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Dexter

Dexter

Description: Dexter Morgan, a man with homicidal tendencies, lives a double life. He works as a forensic technician for the police department during the day and kills heinous perpetrators in his free time.
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Year Released: 2006
Number of seasons: 8
Number of episodes: 96
First episode air date: October 1, 2006
Theme Song: Dexter Main Title
Writers: Melissa Rosenberg, Clyde Phillips, James Manos Jr., MORE
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The Mentalist

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Criminal Minds

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