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 Dexter
Morgan. Dexter was raised by his adopted father and mentor, Harry Morgan.
Homicide detective. Harry Morgan is Dexter's adopted father, and he spotted Dexter's fascination with vivisection when Dexter demonstrated these tendencies as a boy. In flashback sequences, Harry shows the young Dexter how to channel his homicidal tendencies into more "normal" behaviors in order to keep him from, in his words, the electric chair.
Dexter's sister, Debra. Dexter's sister Debra, played by Jennifer Carpenter, has done a notable scary role herself, in the 2005 hit, "The Exorcism of Emily Rose."
Miami. The show is set in Miami as Dexter Morgan lives on a boat and disposes of his victims off Miami's coast in the Atlantic ocean.
He witnessed a gruesome murder as a child. Dexter witnessed a gruesome murder as a child in which someone is cut up chainsaw-style. This is shown in flashback style.
She holds a severed head to his face. After Dexter repeatedly tells Lt. LaGuerta that the confessed killer is a phony, she tests out Dexter's theory. She discovers that he knows information about her promotion to lieutenant available only in a sealed police file and facts about the Ice Truck Killer never revealed to the public. Seems he hacked into the MPD computer system. Next, she plays a hunch and puts a severed head to his face. He starts crying proving he could not be the Ice Truck Killer, who is notorious for cutting up body parts, including heads.
Prostitute. She poses as a prostitute, putting her in the path of the Ice Truck Killer, who has a penchant for killing Miami hookers by vivisection and draining the bodies of all blood. Unknowingly, after she is promoted to detective she starts dating Ice Truck Killer.
Rita. Julie Benz, the actress who plays his girlfriend Rita Bennett, plays a very sweet character on "Dexter." Ironically, she is best known for playing the evil, anything but sweet, vampire, Darla on the TV show, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
as taking out the trash. In following the code of his mentor, and adoptive father Harry, Dexter would never kill any who didn't deserve it. Murderers the legal system could not successfully punish or who eluded justice were his prime targets. Dexter viewed his actions as nothing more than "taking out the trash".
Dexter Morgan in played by Michael C. Hall
police officer. Debra Morgan is a police officer with Miami Metro Police Department. At the beginning of the series, she was an undercover vice officer, posing as a prostitute. After provided the Homicide Unit with a valuable clue regarding their efforts to find clues on a murder investigation, the station's captain, Tom Matthews, had homicide unit commander add her to the homicide investigation unit.
Debra Morgan is played by Jennifer Carpenter
blood splatter analysis. In the second episode of the first season, entitled, "Crocodile", Dexter identified his occupation while testifying in a courtroom trial as being a "Forensic specialist in blood splatter analyst for the Miami Metropolitan Police Department".
In Dexter's words (and thoughts), "Blood is my life".
| During season one, who is the primary subject of the police investigation and search? | Facts About "Dexter"
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Ice Truck Killer. Thanks largely to Debra's tip, the serial killer was believed by police to use a refrigerated truck to store and transport the corpses of his victims. Dexter surmised that a cold environment would be needed to preserve the body and to reduce blood flow. The severed hand of a murder victim was found encased in a block of ice in the back of a refrigerated ice truck located by Debra.
| In season one, what was Dexter's first reaction after entering room #103 at the Marina View Hotel to investigate the crime scene? | Facts About "Dexter"
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he passed out and fell into a pool of blood. Seeing the large amounts of blood on the floor and on the walls at the scene caused Dexter to experience a flashback to his youth, when he witnesses the brutal and bloody murder of his mother, and he passed out, falling into a pool of blood on the floor.
AB-. In the episode, "Father Knows Best", a flashback reveals Dexter was seriously injured as a child while trying to retrieve a ball for his little sister. Dexter fell from a fence onto a wrath iron rod, and required emergency surgery. The attending doctor voiced concern to Harry Morgan (Dexter's adopted father) that Dexter's rare blood type, AB negative, "was hard to come by", and the "hospital's supply was low". Harry was able to find a mystery donor with the same rare blood type, and the crisis was resolved. Harry kept secret that the mystery donor was in fact, Dexter's biological father, whom Dexter had been told died when he was three years old.
| During season one, what aspect of investigating the serial killer most fascinated Dexter? | Facts About "Dexter"
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lack of blood at crime scene. Dexter was both amazed and impressed that not a single drop of blood was found on or around the severed body parts at the crime scenes.
Dexter envied the skills of the killer, thinking to himself (and revealed through his narration), "No blood, what a beautiful idea, this guy is good".
| During season two, who is the primary subject of the police investigation and search? | Facts About "Dexter"
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The Bay Harbor Butcher. Dexter would first kill (with a knife or surgical tool) his victim, dissect the body into smaller pieces, pack the body parts in trash bags, and then dump the bags into the ocean.
Two underwater treasure hunters happened upon Dexter's watery graveyard while diving off the coast of Miami, and the body parts, packed in heavy duty garbage bags, were recovered by the police.
Because of where the bodies were found, and the method in which they were killed, the press dubbed the mystery serial killer, "The Bay Harbor Butcher".
| At the end of season two, who was captured, held in a remote cabin, and died when the cabin exploded? | Facts About "Dexter"
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Sgt. James Doakes. As a result of his habit of following Dexter because of his suspicions that something about Dexter was strange and weird, Sgt Doakes was able to locate the secret cabin in the Everglades used by Dexter, and realized that Dexter was the Bay Harbor Butcher, After being overpowered by Dexter, Doakes was imprisoned in the cabin. When Dexter's psychotic "soul mate", Lila, found the cabin, she discovered a captive Sgt. Doakes, and started to free him, until he revealed Dexter's true identity to her. To protect Dexter, her secret lover, she decided not to release Doakes, and left the cabin after turning on a propane gas and setting the cabin on fire. Before Doakes is able to escape, the cabin exploded.
Later when authorities arrived and searched the immediate area, a badly burned body is found floating in the everglades next to the cabin., The body was later positively identified as that of Sgt. Doakes, who was assumed to be the Bar Harbor Butcher.
Erik King played Dexter's sarcastic Nemesis, Sgt. James Doakes
Narcotics Anonymous meeting. Lila was one of the participants at the Narcotics Anonymous meeting that Dexter attended. Lila eventually became Dexter's program sponsor and self proclaimed soul mate
*** When was the correct answer to this question revealed during season two?
4 minutes into episode 3, "An Inconvenient Lie".
This episode originally aired on October 14, 2007.
"Dexter Cast Trivia":
Before landing the lead role as Dexter Morgan, Michael C. Hall gained recognition and critical acclaim for his role as David Fisher on the award winning HBO series, "Six Feet Under" (2001). Hall was featured in the role for the full run (63 episodes over six seasons) of the series.
Saudi Arabia. Cody rehearsed his presentation at home, under the watchful eye of his slightly overbearing grandmother, Gail. Gail, who was a former school teacher of 30 years, was glad to offer Cody constructive criticisms and advice on his presentation style.
The presentation started, "Hi, I'm Cody, and I researched Saudi Arabia for my cultural report".
*** When was the correct answer to this question revealed during season two?
20 minutes into episode 7, "That Night, A Forest Grew".
This episode originally aired on November 11, 2007.
"Dexter Cast Trivia":
Child actor Preston Bailey played the role of Rita's son, Cody Bennett, during the second season of "Dexter".
A different child actor, David Goldman, was featured in the role during the first season of "Dexter".
| In an effort to uncover Lila's true identity, what item did Detective Batista submit as a possible source of fingerprints? | "Dexter" - Season Two
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microwave oven. With Debra Morgan looking on, Detective Batista was seen removing a microwave oven from the trunk of his car, and handing it to a surprised Vince Masuka. The verbal exchange between the two men went as follows:
Masuka: "You got something smaller?"
Batista: "The last time Lila was in my apartment, she microwave some popcorn.
There's definitely going to be some prints on this."
Masuka: "Next time, make her a cup of tea."
*** When was the correct answer to this question revealed during season two?
34 minutes into episode 11, "Left Turn Ahead".
This episode originally aired on December 9, 2007.
"Dexter Cast Trivia":
Jaime Murray, who played Dexter's misguided soul mate Lila, was born on July 21, 1977, in London, England. Murray's character was featured in ten of the twelve episodes during season two of "Dexter".
Jaime Murray was also featured for four seasons as Stacie Monroe in the British television series, "Hustle" (2004).
| Where was Capt. Matthews when Dexter confronted him to ask about the real cause of Harry's death? | "Dexter" - Season Two
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on the golf course. Captain Tom Matthews was about to start his round of golf when he was approached by Dexter on the grounds of the Bay Shore Golf Club. During the brief conversation between the two, Dexter demanded and received the shocking news of the true cause of his adopted father's (Harry) death.
*** When was the correct answer to this question revealed during season two?
37 minutes into episode 10, "There's Something About Harry".
This episode originally aired on December 2, 2007.
"Dexter Cast Trivia":
During the second season, three different actors played the title character, Dexter Morgan, at various times. Most familiar was Michael C. Hall, who played the modern day version of Dexter. In the flashback sequences into Dexter's past, Devon Graye played the role of the teenage Dexter, while Dominic James played the younger pre-teen Dexter.
| During their investigation at the Coral Cove Marina, Special Agent Frank Lundy stopped to have lunch, to the surprise and disappointment of Officer Debra Morgan. What type of sandwich did Special Agent Lundy remove from his briefcase? | "Dexter" - Season Two
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cucumber and cream cheese. Special Agent Lundy sat down on the dock at the marina, removed his shoes and socks, and dangled his feet in the cool water. Lundy then removed his lunch from his briefcase, asking Debra, "Do you like cucumber sandwiches?". Lundy then confided to Debra, "It's all about the cream cheese".
*** When was the correct answer to this question revealed during season two?
23 minutes into episode 5, "The Dark Defender".
This episode was originally aired on October 28, 2007.
"Dexter Cast Trivia":
FBI Special Agent Frank Lundy was played by Keith Carradine. Carradine was born on August 8, 1949, in San Mateo, California.
In addition to his career as an actor, Carradine is an accomplished musician and stage performer. Carradine's recording of "I'm Easy" reached the number 17 position on the U.S. Music Charts in August of 1976. That same recording also earned Carradine an Academy Award Oscar for "Best Music, Original Song" in the movie "Nashville" (1976), and a Golden Globe Award for "Best Original Song - Motion Picture" in 1976.
On the stage, Carradine was nominated for Broadway's 1991 Tony Award, for his portrayal of American Humorist Will Rogers in "The Will Rogers Follies".
parking lot of the boat marina. While Dexter was ushering Rita, Astor, and Cody aboard his boat for a pleasure cruise and picnic, Lila, who was watching the scene from the marina parking lot, entered Dexter's car, and removed his portable GPS device from the glove compartment. When she activated the device, a voice announced, "Welcome to the GPS 3000 Teletracker...Previous destinations".
*** When was the correct answer to this question revealed during season two?
37 minutes into episode 11, "Left Turn Ahead".
This episode originally aired on December 9, 2007.
"Dexter Cast Trivia":
Julie Benz, who played Dexter's girlfriend, Rita Bennett, at one time performed as an ice skater, and competed in the 1988 U.S. Championships in Junior Dancing. Julie and her partner placed 13th in the competition. Julie Benz was born on May 1, 1972, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
| During the struggle between Dexter and Doakes on the dock near the secret cabin in the everglades, who was shot in the leg? | "Dexter" - Season Two
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Dexter. As both men were struggling for the control of Doakes' gun, it discharged, with the bullet striking Dexter in the leg. Both men fell into the water, where Dexter was able to overpower Doakes. Dexter's leg wound was painful, but was only superficial.
*** When was the correct answer to this question revealed during season two?
47 minutes into episode 9, "Resistance Is Futile".
This episode originally aired on November 25, 2007.
"Dexter Cast Trivia":
David Zayas, who played the role of Detective Angel Batista, was born in Puerto Rico, and raised in the Bronx section of New York City. Before his acting career, Zayas worked as a beat cop for the New York City Police Department. Zayas beat included the world famous "Times Square" section of New York.
| Which response did Dexter NOT envision as happening after his contemplation of revealing his secret to Debra? | "Dexter" - Season Two
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Debra lifting her glass and making a toast to "taking out the trash". Dexter imagined several ways that Debra might react to his confession of being the "Bay Harbor Butcher".
In the first vision, Debra was seen choking on her food. In the next scenario, Debra pulled her gun and ordered Dexter to the floor. In the next image, Debra sobbed uncontrollably, crying, "no, no, no!". One scenario had Debra pull her gun, and shooting Dexter in the middle of his forehead, squarely between the eyes.
*** When was the correct answer to this question revealed during season two?
45 minutes into episode 11, "Left Turn Ahead".
This episode originally aired on December 9, 2007.
"Dexter Cast Trivia":
Jennifer Carpenter, who played Dexter's adopted sister, Debra, was born on December 7, 1979, in Louisville, Kentucky. Jennifer attended the prestigious Juilliard School (for the performing arts) at Lincoln Center, in New York City.
| What was the name of the boat on which Sgt. Doakes confronted murder suspect, Curtis Barnes? | "Dexter" - Season Two
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SS Fubar. "FUBAR" is a military acronym, often associated with the U.S. Army, in describing a situation or military operation that has gone completely wrong. A family-friendly definition of the acronym would be, "Fouled Up Beyond All Recognition".
*** When was the correct answer to this question revealed during season two?
27 minutes into episode 4, "See-Through".
This episode originally aired on October 21, 2007.
* All times listed into episodes (to reveal the correct answers) were based on the commercial-free, uncut version of "Dexter", as it was broadcast on the Showtime Network.
"Dexter Cast Trivia" came from:
* www.imdb. com (under the series name, "Dexter").
* en.wikipedia.org (under the individual cast member's information entry).
* My personal repeated viewings of season two episodes of "Dexter".
Slice of Life. Early in the show, you see Dexter in his boat and the name of the boat is clearly visable. This boat is how Dexter disposes of his victims.
Astor and Cody. Dexter calls them both by name when he arrives at Rita's house.
14. Debra is dressed as a hooker. She works for Vice but desperately wants to get into Homicide.
the head. The first body was cut up but all pieces were there. The second body also had some differences in the cut and part of one of the legs was filleted.
"That's my foul mouthed foster sister, Debra.". He goes on to say, "She has a big heart but won't let anyone see it. She's the only person in the world who loves me. I think thats nice. I don't have feelings about anything, but if I could have feelings at all, I'd have them for Deb."
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