Dexter: Resurrection’s Major Retcon Could Turn The Fans Against The Franchise

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Dexter: Resurrection's Major Retcon Could Turn The Fans Against The Franchise

Highlights

  • Dexter: New Blood ending has been retconned to set up a new sequel called Dexter: Resurrection.
  • Showrunner Clyde Phillips risks losing fans if sequel series isn’t well-executed
  • Michael C. Hall confirms Dexter: Resurrection won’t be a limited series, and it could last multiple seasons.

As a long-time fan of Dexter, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and trepidation about the upcoming sequel series, Dexter: Resurrection. The retcon of Dexter’s death in the ending of Dexter: New Blood has left me with a sense of whiplash, to be honest. One moment I was mourning the loss of my favorite serial killer, and the next, he’s coming back for more!

The showrunner of the Dexter series, Clyde Phillips, is swamped at the moment. This is due to the announcement that Michael C. Hall will reprise his role in Dexter: Resurrection, and the production of the prequel series, Dexter: Original Sin, both of which he’s involved with. The merger between Paramount and Showtime seems to have fueled a desire to expand the Dexter universe, leading to what is being called the biggest retcon in the series’ history. This involves the surprising revelation that despite Clyde Phillips previously confirming Dexter’s death, he actually survived the events of Dexter: New Blood.

Initially, “Dexter: New Blood” was Showtime’s highest-rated series, sparking talks about a spin-off featuring Harrison. However, these ideas were abandoned, and instead, a prequel titled “Dexter: Original Sin” was announced. Interestingly, writer Scott Buck and his team started developing an idea to carry on Dexter’s story beyond “New Blood.” At San Diego Comic Con 2024, both Scott Phillips and Michael C. Hall confirmed that this concept had evolved into a series called “Dexter: Resurrection.”

The Ending of Dexter: New Blood Has Been Retconned But The Sequel Series Could Fix The Problems Fans Have With Both Finales

As a dedicated fan of Dexter and Dexter: New Blood, I was left feeling a bit let down by both finales. But, here’s a twist that took me by surprise – showrunner Clyde Phillips recently revealed that New Blood wasn’t the definitive end after all! Yes, you heard it right, Michael C. Hall is set to reprise his role as Dexter in an upcoming sequel series of the original Dexter series.

After Dexter was killed by a gunshot wound to the chest from his son Harrison, viewers started questioning how this could be possible. However, there was no confusion about Dexter’s fate, as it had been confirmed during an interview with Clyde Phillips on Deadline following the release of the final episode of Dexter: New Blood in 2022.

Let me clarify this for you: I’m using three phrases to convey one message – Dexter has met his end. Misleading the audience isn’t my intention, and honesty is important. The finale of Dexter has indeed arrived, and sadly, Dexter is no more.

New Blood became, leading them to recognize the financial potential of the Dexter universe. Consequently, they recruited Clyde Phillips and his writing team to brainstorm methods for revisiting the ending of Dexter: New Blood and preserving Dexter’s existence.

Although Clyde Phillips previously asserted Dexter was deceased and it would be misleading to suggest otherwise, he is now preparing for the production of Dexter: Resurrection, slated for release in summer 2025. Yet, this revelation might bring some satisfaction to the fans, as Dexter’s comeback could potentially rectify the issues raised by the finales and provide a more satisfactory ending for the dedicated viewers.

Dexter: Resurrection Needs To Be Great Or It’ll Risk Losing The Fans Due To The Retcon Of Dexter’s Death

Dexter: Resurrection's Major Retcon Could Turn The Fans Against The Franchise

Should Clyde Phillips and his team on Dexter: Resurrection develop an outstanding concept for the sequel series, and if it’s widely praised as the superior continuation of Dexter, many fans may forgive Clyde Phillips for misleading them about Dexter’s fate. However, if the execution of Dexter: Resurrection falls short, there’s a risk that it could alienate fans permanently.


If the conclusion of Dexter: Resurrection leaves most fans feeling displeased for a third time, it might signal the end of the entire franchise as we know it, given the dissatisfaction with the previous ending in 2013. In contrast, the finale of Dexter: New Blood served as an official conclusion to Dexter’s story, unlike the original series which ended somewhat ambiguously in 2013.

Michael C. Hall provided additional details about his role in the upcoming series Dexter: Resurrection, during an interview with Variety, and he revealed that unlike the initial plan for a limited series, this revival may span multiple seasons without a definitive conclusion. This potential prolongation of the show might raise some concerns since the original series ended after eight seasons with the intention of concluding Dexter: New Blood.

Resurrection, which was believed to be superior to the one viewers saw in 2013. However, this ending has been around for quite some time, and it might not provide enough surprise if implemented. Therefore, Phillips and his team will need to devise a fresh and satisfying conclusion for Dexter: Resurrection that appeals to most fans. Unlike some TV series that wrapped up perfectly and continued, Dexter: New Blood didn’t fall into this category. This means there is room for improvement in Dexter: Resurrection‘s retcon, making it a potential positive change.

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2024-08-14 02:03