Click here to take a fun quiz about the original run of Dexter! Debra Morgan Foul-Mouthed Sister. Debra was often the conscience of the series, providing the morally correct sense of justice, while Dexter pursued much darker means. Her involvement in the plot was usually parallel to Dexter, as they frequently hunted the same killers.
While her intent was to bring them to justice, Dexter sought them to satisfy his Dark Passenger. Her counterpart in the Dexter Novels is Deborah Morgan. A younger Deb will appear in the upcoming prequel Dexter: Original Sin. Debra's feelings and opinions were evident by her facial expressions. Her hair was ever changing, going from one length to another the shortest in Season Three.
She was 5'9'" in height, slim with an athletic build. Deb was very fit and capable of running down a perp when necessary. On the right side of her stomach, she had a scar from when she was shot during " Dex Takes a Holiday.
Her attire varied throughout the series. While in Vice, she wore a police uniform or while undercover provocative outfits. After her transfer to Homicide, she sometimes wore long sleeve jackets, button-up shirts, and dress pants, often with boots. Her typical gear was a gun, badge, and radio. When she was promoted to Lieutenant, she adopted designer suits, but avoided high heels as she found them uncomfortable.
During Season Eight , as a private investigator, she wore an assortment of tops and pants, depending on the circumstances. Her off duty attire was very casual, usually T-shirts and blue jeans. At the gym, she wore workout clothes. Debra was not shy and could be headstrong at times. Despite the tough persona she presented, she was sensitive and caring inside although she didn't readily express it. Debra's ability to be "one of the guys" allowed her to be effective at her job.
