Everyone’s favourite serial killer is back… again. Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter Morgan in a new season that picks up where New Blood left off – and the early feedback is surprisingly good.
Key facts
- Dexter: Resurrection premiered Friday, July 11 in Australia with a two-episode debut, on Paramount+.
- The series holds a 100% Rotten Tomatoes critics score as of launch – an all-time high for the franchise.
- Michael C. Hall returns alongside Jack Alcott and David Zayas, with new additions including Peter Dinklage and Uma Thurman.
- Set weeks after Dexter: New Blood, the series follows Dexter’s recovery from a coma and his search for his missing son.
- Ten episodes are scheduled to roll out weekly each Friday.
Key background
After more than a decade since the original series wrapped and a short-lived sequel in Dexter: New Blood, the franchise returns again – this time with a series that’s already outpacing its predecessors critically.
Dexter: Resurrection picks up with Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) recovering from a near-fatal gunshot wound inflicted by his son, Harrison. Alone and unsure of his son’s whereabouts, he follows a trail to New York City, only to discover that the past he tried to bury is catching up.
Angel Batista (David Zayas) resurfaces (apparently still a big fedora guy) from Miami Metro, pushing Dexter to confront the wreckage of his old life just as a new wave of danger takes shape. The cast includes returning names from the original run – James Remar as Harry Morgan – and expands with Peter Dinklage, Uma Thurman, Krysten Ritter, and Neil Patrick Harris joining in new roles.
Critics have responded positively, with early Rotten Tomatoes scores placing Resurrection at a franchise-best 100% “fresh” rating.
Reviewers are noting a return to form under original showrunner Clyde Phillips, who previously helmed the show’s first four seasons.
How to stream Dexter: Resurrection in Australia
In Australia, Dexter: Resurrection is streaming now on Paramount+. Two episodes are available at launch, with the remaining eight released weekly every Friday.
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