TV Review: 'Dexter: Resurrection' Takes Revival Further
NEW YORK CITY, JUL 9 – Dexter Morgan returns from a coma to New York City seeking to reconnect with his son while facing new threats including a secret society of killers led by Peter Dinklage.
- Dexter: Resurrection, a continuation of the Dexter saga, will premiere with two episodes on Paramount+ on July 11, 2025, set mainly in New York City.
- The series follows Dexter Morgan’s survival after a fatal shooting in Dexter: New Blood , with the storyline deepening Dexter’s life as a recovering vigilante in rehab and his son Harrison’s struggles.
- Resurrection introduces new characters like Leon Prater, played by Peter Dinklage, a serial killer fascinated by predators, while revisiting hallmarks, Easter eggs, and ongoing tension with Dexter’s past including investigation by Angel Batista.
- Co-Executive producer Scott Reynolds stated, "We still have a lot of stories that we want to tell," and showrunner Clyde Phillips called Resurrection a "unique launching pad" for further Dexter adventures.
- The show’s move to New York offers a vibrant new setting described as both inspiring and a surveillance state, suggesting the Dexter story could continue for multiple future seasons beyond Resurrection’s release.
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