I still think the first four seasons are great. It's funny that you mention that line though, because I don't like the very first few episodes of Dexter and think they're the worst episodes of any in the first four seasons, as the show tries to find its feet. That line stood out the very first time I watched the show…

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I think he worked on developing the first book into the story for the entire first season, then wrote the pilot episode, but then left the show. After the pilot went to series, he wasn't part of the writing team for the season. Clyde Phillips was showrunner from episode 2 onwards. But Manos has an EP credit for the…