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Oct 1 2012 03:11 PM ET

'Dexter' premiere scores record ratings

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Did all that Emmy love help Showtime’s Homeland?

It sure didn’t hurt. The second season of the acclaimed drama returned to 2.1 million viewers Sunday night, up a sharp 50 percent from last year’s series premiere (that’s 1.7 million for its first telecast Sunday night, plus another 400k for its repeat). I suspect Homeland‘s audience would have climbed regardless of who won on Emmy night because it’s simply a great and addictive show that’s doubtless been gathering fans over the summer. And having watched the first two episodes, I can tell you that next week is much more intense than last night’s premiere.

The seventh season of Dexter delivered 3 million viewers across two telecasts, up 10 percent from last year. This marks Dexter‘s biggest premiere audience ever. Dexter has managed to grow its premiere rating every single year. So many fan were annoyed by last season, it’s good to see folks were willing to give the drama another shot.

Hey, want to watch the premieres? You can below… READ FULL STORY »

Oct 1 2012 01:38 PM ET

'How I Met Your Mother,' 'Fringe,' 'Supernatural,' 'Gossip Girl': Find out what's next in the Spoiler Room

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It’s October!! Holy muffins. How did that happen?

It’s been a busy couple of weeks on my end. First, there was the Emmys, immediately followed by a series of set visits in Vancouver that sucked the life out of me in the best way possible. Now I’m back in New York, fall is in full swing, new shows are beginning to stick (and others, not so much), and hopefully we’re all enjoying having DVRs full of goodness. I know I am.

So let’s get to it. Remember to be sending me your scoop requests (spoilerroom@ew.com) and follow me on Twitter for witty commentary and TV news. Also, if you’re emailing, take a second to tell me your favorite new show of the fall. This is an informal poll, but I’m really curious what scoop you might be craving in the near future. Time for some dish. Nom. Nom. Nom.

‘FRINGE’: FOUR TEASES FROM THE SET
There’s no place as wonderfully warm and weird as the set of Fringe. A few journos and I had the pleasure of visiting the gang in Vancouver last week, and when I wasn’t handing out EWwy awards, I was gathering some fun little intel for fans of the mind-bending cult fave. (If you haven’t read the post-mortem from Friday, head here.) READ FULL STORY »

Aug 17 2012 10:37 AM ET

'Dexter' season 7 first full trailer

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Yes, we know, this is like the one-millionth promo post for Dexter season 7. But this is Showtime’s first full real bona fide trailer for the season we’ve seen (though the first two minutes of the premiere, released during Comic-Con, was pretty great too). Here you go: READ FULL STORY »

Jul 30 2012 08:14 PM ET

'Dexter' stars defend series, tout season 7

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A TV critic took the Dexter team to task for season six, saying that the consensus among reviewers was the it was the show’s weakest outing.

The sixth season’s storyline featured a religion theme, with guest stars Edward James Olmos and Colin Hanks playing a twisted serial killer duo (later revealed to be one delusional person). The drama often seemed contrived and unbelievable, though the show delivered a shocking finale twist when Debra (Jennifer Carpenter) discovered Dexter (Michael C. Hall) executing his latest victim.

Hall and Carpenter largely sidestepped the issue of last season and instead took the opportunity to champion the show’s upcoming seventh season episodes.

“Whatever your opinion about the ranking the seasons, Dexter is never more compelling than when he is in trouble,” Hall told reporters at the Television Critics Association’s semi-annual press tour. “And he’s never been in deeper trouble than he is now.” READ FULL STORY »

Jul 18 2012 05:00 PM ET

'Dexter' scoop: 'Heroes' veteran to play... -- EXCLUSIVE

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Actor Santiago Cabrera is joining the upcoming season of Showtime’s Dexter.

The Chilean actor played a prophetic painter on Heroes and was Sir Lancelot in BBC’s Merlin. On the upcoming seventh season of the Showtime hit, Cabrera will appear in a couple episodes as Ethan Price, a charming investigative writer of true crime books about famous murder cases. We don’t know yet which case Price is investigating, but considering all the Miami mayhem we’ve seen so far on this show, there’s certainly plenty of sensational deaths to choose from.

Showtime previously lined up Yvonne Strahovski and Ray Stevensen for new Dexter roles this season. And by now you’ve seen the sneak preview video from Comic-Con showing the first two minutes of season seven, right? That’s here. Dexter returns Sept. 30.

Jul 12 2012 09:21 PM ET

'Dexter' must-see preview: First two minutes of season 7 released

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You don’t have to wait for the seventh season of Dexter to learn how Debra reacts to last season’s twist ending.

You can watch it right here and now. Showtime just screened the first two minutes of the upcoming season, which picks up right after Debra walks in on her brother murdering a serial killer. Here’s the big moment, and below there’s some insight from the cast. READ FULL STORY »

Jul 5 2012 11:36 AM ET

'Dexter' unveils witty Comic-Con memes for season 7 -- EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS

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UPDATED: To promote the upcoming seventh season of Dexter, Showtime is rolling out a series of meme-inspired ads at Comic-Con. The you-either-get-it-or-you-don’t ad style uses a classic blood-spattered smiling Dex  with jaunty messages reminiscent of fan-created online memes often posted in blogs and comment boards. In fact, Showtime will have memes promoting several shows at the San Diego fan event (I’m curious to see the Homeland ones, too). The network’s ads will be on shuttle buses, lobby banners and the badge lanyards worn by every SDCC attendee.

The Dexter panel is Thursday, July 12 at 6 p.m.  and includes a video with the first two minutes of Dexter‘s next season that picks up right after last season’s cliffhanger, plus the debut of the Homeland second season trailer. The Shameless panel is Saturday July 14 at 4 p.m.

Here’s all of the Dexter memes, exclusively on EW.com (PLUS some fan-created ones on Page 2). See what you think. The Philosoraptor would  approve! READ FULL STORY »

Jun 28 2012 02:05 PM ET

'Twilight', 'Dexter','Psych', more announced for Comic-Con's opening day

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Comic-Con has just announced their full line-up for Thursday’s events, and there are several fun surprises. Besides already-announced Thursday TV panels such as Nikita and MAD, we now know there will be a Psych panel featuring James Roday, Dulé Hill, Maggie Lawson, Tim Omundson, Kirsten Nelson, and Corbin Bernsen, along with Psych producers Steve Franks (creator/executive producer), Kelly Kulchak (executive producer), and Chris Henze (executive producer).

More exciting TV news: There will be a Teen Wolf panel Q&A with cast members Tyler Posey, Dylan O’Brien, Crystal Reed, Tyler Hoechlin, Holland Roden and Colton Haynes, along with executive producer Jeff Davis.

The CW will host a Beauty and the Beast panel featuring stars Kristin Kreuk and Jay Ryan, along with executive producers Jennifer Levin and Sherri Cooper. It will be moderated by EW’s own Dalton Ross. READ FULL STORY »

Jun 21 2012 08:18 PM ET

'Dexter' season 7 trailer asks: How will Deb react?

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Another teaser trailer for Showtime’s seventh season of Dexter, but at least this one teases what we really want to know: How will Debra react to discovering her brother is a serial killer? Are the flashes of dialogue we’re hearing in this teaser even new? Dunno, but here’s your Dex amuse-bouche. READ FULL STORY »

Jun 12 2012 01:18 PM ET

'Dexter' scoop: 'Chuck' alum Yvonne Strahovski scores multi-episode arc

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Former Chuck star Yvonne Strahovski has booked a killer follow-up role.

The actress scored a multi-episode arc on season 7 of Dexter, playing a woman who helps Miami Metro Homicide solve some cold cases. But casting scoop warns: There’s more to Hanna McKay (Strahovski) than meets the eye, and Dexter (Michael C. Hall) is the first to suspect it.

This is the first post-Chuck television role for Strahovski, who played agent Sarah Walker on the show, which concluded its five-season run in January.

Production on the new season of Dexter began last week and it returns Sept. 30.

Related:
‘Dexter’ scoop: Ray Stevenson joins season 7 — EXCLUSIVE
‘Dexter’: season 6 finale review
‘Chuck’ series finale react

May 31 2012 09:53 AM ET

Showtime renews 'Nurse Jackie' for season 5

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Pills for everyone! Showtime’s Nurse Jackie will be checking back into your DVR next year as the network announced today that the Edie Falco-helmed dramedy will return for a fifth season. In addition to the renewal, the network named former Dexter exec producer Clyde Phillips as the medical series’ new showrunner.

Beyond Dexter, Phillips returns to Showtime with a number of other television creations under his belt, including Get Real (the tragically cancelled 1999 Anne Hathaway-Jesse Eisenberg series), Suddenly Susan, and Parker Lewis Can’t Lose. Considering Phillips’ experience in turning a serial killer into the father of the year, he should have no problem handling the wickedly witty, totally messed-up life of emergency room nurse Jackie Peyton. Sounds like a perfect match, no?

Production on Nurse Jackie will begin in late 2012, although a season premiere date has not yet been announced.

Read more:
Former ‘Dexter’ showrunner Clyde Phillips preps new show for HBO
TV Review: ‘Nurse Jackie’
Spring has sprung! How Ellen DeGeneres, Stefon, and ‘Nurse Jackie’ are celebrating

Apr 24 2012 02:22 PM ET

'Dexter' scoop: Ray Stevenson joins season 7 -- EXCLUSIVE

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This is really exciting casting: A Rome fan favorite and big screen action star is going to face off with everybody’s favorite serial killer.

Ray Stevenson has joined the highly anticipated upcoming seventh season of Showtime’s Dexter. The tough-guy actor who’s appeared in movies like Thor, The Three Musketeers and Punisher: War Zone will have a recurring role next season playing the leader of a Russian organized crime syndicate. Stevenson will also appear in the upcoming Thor sequel and G.I. Joe: Retaliation.

Dexter fans were left with a stunning cliffhanger last season that set into motion the show’s end game. [Spoiler alert for those who haven't seen it yet] Dexter Morgan was discovered by his sister Debra in the middle of finishing off his latest victim — right after Debra realized she has some rather non-sisterly feelings for him. The seventh season is expected to be the second-to-final round of the acclaimed hit, though that could still change. Dexter returns Sunday, Sept. 30. What do you think of Titus Pullo going to Miami?

Read more:
‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’: Let’s Dissect the Trailer!
‘Dexter,’ ‘Homeland’ set 2012 premiere dates

Mar 12 2012 01:02 PM ET

'Dexter,' 'Homeland' set 2012 premiere dates

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This might well be the earliest fall premiere date announcement ever, but we’ll take it.

Showtime has set return dates for Dexter season 7 and Homeland season 2. Both will return Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, with Dex leading into the Golden Globe-winning Homeland. So set arrange your vacation plans accordingly.

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