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Dexter: Resurrection, which premiered last month on Paramount+ with Showtime in the U.S. and on Amazon Prime Video in India, is already being hailed as one of the best seasons in the franchise’s history. Boasting a stellar 94% Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score and a rock-solid 9.2/10 IMDb rating, anticipation is sky-high for the upcoming seventh episode, Course Correction. This follows the jaw-dropping Episode 6 twist that the Gemini Killer, aka Gareth, was actually one of a pair of twin serial killers, with Dexter having already killed one of them.

Throughout the season, viewers have met several chilling killers, thanks in part to Leon Prater’s (Peter Dinklage) obsession with them. But one name that’s the most mysterious of them all is the New York Ripper. Known for brutally mutilating victims, the unidentified killer has only been referenced through news reports, police chatter,...

At the end of last week, Dexter (Michael C. Hall) seemed to wrap things up a little too neatly. He took Lady Vengeance (Krysten Ritter) off the board without drawing suspicion, seemingly clearing Harrison (Jack Alcott) in the process. But as we’ve learned, nothing is as easy as it seems.

As we turn to the home stretch on this season of Dexter: Resurrection, things go from safe to white hot in a hurry. This week’s episode, “Cats and Mouse,” sees Dexter dealing with issues on a couple of fronts. Let’s dive into the details. Spoilers Below.

Father-son bonding

If nothing else, Dexter’s work last week brought father-and-son closer. He and Harrison are in a better place. He’s more open to sharing and is now an advocate for Harrison living a safer, murder-free life. That’s a new kind of role for Dexter. As we begin,...

Now truly reunited, Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) and his son Harrison (Jack Alcott) can finally begin to rebuild their relationship. But Dexter’s decision to get fellow killer Mia (Krysten Ritter) arrested has drawn the unwanted attention of their secret society’s powerful and enigmatic host, Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage). Can Dexter satisfy his new, dangerous colleagues without sacrificing the humanity he has vowed to protect in his son? Find out on this week’s episode of Dexter: Resurrection.

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains spoilers for episode 6 of Dexter: Resurrection. Dexter: Resurrection — “Cats and Mouse” — The Recap David Dastmalchian as Gareth in Dexter: Resurrection, episode 6, season 1, streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime, 2025. Photo Credit: Zach Dilgard/Paramount+ with Showtime. Uma Thurman as Charley in Dexter: Resurrection, season 1, streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime, 2025. Photo Credit: Zach Dilgard/Paramount+ with Showtime. Eric Stonestreet as Al in Dexter: Resurrection, episode...

Dexter: Resurrection Episode 6 — Top 3 Fan Theories & What To Expect ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Last month, Michael C. Hall’s iconic serial killer Dexter Morgan made a glorious comeback to the small screen in Dexter: Resurrection. The new season holds an impressive 89% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes and has brought back fond memories of the widely acclaimed show’s early seasons. The season is already halfway through, and viewers are waiting with bated breath for the arrival of Episode 6. Let’s look at the top three fan theories and what to expect from the next chapter, titled “Cats and Mouse.”

(Major Spoilers Ahead) 1. Mia’s Fate in Prison

Episode 5 ended with Dexter calling 911 and planting evidence to frame Mia, protecting his son Harrison from being held guilty for Ryan’s murder. While Mia receives a cryptic prison visit from Charlie (Uma Thurman), a fan theory suggests she may soon be killed behind bars,...

Though the first four weeks of Dexter’s (Michael C. Hall) return, he’s been on his own mission while Harrison (Jack Alcott) has been trying to live his own life. But at the end of the last episode, as Harrison was ready to turn himself in, Dexter finally reached out. In this week’s episode, “Murder Horny,” we get a father-son reunion. Let’s dive into this week’s episode.

We pick up right where we left off, with Dexter placing a hand on Harrison’s shoulder. At first alarmed, not wanting to believe his father is alive, Harrison soon realizes it’s true. But it’s not exactly a happy reunion. Turns out that despite Dexter’s attempt at training, Harrison isn’t really into killing. His conscience has been aflame since he dispatched Ryan Foster, even if he did deserve it. He still has Ryan’s watch,...

Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) and son Harrison Morgan (Jack Alcott) are reunited at last. After having infiltrated a secret organization of serial killers, Dexter is now torn between his long-missed family life and his old habits. How will he balance both worlds? Let’s find out on this week’s episode of Dexter: Resurrection.

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains spoilers for episode 5 of Dexter: Resurrection. Dexter: Resurrection — “Murder Horny” – The Recap L-r: Kadia Saraf as Detective Claudette Wallace and Dominic Fumusa as Detective Melvin Oliva in Dexter: Resurrection, episode 5, season 1, streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime, 2025. Photo Credit: Zach Dilgard/Paramount+ with Showtime. Krysten Ritter as Mia in Dexter: Resurrection, episode 5, season 1, streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime, 2025. Photo Credit: Zach Dilgard/Paramount+ with Showtime. L-r: Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan and Krysten Ritter as Mia in Dexter: Resurrection, episode 5, season 1, streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime, 2025. Photo...

Fresh from her appearance at San Diego Comic Con, Krysten Ritter is opening up about her “major career moments” this year.

Ritter is currently starring as sommelier and serial killer Mia Lapierre, aka Lady Vengeance, in Showtime’s Dexter: Resurrection. On Thursday, she was part of a panel at Sdcc for the show, appearing alongside co-stars Michael C. Hall, David Zayas, James Remar, Jack Alcott, David Dastmalchian, and executive producers Clyde Phillips and Scott Reynolds. New episodes drop Friday nights on Paramount+ with Showtime.

She will also reprise the fan-favorite role of Jessica Jones in the Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again for Season 2, which is currently in production. Ritter first played the character in the eponymous Netflix series, which ran for three seasons from 2015 to 2019.

(L-r) David Dastmalchian, David Zayas, Jack Alcott, Michael C. Hall, Krysten Ritter and James Remar attend Showtime’s “Dexter: Resurrection” Press Line during 2025 Comic-Con International:...

Following shocking conclusion to episode four, Dexter: Resurrection is really starting to up the ante as our main man Dexter finds himself in a new environment with deadly new acquaintances that have a similar bloodlust, although without his moral code, so it's probably only a matter of time before the Bay Harbor Butcher will need to strike again.

Having screened the first few episodes prior to its series launch, I was granted an exclusive opportunity to sit down with the man himself, Michael C. Hall, to talk about the exciting new season and how he's finally able to give us a version of Dexter that's embracing his code while also testing his own limits in new ways.

We get into where Dexter’s head is at right now, how the Dark Passenger still influences him, and why this chapter of his story feels like both a fresh start and a...

Episode 4 of Dexter: Resurrection hit hard, especially when it comes to the father-son dynamic at the heart of this series. Harrison’s trying to find his footing in the aftermath of everything, while Harry Morgan’s voice (and presence) is as sharp as ever—pushing Dexter in all the right and wrong ways.

I sat down with Jack Alcott and James Remar to talk about stepping back into these iconic roles. We got into Harrison’s evolution, Harry’s ongoing influence, and what it’s like revisiting characters that still mean so much to longtime fans of the show.

Watch our full video interview with Jack Alcott and James Remar below and/or keep scrolling to read the transcription. Plus, remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more exclusive content!

Rohan: James, what was it like reuniting with Michael after more than a decade? Was it easy to...

Dexter: Resurrection is doing a great job of raising the stakes each week, and Episode 4 made it clear that Angel Batista is inching closer to the truth. Seeing Batista back on screen brings that old Miami Metro energy, while Blessing (played by Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine) adds a whole new dynamic we haven’t really seen before.

I caught up with David Zayas and Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine to talk about the season so far, Batista’s relentless pursuit of justice, and how Blessing’s connection to Dexter changes the game in unexpected ways.

Rohan: David, Batista clearly has some unfinished business with Dexter. How has his perspective changed since essentially Season 8? Batista has been chasing answers for a long time. What does it mean for him to finally be getting close to the truth?

David: I think it's brilliant that it's the character of Batista that they...

Dexter has returned to San Diego Comic Con as everyone’s favorite fictional series killer has been resurrected.

Michael C. Hall has returned to Ballroom 20, following his appearance last year when he surprised attendees at the Dexter: Original Sin, the prequel series starring Patrick Gibson.

Today, Hall is back in the hot seat as the star of Dexter: Resurrection, reuniting him with new and returning members of the cast, including: David Zayas (Detective Angel Batista), James Remar (Harry Morgan), Jack Alcott (Harrison Morgan), David Dastmalchian (The Gemini Killer), and Krysten Ritter (Lady Vengeance). At the head of the table is showrunner and executive producer Clyde Phillips.

Dexter: Resurrection takes place weeks after Dexter Morgan takes a bullet to the chest from his own son, as he awakens from a coma to find Harrison gone without a trace. Realizing the weight of what he put his son through, Dexter sets out for New York City,...

On the tail of the fourth episode of Dexter: Resurrection debuting on Paramount+ and introducing a bevy of new bloodthirsty killers (more on that right here), the stars of the newest Dexter spinoff arrived at a packed Ballroom 20 at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday (July 25) night to tease some new details about the episodes ahead. Onhand for the panel, which was moderated by Jamie Chung, were title star and executive producer Michael C. Hall, showrunner Clyde Phillips, executive producer Scott Reynolds, and fellow returning Dexter and Dexter: New Blood stars James Remar, David Zayas, and Jack Alcott, along with newcomers David Dastmalchian and Krysten Ritter. About what’s ahead for Angel Batista, now that he seemingly knows the truth about Dexter, Phillips teased, “Batista gets more and more information, and he’s more and more correct, and nobody believes him.” Ritter played coy about what to expect from Mia after...

We’ve been taking our time entering this new phase of life for Dexter (Michael C. Hall) and Harrison (Jack Alcott). The first episode was about setting the stage, the second about setting a new normal, and the third about getting to work. If that was the opening, this week’s fourth episode, “Call Me Red,” took the action into high gear. Let’s dive into a gripping new episode of Dexter: Resurrection! Spoilers Below.

A unique dinner party

As we ended last week, Dexter dispatched with Red (Marc Menchaca) and learned he’d been invited to a special gathering. The gathering promised to connect him to people with similar proclivities. This piqued Dexter’s interest as he saw it as a way to take more bad actors off the board. He’s returned to his old ways with a flourish, feeling more himself.

After taking a chance, he decides...

After giving in to his bloodlust, Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) has finally regained his persona as the Dark Passenger, stealing an invitation for a serial killer-exclusive dinner along the way. Meanwhile, the police are hotter on Harrison’s tail than ever before. Will he be caught? What will Dexter do with his invitation? Find out below.

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains spoilers for episode 4 of Dexter: Resurrection. Dexter: Resurrection — “Call Me Red” — The Recap

Dexter, now wearing the same masking technology utilized by Ronald Schmidt, formerly the “Dark Passenger,” assumes the identity of Schmidt. Having sliced the fingerprint off of Schmidt’s hand, he glues it to his finger. Harry (James Remar) warns him against going.

L-r: Uma Thurman as Charley and Peter Dinklage as Leon Prater in Dexter: Resurrection, episode 4, season 1, streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime, 2025. Photo Credit: Zach Dilgard/Paramount+ with Showtime. Neil Patrick Harris as Lowell in Dexter: Resurrection,...

Exclusive: Dexter: Resurrection is continues to delight on Paramount+ with Showtime.

The premiere episode has now tallied 4.4M cross-platform viewers in its first seven days, up 41% from the first three days, when about 3.1M had checked out the latest outing in the growing franchise, Deadline can exclusively reveal.

That sets another streaming record for Showtime, once again upping the threshold for the network’s most-streamed series premiere in history. Dexter: Resurrection is also outperforming the premiere of Dexter: Original Sin by about 25% so far.

From showrunner and executive producer Clyde Phillips, Dexter: Resurrection stars Michael C. Hall back in the titular role of Dexter Morgan. A continuation of Dexter: New Blood, the series takes place weeks after Dexter Morgan (Hall) takes a bullet to the chest from his own son, as he awakens from a coma to find Harrison (Jack Alcott) gone without a trace.

Realizing the weight of what he put his son through,...

One original star confirms they will not be returning for Dexter: Resurrection. The latest sequel in the Dexter franchise, Dexter: Resurrection's story follows Michael C. Hall as his character returns from the dead to follow his son, Harrison (Jack Alcott), to New York City.

So far, Dexter: Resurrection has been a success. ScreenRant's Greg MacArthur said in his Dexter: Resurrection review that the series delivers "exactly what the franchise needed and what fans have been dying to see." The series feels like a return to form with Dexter on the hunt in a metropolitan area, while also expanding on his character and the lore.

After the original Dexter had a poorly received series finale, and the finale to the single-season sequel Dexter: New Blood proved divisive, Resurrection has the chance to tell new, engaging stories. Some of that is delivering fan-service moments, but one actor won't make an appearance.

More than a decade after Dexter first carved out its place in pop culture, the iconic serial killer has once again returned to dominate the small screen, and the numbers don’t lie. Dexter: Resurrection, the latest installment in the long-running franchise, has slashed its way to a record-breaking debut, proving that this blood-stained saga still has plenty of life left in it.

Dexter: Resurrection premiered its first two episodes on Paramount+ with Showtime on July 11, before making its cable debut on Showtime that Sunday night. According to Deadline, the crime drama managed to pull in 3.1 million global viewers across platforms over the weekend of its release. That's a 46% increase over the debut of Dexter: Original Sin.

Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan in Dexter: Resurrection, episode 2, season 1, streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime, 2025 | Zach Dilgard/Paramount+ with Showtime

The news outlet also reports that with its strong debut, it's...

Kareem Rahma is best known for his viral “Subway Takes” videos, but the “Poker Face” actor is now fictionalizing his MetroCard adventures for the big screen with indie “Or Something.” Rahma co-writes and co-stars alongside fellow writer/actor Mary Neely in the feature, which is billed as a contemporary take on “Before Sunrise.”

The official synopsis for “Or Something” reads: “Two strangers, Olivia (Neely) and Amir (Rahma), show up at the same Brooklyn apartment to collect cash they’re both owed. Forced to spend the day together on a journey through New York City, the pair reveal intimate details about their lives. The duo are stuck together on the subway, eating lunch, walking through Central Park, and bonding over disagreements about sex, dating, religion, and death. One of them also happens to be hiding a harrowing secret…” David Zayas co-stars.

Jeffrey Scotti Schroeder makes his directorial debut with the film; Pete Ohs edits the indie.

Dexter: Resurrection on Paramount+ is making waves and rightly so. But the show’s narrative so far spotlights one glaring omission from Dexter: New Blood: Harrison’s half-siblings, Cody and Astor. The two characters, who were a part of the original series’ main cast, remain unmentioned, even in the second reboot of the franchise.

While we have only gotten to Dexter: Resurrection Episode 3 so far, the blatant removal of these characters from the show, or rather, Harrison and Dexter Morgan’s memory, is not sitting right with longtime fans of the franchise. While the two were not mentioned in New Blood (via Screen Rant), fans held high hopes for their appearance in the most recent reboot. Let’s dive into why this omission stings viewers who have been with the franchise since its early days.

Dexter: Resurrection Ignores Harrison’s Half-Siblings

Dexter: Resurrection picks up with a 360° reset.

Dexter: Resurrection brings back Michael C. Hall and other stars from the original series, but there wasn't room for everyone to return. That's left at least one Dexter alum feeling bummed about getting left out.

In the classic Dexter, Julie Benz co-starred as Rita, Dexter Morgan's girlfriend (and later wife). After starring in the first four seasons, Benz had her character shockingly killed off, though she later popped back up for a flashback sequence. Dexter is also known to have visions of other deceased characters, so it was certainly possible for Rita to make an appearance somehow in Resurrection. However, per Bingetown TV, Benz said she is not going to appear in the new show.

Julie Benz Confirms She Will Not Be Playing Rita Morgan In Dexter: Resurrection #DexterResurrectionpic.twitter.com/fsc6CTe5bD— BingetownTV Podcast Network 🎬🿠(@bingetowntv) July 22, 2025

“I do think there’s some missed storytelling there that could be intriguing,...

Michael C. Hall has made a successful return in his iconic role in the new Showtime series, Dexter: Resurrection, which has surpassed Taylor Sheridan’s spy thriller, Lioness, on Paramount+. Premiering on July 11, this latest installment picks up mere weeks after Dexter: New Blood, with a shockingly alive Dexter awakening from a coma and heading to New York City on a mission to reconnect with his estranged son, Harrison (Jack Alcott).

And it is making waves on Paramount+, even outpacing Taylor Sheridan’s biggest thrillers in the global rankings. According to FlixPatrol, the crime drama currently ranks at #4 among the top TV shows on Paramount+ worldwide, overtaking Sheridan’s Lioness, which stands at the #5 spot.

With familiar faces like James Remar’s ghostly Harry Morgan and David Zayas’s Captain Batista, along with newcomers such as Peter Dinklage and Uma Thurman, the show has reclaimed cultural momentum with reviews praising...

Dexter: Resurrection on Paramount+ is sparing no cost in making Og fans feel right at home. Right from a familiar sense of thrill and Dexter’s signature kill rituals to giving us cameos from some of our favorites from the original series, the show has already won fan love and appreciation, only 3 episodes in.

Dexter: Resurrection Episode 3 hid a surprise appearance from two of the fans’ favorite characters from the Og, and it was everything you would expect and more. In only a few minutes of screen time, these fan favorites were able to thrust us right back to the 2000s and relive the Dexter glory days. The best part? These appearances were not even confirmed prior to the episode’s release, and that makes us wonder, what other surprises could Resurrection have in store for the Og fans?

A Miami Metro Pd Reunion In Dexter: Resurrection

Episode 3 of Dexter: Resurrection,...

FX’s The Bear is easily one of the most beautiful, emotionally honest shows on television right now. And as much as Carmy Berzatto’s arc is compelling, it’s not the only one that hits hard. The most surprising, and arguably most satisfying, redemption arc belongs to Richie, played by Ebon Moss-Bachrach. His journey is so unexpectedly moving that even one of the highest-rated episodes of the series revolves entirely around him.

The Bear has come a long way since its chaotic first season. What started as a pressure-cooker type dysfunctional Chicago sandwich shop has transformed into a deeply layered story about healing, ambition, and personal growth. While Carmy remains the central figure, the series has evolved into a character-driven masterpiece where nearly every person in the kitchen gets their moment to shine.

Richie Has One of the Best and Least Expected Character Arcs in The Bear Ebon Moss-Bachrach...

Dexter Morgan is back and is ready for some more kills in his new bloody adventure “Dexter: Resurrection.”

Just when we thought we’d lost our conscientious killer, here he comes ready for a new start, and of course, some new victims. Well, in his eyes, they deserve their fates. And heck, for us “Dexter” fans, we deserve this new spinoff — especially when you’re adding top-notch talent like Uma Thurman And bringing back O.G. cast members like David Zayas.

And coming back into the fold to serve as showrunner and executive producer is Clyde Phillips, who served as the showrunner on each “Dexter” series. Michael C. Hall also serves as executive producer along with Scott Reynolds.

Check out everything you need to know about how to watch below.

When does “Dexter: Resurrection” premiere?

“Dexter: Resurrection” had a two-episode debut at 12:01 a.m. Pst Friday, July 11 on Paramount+ Premium,...

This post contains spoilers from Dexter: Resurrection season 1 episode 3 from this point forward.

After a two-episode premiere that picked up where we left off and introduced the new stakes, this week’s episode feels more like a return to form for what we’ve come to expect from the series. This installment, “Backseat Driver,” finds both Dexter (Michael C. Hall) and Harrison (Jack Alcott) continuing along their path. Let’s dive into those paths!

Catching the Dark Passenger

While Dexter originally arrived in New York City to watch over and even aide Harrison, they’ve yet to make contact. Instead, he got sidetracked by his own mission to stop a killer known as the Dark Passenger, who is preying upon ride share drivers. Dexter is sparked to action not only by his calling, but his frustration that a killer has snatched his name.

That led to him taking a job as a ride share driver.

[Warning: The following post contains Major spoilers for Dexter: Resurrection Episode 3, “Backseat Driver.”] After debuting with a slew of familiar faces who joined Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) in his coma dreams in the premiere, Dexter: Resurrection continued to bring back even more Dexter favorites in Episode 3, “Backseat Driver.” In the episode, Angel Batista (David Zayas) decides to give up his job back in Miami so that he can stay on Dexter’s trail — especially after finding out that he’s moved to New York City, thanks to a license plate hit. Batista heads back to the Magic City to make his retirement official, and he’s joined by two of Miami Metro P.D.’s finest: Vince Masuka (C.S. Lee) and Joey Quinn (Desmond Harrington), neither of whom have been seen in the Dexter-verse since the original series ended in 2013. The all-too-brief reunion is marked with some winks that Dexter fans are sure to appreciate, including a reference ...

Dexter Morgan has arrived in the bustling streets of New York City, his mission twofold: reconnect with his son, Harrison, and confront a copycat serial killer who shares his “Dark Passenger” moniker. With Detective Wallace closing in on Harrison’s killing of a rapist and Dexter hot on the trail of Ronald Schmidt, will father and son’s paths collide amidst the chaos of the city?

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains spoilers for episode 3 of Dexter: Resurrection. Dexter: Resurrection — “Backseat Driver” — The Recap

We open the episode on the night road of New York. Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) has taken on a new profession: a UrCar driver. In the past, he’s been a capable detective and serial killer, but he’s never been in the business of customer service. He sucks. His customer asks him for some water, to which Dexter replies, “You want me to stop at a bodega?...

Dexter Morgan is back, and this time, he brought reinforcements — namely, 3.1 million cross-platform viewers, a record-setting premiere, and a reinvigorated fanbase ready to follow him into even murkier waters.

The numbers don’t lie: according to Paramount+, Dexter: Resurrection is now the most-streamed premiere in Showtime history, up 46% from Original Sin and a whopping 79% from New Blood.

Social media echoed the frenzy, generating 43 million views and 2.5 million engagements.

(Zach Dilgard/Paramount+ with Showtime)

“This triumph underscores the lasting impact of this iconic franchise,” said Chris McCarthy, Co-CEO of Paramount Global, “brought to life by Michael C. Hall’s unparalleled portrayal and Clyde Phillips’ visionary creative leadership.”

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That’s not just PR-speak.

Dexter Morgan may have taken a bullet and had his heart stop, but that didn’t stop him from staging a heartstopping comeback of his own. Dexter: Resurrection has delivered Showtime’s most-watched and most-streamed premiere ever — and that’s not hyperbole. It’s a resurrection in more ways than one. According to Chris McCarthy, Co-CEO of Paramount Global and President of Showtime/MTV Entertainment, the numbers speak for themselves:

“Dexter: Resurrection delivered an electrifying performance that not only rekindled a fiercely devoted fanbase but also captivated a new generation of viewers — shattering records with Showtime’s most-streamed premiere ever. This triumph underscores the lasting impact of this iconic franchise, brought to life by Michael C. Hall’s unparalleled portrayal and Clyde Phillips’ visionary creative leadership.”

The premiere episode pulled in 3.1 million global cross-platform viewers, a stunning +46% increase over the debut of Dexter: Original Sin and a +79% leap from Dexter: New Blood.

Dexter is alive and killing it, this time in New York City. The sequel series Dexter: Resurrection debuted a couple of weeks ago, and Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) is just sharpening his knives to bring his kind of justice to the Big Apple. This week, Collider can exclusively reveal a sneak peek of the upcoming new episode of the show, titled "Backseat Driver." In it, our favorite killer finally decides to give in to his "Dark Passenger" persona for an immensely personal reason. The episode debuts this Friday, and you can check out the sneak peek in this article.

We all know what happens to Dexter when he sets his sights on a new target. This time, however, we've already seen a shift in how he chooses to operate. Even though he's got a good lead on the serial killer who is targeting immigrant drivers, in the last episode,...

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The Dexter: Resurrection premiere drew 3.1 million global cross-platform viewers in its first three days, representing a 46% larger audience than what the Dexter: Original Sin prequel series opened to last December.

The return of grown-up Dexter also delivered the most-streamed premiere in Showtime history, putting up 44% bigger numbers than Original Sin, and marking a 76% improvement on Dexter: New Blood (circa November 2021).

TVLine readers gave the premiere an average grade of “A”; get Michael C. Hall’s take on the surprise cameos and see what Jack Alcott (who plays Harrison) said about the season’s gruesome first kill.

“Dexter: Resurrection delivered an electrifying performance that not only rekindled a fiercely devoted fanbase but also captivated a new generation of viewers — shattering records with Showtime’s most-streamed premiere ever,” Chris McCarthy, President of Showtime/MTV Entertainment, said in a statement. “This triumph underscores the lasting impact of this iconic franchise, brought to life by Michael C. Hall’s unparalleled portrayal and [showrunner] Clyde Phillips’ visionary creative leadership.”

A continuation of New Blood, Resurrection takes place weeks after Dexter Morgan (played by Hall) takes a bullet to the chest from his own son, as he awakens from a coma to find Harrison (Alcott) gone without a trace. Realizing the weight of what he put his son through, Dexter sets out for New York City determined to find him and make things right.

Closure, though, won’t come easy. “When Miami Metro’s Angel Batista (David Zayas) arrives with questions, Dexter realizes his past is catching up to him fast,” the series synopsis reads. “As father and son navigate their own darkness in the city that never sleeps, they soon find themselves deeper than they ever imagined – and that the only way out is together.”

Dexter: Resurrection also stars Uma Thurman as Charley, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as Blessing Kamara, Kadia Saraf as Detective Claudette Wallace, Dominic Fumusa as Detective Melvin Oliva, Emilia Suárez as Elsa Rivera, James Remar as Dexter’s father Harry, and Peter Dinklage as Leon Prater. Guest stars include Neil Patrick Harris, Krysten Ritter, Eric Stonestreet and David Dastmalchian, as Lowell, Mia, Al and Gareth.

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Television’s favorite serial killer returned to the small screen yet again on Friday with the premiere of Dexter: Resurrection, which came out of the gate swinging with a promising audience tally over the weekend.

The premiere episode scored Dexter: Resurrection 3.1M cross-platform global viewers, up 46% from the debut of Dexter: Original Sin, per Showtime parent company Paramount Global. Two episodes were released on Paramount+ Friday before their cable premiere on Sunday. One new episode will release weekly following that same format.

On Paramount+ alone, Dexter: Resurrection is now the most-streamed premiere in Showtime history, the company says. The streaming audience is up 44% from Dexter: Original Sin and 79% from Dexter: New Blood, per Paramount Global. Specific numbers were not released.

Speaking of the other Dexter offerings, since the premiere of Dexter: Resurrection, franchise consumption is apparently up +132% on Paramount+.

“Dexter: Resurrection delivered an electrifying performance that not only rekindled a...

For a television franchise as influential as Dexter, nothing short of absolute domination on the viewership charts can be considered successful. The franchise returned recently with a new sequel series, titled Dexter: Resurrection. Set in the aftermath of the events shown in Dexter: New Blood, the series finds everybody's favorite serial killer, played by the returning Michael C. Hall, mentoring his now-grown son Harrison in the ways of "the Code," while evading the suspicions of his old buddy, Angel Batista. Although Resurrectiondebuted to positive reviews and impressive ratings, the show seems to have taken a rather unexpected tumble.

According to FlixPatrol, Resurrectioncouldn't find a spot on the Paramount+ top 10 on July 16 and 17. This is astounding, seeing as four dormant Taylor Sheridan shows — Yellowstone, 1923, Lioness, and Tulsa King — found spots on the top 10 list, which was topped by MobLand. Resurrection did, however, score a prime spot on the US charts, where...

Dexter: Resurrection on Paramount+ has left fans on the edge of their seats. The reboot is a follow-up to the 2021 series Dexter: New Blood. The first episode picked up right after the finale of New Blood, where we could see Dexter being revived from the dead and subsequently healing from his gunshot wound.

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains spoilers for Dexter: Resurrection Episode 2.

In Dexter: Resurrection Episode 2, we saw Dexter reach New York and keep an eye on his son, Harrison. Simultaneously, Dexter gets a new apartment, a job as a rideshare driver, and starts tracking down a serial killer who, funnily enough, goes by the name of Dark Passenger. The episode comes to an end when Dexter lets the serial killer get away. Let’s discuss what we can expect from the next episode and its streaming details.

Streaming Details and Release Date for Dexter: Resurrection Episode 3

As we...

Emmy nominations are coming! It’s that time of year again, where the best talent in television is (hopefully) rewarded for all that hard work and excellence. Come Tuesday, the verdict will be in as the noms for the 77th Primetime Emmys are announced. But some of television’s best and brightest will definitely not be on the docket. Read on to find out why.

Of course, not everyone gets to take home the gold, and indeed, not everyone gets as far as a nomination, but some are left out of contention for reasons that have nothing to do with audience or critical appreciation or Television Academy voter preferences.

For example, last year, due to strike-affected delays and production timing, popular shows like The Bear Season 3, both parts of Bridgerton Season 3, House of the Dragon and The Boys were not eligible for nominations.

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When Dexter originally ended in 2013, I remember thinking: What the hell did I just watch?

Dexter Season 8 Episode 12 wasn’t just bad — it became a blueprint for how not to end a beloved series.

The show that once oozed brilliance devolved into nonsense, abandoning all logic as it limped across the finish line.

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Then came Dexter: New Blood in 2021, a revival that I couldn’t bring myself to care about. Its goal was obvious: fix what went wrong and open the door for franchise potential.

And while it was better — and it was — it still felt frustrating, illogical, and emotionally empty at times.

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It ended with Harrison killing his father and hitting the road. Poetic? Maybe. Satisfying? Not really.

It was another half-baked farewell, made even more irritating by Showtime’s clear intention to keep the franchise alive no matter what.

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It would seem like the "dark passenger" missed the boat. The latest revival of the landmark series Dexter, Dexter: Resurrection, debuted recently to mostly positive reviews. It's the third time that the series has been brought back after its original run, which ended with an infamously lackluster finale in 2013. Dexter: Resurrectionhad a decent start on Paramount+, but it has already surrendered its crown to the wildly popular crime drama MobLand. Headlined by Tom Hardy and executive produced by Guy Ritchie, MobLand concluded its debut season weeks ago, but it remains a force to be reckoned with on the Paramount+ charts.

Not only did it beat Dexter: Resurrection on July 14, according to FlixPatrol, it also out-performed Taylor Sheridan's platform-defining hits Yellowstone, 1923, Lioness, and Tulsa King, all of which found spots on the top 10 list. Dexter: Resurrection took a tumble, and dropped to the fifth spot. Headlined by original star Michael C. Hall,...

Dexter: Resurrection on Paramount+ premiered 3 days ago and has already become the hot topic of town. The new reboot, which is a sequel to Dexter: New Blood, has opened up an imperative question: Why wasn’t Dexter arrested? As Dexter lies comatose in a hospital and subsequently begins his physical therapy after waking up, viewers are left wondering how he escaped accountability for the events of New Blood.

While Dexter: Resurrection Episode 1 does give us an explanation of why he wasn’t arrested, some find it a sorry excuse on the writers’ part to jump ahead of New Blood’s events and start a new storyline. We’ll leave it up to you to decide whether the explanation is plausible or not while we dive into possible alternate directions the story could go.

Why Dexter Is Still Free in Resurrection Even After the Events of New Blood

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Dexter: Resurrection is the long-awaited sequel that continues the story of Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall), after his presumed death. It is the latest release in a franchise that includes Dexter, Dexter: New Blood, and Dexter: Original Sin. Where New Blood ended with Dexter seemingly dying,Resurrection brought the good-hearted killer back to life.

The show premiered on Paramount+ on July 11 and reintroduced Hall, alongside other major Dexter stars, including Jack Alcott (Harrison Morgan), James Remar (Harry Morgan), David Zayas (Angel Batista), and more. Other returning characters are also likely to appear as the season continues on.

Resurrection's success has been a boon for Paramount+ in more ways than one. According to a report by FlixPatrol, the show is helping to reignite interest in the entire Dexter franchise. Shortly after Resurrection's premiere, the original Dexter rocketed back to prominence by taking the #6 spot on Paramount+'s charts.

Dexter: Resurrection is the latest revival in the Dexter universe, continuing the story from Dexter: New Blood. Picking up weeks after the shocking conclusion where Dexter survives being shot by his son Harrison, the series follows his journey out of a coma and into a dangerous hunt—for redemption, reconciliation, and survival. With Michael C. Hall reprising his iconic role alongside a stellar cast including Uma Thurman and Peter Dinklage, this season promises intense psychological drama in a gritty new setting. Here’s the full breakdown on what to expect.

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Following a near-fatal gunshot wound inflicted by Harrison at the end of New Blood, Dexter (Michael C. Hall) wakes from a coma to discover his son missing. Tracking him to New York City, he hopes to heal their fractured bond. But his past refuses to stay buried—Miami transfer Captain Angel Batista arrives with suspicions, and Dexter is...

NCIShas finally been knocked off the top of the streaming charts by the latest chapter in the Dexter saga.

Per Flix Patrol, the long-running procedural has officially been knocked out of the top three spots on the top TV shows chart for Paramount+ thanks to the two-episode premiere of Dexter: Resurrection. Currently, NCIS stands in the number four spot, while Dexter: Resurrection holds firm onto the number three spot just behind The Chi and Criminal Minds in second and first place, respectively.

While NCIS has certainly slowed down this summer, the long-running franchise doesn't show any signs of actually stopping anytime soon. Fans are currently awaiting the releases of NCIS Season 23 this October, as well as the next season of NCIS: Origins, which follows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs, as portrayed by Austin Stowell, during his early days with the organization. There is also the upcoming NCIS: Tony & Ziva spinoff series,...

Frasierhas been dominating Paramount+’s streaming charts lately, but as of July 12, it has succumbed to a nearly 20-year-old serial killer drama in the Top 10. According to FlixPatrol, Dexteris now ahead of Frasier and is in the No. 6 spot in the Top 10 TV shows on Paramount+.Frasier has now dropped two spots to eighth place. The CBS procedural Criminal Minds is in the No. 1 spot currently.

The original Dexter followed Michael C. Hall’s titular character, Dexter Morgan, a serial killer by night and a forensics specialist by day. Throughout its eight-season run on Showtime from 2006 to 2013, Dexter won four Emmy Awards, and Hall was nominated for seven acting Emmys.

In addition to Hall, Dexter starred Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas, James Remar, and Luna Lauren Velez.Dexter spawned three spinoff series, Dexter: New Blood, Dexter: Original Sin, and the new Dexter: Resurrection, which just premiered on Showtime and Paramount+ on...

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Just like Slim Shady, Dexter Morgan's back (back again).

If you're keeping track at home, Dexter: Resurrection is the fourth series about the vigilante serial killer (portrayed by Emmy nominee Michael C. Hall). It's the sequel to the sequel of the original Emmy-winning drama (the fourth series in the popular franchise is a prequel). While we cannot say how Dexter survived a seemingly fatal gunshot wound in 2021's Dexter: New Blood, we're willing to bet the latest series — the first two episodes of which are now streaming on Paramount+ (the show airs Sunday at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on Showtime) — will answer this very question.

On Resurrection, the show's setting is moved to New York, and while there...

Michael C. Hall’s vigilante blood-spatter analyst is back on the job as “Dexter: Resurrection” premiered Friday on Paramount+ with a two-episode launch, ahead of a linear debut on Showtime this Sunday at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. The new season begins less than three years after Dexter: New Blood appeared to end the character’s story and two decades after the original series first aired, underscoring the franchise’s staying power.

Hall acknowledged that the 2013 finale left many viewers dissatisfied, calling it “frustrating” and admitting it “could have been better executed,” while expressing confidence that the current creative team has “more story to tell.” He hinted that the revival may extend beyond a single season, noting that the writers “didn’t embark on this imagining it as a one-off.”

The narrative picks up after Dexter survives a near-fatal encounter in upstate New York and attempts a lower-profile life in Brooklyn,...

Spoiler Alert: The following reveals major plot points for the Dexter: Resurrection series premiere

Michael C. Hall is back as Dexter Morgan in Showtime’s Dexter: Resurrection, having cheated death again and ready to slay more serial killer butt. The first two episodes are available to stream now.

The new spinoff follows the events of Dexter: New Blood, which ended with Dexter’s son, Harrison (Jack Alcott), shooting his very first serial killer, his dad. Dexter decided it was time he be taken out, having reemerged with his dark passenger, unable to release the monster inside. It’s part of the code, after all.

In the first moments of Dexter: Original Sin, it’s revealed that the titular killer had survived the attempt on his life and had been rushed to the hospital. The prequel spinoff, starring Patrick Gibson as young Dexter, follows the serial killer in training as...

Returning Dexter: Resurrectionstars break down the franchise's most hotly-anticipated confrontation.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, stars Michael C. Hall and David Zayas, who have portrayed Dexter Morgan and Angel Batista since the original series premiered back in 2006, opened up about the long-overdue confrontation between their respective characters in the opening episodes of Dexter: Resurrection. "That scene is one of my favorite scenes I’ve ever gotten to play in the show," Hall said. "It's a scene you could only enjoy if you've been doing something for as long as we’ve been doing it. We have real memories between us [as actors]."

The scene in question sees Zayas' Batista finally reunited with Hall's Dexter after tracking him down from Miami to New York City, certain that his old colleague was always a brazen serial killer operating in plain sight. "It's really bittersweet for him to reconnect with someone who was once his friend and colleague,...

Dexter: Resurrectionstar Jack Alcott explains his take on Harrison's first kill.

Speaking toTVLine, Alcott opened up about the mentality behind his Harrison Morgan after carrying out his first kill during the series' two-episode premiere. After brutally beating a would-be rapist to death with a toilet tank lid, Harrison has to clean up his mess, which he does in eerily familiar fashion after learning the tricks of the trade from his serial killer father. "Harrison is a very impulsive character," Alcott noted, "and Dexter, ironically, while driven by a really strong impulse, is very disciplined on account of this guy."

"I think that that is a real gift that Harrison gets from Dexter," Alcott continued before going on to explain how Harrison's baser impulses have been tempered by his time spent alongside his father, famously portrayed by longtime Dexter franchise star Michael C. Hall. "Being a really impulsive, reactive...

Note: The first episode of "Dexter: Resurrection" is now streaming on Paramount+ Premium, and debuts on Showtime at 8pm Et this Sunday night. This post contains spoilers for the premiere episode.

Showtime was adamant about Michael C. Hall's eponymous serial killer staying alive in the "Dexter" finale, and now we know why. The character's popularity among viewers means that he can always be brought back for more slaughter-filled adventures, and it was only a matter of time until the Bay Harbor Butcher struck again. The revival series, "Dexter: New Blood," caught up with Dexter Morgan years after faking his own death, revealing that he moved from Miami to a small town, where he lived under a fake alias. It was only a matter of time until he got into trouble again, though, and the series ended with his son shooting him in the chest and leaving him for dead.

The following contains spoilers for the season premiere of Dexter: Resurrection.

Dexter Morgan’s bound to drop a few bodies in his new series Dexter: Resurrection, but in Friday’s premiere, it was another Morgan that drew first blood.

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When we pick back up with the Bay Harbor Butcher, he’s waking up from a coma after nearly being killed by Harrison at the end of Dexter: New Blood.