'Dexter' back to kill again on Showtime

November 03, 2006 The premium network said Thursday that it has ordered a second season of the drama series, which centers on Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall), a likable forensics expert for the Miami Police Department who moonlights as a serial killer. Production on 12 hourlong episodes is set to begin in the spring, with a premiere date targeted for summer. In making the announcement, Showtime president of entertainment Robert Greenblatt cited critical acclaim and viewership tallies as reasons behind the decision to renew the show.

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