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Dexter: Resurrection
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  • Episode aired Jul 20, 2025
  • TV-MA
  • 52m
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9.3/10
27K
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Michael C. Hall and Marc Menchaca in Backseat Driver (2025)
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Dexter must carefully balance Blessing Kamara's attempts to help get him acclimated as Harrison is drawn deeper into the police investigation.Dexter must carefully balance Blessing Kamara's attempts to help get him acclimated as Harrison is drawn deeper into the police investigation.Dexter must carefully balance Blessing Kamara's attempts to help get him acclimated as Harrison is drawn deeper into the police investigation.

  • Director
    • Monica Raymund
  • Writers
    • Nick Zayas
    • Clyde Phillips
    • James Manos Jr.
  • Stars
    • Michael C. Hall
    • Uma Thurman
    • Jack Alcott
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.3/10
    27K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Monica Raymund
    • Writers
      • Nick Zayas
      • Clyde Phillips
      • James Manos Jr.
    • Stars
      • Michael C. Hall
      • Uma Thurman
      • Jack Alcott
    • 42User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Michael C. Hall
    Michael C. Hall
    • Dexter Morgan
    Uma Thurman
    Uma Thurman
    • Charley
    Jack Alcott
    Jack Alcott
    • Harrison Morgan
    David Zayas
    David Zayas
    • Angel Batista
    Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine
    Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine
    • Blessing Kamara
    Kadia Saraf
    Kadia Saraf
    • Det. Claudette Wallace
    Dominic Fumusa
    Dominic Fumusa
    • Det. Melvin Oliva
    Emilia Suárez
    Emilia Suárez
    • Elsa Rivera
    James Remar
    James Remar
    • Harry Morgan
    Peter Dinklage
    Peter Dinklage
    • Leon Prater
    • (credit only)
    David Magidoff
    David Magidoff
    • Teddy Reed
    C.S. Lee
    C.S. Lee
    • Vince Masuka
    Desmond Harrington
    Desmond Harrington
    • Joey Quinn
    Marc Menchaca
    Marc Menchaca
    • Red
    Bryan Lillis
    Bryan Lillis
    • Ryan Foster
    JillMarie Lawrence
    JillMarie Lawrence
    • Constance
    Reese Antoinette
    Reese Antoinette
    • Joy
    Jason Alan Carvell
    Jason Alan Carvell
    • Stefan Pike
    • Director
      • Monica Raymund
    • Writers
      • Nick Zayas
      • Clyde Phillips
      • James Manos Jr.
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    10iiTiny

    One of the Best Episodes in the Entire Series

    A brilliant and well-rounded episode that sets the tone for the entire season. Dexter's character is truly back-sharp, witty, and with a surprisingly great sense of humor. Unlike last season, which didn't quite impress me, this episode stands out as not just another strong entry, but the best episode of the season so far. In my humble opinion, it even surpasses any episode from the entire previous season.

    I Hope They Keep This Level of Quality

    So far, the season is off to a fantastic start, and if it keeps up this momentum, it could easily become one of the top five seasons in the entire series-and I'm not exaggerating! Everything is falling into place perfectly so far.
    10imdbfan-266863

    Dexter Returns Strong

    "Episode 3 of Dexter: Resurrection solidifies the season's momentum with intense suspense and masterful storytelling. Every scene is meticulously crafted, keeping viewers fully engaged and on edge. Michael C. Hall delivers a brilliant performance, perfectly portraying Dexter's complexity, intelligence, and inner conflict. The writing is sharp, balancing dramatic tension with intricate character development, making each moment meaningful. Cinematography and direction enhance the storytelling, turning each scene into a visually striking and emotionally charged experience. This episode demonstrates why Dexter's revival continues to captivate and impress audiences worldwide. 10/10."
    10imdbfan-7726163110

    very good show so far

    Perfectly done. Everything was done absolutely perfectly, definitely has the potential to be better than the best seasons of the original series. So great they brought Clyde Phillips back because it seems like he is a very good writer. It's very well written. There is a new character Blessing Kamara who is a very nice character to see. Lovely to see some of the OG character's back (I will not spoil who though). Harrison is a now became an incredibly likeable character, not like how he was in New Blood, but he isn't aware of Dexter's whereabouts and may switch up when he sees him again, I am not sure. I am looking forward for the other episodes, I like how they are once a week so I do not watch everything in 2 days. Very well done to the writers, film crew, producers, actors, anyone else I missed out because this seems like it will be a great piece of television. Please make it 4-5 seasons I want to see at least 50 episodes. People may say "Dexter is being dragged". IT IS NOT. The amount of potential this show has is insane, it's different to the main show, but similar at the same time if you get my drift. I hope Dexter finally gets a happy ending, I mean i hope it doesn't end at all to be honest. But overall a very very VERY good episode 3, same with the other 2 episodes.
    10iggles36

    I missed This Dexter

    I tried the last two versions, not for me. New Blood probably should be watched if you're going to watch this one, but it's not really necessary. Dex has a kid, he follows him, the kid shot him, he didn't die. That's about all anyone need know from New Blood. It was tough to watch. Not true Dexter in the way fans of the original enjoyed him. Original Sin didn't work for me either. Rehashing characters as younger versions after they did most of it in flashbacks on the Original felt like a waste. BUT This??? This is a revival for the ages. Imagine GOT after Jon Snow came back, but the show got better. So far, so great. The build up is phenomenal. And the return characters??? I actually screamed when I saw who's coming back. The last time I had this high of anticipation of waiting till next week for a show to come on was the Original. Keep up the good work. See you Sunday!!!
    10tvyqynmtr

    Great episode

    The show has been off to an amazing start. It feels like watching the old Dexter again. New blood made him look sloppy, stupid, make a lot of mistakes and completely go against the Dexter we knew. Resurrection is putting things back to how they should be. Smart characters making smart decisions. Characters making mistakes and doing things that make no sense is just a lazy way for writers to get themself out of a box. This show goes back to what made Dexter an amazing show. Cold, calculated and smart. The reunion of the legacy characters was also great and sets up what will be inevitable later on in the season. Just an excellent episode and excellent start to the show so far.

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    • Trivia
      Dexter uses the name Dr Patrick Bateman to receive the M99 - Etorphine - from another doctor. In American Psycho, Dr Patrick Bateman (played by Christian Bale) is a banking executive who hides his alternate psychopathic ego and serial killer tendencies from the outside world.
    • Goofs
      Dexter refers to Ronald Schmidt as "Red" before entering Schmidt's apartment and before anyone has said the nickname to him. There is no scene showing Dexter learning this information from any source, making it unclear how he could know the nickname at that point in the story.
    • Soundtracks
      Left Hand Free
      Written by [Joe Newman, Thom Green, Gus Unger-Hamilton]

      Performed by [Alt-J]

      Courtesy of [Infectious Music]

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