TV series · 2006 · Where to watch
Dexter
Updated November 2, 2026
A serial killer with a heart..... just pray it's not yours.
Dexter is streaming free on The Roku Channel right now, and on ten more services. Here is every US option, what each one costs, and which is worth using.
A blood-spatter analyst for the Miami police leads a hidden life as a killer, targeting criminals who have escaped justice. As he balances his work and relationships with this dangerous double life, he must navigate the risks of being close to the very people who could uncover his secret.
- Year
- 2006–2013
- TMDB rating
- 8.2/10 · 5.9k votes
- Genre
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Length
- 8 seasons · 96 episodes
- Network
- Showtime
- Rated
- TV-MA
Streaming now
- Subscription DirecTV On Demand Watch
- Subscription fuboTV Watch
- Subscription Paramount PlusHD Watch
- Subscription Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime)HD Watch
- Subscription Paramount+ (Via Apple TV)HD Watch
- Subscription Paramount+ Roku Channel Watch
- Subscription Spectrum On DemandSD Watch
- Free The Roku ChannelHD Watch
- Rent Google PlayHD · from $1.99/ep Watch
- Buy AppleTVHD · from $2.99/ep Watch
- Buy Fandango at HomeHD · from $2.99/ep Watch
How to watch Dexter
The cheapest way to watch Dexter is free: The Roku Channel carries the series with ads and no subscription.
If you would rather skip the ads, it is also included with a subscription to DirecTV On Demand, fuboTV, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Paramount+ (Via Apple TV), Paramount+ Roku Channel and Spectrum On Demand.
To own it instead, you can rent an episode from $1.99 on Google Play and buy an episode from $1.99 on Google Play, AppleTV and Fandango at Home.
Dexter ended in 2013 after eight seasons and 96 episodes, so what is listed above is the complete run — nothing new is coming.
Created by James Manos Jr. and starring Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Geoff Pierson and David Zayas; it originally aired on Showtime.
Trailer
Common questions
Is Dexter on Paramount+?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, Dexter is on Paramount+ in the US with a subscription.
Is Dexter on Netflix?
No. As of November 2, 2026, Dexter is not streaming on Netflix in the US. It is on DirecTV On Demand, fuboTV and Paramount Plus instead.
Can I watch Dexter for free?
Yes — The Roku Channel streams it free with ads, no subscription needed.
How many seasons of Dexter are there?
There are eight seasons, and the series has ended.
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