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10 Reasons Dexter Is the Worst Villain in His Own Series

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Story by Marisa Manuel
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Dexter Morgan, a serial killer who only kills other serial killers, is actually more villainous than the criminals he targets, according to a scathing new analysis.
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  • Despite Dexter's claim to a 'strict' moral code, the article argues he's ultimately no better than the murderers he hunts, highlighting his own deceptive and manipulative tendencies
  • The piece also calls out Dexter's self-serving actions, noting how he regularly puts his own desires ahead of those close to him, including his sister Debra, played by Jennifer Carpenter.
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