The television series Dexter premiered on Showtime, introducing the character Dexter Morgan and beginning the story of the forensic blood spatter analyst who leads a secret life as a vigilante serial killer.
The first season of Dexter concluded, establishing the show's popularity and critical acclaim, setting the stage for subsequent seasons.
Dexter received the Saturn Award, recognizing it as an outstanding television series in the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres.
The Season 4 finale of Dexter, featuring the Trinity Killer storyline, airs and is widely regarded as one of the series' best episodes, increasing the show's popularity.
The original Dexter television series concluded after eight seasons, wrapping up the story of Dexter Morgan on Showtime.
The revival miniseries Dexter: New Blood premiered, continuing the story of Dexter Morgan almost a decade after the original series ended.
As a child, Dexter Morgan's traumatic experience witnessing his mother's murder leads to the emergence of his dark passenger and his code programmed by his adoptive father.
Dexter begins working as a blood spatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department, using his position to cover his activities as a vigilante serial killer.
Dexter starts a romantic relationship with Rita Bennett, eventually leading to marriage and forming a family life.
Dexter investigates the Ice Truck Killer, a serial killer leaving victims' bodies drained of blood, which ultimately reveals important truths about Dexter's past.
Dexter's biological brother and the Ice Truck Killer, Brian Moser, is killed by Dexter, ending the Ice Truck Killer case.
Dexter's wife Rita is brutally murdered by the Trinity Killer, profoundly affecting Dexter's life and relationships.
After a series of events and personal loss, Dexter fakes his own death by driving his boat into a hurricane, disappearing from Miami.
