Dexter: Resurrectiongets its first teaser trailer, revealing more about the sequel show starring Michael C. Hall. Created by Clyde Phillips, theDexterfranchise has been on and off TV screens since 2006, with Hall most recently returning as the character forDexter: New Bloodin 2021. Though that series ended with Dexter’s apparent death, it was subsequently confirmed that Hall would return for asequel show calledDexter: Resurrection, with the new episodes set to follow the beloved serial killer in New York City.
Paramount+ on Showtimenow shares a short teaser forDexter: Resurrection, showing Hall holding a newspaper with the headline: “Dexter Morgan Is Dead,“with the actor sporting his character’s signature grin. The teaser, which includes a new take on the original show’s theme music, also confirms thatthe sequel series will premiere on July 11. Check out the teaser and an accompanying plot synopsis below:
DEXTER: RESURRECTION, a continuation of DEXTER®: NEW BLOOD, takes place weeks after Dexter Morgan (Hall) takes a bullet to the chest from his own son, as he awakens from a coma to find Harrison (Jack Alcott) gone without a trace. 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 closure won’t come easy. When Miami Metro’s Angel Batista (David Zayas) arrives with questions, Dexter realizes his past is catching up to him fast. As father and son navigate their own darkness in the city that never sleeps, they soon find themselves deeper than they ever imagined—and that the only way out is together.
What This Means For Dexter: Resurrection
How The Sequel Show Could Deal With New Blood’s Ending
Dexter: New Bloodendswith Hall’s character lying dead in the show after being shot by his own son, Harrison (Jack Alcott), and the new teaser playfully suggests the sequel series won’t totally be throwing this ending out.It’s possible, for example, that Dexter, despite coming back to life, finds a way to make his death appear permanent, thus giving him more freedom to live his life without constantly looking over his shoulder. Alcott will reprise his role as Harrison inResurrection, and the dynamic between father and son will seemingly be a major part of the story.
Also confirmed to return in theDexter: Resurrectioncastis David Zayas as Angel Batista. Batista will be tracking Dexter after the events ofNew Blood, suggesting he, at least, won’t be buying into the idea that Hall’s character is dead. As for the July 11 premiere, this date ensures audiences won’t have a long gap between releases, with theDexter: Original Sinprequel having only just wrapped up its story in February.Original Sinseason 2 is confirmed to be in the works, withHall also confirming thatResurrectioncould become an ongoing series.
James Remar is confirmed to return as Harry Morgan inDexter: Resurrection, with newcomers including Peter Dinklage, Uma Thurman, Krysten Ritter, Neil Patrick Harris, and Eric Stonestreet.
Our Take On The Dexter: Resurrection Teaser
Hall’s Return Is Reason Enough To Be Optimistic
Though the new teaser is not actual footage of Hall inDexter: Resurrection, it is nonetheless exciting to see him back as the beloved serial killer once more.The hardest aspect of the new show will arguably be explaining how Dexter survives and escapes without it feeling too ridiculous, but, if the show can overcome this hurdle, audiences are seemingly in for more classicDexterstorytelling, just in a new location.
The originalDextercast is a major reason for the show’s success, but it’s ultimately Hall who was the most important figure. It will be interesting to see how the new setting and a mostly new supporting cast will affectResurrection’s reception with audiences. While many questions remain aboutDexter: Resurrection, an official trailer with more footage is likely not too far off.
