Throughout the history of television, many criminal series have been shot, and many of them are distinguished by a rather original and interesting plot. But none of them can be compared with Dexter, which appeared on the screen in October 2006 and kept the viewer in suspense for 7 years. Numerous nominations for such awards as Emmy, Satellite Award, Saturn and IGN only confirm the success of the television series. In this article, you will learn all about why the Dexter series has become famous. Actors and roles, plot and interesting facts are waiting for you.
Plot
Dexter Morgan is the protagonist of the television series. He survived the tragedy in childhood: at the age of three, his mother was brutally murdered, and the boy watched the bloody massacre with his own eyes. This could not but leave its imprint on the character of the child, turning him into a sadist, hungry for blood. Dexter’s adoptive father, a police officer in the criminal department, recognized the boy’s strange inclinations in time and taught him how to cope with his instincts and create the appearance of “normality”. And to direct the all-consuming thirst for murders to those who deserve it: maniacs, killers and sadists who escaped punishment due to the imperfection of laws.
Working in the criminal department, the protagonist of the series can obtain irrefutable evidence of the guilt of criminals, and only after that do his “Dexter justice”. Actors who masterfully brought the characters of the series to life deserve the highest praise, because thanks to their play, the audience believes in the authenticity of the story. We will talk about them a little later.
Hero or villain?
The main character is a completely controversial figure. This message is constantly transmitted to us by the actor. Dexter is fighting injustice on his own and killing dangerous criminals. But he does this not because of convictions, but only indulging the dark side of his personality, which cannot exist without murders. Throughout his life, Dexter follows the Harry Codex, coined by his adoptive father in order to avoid problems:
- Do not get caught.
- Do not kill the innocent.
- Do not reveal a secret to anyone.
- Be perfect at work, at home and with friends.
- No one should find corpses.
And only thanks to these rules, Dexter remains invisible to the law. And work in the criminal department gives him the opportunity not only to find future victims, but also to eliminate evidence of his crimes.
Character character
The fact that the main character is a difficult character is understandable without words, from the emotions that the actor conveys to us. Dexter reacts sharply to his lack of positive or negative emotions, and his own psychopathy is very frustrating for him. At the same time, he expertly imitates experiences, which gives him the opportunity to be nice and polite with everyone except his victims. With the reprisal against another criminal, Dexter reveals his essence and becomes an extremely brutal killer.
And only children are able to touch the strings of Dexter's soul. He considers them much better and more interesting than their parents. This love is felt in every emotion that the actor shows. Dexter is extremely cruel to killers whose victims were children. In this case, the "execution" becomes more sophisticated, and the torment of the criminal stretches for several hours.
Family in the life of a hero
Dexter’s relationship with relatives runs a red ribbon through all eight seasons of the series. Although the adoptive father of the protagonist has long died (actor James Remar), he still appears to us in flashbacks, where we see how Harry teaches Dexter the famous "Codex". No less interesting is the relationship of the protagonist with his adopted sister Debra.
As a child, they often competed because of attachment to their father, and both chose the work of the police, although for various reasons. At first, the sister served the main character as just a cover, but over time, he realizes that she is a person close enough to him. We’ll tell you a little secret that Dexter (television series) is so rich in: actors Michael S. Hall and
Jennifer Carpenter, who played the roles of brother and sister, got married in real life and live a happy marriage.
Love or affection?
Of particular note are Dexter's relationship with Rita. This girl, played by actress Julie Benz, married extremely unsuccessfully in her youth. Her husband, an addict and an alcoholic, periodically beat and raped her, and now Rita is trying to avoid physical contact, which suits Dexter. After all, he is not sure that he is able to portray emotions during sex.
The children of Rita, the twins Astor and Cody, played by the young actress Kristina Robinson, help to get the main characters closer and find more common ground, which makes their relationship quite successful. Their love lasted a few onscreen years and ended in the Dexter 4 season. Actors Julie Benz and Michael S. Hall masterfully conveyed all the experiences of the characters and the tragedy of their history.
This season, Rita gave birth to Dexter her own child. But this did not affect the relationship with Astor and Cody. Now Dexter sees them as a continuation of himself, dedicates them to the "Harry Code" and later makes them his assistants. The death of Rita makes it clear to Dexter that he still loved her, and now is completely devastated and does not know how to live on. Apparently, the scriptwriters decided that the relationship between Rita and the main character had exhausted themselves, and therefore we were waiting for such a turn of the plot in the season of “Dexter 4”. Actors who played in the main cast will continue their work, but Julie Benz will already leave the series. According to rumors, the actress demanded a significant increase in fees, but the producers decided that killing her character would be much cheaper.
In the fifth season, the protagonist will meet a girl named Lumen (actress Julia Styles). This victim of high-ranking bandits will become Dexter's main assistant and part-time new sympathy. Thanks to this girl, the protagonist will be able to get out of the depression that swallowed him after the death of Rita. But their relationship will not last long, just one season and, having parted, they will not meet again. And only in the seventh season the main character will find "his soul mate" - Hannah Mackay (actress Yvonne Strahovski). This woman is able to understand and accept the dark side of the essence of the protagonist.
Dexter (television series): actors who surprise
But who played the main character? Who is this actor? Dexter, whom we cannot imagine others, was played by Michael S. Hall. This American actor was born in North Carolina, in the small town of Raleigh on February 1, 1971. In his youth, Michael studied for a lawyer, and then worked a little in his specialty. But the career of a lawyer never attracted a young man, because as a boy, the future star of the series dreamed about the career of an actor.
After moving to New York, Michael enters acting classes at New York University. Even before receiving a diploma, thanks to his determination, he becomes a Broadway star. Then he will have his first success in the television project “The Client is Always Right”, which brought him not only fame, but also the first statuette “Emmy”.
Then he was waiting for a new job in the television series Dexter. The role of the forensic expert and part-time brilliant killer brought Michael world fame, as well as critical acclaim. Several statuettes of the Golden Globe, the Emmy nomination and other prestigious competitions confirm this. Now the actor continues to play in the theater, and also tries himself in a big movie. In recent years, Michael has starred in John Woo’s action movie The Hour of Reckoning, Mark Neveiland and Brian Taylor's Gamer, and Barry Blaustein’s comedy, Peace Through the Keyhole. Although these paintings were not masterpieces, they found their admirer.