 On July 7, 2008 "Dexter" premiered in Australia on Network Ten, where it was watched by a little less than a million viewers, finishing highest in the 18-49, 16-39 and 25-54 demographics.Reviews of the pilot were generally positive.David Hinckley of the "New York Daily News" called it "bold, different and exciting, with a central character and performance that take your breath away".