: A forensic expert with a "Dark Passenger" (his internal urge to kill).
: Dexter kidnaps and kills Father Donovan, a choir master who murdered young boys. DexterDexter : Season 1 Episode 1
: Dexter’s fragile girlfriend and mother to Astor and Cody. Notable Quotes & Trivia : A forensic expert with a "Dark Passenger"
: A detective who is the only person at Miami Metro who finds Dexter "creepy" and suspicious. Notable Quotes & Trivia : A detective who
: 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
: "Tonight’s the night. And it’s going to happen again, and again. Has to happen.".
: The episode's widespread acclaim is often attributed to Dexter’s constant narration, which provides the audience insight into his otherwise emotionless existence.