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Dexter

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Dexter Morgan is a blood spatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department, but he leads a double life as a vigilante serial killer who targets other murderers who have evaded justice. Despite his dark compulsions, he follows a strict moral code and maintains a facade of normalcy.

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