How Dexter Actor Erik King Feels About Those James Doakes Memes - TVLine

Erik King on James Doakes Memes

Despite his early exit from Dexter, Erik King's character James Doakes became a sensation due to his foul-mouthed catchphrase.

Doakes, a tightly-wound detective, spent the show's first two seasons suspecting Michael C. Hall's serial killer was the Bay Harbor Butcher, leading to a memorable confrontation.

I had never had a performance taken out of context before, so it took some getting used to. But I found it flattering.

This scene, from the season 1 finale, led to King's character becoming a meme sensation, initially catching the actor off guard.

Author's summary: Erik King finds James Doakes memes flattering.

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