Dexter is an American crime drama 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 blood spatter analysis for the fictional Miami Metro Police Department, who leads a secret parallel life as a vigilante serial killer. Michael C. Hall and John Lithgow won two Golden Globes for their roles as Dexter Morgan and Arthur Mitchell, respectively.