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| Brian Moser | |
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| Dexter character | |
| First appearance | "Love American Style" (2006) |
| Last appearance | "Born Free" (2006) |
| Created by | Jeff Lindsay |
| Portrayed by | Christian Camargo Roby Attal (young; Original Sin) |
| In-universe information | |
| Nickname | Ice Truck Killer Rudy Cooper N.H.I. Killer Tamiami Slasher (novels only) Biney (by Dexter) |
| Occupation | Prosthetics specialist |
| Family |
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| Nationality | American |
Brian Moser is a fictional character in the crime drama series Dexter and the novels by Jeff Lindsay upon which the series is based. In the television series Dexter (2006–2013), he is portrayed by Christian Camargo and serves as the primary antagonist of the show's first season.[1] In the prequel series Dexter: Original Sin (2024), Brian is portrayed by Roby Attal.
Brian is introduced as a prosthetics specialist who is secretly involved in a series of murders across Miami as the Ice Truck Killer. He is eventually revealed to be the biological brother of the antihero protagonist Dexter Morgan.
Brian Moser's character received critical acclaim and is considered to be one of the best Dexter villains, with Camargo's performance being praised.[2][3][4][5][6]
Fictional biography
[edit]Background
[edit]Brian is the biological older brother of Dexter Morgan. Both witnessed their mother Laura Moser's murder by a drug cartel as children. While Dexter was adopted by police officer Harry Morgan, Brian was placed in foster care and later institutionalized.
Dexter
[edit]As an adult, Brian works as a prosthetist in Miami and begins dating Dexter's adoptive sister, Debra Morgan. Secretly, he is the "Ice Truck Killer," a serial killer who dismembers victims and arranges their frozen body parts in public displays. Brian tries to reconnect with Dexter, who has no memory of him.
In the season one finale, Brian reveals his identity and attempts to convince Dexter to abandon his moral code, kill indiscriminately, and unite with him. He kidnaps Debra and tries urging Dexter to kill her. Dexter ultimately kills Brian to save Debra.[7]
Brian appears as a hallucination in subsequent seasons, representing Dexter's darker impulses against the imagined guidance of Harry Morgan. This includes an appearance in Dexter: Resurrection (2025).[8][9]
The prequel series Dexter: Original Sin depicts Brian's earlier criminal activity as the N.H.I. Killer, targeting individuals involved in separating him from Dexter. Harry discovers Brian's identity but is unable to stop him, leading Brian to continue observing the Morgan family from a distance.
Difference from novels
[edit]In Jeff Lindsay's Darkly Dreaming Dexter, Brian works in imports rather than as a prosthetics specialist and operates as the Tamiami Slasher instead of the Ice Truck Killer. He and Dexter confront each other in a shipping container at the site of their mother's murder, with Debra restrained as in the television version. However, rather than killing Brian to save Debra, Dexter allows his brother to escape.
Brian returns in the fourth novel, Dexter is Delicious, after learning of the birth of Dexter's daughter. He integrates himself into Dexter's family life and becomes involved with a cannibalistic cult that threatens Dexter and Debra, ultimately helping to rescue them.
Reception
[edit]Moser has received praise as one of the franchise's most memorable villains, with Camargo's performance noted for both its charisma and menace.[10][11] Den of Geek described him as "the best Dexter villain" due to the "killer dynamics between Dexter and the Ice Truck Killer," which built "the sturdy foundation that the show benefited from for at least four more seasons." The outlet argued that the character served an even greater purpose than the highly regarded Trinity Killer.[12] According to The A.V. Club, Brian's arc made season 1 of the series' strongest, particularly for reflecting on the roles of nature and nurture in shaping both brothers.[13] In 2024, ScreenRant ranked Brian as the series' second best villain due to the vulnerability and complexity he helps bring out of Dexter's character.[14] He was also ranked second in a ranking of Dexter's "10 Best Villain Performances" by MovieWeb.[15]
Eric Goldman of IGN described Brian’s reveal as Dexter’s brother and their final confrontation in the season one finale as "riveting" and a "satisfying conclusion" to the Ice Truck Killer storyline.[16] Brian's cameo in Dexter: Resurrection was anticipated, with MovieWeb describing the character as "one of the series' most beloved characters" who "earned sympathy from the fans much in the same way Dexter did, for being a victim of circumstance," and noting fan reactions to his return.[17] For his role in Dexter: Original Sin, Sean Mott from Collider argued "showing Brian's evolution as a killer mirroring Dexter's own is such an ingenious way to continue to build on the original series."[18]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Colin McCormick (2024-10-08). "Who Is The Ice Truck Killer In Dexter? Identity & Twist Explained". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Natividad, Sid (2021-11-08). "Dexter: Best Villains In The Series, Ranked". Game Rant. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ staff, Miami New Times. "Dexter's Villains: Ranking the Series' "Big Bads"". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ Onder, Cade (2025-05-26). "Every Major Dexter Villain Ranked (Including Original Sin)". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ Manuel, Marisa (2025-01-11). "10 Absolutely Killer Villain Performances in 'Dexter'". MovieWeb. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ Persaud, Christine (2024-07-26). "20 Scariest Dexter Villains of All Time, Ranked". CBR. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ "Born Free". Dexter. Season 1. Episode 12. December 17, 2006. Showtime.
- ^ Emily Longeretta (2025-02-14). "'Dexter: Original Sin' Team on Finale's Major Murder, 'Resurrection' Plans". Variety. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Kristen Baldwin (2025-09-05). "'Dexter: Resurrection' finale brings back another iconic victim from original franchise". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Alexis Soloski (2009-02-19). "Christian Camargo". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Stuart Levine (2007-06-13). "A look at recent bad guys on TV". Variety. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Harper, David (2019-09-11). "The Ice Truck Killer remains the best Dexter villain". Den of Geek. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Dan Caffrey (2015-05-01). "Dexter never topped the cat-and-mouse game of its first season". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Greg MacArthur (2020-07-02). "Dexter: Every Villain Ranked From Worst To Best". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Manuel, Marisa (January 11, 2025). "10 Best Villain Performances in 'Dexter,' Ranked". MOVIEWEB.
- ^ Goldman, Eric (December 18, 2006). "Dexter: "Born Free" Review". IGN. Retrieved 2008-09-30.
- ^ Melzer, James (2025-06-18). "'Dexter: Resurrection' Finale Brings Back Another Iconic Villain". MOVIEWEB.
- ^ Mott, Sean (2025-02-11). "'Dexter: Resurrection' Finale Brings Back Another Iconic Villain". COLLIDER.