James Doakes
| James Doakes | |
|---|---|
| Dexter character | |
Erik King as James Doakes. | |
| First appearance | Novels: Darkly Dreaming Dexter (2004) Television: "Dexter" (2006) |
| Last appearance | Novels: Dexter is Dead (2015) Television: "Surprise, Motherfucker!" (2012) |
| Created by | Jeff Lindsay |
| Portrayed by | Erik King |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Detective Sergeant |
| Family | Mother, two sisters |
| Nationality | American |
James Doakes is a fictional character in the Dexter television series and the novels by Jeff Lindsay. In the TV series, he is portrayed by Erik King. Doakes holds the rank of detective sergeant and serves as the primary antagonist for the first two seasons of the show. He is the first member of the Miami Metro Homicide Division to suspect and discover that Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) is secretly a serial killer. Dexter's efforts to evade and sabotage Doakes' investigation serve as one of the most important arcs in the series.