Dexter is an American crime drama television series that aired on Showtime from October 1, 2006, to September 22, 2013. Set in Miami, the series centers on Dexter Morgan, a forensic technician specializing in bloodstain pattern analysis for the fictional Miami Metro Police Department. The show has received multiple awards, including two Golden Globes won by Hall and Lithgow for their roles as Dexter Morgan and Arthur Mitchell, respectively.