Dexter (2006)
A forensic expert with a dark secret delivers his own brand of justice in a gritty, suspenseful Miami.
Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter pattern analyst for the Miami Metro Police also leads a secret life as a serial killer, hunting down criminals who have slipped through the cracks of justice.
How intense is Dexter?
Dexter is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark. Rated TV-MA.
What Dexter feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefuldarkly comicpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Dexter
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Dexter for you?
Is Dexter scary?
Only a little. Dexter has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Dexter gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Dexter sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Dexter OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Dexter?
Episodes run about 1h.
Where can I stream Dexter?
Dexter is streaming on Paramount+.
Does Dexter have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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