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Dexter Morgan Played by Michael C Hall "I'm Dexter, and... I'm not sure what I am. I just know there's something dark in me." The show's protagonist. Dexter was adopted into his foster-family as a three-year old after his mother was murdered in front of him. Growing up with sociopathic tendencies, Dexter was trained by his father to direct his urges to kill at those who "deserve it", and to never get caught. Works as a blood spatter analyst for Miami Metro PD.
open/close all folders Miami Metro Police Department Debra Morgan Played by Jennifer Carpenter "Ugh, a dress. I feel like a transvestite." Dexter's foul-mouthed, tomboyish foster-sister. Deb is a detective in Miami Metro's Homicide division. Appears in seasons 1-5, played by Jennifer Carpenter. Debra believes she truly knew her father, but is in reality completely unaware of the secrets he kept—especially concerning Dexter (who she sees as a true brother). Inspired by their fathers' legendary police career, Debra joined the police and desperately yearned to become a Homicide Detective, which she achieves during the series.
Maria La Guerta Played by Lauren Velez "The operative word is "boss". Show some respect." Lieutenant Maria La Guerta is a tough, determined woman in command of the Homicide division who is not above making her subordinates feel intimidated.
Angel Batista Played by David Zayas "Don't forget! Tell the universe what you really need!" Angelo "Angel" Batista is a Detective in Miami Metro Police Department's Homicide Division. Batista works closely with Dexter during cases, often teaming up with him for his expert advice on serial killers, and considers himself Dexter's best friend. Batista is basically good-natured, with a dry sense of humor. He is also totally honest, at the request of his beloved father on his deathbed. Angel is also shown wearing a Trilby Hat almost all the time.
James Doakes Played by Erik King "Surprise, motherfucker!" James Doakes is a police detective with the rank of Sergeant serving as lead case investigator to Miami Metro PD's Homicide. Doakes had a killer's impulses which drove him to divorce his wife, confessing that if he had stayed with her he would have killed her. Holds a permanent grudge against Dexter, believing him to be suspicious and "creepy", which eventually leads to his downfall.
Vince Masuka Played by CS Lee "Now you're dealing with science and science is one cold-hearted bitch with a fourteen inch strap-on." Vince is the Miami Metro Police lead forensic investigator and works alongside Dexter in the lab and in crime scenes. He often cracks innuendo to the rest of the team, and harbors decidedly unrequited feelings for Debra. He is portrayed as obsessed with sex—the kinkier the better—and is not shy about propositioning every woman he meets.
Joseph "Joey" Quinn Played by Desmond Harrington "This Dexter guy. First of all who the fuck is named Dexter? Did his parents know he was going to be a fucking egghead?" Joseph "Joey" Quinn is a detective who transferred to the Homicide division after being in narcotics before Season 3. He has a bad habit of leaping to conclusions from first impressions of the crime scene, as well as becoming hostile towards anyone who tries to correct him. Quinn takes a liking to Debra Morgan but, like Doakes before him, mistrusts Dexter.
Harry Morgan Played by James Remar "As a cop, I only fire my weapon to save a life – that's a code I live by. Killing must serve a purpose. Otherwise, it's just plain murder." Adoptive father of Dexter and father of Deb, Harry Morgan is ten years deceased when the series begins. A renowned detective in his day, Morgan became frustrated at the perceived lack of justice in the system. Attempting to channel Dexter's sociopathy into a useful outlet - and to avoid him getting caught - he trains Dexter to become the perfect killer. Initially portrayed in flashbacks, he later manifests in Dexter's imagination, reminding Dexter what Harry taught him.
Tom Matthews Played by Geoff Pierson "...you haven't seen my true colors, Maria. But you're about to." A high-ranking Miami Metro PD police official and La Guerta’s immediate superior. He was an old friend of Harry Morgan, and therefore has a soft spot for Debra. He’s also a political animal not unlike La Guerta; however, he frequently clashes with her.
Ellen WolfPlayed by Anne Ramsey A defense attorney and Miguel Prado's main rival.
Barbara GiannaPlayed by Kristen Dattilo A detective within Miami Metro's Vice Division. She meets Angel while working undercover, and later dates him.Cira ManzonPlayed by April L Hernandez A competent young officer who Debra takes under her wing.Ryan Chambers Played by Brea Grant "I love homicide...I've always been fascinated by people who do bad things." A sexy new intern in the Forensics Department.
Mike Anderson Played by Billy Brown A transfer detective from Chicago brought in to fill Debra's now-vacant detective slot. Family and Friends Rita Bennett Played by Julie Benz "Deb must be a mess. I mean, falling for a serial killer?" Dexter's girlfriend and later wife. Rita is introduced as a damaged woman who received abuse from her ex-husband Paul, and is grateful for Dexter to give her support. Dexter also helps to look after her children, Astor and Cody.
Astor BennettPlayed by Christina Robinson
Cody BennettPlayed by Daniel Goldman & Preston Bailey
Harrison MorganPlayed by Luke & Evan Kruntchev
Paul BennettPlayed by Mark Pellegrino
Anton BriggsPlayed by David Ramsey
Christine Hill Played by Courtney Ford An attractive young reporter who forms a relationship with Quinn while pumping him for information. She's later revealed to be Arthur Mitchell's daughter from a previous relationship, and Lundy's killer.
Neil PerryPlayed by Sam Witwer A computer analyst who is arrested a likely suspect in the Ice Truck Killer case. He isn't the killer.Frank Lundy Played by Keith Carradine "People like us don't really belong, we just pass through." A legendary FBI agent with quirky habits and finely attuned senses when it comes to finding serial killers. He begins a relationship with Debra.
Lumen Pierce Played by Julia Stiles "I look different don't I? Without my hands tied behind my back." A woman whom Dexter inadvertently rescues from the house of one of his victims in season 5 after she sees him in the act. At first frightened and mistrustful of Dexter and traumatized by her brutal kidnapping and torture, Lumen later convinces Dexter to aid her in tracking down and killing what remains of the group of men who brutalized her. She is played by Julia Stiles.
Brother Sam AKA Samuel Wright Played by Mos "I'm not afraid of you son...and damn sure ain't afraid to die. I know what's waiting for me on the other side, do you?" Once on Death Row, Samuel Wright is now a reformed man of God...or so he says. Miami Metro are still highly suspicious of him, and don't know if he's honestly changed or has different intentions.
Jamie BatistaPlayed by Aimee Garcia Angel's baby sister and Harrison's new nanny. Antagonists Rudy Cooper/Brian Moser AKA The Ice Truck KillerPlayed by Christian Camargo "You can't be a killer and a hero. It doesn't work that way!" The Big Bad and Dexter's main nemesis of the first season. The Ice Truck Killer takes hookers, kills them and using a freezer, starting with an ice truck hence the name, drains their blood and chops them into pieces before putting them on display for all to see. Throughout the entirety of the first season he leaves clues that he knows only Dexter would find as a game of cat n' mouse is played. It's eventually revealed that the Ice Truck Killer is Dexter's brother, Brian Moser, who wanted to get close to Dexter and live their lives together, as they were the only two people who would ever understand each other. When Brian reveals that he would have to kill Debra to do this, Dexter regretfully kills him in the TV series, but spares him and even leaves him a head start after being shot by LaGuerta in the books.
Lila West/Tourney Played by Jaime Murray "You haven't got the first idea who you are, have you? Dexter, meet Dexter. I'm gonna help the two of you get to know each other." Dexter's temporary Love Interest during season 2 and Big Bad of that season. Lila become Dexter's sponsor when he enrols in NA meetings as his alibi. She learns of his "addiction" early on, finds a connection between herself and Dexter and later professes to be his soulmate. Dexter finally kills her after she murders Doakes "for him", believing that Dexter will run away with her.
Miguel Prado Played by Jimmy Smits "I'll do what I want, when I want, to whomever I want! Count on it!" Assistant District Attorney who befriends Dexter in season 3 after Dexter accidentally kills his brother in self defense, and Miguel later catches Dexter with blood on his hands after Dexter kills the man who Miguel believes is responsible for his brother's death. This leads to an odd partnership, however Miguel becomes increasingly unstable and eventually murders an innocent woman, and Dexter is forced to kill him after realizing that Miguel has been manipulating him all along.
Jorge Orozco AKA George Washington KingPlayed by Jesse Borrego A Nicaraguan Serial Killer and supporting antagonist in season three.Arthur Mitchell AKA The Trinity Killer Played by John Lithgow "It's already over." The Big Bad of season 4, a mysterious, malevolent figure who kills in threes, referred to by Dexter as "the most successful serial killer to ever get away with it". Dexter tracks down Trinity only to find that Arthur has a family and hides within his community, just like Dexter himself and realizes that he may be able to learn a thing or two from him. He is played with terrifying haminess by John Lithgow.
Stan Liddy Played by Peter Weller "You fuck with the bull, you get the horn." A Dirty Cop who is recruited by Quinn to investigate Dexter. However, he quickly gets out of control…
Professor James Geller Played by Edward James Olmos "Is that what you want, Travis? To hurt me? You see how I suffer for your sins!" A Professor of Religious Studies who also happens to be a serial killer and Evil Mentor to one of his students.
Travis Marshall Played by Colin Hanks "You're not going anywhere until you've repented for your sins." A student of Professor James Geller and his serial killer protege.
Barrel Girl Gang Jordan Chase AKA Eugene Greer Played by Jonny Lee Miller "Tick, tick, tick, that´s the sound of your life running out." A charismatic and popular motivational speaker, known for his 'Take It!' approach to life. He's also a demented sociopath and ringleader of the Barrel Girl Gang, a group of serial rapists.
Cole HarmonPlayed by Chris Vance The loyal head of security for Jordan Chase.
Boyd FowlerPlayed by Sean Hatosy The 'cleaner' for the Barrel Girl Gang, he works in dead animal pick-up and is responsible for disposing of the gang's victims.Dan MendellPlayed by Sean O’Bryan A dentist and scout for the group, luring the women into the gang's clutches.
Alex TildenPlayed by Scott Grimes A banker and weak-willed flunky of Jordan Chase.
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