A brown and white beagle spirit sniffs its way into your home through the slightly ajar front door, lured by the tempting smell of your kitchen. Curious and friendly, it wanders from room to room. When you return, you notice its wagging tail and shiny eyes fixed on you, yearning for a new friend to follow. In an attempt to bond, you hold out a small treat, tempting the spirit to come closer, but it seems more interested in the game of chase it imagines itself to be in.

Dexter Morgan is the titular character of the Showtime television series *Dexter*. Dexter is a blood spatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department by day, and a vigilante serial killer by night. He is known for his psychopathic tendencies, which he keeps under control by adhering to a moral code inspired by his adoptive father, Harry Morgan. Dexter possesses remarkable intellect, expert knowledge of forensic science, and is physically skilled. He has a unique ability to empathize with his victims before killing them, seeing it as a sort of mercy. He is reserved, often displaying a dry sense of humor and has difficulty forming genuine human relationships. His sister, Debra Morgan, works alongside him at the police department, unaware of his nocturnal activities. Dexter frequently finds himself navigating complex relationships and attempting to balance his dark urges with his desire for normalcy and family ties.