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Dexter's 2006 Premiere Came Despite Its Author's Casting Doubts

Original: 2006 Crime Drama Ranked Among the ‘Best TV Shows of the 21st Century’ Premiered on This Day Despite Its Book Author’s Doubts About the Lead Actor

A 2006 crime drama widely ranked among the best television shows of the 21st century premiered on this day, despite reservations from the author of the source novels about the choice of lead actor. The show went on to become one of the most acclaimed and popular series of its era.

Why now: The show's premiere anniversary is being marked, prompting retrospectives on its unlikely path to success.

DexterJeff LindsayMichael C. HallShowtime

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• 2006 Crime Drama Ranked Among the ‘Best TV Shows of the 21st Century’ Premiered on This Day Despite Its Book Author’s Doubts About the Lead Actor · Men's Journal

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