Dexter: Resurrection Should Do This One Thing To Keep The Franchise Alive

Dexter: Resurrection Should Do This One Thing To Keep The Franchise Alive

Key Takeaways

  • Dexter: Resurrection will potentially run for multiple seasons.
  • The new series could involve Dexter helping the FBI track down serial killers.
  • Eventually, Dexter may have to face up to his crimes, leading to a potential jail sentence.

As a die-hard Dexter fan who’s been following this dark serial killer’s journey for over two decades, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and skepticism about the upcoming revival, Dexter: Resurrection. After the disappointing ending in New Blood, I was ready to let Dexter rest in peace, just like Deb did (or so we thought). But now, the prospect of seeing him back in action has me eagerly anticipating the summer of 2025.


The revival of Dexter: Resurrection is set to premiere on Paramount+ alongside Showtime next summer. Michael C. Hall reprises his role as Dexter Morgan, with filming for the new follow-up series commencing in January 2025. At this time, no additional casting details have been revealed. However, it’s been confirmed that the narrative will carry on directly from the limited series, Dexter: New Blood. Fans are eagerly discussing potential plotlines and how Dexter might resume his deadly habits once more.

One promising approach to potentially prolong the success of the Dexter series could be by granting Dexter clemency for his past crimes, allowing him to collaborate with the FBI in apprehending rogue serial killers who operate outside established codes. Given that Dexter: Resurrection is slated for multiple seasons, it’s crucial to introduce an engaging premise capable of sustaining interest indefinitely. With Dexter unable to serve jail time or face execution (for now), there would be no series if he were incarcerated.

Dexter Has Some Seriously Good Investigative Skills That Could Be Used By The FBI

Dexter: Resurrection
StarringMichael C. Hall, Jack Alcott (rumored), David Zayas (rumored) and Julia Jones (rumored)
Created byClyde Phillips
Executive ProducersClyde Phillips and Michael C. Hall

For quite some time, Dexter Morgan (played by Michael C. Hall) often managed to stay one step ahead of the Miami Metro Homicide investigators while pursuing serial killers himself. Being a killer himself, he knew the telltale signs, thanks to his unique code of ethics with Harry. By the end of New Blood, Dexter found himself in a tricky situation. Angela Bishop (Julia Jones) had uncovered his hidden truth, and he was left for dead after being shot by Harrison. However, it turns out that Dexter survived in Dexter: Resurrection. This means he’ll likely have to confront the consequences of his actions. But here’s a twist – according to Michael C. Hall in an interview with Variety, the upcoming series might span over several seasons.

Dexter: Resurrection Key Facts

  • Season 1 will air in Summer 2025
  • The sequel will not be a limited series.

Instead of creating a Dexter prison drama, it would be more intriguing if the storyline shifted to Dexter being recognized by the FBI for his unique crime-solving abilities. This could lead to him working alongside them in their investigations. In reality, some serial killers have been instrumental in helping law enforcement solve crimes. For instance, FBI criminal profiler John Douglas, who coined the term ‘serial killer’, spent years conversing with America’s most dangerous serial killers in high-security prisons to understand their motives and methods, thereby creating a profile that would assist him in tracking down similar offenders.

The book by Douglas about that topic was transformed into the Netflix show, “Mindhunter,” which aired for two seasons from 2017 to 2019. Now, it’s not necessary for Dexter to be an exact replica of “Mindhunter,” but the underlying concept could share some similarities. Dexter assists the FBI in locating other serial killers. However, it would be more intriguing if he carried out this task while remaining a free man, allowing him to secretly fulfill his murderous tendencies without the FBI’s awareness.

Dexter Will Probably Have To Face Up To His Crimes At Some Point

Dexter: Resurrection Should Do This One Thing To Keep The Franchise Alive

As a dedicated Dexter fan, I can’t help but feel a mix of anticipation and apprehension as we approach Dexter: Resurrection. It’s no secret that Dexter’s dark past will eventually catch up with him, but the upcoming merger between Paramount and Showtime hints at more intriguing tales yet to unfold before that moment arrives.

The Future Of The Dexter-verse

  • The prequel series, Dexter: Original Sin, will launch on December 13, 2024.
  • The sequel series, Dexter: Resurrection, will air in the summer of 2025.
Dexter: Resurrection Should Do This One Thing To Keep The Franchise Alive

Back in 2022, showrunner Clyde Phillips had initially planned for “New Blood” to be the final chapter in the story of Dexter, as he confirmed in an interview with Deadline. However, a significant change or “retcon” was made to the original series that altered this ending.

As a gamer putting it in my own words: “Let me make this clear, folks – Dexter’s days are numbered. I wouldn’t pull such a stunt on you, the viewers. It’d be misleading. There’s no doubt in my mind that we’re witnessing the final chapter of Dexter.

In other words, it seems that neither option – having Dexter die nor letting him escape justice – would be satisfying for fans in the new series “Dexter: Resurrection.” Instead, it might work best if Dexter is brought to justice but not executed, perhaps serving time in a Miami prison. This would provide closure while leaving open the possibility of a future revival of the show.

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2024-09-28 03:04