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Dexter: Early Cuts

Dexter: Early Cuts

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Dexter: Early Cuts

"He’s not exactly the boy next door…"

2009- 2012

3 Seasons

24 Episodes

7.4(24 votes)

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Animation

Crime

Drama

Overview

Tales of vigilante serial killer Dexter Morgan’s earlier kills and how exactly the dark defender came to perfect his craft following the death of his adoptive father, Harry.

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Acting

Michael C. Hall

Dexter Morgan (voice)

Michael C. Hall

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