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Season 1 – Dexter: Resurrection

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Weeks after taking a bullet to the chest from his own son, Dexter Morgan awakens from a coma to find Harrison gone. 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. But when Miami Metro’s Angel Batista arrives with questions, Dexter realizes his past is catching up to him fast. As father and son navigate their own darkness, they soon find themselves deeper than ever imagined. A continuation of DEXTER: NEW BLOOD.
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Dexter: Resurrection — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Dexter brushes off a minor case of death and multiple false endings to reemerge as vital as ever in a knowingly absurd continuation that rediscovers the thrill of the hunt.

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Audience Says

Michael C. Hall slinks back into the blood-soaked boots of TV’s most disturbingly likable killer in Dexter Resurrection, slashing fans' expectations and leaving a satisfyingly grisly splatter behind.

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Joshua Rivera Slate Aug 25
Dexter: Resurrection is the final stage in Dexter fully embracing the trashy show it always was, deep down inside. Go to Full Review
Roxana Hadadi New York Magazine/Vulture 07/30/2025
Watching Resurrection is, miraculously, like stepping into a time machine back to the early days of Dexter, when it was slyly funny and had a firm grasp on its storytelling. Go to Full Review
Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) 07/28/2025
Watching Dexter prowl around New York City is far more compelling than him being miserable in the woods. Go to Full Review
Samantha McLaren MovieJawn Dec 14
Dexter has its grittier moments, but let’s be real: this particular vigilante has more in common with Adam West’s Batman than Christian Bale’s. Go to Full Review
Alberto Carlos Espinof Nov 10
4/5
Michael C. Hall's masterful performance makes him impossible not to love , and 'Dexter: Resurrection' is worth watching for that reason alone. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Laura Fernández El Pais (Spain) Oct 4
The way Phillips...holds up such a shaky structure is admirable. Because he sticks to the basics. Bringing back each of [the show's] pillars. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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J H @UpstateNYThriller 3d 10/10 Dexter is back and in NYC with his son Harrison... See more Maryellen A @RT5678904211 Aug 4 I really enjoyed the ride. I like Dexter's and Harrison's development. The premise of the season was really cool, I am looking forward to season 2. See more Arline A @Arline565 Jul 31 Really enjoying all of the continuity with characters, outfits, everything, it's like they didn't miss a beat to bring back the whole Dexter vibe. See more Susan P @Pearson118 Jul 30 It's so good. I can’t stop grinning while watching I’m so glad it’s back in a good way. I hope Michael C. Hall plays this role till he’s 90. See more Hypertix A @RT67891139 Jul 25 10/10 Perfect writing, perfect fan-service and beautifully executed plot line continuation See more Amalia S @Amaliafiff Jul 22 This is the Dexter I've been waiting for since Season 4. It actually feels like the old show again. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 11, 2025 A Beating Heart... Dexter Morgan awakens from a 10-week coma; as he begins a painful recovery and learns Harrison has fled to NYC, both father and son are drawn closer to confronting the darkness they've tried to escape. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 11, 2025 Camera Shy Dexter embeds himself in New York's ride-share community to track down a serial killer; Harrison spirals from the guilt of a violent outburst. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 18, 2025 Backseat Driver Dexter must carefully balance attempts to help get him acclimated. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 25, 2025 Call Me Red Dexter attends a mysterious gathering, hosted by a highly influential figure with macabre ambitions; Harrison continues to struggle with mounting guilt and pressure at work; Angel Batista arrives in New York City. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 1, 2025 Murder Horny An encounter pushes Harrison further into his own darkness, escalating his fear of arrest; as Batista closes in, Dexter pursues a dangerous connection with a seductive killer, believing they operate under a similar code. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 8, 2025 Cats and Mouse As Dexter closes in on a narcissistic murderer, Harrison faces a crisis of identity while trying to find his place in the world; Batista pursues the connection between the Bay Harbor Butcher and the recent killings in NYC. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 15, 2025 Course Correction At a remote retreat hosted by Prater, Dexter discovers unsettling information about Gareth; Harrison contemplates his future and his growing sense of justice driven by Elsa's struggles with her abusive landlord. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 22, 2025 The Kill Room Where It Happens Dexter redirects his attention to step up as a father; Claudette digs into Miami Metro's past, inching closer to the truth; Prater uncovers information that could put Harrison in danger. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 29, 2025 Touched by an Ángel Prater and Charley reveal they know a critical piece of information, forcing Dexter to go to extreme lengths; as Dexter attempts to set up a meeting with Prater, Harrison finds himself further entangled. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 4, 2025 And Justice for All Charley's allegiance to Prater is pushed to its limit, forcing him to make a choice; Dexter and Harrison find themselves in a final confrontation, facing the consequences of their darkness. Details
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Season Info

Director
Monica Raymund, Marcos Siega
Executive Producer
Clyde Phillips, Michael C. Hall, Scott Reynolds, Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns, Marcos Siega
Screenwriter
Tanner Bean, Marc Muszynski, Tony Saltzman, Scott Reynolds, Nick Zayas, Clyde Phillips, Katrina Mathewson, Mary Leah Sutton
Network
Paramount+ with Showtime
Rating
TV-MA (V|L)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 11, 2025
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