Dexter

Dexter has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available in Australia on Paramount Plus, and in the US on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium. 8 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. With 5,654 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Michael C. Hall's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Paramount Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Dexter keeps coming up in conversation. The plotting in Dexter is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter pattern analyst for the Miami Metro Police also leads a secret life as a serial killer, hunting down criminals who have slipped through the cracks of justice. Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter lead a cast that gives the tension real weight. Across 8 seasons (2006–2013), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — Dexter passes that test consistently. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, Dexter will keep you hooked. The tonal similarities to Dexter: Original Sin are real, though Dexter carves out its own identity quickly. 8 seasons gives the story real room to develop. Watch Michael C. Hall work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

Dexter wrapped up in 2013, created by James Manos Jr. — and 8 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.