Dexter is an American crime drama television series that aired on Showtime from October 1, 2006, to September 22, 2013. The series was based on the novel Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay and follows the life of Dexter Morgan, a forensic technician specializing in blood spatter analysis for the fictitious Miami Metro Police Department. He leads a double life as a vigilante serial killer, hunting down criminals who have escaped the justice system.

The show has been widely praised for its writing and performances and was featured on several year-end top ten lists. It has won multiple awards, including four Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. The series finale was watched by 2.8 million viewers, making it the most-watched original series finale in Showtime's history.

A few of the show's most memorable quotes:

1. “There’s only one thing that’s worse than being alone in this world: being with someone who makes you feel alone.” – Dexter Morgan

2. “We all have monsters inside of us. It’s what we do that defines us.” – Dexter Morgan

3. “Tonight, someone will die. Someone else will live, to regret their mistakes or to celebrate their triumphs. But in the end, life’s a cycle of pain and joy. We can’t have one without the other, at least not for long.” – Dexter Morgan

4. “A single drop of blood can tell a captivating story. It can reveal secrets, expose lies, and most importantly, it can lead to the truth.” – Dexter Morgan

5. “There’s no such thing as normal. Normal is just a setting on a washing machine.” – Debra Morgan

6. “We all wear masks. We all tell lies. We all pretend to be something we’re not. It’s a part of life.” – Dexter Morgan

7. “You can’t fight what you are, no matter how much you want to.” – Dexter Morgan

8. “The only thing that matters is what you do, not what you say you’re going to do.” – Angel Batista

9. “Sometimes the only choices you have are bad ones, but you still have to choose.” – Harry Morgan

10. “We all want to be loved. But sometimes it’s easier to be feared.” – Dexter Morgan

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Cast: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King, Lauren Velez, David Zayas, James Remar, C. S. Lee, Desmond Harrington, Aimee Garcia, Geoff Pierson.

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