It’s a busy period for Clyde Phillips, the showrunner of Dexter. First, Michael C. Hall is returning for Dexter: Resurrection, and production is also moving forward on the prequel series, Dexter: Original Sin, which Phillips is involved with. Moreover, the merger of Paramount and Showtime has sparked a desire to expand the Dexter universe. As a result, this has led to the largest retcon in the series’ history, revealing that Dexter survived the events of Dexter: New Blood, even though Phillips had previously confirmed his death.
Dexter: New Blood achieved record-breaking ratings for Showtime, sparking discussions about a spin-off focused on Harrison. However, these plans were abandoned in favor of a prequel series titled Dexter: Original Sin. Meanwhile, Clyde Phillips and his team began exploring ideas to continue Dexter’s journey after New Blood. This led to the official announcement of Dexter: Resurrection, which was revealed by Phillips and Michael C. Hall at San Diego Comic-Con 2024.
Dexter: Resurrection Is Confirmed
While promoting the upcoming prequel series Dexter: Original Sin, Michael C. Hall appeared at the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con to announce his return for a new sequel, Dexter: Resurrection. This sequel will explore the aftermath of New Blood, with hints that Dexter survived his apparent death and is coming back. In an interview with Variety, Hall was cautious about sharing specifics but teased, “I don’t know what I am authorized to say other than, it’s really cold out there.”
Additional details about the surprise sequel have been revealed, and the show is intended to be an ongoing series that could span multiple seasons. It is scheduled for a summer 2025 release, although a more specific timeline has not yet been confirmed.
| Dexter Series | Release Year(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Dexter | 2006-2013 | |
| Dexter: New Blood | 2021-2022 | Set 10 years after the ending of Dexter |
| Dexter: Original Sin | N/A | A prequel series following Dexter in the 1990s |
| Dexter: Resurrection | N/A | A sequel set after Dexter: New Blood |
The Sequel Picks Up After New Blood
Similar to the controversial ending of Dexter’s eighth season, Dexter: New Blood concluded with a level of ambiguity that sets up the new sequel series. In the finale, Angela called Angel Batista to Iron Lake to confirm that Dexter was the Bay Harbor Butcher. Harrison killed Dexter, and Angela chose to let Harrison leave town while she took the blame for Dexter’s death. Although some aspects were resolved, the ending was clearly designed to leave room for future developments.
With no resolution on Harrison’s fate after “killing” his father or whether Dexter will be confirmed as the Bay Harbor Butcher, Dexter: Resurrection has plenty of material to explore. Additionally, the return of Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan adds to the potential of the series. It remains unclear whether Dexter will return as a living character or as a ghostly presence visiting Harrison, similar to how Debra haunted Dexter. This uncertainty makes the new series intriguing and could fulfill the promise of an ongoing storyline.
Dexter: Resurrection Cast
With the new sequel series still in its early stages, the only confirmed cast member so far is Michael C. Hall, who will reprise his role as the morally complex serial killer Dexter Morgan. Beyond Hall, any other returning cast members are purely speculative and will depend on the direction of the sequel’s storyline. Jack Alcott might return as Dexter’s son, Harrison, and Jennifer Carpenter could reprise her role as the ghostly version of Debra, Dexter’s sister. Regardless of who comes back, the sequel is expected to introduce a range of new characters in whatever location Dexter is moving to.
Dexter: Resurrection Release Date
Clyde Phillips is preparing to begin work on Dexter: Resurrection, which is set to be released in the summer of 2025. This timeline provides ample opportunity for Phillips and his team to develop the new series, ensuring it meets the high expectations of fans and builds on the legacy of the original show.
