6.243 minSeason 1 • Episode 18
LatestTo get justice, Dex takes matters into her own hands after finding herself at the forefront of a murder investigation where she’s the prime suspect. Meanwhile, Hoffman struggles to remain impartial in the investigation and could lose everything if he continues to help Dex. Elsewhere, Grey attempts to work on his budding relationship with his estranged father while a familiar face from the past makes a surprise visit. Season finale.
Dex Parios is a strong, assertive, and unapologetically sharp-witted Army veteran working as a P.I. in Portland, Oregon. With a complicated personal history and only herself to rely on, she solves other people’s messes with a blind eye toward her own.
Acting
Smulders carries every scene with wounded swagger.
Writing
Case-of-the-week structure with actual character growth.
Production
Portland as character—rainy, gritty, specific.
Creator
Jason Richman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Greg Rucka's genuinely great Oni Press comic, though the show softens Dex's bisexuality and military contractor backstory significantly.
Canceled after one season despite strong ratings—ABC blamed COVID production delays, but fans suspect it was always too queer and working-class for network comfort. The final episode aired with zero promotion during pandemic chaos.
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