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1: Dexterdexter : Season 1 Episode

: His boat, used for body disposal, is aptly named "Slice of Life".

: The episode introduces the "Ice Truck Killer," a rival who leaves bloodless, dismembered bodies and eventually contacts Dexter privately, revealing he knows his secret. Plot Summary DexterDexter : Season 1 Episode 1

: Dexter kidnaps and kills Father Donovan, a choir master who murdered young boys. : His boat, used for body disposal, is

: Through flashbacks, we learn about Dexter's late foster father, Harry Morgan, who recognized Dexter’s sociopathic tendencies and taught him a "Code" to channel his urges toward those who escape traditional justice. : His boat

: The Lieutenant who flirts with Dexter but treats Debra with open disdain.

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: His boat, used for body disposal, is aptly named "Slice of Life".

: The episode introduces the "Ice Truck Killer," a rival who leaves bloodless, dismembered bodies and eventually contacts Dexter privately, revealing he knows his secret. Plot Summary

: Dexter kidnaps and kills Father Donovan, a choir master who murdered young boys.

: Through flashbacks, we learn about Dexter's late foster father, Harry Morgan, who recognized Dexter’s sociopathic tendencies and taught him a "Code" to channel his urges toward those who escape traditional justice.

: The Lieutenant who flirts with Dexter but treats Debra with open disdain.

David Bordwell
DexterDexter : Season 1 Episode 1
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