: Through flashbacks, we learn about Dexter's late foster father, Harry Morgan, who recognized Dexter’s sociopathic tendencies and taught him a "Code" to channel his urges toward those who escape traditional justice.
The series premiere of , titled "Dexter," aired on October 1, 2006, and serves as an essential introduction to Dexter Morgan—a blood-spatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department by day and a vigilante serial killer by night. Episode Overview
: The episode's widespread acclaim is often attributed to Dexter’s constant narration, which provides the audience insight into his otherwise emotionless existence. DexterDexter : Season 1 Episode 1
: A detective who is the only person at Miami Metro who finds Dexter "creepy" and suspicious.
: Dexter navigates a relationship with Rita Bennett, a domestic abuse survivor. He chose her specifically because her trauma makes her uninterested in sex, helping him maintain his "normal" facade. Primary Characters : Through flashbacks, we learn about Dexter's late
: "Tonight’s the night. And it’s going to happen again, and again. Has to happen.".
: The episode establishes Dexter’s meticulous killing ritual, which includes capturing victims, securing them in plastic, and taking a trophy: a drop of blood on a glass slide. : A detective who is the only person
: His boat, used for body disposal, is aptly named "Slice of Life".