Is Dexter worth watching?

Dexter is absolutely, without a doubt, one of the best shows ever created! It's a thrilling, one of a kind TV show that will keep you at the edge of your seat throughout the entire series. Michael C. Hall
Michael C. Hall
Early life

Hall was born in Raleigh, North Carolina. His mother, Janice (née Styons) Hall, is a mental health counselor at Lees-McRae College, and his father, William Carlyle Hall, a systems engineer manager for IBM. Hall had one older sister who died in infancy before his birth.
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is perfect as Dexter and the as rest of the supporting cast is terrific as well!
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Why Dexter is so popular?

Dexter perfectly embodies one of my pet theories about popular shows: they have to appeal to people who tend to be more conservative, but also to people who are more liberal, thus attracting as broad an audience base as possible.
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Is Dexter one of the best shows ever?

"Dexter" (Showtime)

The first season of "Dexter" is among the top-rated seasons of television of all time. The series follows the title character, Dexter, who lives a double life as a blood analyst and a killer who only targets other killers.
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Which season of Dexter are worth watching?

2 Season 1

Very rarely is the first season of a show as good as the one Dexter has. Even today, it stands out as one of the best-written seasons of television ever.
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Do I need to watch all seasons of Dexter?

In short, you can, but you'll miss a lot of references and context. Based on the premiere episode, the show is written in a way so that it is accessible to new viewers, explaining certain key characters and past events, but you'll be short-changing yourself if you don't watch the original eight seasons.
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Which seasons of Dexter Can I skip?

If you want to shave even more hours off of this binge-watch, many viewers were content to leave Dexter after the conclusion of the fourth season (which was the show's absolute highpoint). If you're going to drop entire seasons, we'd suggest beginning with Season 8 and working backwards from there.
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How long does it take to watch Dexter?

How long will it take? Each of Dexter's eight seasons clocks in at 12 episodes, and each episode runs for just under an hour, give or take a few minutes. If you were to, say, tuck into an episode a night and double up on Saturdays and Sundays, you could run through the whole series in a little over two months.
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Should I watch Dexter before new blood?

Do you need to watch 'Dexter' before 'Dexter: New Blood'? While the revival continues Dexter's story, it aims to be a standalone series. That means you don't necessarily need to watch the original show, but doing so would provide more context and understanding of events that occur in the revival.
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What is the best episode of Dexter?

Dexter: The 10 Best Episodes (According To IMDb)
  1. 1 The Getaway (9.8)
  2. 2 Born Free (9.6) ...
  3. 3 Are You? (9.5) ...
  4. 4 Hello, Dexter Morgan (9.5) ...
  5. 5 Hungry Man (9.4) ...
  6. 6 Resistance Is Futile (9.4) ...
  7. 7 Surprise, Motherf (9.3) ...
  8. 8 The British Invasion (9.3) ...
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Is Dexter season 1 good?

Season 1 of Dexter is television at its best, and few shows are so lucky to have such a strong start.
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What is considered the best TV series ever?

Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time
  • The Sopranos (1999–2007) TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama. ...
  • The Wire (2002–2008) TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller. ...
  • Breaking Bad (2008–2013) ...
  • Mad Men (2007–2015) ...
  • Seinfeld (1989–1998) ...
  • The Simpsons (1989– ) ...
  • The Twilight Zone (1959–1964) ...
  • Saturday Night Live (1975– )
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What is the Top 10 series of all time?

Top 10 TV Shows of All Time
  • Breaking Bad (2008–2013) TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller. ...
  • Game of Thrones (2011–2019) TV-MA | 57 min | Action, Adventure, Drama. ...
  • Seinfeld (1989–1998) ...
  • True Detective (2014–2019) ...
  • Dexter (2006–2013) ...
  • The Walking Dead (2010–2022) ...
  • Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014) ...
  • Better Call Saul (2015–2022)
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Which TV series has most fans?

Poll: Most Obsessive Fans TV Series Edition
  • 630. Game of Thrones (2011)
  • 404. Breaking Bad (2008)
  • 335. Star Trek (1966)
  • 108. Lost (2004)
  • 105. The Walking Dead (2010)
  • 103. Doctor Who (1963)
  • Firefly (2002)
  • Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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Is Dexter a horror?

The potential for black comedy is extremely great in Dexter, which had a number of funny moments for fans to enjoy. However, the series is, at its heart, a horror-thriller about the titular character's run-ins with other serial killers that brought in plenty of terrifying scenes.
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Is Dexter based on a true story?

In Showtime's official Dexter: New Blood Wrap-Up Podcast, writer Scott Reynolds confirmed that the secluded hunting aspect of Kurt Caldwell's serial killer character is based on the true story of Robert Hansen.
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When did Dexter stop being good?

Season 5 was ultimately the beginning of the drop in quality for the rest of the series compared to the first four seasons of Dexter. Narrative issues like the dropping of Quinn's investigation and Lumen's abrupt departure mark a lack of direction and thoughtfulness in the storytelling.
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Is Dexter season 4 good?

John Lithgow's Emmy-winning performance boosts the show to another level. Watching Dexter endure the bubbly, enforced cheer of family life may make this the best season of the drama series to date. Season 4 wasted a bit of time in the middle... But overall, this was one of Dexter's most macabre and resonating seasons.
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How does Dexter get caught?

Before dinner, Angela sends the kids out for groceries. When Dexter goes in for a hug, she pulls a gun on him. The jig is finally up, as Logan storms in and cuffs him. Dexter is officially under arrest for Matt's murder… but not Kurt's.
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Is Dexter worth watching 2021?

Dexter is absolutely, without a doubt, one of the best shows ever created! It's a thrilling, one of a kind TV show that will keep you at the edge of your seat throughout the entire series. Michael C. Hall is perfect as Dexter and the rest of the supporting cast is fantastic!
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Can you binge Dexter?

Yes! Each new episode of Dexter will be available to stream after it airs. On Showtime, you can find them through the network's on demand streaming service via Hulu after they've aired.
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In what order should I watch Dexter?

Watch Order | Release Order
  1. Season 1 | 12 Episodes (2006)
  2. Season 2 | 12 Episodes (2007)
  3. Season 3 | 12 Episodes (2008)
  4. Season 4 | 12 Episodes (2009)
  5. Season 5 | 12 Episodes (2010)
  6. Season 6 | 12 Episodes (2011)
  7. Season 7 | 12 Episodes (2012)
  8. Season 8 | 12 Episodes (2013)
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What is the longest binge watch?

Need Something to Watch? Try One of the 16 Longest-Running TV Shows of All Time
  1. The Simpsons (1989-Present) Seasons: 33. Episodes: 710+ (Ongoing) ...
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  3. Gunsmoke (1955-1975) Seasons: 20. ...
  4. Law & Order (1990-2010) Seasons: 20. ...
  5. Family Guy (1999-Present) Seasons: 20.
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Is Dexter a comedy?

Dexter: New Blood's series establishes itself as first and foremost a drama, taking a discernable departure from the original show's frequent black comedy.
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Does Dexter have filler episodes?

This is a list of the 20 Dexter episodes I found to be the most "filler" in nature. They were rather dull in comparison to the other episodes I've also listed to parallel this one.
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