Dexter is an American crime drama series that aired on Showtime from October 1, 2006, to September 22, 2013. Set in Miami, the series centres on Dexter Morgan, a forensic technician specializing in blood spatter analysis for the fictional Miami Metro Police Department. The series enjoyed mostly positive reviews throughout its run. The first four seasons were widely praised, but reception dropped considerably as the series progressed. In April 2013, Showtime announced that season eight would be the final season of Dexter.