Showtime has officially weighed in on the long speculation the Dexter’s next season, it’s eighth, would be the show’s last. In a special announcement this afternoon made directly to DEXTER’s 13 million fans on the show’s Facebook page, Showtime confirmed the rumors that have been flying for several months.
The announcement coincided with the release of an exclusive tease from the premiere of the series’ eighth and final season, which debuts on Sunday June 30th at 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME. The series premiered on the network on October 1, 2006 and has grown its loyal audience every season since its debut. DEXTER was the recipient of the prestigious Peabody Award, as well as 25 Emmy and 10 Golden Globe Award nominations, and was twice named one of AFI’s top ten television series.
“When it debuted in 2006, DEXTER redefined the genre, by taking the anti-hero to new heights and pushing the boundaries of the television landscape,” said Matthew C. Blank, Chairman and CEO, Showtime Networks Inc. “DEXTER paved the way for the next generation of award-winning hit SHOWTIME series, and its cultural impact will be felt for years to come.”
Check out the sneak peek video while you wait for the blood to spatter, and be aware the trailer has language that may not be appropriate for non-mature audiences:
