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Was Dexter based on Ted Bundy?

“It allows us to examine the good and evil in all of us,” she said. “He's not a Ted Bundy character. You want to hope that there's a part of him that can be redeemed.” John Goldwyn, another of the show's executive producers , said, “We think of it as provocative.” Over the course of the season, Mr.
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How many kills does Dexter have?

Dexter – aka the “Bay Harbor Butcher” – was responsible for about 140 kills before he vowed to stop in the series finale (although eventually he returns to killing in Dexter: New Blood). Dexter's kill count includes kills that stand out more than others because of the meaning they had for him personally.
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What mental condition does Dexter have?

Dexter is a paradigm "secret schizoid" (that is, someone suffering from Schizoid Personality Disorder who hides it very well). ASPD is about inability to conform, manipulation, and impulsive aggression; SPD is about coldness, detachment, and complete lack of interest in normal human interaction.
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Are Dexter and the Ice Truck Killer related?

Unknown at the time, the killer is Brian Moser, the biological brother of Dexter Morgan. However, this fact isn't revealed until "Born Free". Brian is eventually killed by Dexter to protect his sister, Debra Morgan, and the investigation seems to be put to rest.
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Who is the best killer in Dexter?

All the Serial Killers of 'Dexter' Ranked, From Best to Bloodiest
  • 7) Doomsday Killer (Season 6) ...
  • 6) Barrel Girl Gang (Season 5) ...
  • 5) Koshka Brotherhood (Season 7) ...
  • 4) The Poisoner (Season 7-Season 8) ...
  • 3) Ice Truck Killer (Season 1) ...
  • 2) Trinity Killer (Season 4) ...
  • 1) Bay Harbor Butcher (The Entire Series)
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Is Harrow like Dexter?

ABC Studios International has ordered up a killer new Australian drama called Harrow that, despite its similarities, is totally unrelated to the popular serial killer series Dexter. Harrow tells the story of forensic pathologist Dr. Daniel Harrow.
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Did Netflix buy Dexter?

Unfortunately, not anymore. Dexter is not available to stream on Netflix.
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Is Hannah in season 9 of Dexter?

Yvonne Strahovski's character Hannah McKay, Dexter's love interest, will also not feature in the new series (via EW).
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What made Dexter a serial killer?

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Few know that he is a prolific serial killer because he has created a successful cover life. When Dexter was young, his adoptive father, Homicide Detective Harry Morgan, recognized that he was a budding psychopath.
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Is Dexter on the spectrum?

Serial killers are opportunists and profilers: they look for a certain type of victim and grab them when they can. As an autism spectrum hero, Dexter has to follow his principles in a systematic way that has meaning for him.
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Is Harrison a psychopath Dexter?

Harrison's Blood Origin Mirrors Dexter's

Dexter's fascination with blood and psychological rewiring into a psychopath all began when he was three-years-old. He was found by Harry Morgan in a pool of his mother's blood after she was murdered with a chainsaw in a shipping container.
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Can psychopaths love?

According to Perpetua Neo, a psychologist and therapist who specializes in people with DTP traits, the answer is no. "Narcissists, psychopaths, and sociopaths do not have a sense of empathy," she told Business Insider. "They do not and will not develop a sense of empathy, so they can never really love anyone."
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Is Dexter a successful psychopath?

Based on this insight, Dexter seems to fit the profile of a successful psychopath, and that is something that makes his character different from other psychopaths we have seen in pop culture. Despite Dexter's dark thoughts and even darker behaviors, his "work" is consistently clean, well-planned, and meticulous.
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Is Dexter based on something?

The TV show Dexter itself is based on the novel Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay. There is a theory that the case of Manuel Pardo inspired the character, however, that is unconfirmed. He was an ex-cop and claimed he was "ridding the streets from the wicked" as a motive for his murders.
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What is wrong with Lila in Dexter?

Meth Addiction

While in Naples, FL, Lila tells Dexter the reason why she started to attend Narcotics Anonymous. She was hooked on meth for years, binging and crashing, but finally had it under control.
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