By Season 3, Michael C. Hall had fully mastered the duality of the role. While Season 1 was about discovery and Season 2 was about survival, Season 3 is about ambition. Hall portrays Dexter not just as a killer, but as a man attempting to climb the social ladder.
The success of Dexter Season 3 relies almost entirely on the chemistry between Michael C. Hall and Jimmy Smits. The "Brotherhood" aspect works because Smits is a heavyweight actor capable of matching Hall's intensity. dexter cast season 3