'Dexter': Eight rare behind-the-scenes photos

Tonight, a ground-breaking series comes to an close as Showtime says farewell to Dexter. For eight seasons, Dexter had a singularly unique presence on television — the cathartic serial killer drama. We’ll miss Dex’s droll voiceover, the kill table, the bright Miami setting, and the Miami Metro gang that made Dexter one of cable’s first drama hits. Below are eight never-before-seen behind-the-scenes photos from the series, which concludes tonight at 9 p.m.

Be sure to come to EW.com after the finale for a detailed recap breaking down the last episode and giving our take on Dex’s fate. Then later we’ll post an interview with showrunner Scott Buck and longtime executive producer Sara Colleton where they talk about the finale and the final season.

UPDATE: Finale recap is now live.