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Characters from ''[[{{TOPLEVELPAGE}}]]'' include:
=== Dexter Morgan ===
=== Dexter Morgan ===
[[File:TropeDexter 2758.jpg|frame]]
[[File:TropeDexter 2758.jpg|frame]]
{{quote|Played by Michael C Hall
Played by Michael C Hall
''"I'm Dexter, and... I'm not sure what I am. I just know there's something dark in me."'' }}
{{quote|''"I'm Dexter, and... I'm not sure what I am. I just know there's something dark in me."'' }}


The show's protagonist. Dexter was adopted into his foster-family as a three-year old after {{spoiler|his mother was murdered in front of him}}. Growing up with sociopathic tendencies, Dexter was trained by his father to direct his urges to kill at those who "deserve it", and to never get caught. Works as a blood spatter analyst for Miami Metro PD.
The show's protagonist. Dexter was adopted into his foster-family as a three-year old after {{spoiler|his mother was murdered in front of him}}. Growing up with sociopathic tendencies, Dexter was trained by his father to direct his urges to kill at those who "deserve it", and to never get caught. Works as a blood spatter analyst for Miami Metro PD.

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{{tropelist|Tropes exhibited by Dexter include:}}
* [[Affably Evil]]: Bordering sometimes on [[Faux Affably Evil]].
* [[Affably Evil]]: Bordering sometimes on [[Faux Affably Evil]].
* [[Afraid of Blood]]: Especially in the books. He expresses considerable unease about blood that isn't tidily confined, which makes his choice of career seem rather odd until you realise that his job effectively requires putting blood back into order and so could actually be therapeutic. Of course, given that {{spoiler|after his mother's murder, he spent at least two days sitting in her blood, surrounded by pieces of her and other ex-people}}, the aversion is understandable.
* [[Afraid of Blood]]: Especially in the books. He expresses considerable unease about blood that isn't tidily confined, which makes his choice of career seem rather odd until you realise that his job effectively requires putting blood back into order and so could actually be therapeutic. Of course, given that {{spoiler|after his mother's murder, he spent at least two days sitting in her blood, surrounded by pieces of her and other ex-people}}, the aversion is understandable.
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=== Maria La Guerta ===
=== Maria La Guerta ===
[[File:TropeMaria 7601.jpg|frame]]
[[File:TropeMaria 7601.jpg|frame]]
{{quote|Played by Lauren Velez
Played by Lauren Velez
''"The operative word is "boss". Show some respect."'' }}
{{quote|''"The operative word is "boss". Show some respect."'' }}


Lieutenant Maria La Guerta is a tough, determined woman in command of the Homicide division who is not above making her subordinates feel intimidated.
Lieutenant Maria La Guerta is a tough, determined woman in command of the Homicide division who is not above making her subordinates feel intimidated.
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* [[Ambition Is Evil]]
* [[Ambition Is Evil]]
* {{spoiler|[[Asshole Victim]]}}: In the book.
* {{spoiler|[[Asshole Victim]]}}: In the book.
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=== Angel Batista ===
=== Angel Batista ===
[[File:TropeAngel 9473.jpg|frame]]
[[File:TropeAngel 9473.jpg|frame]]
{{quote|Played by David Zayas
Played by David Zayas
''"Don't forget! Tell the universe what you really need!"'' }}
{{quote|''"Don't forget! Tell the universe what you really need!"'' }}


Angelo "Angel" Batista is a Detective in Miami Metro Police Department's Homicide Division. Batista works closely with Dexter during cases, often teaming up with him for his expert advice on serial killers, and considers himself Dexter's best friend. Batista is basically good-natured, with a dry sense of humor. He is also totally honest, at the request of his beloved father on his deathbed. Angel is also shown wearing a [[Nice Hat|Trilby Hat]] almost all the time.
Angelo "Angel" Batista is a Detective in Miami Metro Police Department's Homicide Division. Batista works closely with Dexter during cases, often teaming up with him for his expert advice on serial killers, and considers himself Dexter's best friend. Batista is basically good-natured, with a dry sense of humor. He is also totally honest, at the request of his beloved father on his deathbed. Angel is also shown wearing a [[Nice Hat|Trilby Hat]] almost all the time.
{{tropelist|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}
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* [[Actor Allusion]]: David Zayas was a Police Officer with the NYPD before becoming an actor.
* [[Actor Allusion]]: David Zayas was a Police Officer with the NYPD before becoming an actor.
* [[Badass Beard|BadassGoatee]]
* [[Badass Beard|BadassGoatee]]
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=== James Doakes ===
=== James Doakes ===
[[File:TropeDoakes 9729.jpg|frame]]
[[File:TropeDoakes 9729.jpg|frame]]
{{quote|Played by Erik King
Played by Erik King
''"Surprise, motherfucker!"'' }}
{{quote|''"Surprise, motherfucker!"'' }}


James Doakes is a police detective with the rank of Sergeant serving as lead case investigator to Miami Metro PD's Homicide. Doakes had a killer's impulses which drove him to divorce his wife, confessing that if he had stayed with her he would have killed her. Holds a permanent grudge against Dexter, believing him to be suspicious and "creepy", which eventually leads to his downfall.
James Doakes is a police detective with the rank of Sergeant serving as lead case investigator to Miami Metro PD's Homicide. Doakes had a killer's impulses which drove him to divorce his wife, confessing that if he had stayed with her he would have killed her. Holds a permanent grudge against Dexter, believing him to be suspicious and "creepy", which eventually leads to his downfall.
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* [[Anti-Hero]]: Type III or IV
* [[Anti-Hero]]: Type III or IV
** Ultimately just an [[Anti-Villain]] in the books, as {{spoiler|his Dark Passenger demands the same tributes in victims as Dexter's, and he ''has'' killed probably unarmed men to satisfy his hunger, and is still in denial.}}
** Ultimately just an [[Anti-Villain]] in the books, as {{spoiler|his Dark Passenger demands the same tributes in victims as Dexter's, and he ''has'' killed probably unarmed men to satisfy his hunger, and is still in denial.}}
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=== Vince Masuka ===
=== Vince Masuka ===
[[File:TropeVince 6898.jpg|frame]]
[[File:TropeVince 6898.jpg|frame]]
{{quote|Played by CS Lee
Played by CS Lee
''"Now you're dealing with science and science is one cold-hearted bitch with a fourteen inch strap-on."'' }}
{{quote|''"Now you're dealing with science and science is one cold-hearted bitch with a fourteen inch strap-on."'' }}


Vince is the Miami Metro Police lead forensic investigator and works alongside Dexter in the lab and in crime scenes. He often cracks innuendo to the rest of the team, and harbors decidedly unrequited feelings for Debra. He is portrayed as obsessed with sex—the kinkier the better—and is not shy about propositioning every woman he meets.
Vince is the Miami Metro Police lead forensic investigator and works alongside Dexter in the lab and in crime scenes. He often cracks innuendo to the rest of the team, and harbors decidedly unrequited feelings for Debra. He is portrayed as obsessed with sex—the kinkier the better—and is not shy about propositioning every woman he meets.
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* [[Asian and Nerdy]]: Frequently referred to as lab-geek
* [[Asian and Nerdy]]: Frequently referred to as lab-geek
* [[Bunny Ears Lawyer]]: He might be an unbelievable sleaze, but Vince is also an extremely talented investigator, which might help explain why he hasn't been fired for conduct.
* [[Bunny Ears Lawyer]]: He might be an unbelievable sleaze, but Vince is also an extremely talented investigator, which might help explain why he hasn't been fired for conduct.
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=== Joseph "Joey" Quinn ===
=== Joseph "Joey" Quinn ===
[[File:TropeQuinn 7335.jpg|frame]]
[[File:TropeQuinn 7335.jpg|frame]]
{{quote|Played by Desmond Harrington
Played by Desmond Harrington
''"This Dexter guy. First of all who the fuck is named Dexter? Did his parents know he was going to be a fucking egghead?"'' }}
{{quote|''"This Dexter guy. First of all who the fuck is named Dexter? Did his parents know he was going to be a fucking egghead?"'' }}


Joseph "Joey" Quinn is a detective who transferred to the Homicide division after being in narcotics before Season 3. He has a bad habit of leaping to conclusions from first impressions of the crime scene, as well as becoming hostile towards anyone who tries to correct him. Quinn takes a liking to Debra Morgan but, like Doakes before him, mistrusts Dexter.
Joseph "Joey" Quinn is a detective who transferred to the Homicide division after being in narcotics before Season 3. He has a bad habit of leaping to conclusions from first impressions of the crime scene, as well as becoming hostile towards anyone who tries to correct him. Quinn takes a liking to Debra Morgan but, like Doakes before him, mistrusts Dexter.
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* [[Anti-Hero]]
* [[Anti-Hero]]
* [[Bald of Awesome]]
* [[Bald of Awesome]]
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* [[Suspiciously Similar Substitute]]: He's brought in to replace Doakes, and as of mid-season 5, is following the exact same path.
* [[Suspiciously Similar Substitute]]: He's brought in to replace Doakes, and as of mid-season 5, is following the exact same path.
* [[Took a Level in Jerkass]]: He went from jerk with a heart of gold to just simply jerk in Season 6. List including bringing a stripper to his Ex's party, sleeping during work, sleeping with a potential witness, blaming others for his screw ups, drunkenly proposing to strippers, and telling Batista that he wants to have sex with his younger sister. How he isn't fired yet is a complete mystery.
* [[Took a Level in Jerkass]]: He went from jerk with a heart of gold to just simply jerk in Season 6. List including bringing a stripper to his Ex's party, sleeping during work, sleeping with a potential witness, blaming others for his screw ups, drunkenly proposing to strippers, and telling Batista that he wants to have sex with his younger sister. How he isn't fired yet is a complete mystery.

=== Harry Morgan ===
=== Harry Morgan ===
[[File:TropeHarry 3093.jpg|frame]]
[[File:TropeHarry 3093.jpg|frame]]
{{quote|Played by James Remar
Played by James Remar
''"As a cop, I only fire my weapon to save a life – that's a code I live by. Killing must serve a purpose. Otherwise, it's just plain murder."'' }}
{{quote|''"As a cop, I only fire my weapon to save a life – that's a code I live by. Killing must serve a purpose. Otherwise, it's just plain murder."'' }}


Adoptive father of Dexter and father of Deb, Harry Morgan is ten years deceased when the series begins. A renowned detective in his day, Morgan became frustrated at the perceived lack of justice in the system. Attempting to channel Dexter's sociopathy into a useful outlet - and to avoid him getting caught - he trains Dexter to become the perfect killer. Initially portrayed in flashbacks, he later manifests in Dexter's imagination, reminding Dexter what Harry taught him.
Adoptive father of Dexter and father of Deb, Harry Morgan is ten years deceased when the series begins. A renowned detective in his day, Morgan became frustrated at the perceived lack of justice in the system. Attempting to channel Dexter's sociopathy into a useful outlet - and to avoid him getting caught - he trains Dexter to become the perfect killer. Initially portrayed in flashbacks, he later manifests in Dexter's imagination, reminding Dexter what Harry taught him.
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* [[Broken Ace]]
* [[Broken Ace]]
* [[Broken Pedestal]]: He's got a lot of darkness in him.
* [[Broken Pedestal]]: He's got a lot of darkness in him.
* [[Dead Person Conversation]]
* [[Dead Person Conversation]]
* {{spoiler|[[Driven to Suicide]]}}: Upon walking in on Dexter sawing up the body of a pimp he had been hunting and seeing that his training had [[Gone Horribly Right]].
* {{spoiler|[[Driven to Suicide]]}}: Upon walking in on Dexter sawing up the body of a pimp he had been hunting and seeing that his training had [[Gone Horribly Right]].
* [[The Mentor]]
* [[The Mentor]]
* [[My God, What Have I Done?]]
* [[My God, What Have I Done?]]
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* [[Posthumous Character]]
* [[Posthumous Character]]
* [[Scare'Em Straight]]
* [[Scare'Em Straight]]
* {{spoiler|[[Your Cheating Heart]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Your Cheating Heart]]}}


=== Tom Matthews ===
=== Tom Matthews ===
[[File:TropeMatthews 6373.jpg|frame]]
[[File:TropeMatthews 6373.jpg|frame]]
{{quote|Played by Geoff Pierson
Played by Geoff Pierson
''"...you haven't seen my true colors, Maria. But you're about to."'' }}
{{quote|''"...you haven't seen my true colors, Maria. But you're about to."'' }}


A high-ranking Miami Metro PD police official and LaGuerta’s immediate superior. He was an old friend of Harry Morgan, and therefore has a soft spot for Debra. He’s also a political animal not unlike LaGuerta; however, he frequently clashes with her.
A high-ranking Miami Metro PD police official and LaGuerta’s immediate superior. He was an old friend of Harry Morgan, and therefore has a soft spot for Debra. He’s also a political animal not unlike LaGuerta; however, he frequently clashes with her.
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* [[A Father to His Men]]: Appears to be, at first...
* [[A Father to His Men]]: Appears to be, at first...
* [[Bitch in Sheep's Clothing]]: To La Guerta at least. He is protective of Debra and Dexter.
* [[Bitch in Sheep's Clothing]]: To La Guerta at least. He is protective of Debra and Dexter.
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=== Ellen Wolf ===
=== Ellen Wolf ===
{{quote|Played by Anne Ramsey}}
Played by Anne Ramsey


A defense attorney and Miguel Prado's main rival.
A defense attorney and Miguel Prado's main rival.
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* [[Amoral Attorney]]: Subverted. She's not as straight-up charming as Miguel, but she has the integrity and morals that Miguel makes such a show of pretending to have.
* [[Amoral Attorney]]: Subverted. She's not as straight-up charming as Miguel, but she has the integrity and morals that Miguel makes such a show of pretending to have.
* [[Hello, Attorney!]]
* [[Hello, Attorney!]]
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=== Barbara Gianna ===
=== Barbara Gianna ===
{{quote|Played by Kristen Dattilo}}
Played by Kristen Dattilo


A detective within Miami Metro's Vice Division. She meets Angel while working undercover, and later dates him.
A detective within Miami Metro's Vice Division. She meets Angel while working undercover, and later dates him.
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* [[Fair Cop]]
* [[Fair Cop]]
* [[The Ladette]]
* [[The Ladette]]


=== Cira Manzon ===
=== Cira Manzon ===
{{quote|Played by April L Hernandez}}
Played by April L Hernandez


A competent young officer who Debra takes under her wing.
A competent young officer who Debra takes under her wing.
{{tropelist|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}

* [[Bitch in Sheep's Clothing]]
* [[Bitch in Sheep's Clothing]]
* [[Fair Cop]]
* [[Fair Cop]]
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=== Ryan Chambers ===
=== Ryan Chambers ===
[[File:TropeRyan 6766.jpg|frame]]
[[File:TropeRyan 6766.jpg|frame]]
{{quote|Played by Brea Grant
Played by Brea Grant
''"I love homicide...I've always been fascinated by people who do bad things."'' }}
{{quote|''"I love homicide...I've always been fascinated by people who do bad things."'' }}


A sexy new intern in the Forensics Department.
A sexy new intern in the Forensics Department.
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* [[Distracted by the Sexy]]: Everyone's reaction to her.
* [[Distracted by the Sexy]]: Everyone's reaction to her.
* [[Hello, Nurse!]]
* [[Hello, Nurse!]]
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=== Mike Anderson ===
=== Mike Anderson ===
[[File:TropeAnderson 8133.jpg|frame]]
[[File:TropeAnderson 8133.jpg|frame]]
{{quote|Played by Billy Brown}}
Played by Billy Brown


A transfer detective from Chicago brought in to fill Debra's now-vacant detective slot.
A transfer detective from Chicago brought in to fill Debra's now-vacant detective slot.
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* [[Badass]]
* [[Badass]]
* [[Happily Married]]
* [[Happily Married]]
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=== Rita Bennett ===
=== Rita Bennett ===
[[File:TropeRita 394.jpg|frame]]
[[File:TropeRita 394.jpg|frame]]
{{quote|Played by [[Julie Benz]]
Played by [[Julie Benz]]
''"Deb must be a mess. I mean, falling for a serial killer?"'' }}
{{quote|''"Deb must be a mess. I mean, falling for a serial killer?"'' }}


Dexter's girlfriend and later wife. Rita is introduced as a damaged woman who received abuse from her ex-husband Paul, and is grateful for Dexter to give her support. Dexter also helps to look after her children, Astor and Cody.
Dexter's girlfriend and later wife. Rita is introduced as a damaged woman who received abuse from her ex-husband Paul, and is grateful for Dexter to give her support. Dexter also helps to look after her children, Astor and Cody.
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* [[Abusive Parents]]: Her mother was overly judgmental, and verbally and emotionally abusive.
* [[Abusive Parents]]: Her mother was overly judgmental, and verbally and emotionally abusive.
* {{spoiler|[[Anyone Can Die]], but only in the television show.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Anyone Can Die]], but only in the television show.}}
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=== Astor Bennett ===
=== Astor Bennett ===
{{quote|Played by Christina Robinson}}
Played by Christina Robinson


'''A description of the character goes here.'''
{{tropelist|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}
* [[Bratty Teenage Daughter]]: During season four.
* [[Bratty Teenage Daughter]]: During season four.
* [[Calling the Old Man Out]]: To Dexter in "My Bad" and "Teenage Wasteland".
* [[Calling the Old Man Out]]: To Dexter in "My Bad" and "Teenage Wasteland".
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=== Cody Bennett ===
=== Cody Bennett ===
{{quote|Played by Daniel Goldman & Preston Bailey}}
Played by Daniel Goldman & Preston Bailey


'''A description of the character goes here.'''
{{tropelist|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}
* [[Cheerful Child]]
* [[Cheerful Child]]
* [[Not So Different]]: In the books, he's got his own Dark Passenger and Dexter's teaching him the Code.
* [[Not So Different]]: In the books, he's got his own Dark Passenger and Dexter's teaching him the Code.
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=== Harrison Morgan ===
=== Harrison Morgan ===
{{quote|Played by Luke & Evan Kruntchev}}
Played by Luke & Evan Kruntchev
* For the record, he's around 6.
* For the record, he's around 6.

'''A description of the character goes here.'''


=== Paul Bennett ===
=== Paul Bennett ===
{{quote|Played by [[Mark Pellegrino]]}}
{{quote|Played by [[Mark Pellegrino]]}}


'''A description of the character goes here.'''
{{tropelist|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}
* [[Blonde Guys Are Evil]]
* [[Blonde Guys Are Evil]]
* [[Bullying a Dragon]]: Tries to intimidate Dexter. Doesn't work.
* [[Bullying a Dragon]]: Tries to intimidate Dexter. Doesn't work.
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=== Anton Briggs ===
=== Anton Briggs ===
{{quote|Played by David Ramsey}}
Played by David Ramsey


'''A description of the character goes here.'''
{{tropelist|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}
* [[Butt Monkey]]
* [[Butt Monkey]]
* [[Nice Guy]]
* [[Nice Guy]]
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=== Christine Hill ===
=== Christine Hill ===
[[File:TropeChristine 6226.jpg|frame]]
[[File:TropeChristine 6226.jpg|frame]]
{{quote|Played by Courtney Ford}}
Played by Courtney Ford


An [[Hot Scoop|attractive young reporter]] who forms a relationship with Quinn while pumping him for information. {{spoiler|She's later revealed to be Arthur Mitchell's daughter from a previous relationship, and Lundy's killer.}}
An [[Hot Scoop|attractive young reporter]] who forms a relationship with Quinn while pumping him for information. {{spoiler|She's later revealed to be Arthur Mitchell's daughter from a previous relationship, and Lundy's killer.}}

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* {{spoiler|[[Ate His Gun]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Ate His Gun]]}}
* [[Broken Bird]]
* [[Broken Bird]]
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=== Neil Perry ===
=== Neil Perry ===
{{quote|Played by [[Sam Witwer]]}}
Played by [[Sam Witwer]]


A computer analyst who is arrested a likely suspect in the Ice Truck Killer case. {{spoiler|He isn't the killer.}}
A computer analyst who is arrested a likely suspect in the Ice Truck Killer case. {{spoiler|He isn't the killer.}}
{{tropelist|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}

* [[Big Bad Wannabe]]
* [[Big Bad Wannabe]]
* [[Dirty Coward]]
* [[Dirty Coward]]
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=== Frank Lundy ===
=== Frank Lundy ===
[[File:TropeFrank 3334.jpg|frame]]
[[File:TropeFrank 3334.jpg|frame]]
{{quote|Played by Keith Carradine
Played by Keith Carradine
''"People like us don't really belong, we just pass through."'' }}
{{quote|''"People like us don't really belong, we just pass through."'' }}


A legendary FBI agent with quirky habits and finely attuned senses when it comes to finding serial killers. He begins a relationship with Debra.
A legendary FBI agent with quirky habits and finely attuned senses when it comes to finding serial killers. He begins a relationship with Debra.
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* {{spoiler|[[Back for the Dead]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Back for the Dead]]}}
* [[Bunny Ears Lawyer]]
* [[Bunny Ears Lawyer]]
* [[Cloudcuckoolander]]
* [[Cloudcuckoolander]]
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=== Lumen Pierce ===
=== Lumen Pierce ===
[[File:TropeLumen 5651.jpg|frame]]
[[File:TropeLumen 5651.jpg|frame]]
{{quote|Played by [[Julia Stiles]]
Played by [[Julia Stiles]]
''"I look different don't I? Without my hands tied behind my back."'' }}
{{quote|''"I look different don't I? Without my hands tied behind my back."'' }}


A woman whom Dexter inadvertently rescues from the house of one of his victims in season 5 after she sees him in the act. At first frightened and mistrustful of Dexter and traumatized by her brutal kidnapping and torture, Lumen later convinces Dexter to aid her in tracking down and killing what remains of the group of men who brutalized her. She is played by [[Julia Stiles]].
A woman whom Dexter inadvertently rescues from the house of one of his victims in season 5 after she sees him in the act. At first frightened and mistrustful of Dexter and traumatized by her brutal kidnapping and torture, Lumen later convinces Dexter to aid her in tracking down and killing what remains of the group of men who brutalized her. She is played by [[Julia Stiles]].
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* [[Birds of a Feather]]: "It is a law of nature that elements will want to unify. Single cells thrash about in a petri dish until they coalesce."
* [[Birds of a Feather]]: "It is a law of nature that elements will want to unify. Single cells thrash about in a petri dish until they coalesce."
* [[Broken Bird]]: And how.
* [[Broken Bird]]: And how.
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=== Brother Sam AKA Samuel Wright ===
=== Brother Sam AKA Samuel Wright ===
[[File:TropeSam 9314.jpg|frame]]
[[File:TropeSam 9314.jpg|frame]]
{{quote|Played by Mos
Played by Mos
''"I'm not afraid of you son...and damn sure ain't afraid to die. I know what's waiting for me on the other side, do you?"'' }}
{{quote|''"I'm not afraid of you son...and damn sure ain't afraid to die. I know what's waiting for me on the other side, do you?"'' }}


Once on Death Row, Samuel Wright is now a reformed man of God...or so he says. Miami Metro are still highly suspicious of him, and don't know if he's honestly changed or has different intentions.
Once on Death Row, Samuel Wright is now a reformed man of God...or so he says. Miami Metro are still highly suspicious of him, and don't know if he's honestly changed or has different intentions.
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* {{spoiler|[[Abusive Parents]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Abusive Parents]]}}
* [[The Atoner]]
* [[The Atoner]]
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=== Jamie Batista ===
=== Jamie Batista ===
{{quote|Played by Aimee Garcia}}
Played by Aimee Garcia


Angel's baby sister and Harrison's new nanny.
Angel's baby sister and Harrison's new nanny.
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* [[The Cutie]]
* [[The Cutie]]
* [[Ms. Fanservice]]
* [[Ms. Fanservice]]
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=== {{spoiler|Rudy Cooper/Brian Moser}} AKA The Ice Truck Killer ===
=== {{spoiler|Rudy Cooper/Brian Moser}} AKA The Ice Truck Killer ===
{{quote|Played by {{spoiler|Christian Camargo}}
Played by {{spoiler|Christian Camargo}}
''"You can't be a killer and a hero. It doesn't work that way!"'' }}
{{quote|''"You can't be a killer and a hero. It doesn't work that way!"'' }}


The [[Big Bad]] and Dexter's main nemesis of the first season. The Ice Truck Killer takes hookers, kills them and using a freezer, starting with an ice truck hence the name, drains their blood and chops them into pieces before putting them on display for all to see. Throughout the entirety of the first season [[Criminal Mind Games|he leaves clues that he knows only Dexter would find]] as a game of cat n' mouse is played. {{spoiler|1=It's eventually revealed that the Ice Truck Killer is Dexter's brother, Brian Moser, who wanted to get close to Dexter and live their lives together, as they were the only two people who would ever understand each other. When Brian reveals that he would have to kill Debra to do this, Dexter regretfully kills him in the TV series, but spares him and even leaves him a head start after being shot by LaGuerta in the books.}}
The [[Big Bad]] and Dexter's main nemesis of the first season. The Ice Truck Killer takes hookers, kills them and using a freezer, starting with an ice truck hence the name, drains their blood and chops them into pieces before putting them on display for all to see. Throughout the entirety of the first season [[Criminal Mind Games|he leaves clues that he knows only Dexter would find]] as a game of cat n' mouse is played. {{spoiler|1=It's eventually revealed that the Ice Truck Killer is Dexter's brother, Brian Moser, who wanted to get close to Dexter and live their lives together, as they were the only two people who would ever understand each other. When Brian reveals that he would have to kill Debra to do this, Dexter regretfully kills him in the TV series, but spares him and even leaves him a head start after being shot by LaGuerta in the books.}}
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* [[Ax Crazy]]
* [[Ax Crazy]]
* {{spoiler|[[The Bus Came Back]]: even though he's dead{in show}, he now represents Dexter's darkness.}}
* {{spoiler|[[The Bus Came Back]]: even though he's dead{in show}, he now represents Dexter's darkness.}}
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=== Lila West/Tourney ===
=== Lila West/Tourney ===
[[File:TropeLila 7687.jpg|frame]]
[[File:TropeLila 7687.jpg|frame]]
{{quote|Played by Jaime Murray
Played by Jaime Murray
''"You haven't got the first idea who you are, have you? Dexter, meet Dexter. I'm gonna help the two of you get to know each other."'' }}
{{quote|''"You haven't got the first idea who you are, have you? Dexter, meet Dexter. I'm gonna help the two of you get to know each other."'' }}


Dexter's temporary [[Love Interest]] during season 2 {{spoiler|and [[Big Bad]] of that season}}. Lila become Dexter's sponsor when he enrols in NA meetings as his alibi. She learns of his "addiction" early on, finds a connection between herself and Dexter and later professes to be his soulmate. {{spoiler|Dexter finally kills her after she murders Doakes "for him", believing that Dexter will run away with her.}}
Dexter's temporary [[Love Interest]] during season 2 {{spoiler|and [[Big Bad]] of that season}}. Lila become Dexter's sponsor when he enrols in NA meetings as his alibi. She learns of his "addiction" early on, finds a connection between herself and Dexter and later professes to be his soulmate. {{spoiler|Dexter finally kills her after she murders Doakes "for him", believing that Dexter will run away with her.}}
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* {{spoiler|[[Ax Crazy]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Ax Crazy]]}}
* [[Betty and Veronica]]
* [[Betty and Veronica]]
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=== Miguel Prado ===
=== Miguel Prado ===
[[File:TropeMiguel 4899.jpg|frame]]
[[File:TropeMiguel 4899.jpg|frame]]
{{quote|Played by Jimmy Smits
Played by Jimmy Smits
''"I'll do what I want, when I want, to whomever I want! Count on it!"'' }}
{{quote|''"I'll do what I want, when I want, to whomever I want! Count on it!"'' }}


Assistant District Attorney who befriends Dexter in season 3 after {{spoiler|Dexter accidentally kills his brother in self defense, and Miguel later catches Dexter with blood on his hands after Dexter kills the man who Miguel believes is responsible for his brother's death}}. This leads to an odd partnership, however {{spoiler|Miguel becomes increasingly unstable and eventually murders an innocent woman, and Dexter is forced to kill him after realizing that Miguel has been manipulating him all along.}}
Assistant District Attorney who befriends Dexter in season 3 after {{spoiler|Dexter accidentally kills his brother in self defense, and Miguel later catches Dexter with blood on his hands after Dexter kills the man who Miguel believes is responsible for his brother's death}}. This leads to an odd partnership, however {{spoiler|Miguel becomes increasingly unstable and eventually murders an innocent woman, and Dexter is forced to kill him after realizing that Miguel has been manipulating him all along.}}
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* [[Abusive Parents]]: His father really messed up him and his brothers.
* [[Abusive Parents]]: His father really messed up him and his brothers.
* [[Aloof Big Brother]]: His brother Ramon is a hothead and initially appears to be a [[Jerkass]], while Miguel is the calm level-headed success story. Later, it turns out that this was an image Miguel created himself. He was always a liar trying to make himself appear better than he was.
* [[Aloof Big Brother]]: His brother Ramon is a hothead and initially appears to be a [[Jerkass]], while Miguel is the calm level-headed success story. Later, it turns out that this was an image Miguel created himself. He was always a liar trying to make himself appear better than he was.
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=== Jorge Orozco AKA George Washington King ===
=== Jorge Orozco AKA George Washington King ===
{{quote|Played by Jesse Borrego}}
Played by Jesse Borrego


A Nicaraguan [[Serial Killer]] and supporting antagonist in season three.
A Nicaraguan [[Serial Killer]] and supporting antagonist in season three.
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* [[Cold-Blooded Torture]]
* [[Cold-Blooded Torture]]
* [[The Dreaded]]
* [[The Dreaded]]
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=== Arthur Mitchell AKA The Trinity Killer ===
=== Arthur Mitchell AKA The Trinity Killer ===
[[File:TropeArthur 932.jpg|frame]]
[[File:TropeArthur 932.jpg|frame]]
{{quote|Played by [[John Lithgow]]
Played by [[John Lithgow]]
''"It's already over."'' }}
{{quote|''"It's already over."'' }}


The [[Big Bad]] of season 4, a mysterious, malevolent figure who kills in threes, referred to by Dexter as "the most successful serial killer to ever get away with it". Dexter tracks down Trinity only to find that {{spoiler|Arthur has a family and hides within his community, just like Dexter himself}} and realizes that he may be able to learn a thing or two from him. He is played with [[Evil Is Hammy|terrifying haminess]] by [[John Lithgow]].
The [[Big Bad]] of season 4, a mysterious, malevolent figure who kills in threes, referred to by Dexter as "the most successful serial killer to ever get away with it". Dexter tracks down Trinity only to find that {{spoiler|Arthur has a family and hides within his community, just like Dexter himself}} and realizes that he may be able to learn a thing or two from him. He is played with [[Evil Is Hammy|terrifying haminess]] by [[John Lithgow]].
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* [[Abusive Parents]]: Had them and becomes one.
* [[Abusive Parents]]: Had them and becomes one.
* [[Ax Crazy]]
* [[Ax Crazy]]
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=== Stan Liddy ===
=== Stan Liddy ===
[[File:peter-weller-dexter 2584.jpg|frame]]
[[File:peter-weller-dexter 2584.jpg|frame]]
{{quote|Played by [[Peter Weller]]
Played by [[Peter Weller]]
''"You fuck with the bull, you get the horn."'' }}
{{quote|''"You fuck with the bull, you get the horn."'' }}


A [[Dirty Cop]] who is recruited by Quinn to investigate Dexter. However, he quickly gets out of control…
A [[Dirty Cop]] who is recruited by Quinn to investigate Dexter. However, he quickly gets out of control…
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* {{spoiler|[[Asshole Victim]]: Not that we weren't sorry to see him go...}}
* {{spoiler|[[Asshole Victim]]: Not that we weren't sorry to see him go...}}
* [[Deadpan Snarker]]
* [[Deadpan Snarker]]
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=== Professor James Geller ===
=== Professor James Geller ===
[[File:TropeGeller 6855.jpg|frame]]
[[File:TropeGeller 6855.jpg|frame]]
{{quote|Played by Edward James Olmos
Played by Edward James Olmos
''"Is that what you want, Travis? To hurt me? You see how I suffer for your sins!"'' }}
{{quote|''"Is that what you want, Travis? To hurt me? You see how I suffer for your sins!"'' }}


A Professor of Religious Studies who also happens to be a serial killer and [[Evil Mentor]] to one of his students.
A Professor of Religious Studies who also happens to be a serial killer and [[Evil Mentor]] to one of his students.
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* [[Affably Evil]]
* [[Affably Evil]]
* [[Big Bad]]
* [[Big Bad]]
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=== Travis Marshall ===
=== Travis Marshall ===
[[File:TropeTravis 2741.jpg|frame]]
[[File:TropeTravis 2741.jpg|frame]]
{{quote|Played by Colin Hanks
Played by Colin Hanks
''"You're not going anywhere until you've repented for your sins."'' }}
{{quote|''"You're not going anywhere until you've repented for your sins."'' }}


A student of Professor James Geller and his serial killer protege.
A student of Professor James Geller and his serial killer protege.
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* [[Anti-Villain]]: He doesn't want to kill anybody. Unfortunately for him, {{spoiler|the "Geller" personality is the stronger one.}}
* [[Anti-Villain]]: He doesn't want to kill anybody. Unfortunately for him, {{spoiler|the "Geller" personality is the stronger one.}}
** {{spoiler|as of "Ricochet Rabbit" this may be a sham, though one must not forget "Geller".}}
** {{spoiler|as of "Ricochet Rabbit" this may be a sham, though one must not forget "Geller".}}
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=== Jordan Chase AKA Eugene Greer ===
=== Jordan Chase AKA Eugene Greer ===
[[File:TropeChase 9620.jpg|frame]]
[[File:TropeChase 9620.jpg|frame]]
{{quote|Played by Jonny Lee Miller
Played by Jonny Lee Miller
''"Tick, tick, tick, that´s the sound of your life running out."'' }}
{{quote|''"Tick, tick, tick, that´s the sound of your life running out."'' }}


A charismatic and popular motivational speaker, known for his 'Take It!' approach to life. He's also a demented sociopath and ringleader of the Barrel Girl Gang, a group of serial rapists.
A charismatic and popular motivational speaker, known for his 'Take It!' approach to life. He's also a demented sociopath and ringleader of the Barrel Girl Gang, a group of serial rapists.
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* [[The Chessmaster]]
* [[The Chessmaster]]
* [[Control Freak]]
* [[Control Freak]]
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=== Cole Harmon ===
=== Cole Harmon ===
{{quote|Played by Chris Vance}}
Played by Chris Vance


The loyal head of security for Jordan Chase.
The loyal head of security for Jordan Chase.
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* [[Cold-Blooded Torture]]: In addition to being a rapist, he enjoyed torturing his victims. Lumen states that he gave her her scars.
* [[Cold-Blooded Torture]]: In addition to being a rapist, he enjoyed torturing his victims. Lumen states that he gave her her scars.
* [[Creepy Souvenir]]: It doesn't get much creepier than recording ''the gang rapes you participated in''.
* [[Creepy Souvenir]]: It doesn't get much creepier than recording ''the gang rapes you participated in''.
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=== Boyd Fowler ===
=== Boyd Fowler ===
{{quote|Played by Sean Hatosy}}
Played by Sean Hatosy


The 'cleaner' for the Barrel Girl Gang, he works in dead animal pick-up and is responsible for disposing of the gang's victims.
The 'cleaner' for the Barrel Girl Gang, he works in dead animal pick-up and is responsible for disposing of the gang's victims.
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* [[Cleanup Crew]]
* [[Cleanup Crew]]
* [[Smarter Than You Look]]
* [[Smarter Than You Look]]


=== Dan Mendell ===
=== Dan Mendell ===
{{quote|Played by Sean O’Bryan}}
Played by Sean O’Bryan


A dentist and scout for the group, luring the women into the gang's clutches.
A dentist and scout for the group, luring the women into the gang's clutches.
{{tropelist|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}

* [[Alliterative Name]]: Not actually, but once it's revealed he's a dentist, Dexter, Lumen, and Debra all call him "Dan the Dentist."
* [[Alliterative Name]]: Not actually, but once it's revealed he's a dentist, Dexter, Lumen, and Debra all call him "Dan the Dentist."
* [[Country Matters]]: Calls Lumen this. {{spoiler|It gets his neck broken}}.
* [[Country Matters]]: Calls Lumen this. {{spoiler|It gets his neck broken}}.
* [[Depraved Dentist]]
* [[Depraved Dentist]]
* {{spoiler|[[Neck Snap]]:}} Courtesy of Dexter, after he called Lumen a cunt.
* {{spoiler|[[Neck Snap]]:}} Courtesy of Dexter, after he called Lumen a cunt.

=== Alex Tilden ===
=== Alex Tilden ===
{{quote|Played by Scott Grimes}}
Played by Scott Grimes


A banker and weak-willed flunky of Jordan Chase.
A banker and weak-willed flunky of Jordan Chase.
{{tropelist|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}

* [[Ain't Too Proud to Beg]]
* [[Ain't Too Proud to Beg]]
* [[Creepy Souvenir]]: He collects pieces of jewelry from his victims. [[Hoist by His Own Petard|Lumen is able to identify him as one of her attackers by recognizing a piece of her jewelry that he has.]]
* [[Creepy Souvenir]]: He collects pieces of jewelry from his victims. [[Hoist by His Own Petard|Lumen is able to identify him as one of her attackers by recognizing a piece of her jewelry that he has.]]
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* [[Unwitting Pawn]]: In the end, this was all he amounted to as far as Jordan was concerned.
* [[Unwitting Pawn]]: In the end, this was all he amounted to as far as Jordan was concerned.


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