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SummaryBased on Jeff Lindsay's novels Darkly Dreaming Dexter and Dearly Devoted Dexter this crime thriller follows Dexter Morgan. Dexter is a forensic blood spatter expert for the Miami Dade Police Department. He is the main support for his sister. He has a steady girlfriend, with two kids who adore him. He also has an active "night life". Based on a co... Read More

❮ Dexter

Season 2

8 Seasons

Season Premiere:

Sep 30, 2007

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Based on 11 Critic Reviews

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Episode 1 • Sep 30, 2007 • 53 m

It's Alive!

Dexter finds himself unable to kill again after the harrowing conclusion to the Ice Truck Killer case, and strays from his personal code with disastrous results; Debra returns to work but may not be ready.

Episode 2 • Oct 7, 2007 • 56 m

Waiting to Exhale

Dexter remains on the trail of a dangerous new victim, while the traumatized Debra loses control on the job and a high-profile FBI agent arrives in Miami to investigate a newly discovered serial killer.

Episode 3 • Oct 14, 2007 • 52 m

An Inconvenient Lie

Dexter's inability to deceive has him pursuing a slick liar as his next victim, while Rita believes he's concealing a drug problem and forces him into a 12-step program where he meets Lila, a seductive new woman.

Episode 4 • Oct 21, 2007 • 53 m

See-Through

Rita finds herself threatened by Dexter's sexy new NA sponsor Lila, and stressed by a visit from her estranged mother, while Dexter tries to throw the dogged FBI Agent Lundy off his bloody trail.

Episode 5 • Oct 28, 2007 • 56 m

The Dark Defender

Dexter discovers that the man who murdered his mother in front of him as a boy is still alive and confronts the killer as part of his recovery from addiction - but he also discovers that old impulses die hard.

Episode 6 • Nov 4, 2007 • 53 m

Dex, Lies, and Videotape

A new copycat killer openly mimics and claims to be inspired by the "Bay Harbor Butcher," driving the annoyed Dexter into the arms of Lila, a development that could spell the end of his relationship with Rita.

Episode 7 • Nov 11, 2007 • 55 m

That Night, a Forest Grew

A written manifesto from the "Bay Harbor Butcher" sends the task force in charge of capturing him into chaos, which is part of Dexter's plan for keeping Lundy off his trail.

Episode 8 • Nov 18, 2007 • 49 m

Morning Comes

Dexter decides that Lila is becoming too attached, decides "recovery" isn't working for him, and pays another visit to his mother's killer; Debra and Lundy find a clue that points to the "Bay Harbor Butcher" being right under their noses.

Episode 9 • Nov 25, 2007 • 50 m

Resistance Is Futile

Dexter tries to distance himself from Lila, but discovers she is unwilling to let go of their relationship; Lundy's manhunt makes Dexter nervous as he tries to stay one step ahead - but it's Dexter's worst enemy that learns his secret.

Episode 10 • Dec 2, 2007 • 55 m

There's Something About Harry

Dexter's world comes crumbling down when Doakes tracks him to the scene of his latest kill and reveals a devastating secret about Harry; the Miami Metro PD closes in on the "Bay Harbor Butcher."

Episode 11 • Dec 9, 2007 • 51 m

Left Turn Ahead

Dexter dodges bullets both figurative and real as he is forced to decide the fates of those he cares about most. Lila attempts to blackmail Dexter and makes a startling discovery.

Episode 12 • Dec 16, 2007 • 51 m

The British Invasion

Special Agent Lundy and the FBI finally settle the case of the Bay Harbor Butcher, but the heat's not entirely off Dexter as the flames literally close in.

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Hall, who invests strange, demented Dexter with real heart and humanity. It's a spooky tour de force.

This series has always handled the duality of his character with masterful strokes. And it has done viewers a favor by quickly setting up the seasonlong scenario.

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8.9

95% Positive
705 Ratings

3% Mixed
19 Ratings

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21 Ratings

Sep 1, 2015

Dexter's second season is able to bring more to the table than its predecessor on every level. Season two also represents a sort of maturation for the series, with solid character progression and bold story developments **** any notion of predictability.

Oct 22, 2014

Well, that's it, the masterpiece season of a masterpiece TV show, Dexter's second season gives the perfect continuity for the series, it just shows Dexter founding himself psychologically, getting out of a identity crisis accompanied of shocking breakthroughs and surprises, masterpiece in all aspects.

From the brilliant performance by Michael C. Hall to the dryly witty scripting, Dexter secures a position near the top of another year's best list.

it's the danger of Dexter being found out that permeates these episodes, upping the pressure and keeping the series as tense and twisted as it was in season one.

This season, having already offered up Lindsay's perhaps too-facile explanation for what makes Dexter tick, the writers seem to be digging deeper into Butcher Boy's psyche, even as his colleagues find themselves digging deeper into his after-hours work. And as his pretend life becomes more challenging, it can't help but become more real.

Dexter is a weekly marvel of writing, acting and conceit.

Michael C. Hall's portrayal of the title character remains a towering achievement, one that eclipses the show's other shortcomings and rough patches.

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Mar 19, 2014

The single best season of them all. Season 4 is overrated, and though this had some unplausible events, it was absolutely addictive and engrossing....

Nov 21, 2013

Still a great and investing show. It has interesting twists and cases they even have. Holy crap it got intense though. You can really for Dexter because he wants to feel love and all these other emotions but he can't. Great show so far.

Nov 18, 2013

Dexter não apenas um estranho herói interpretado de maneira criativa. Esta série excepcionalmente bem escrita e atuada. O que o faz funcionar que os personagens periféricos são envolventes o suficientes para elevar a serie a altos níveis de envolvimento pessoal.

Sep 15, 2013

Brilliant season, perfect writing, good suspense, interesting characters and excellent battle Dexter vs. Doakes. Best season for my opinion and one's of the best shows ever.

Oct 9, 2012

The incredibly slow pace and the lack of suspense this season killed the show for me. The only good episode this season was the season finale, Even that was played out far too long for my tastes. I am really disapointed with this season.

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