Dexter | |
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Season 4 | |
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No. of episodes | 12 |
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Original network | Showtime |
Original release | September 27 December 13, 2009 | –
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The fourth season of Dexter premiered on September 27, 2009, and concluded on December 13, 2009. The series was renewed for a fourth and fifth season in October 2008, with each season consisting of 12 episodes.[1] The show's writers convened during February and March 2009 to brainstorm ideas for the fourth season, and filming was scheduled to begin in June 2009.[2] In May 2009, Showtime announced that John Lithgow would guest star in all 12 episodes as Miami's latest and deadliest serial killer, and Keith Carradine would return as Lundy.[3] The fourth season focuses on Dexter attempting to find his way to balance his family life, the birth of his son, and his "extra-curricular" activities.[4]
The season received critical acclaim before airing, including that from Michael Ausiello of Entertainment Weekly, who saw the fourth season as being "bloody promising".[5] The season opener was leaked to the Internet ahead of schedule in late August 2009.[6] The fourth season premiered in the UK on the FX channel on August 20, 2010.[7]
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