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. Michael C. Hall plays the title role and Clyde Phillips as showrunner. A prequel series, with the working title Dexter: Origins, was announced as being in development in October 2020.