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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dexter: Resurrection Sets Showtime Streaming Record, Delivers 46% Bigger Audience Than Original Sin
'Talk about a killer debut,' nine out of 10 news stories on this topic will begin. The Dexter: Resurrection premiere drew 3.1 million global cross-platform viewers in its first three days, representing a 46% larger audience than what the Dexter: Original Sin prequel series opened to last December. More from TVLine Dexter: Resurrection Premiere: Jack Alcott Reacts to the Season's Gruesome First Kill - Watch Dexter: Resurrection's Michael C. Hall Says Premiere's Surprise Cameos Were the 'Best Way to Start' - Who Came Back? Dexter: Resurrection's Michael C. Hall on Why He 'Rolled the Dice' to Bring His Iconic Killer Back From the Dead - Watch The return of grown-up Dexter also delivered the most-streamed premiere in Showtime history, putting up 44% bigger numbers than Original Sin, and marking a 76% improvement on Dexter: New Blood (circa November 2021). TVLine readers gave the premiere an average grade of 'A'; get Michael C. Hall's take on the surprise cameos and see what Jack Alcott (who plays Harrison) said about the season's gruesome first kill. 'Dexter: Resurrection delivered an electrifying performance that not only rekindled a fiercely devoted fanbase but also captivated a new generation of viewers — shattering records with Showtime's most-streamed premiere ever,' Chris McCarthy, President of Showtime/MTV Entertainment, said in a statement. 'This triumph underscores the lasting impact of this iconic franchise, brought to life by Michael C. Hall's unparalleled portrayal and [showrunner] Clyde Phillips' visionary creative leadership.' A continuation of New Blood, Resurrection takes place weeks after Dexter Morgan (played by Hall) takes a bullet to the chest from his own son, as he awakens from a coma to find Harrison (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. Closure, though, 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,' the series synopsis reads. '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.' Dexter: Resurrection also stars Uma Thurman as Charley, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as Blessing Kamara, Kadia Saraf as Detective Claudette Wallace, Dominic Fumusa as Detective Melvin Oliva, Emilia Suárez as Elsa Rivera, James Remar as Dexter's father Harry, and Peter Dinklage as Leon Prater. Guest stars include Neil Patrick Harris, Krysten Ritter, Eric Stonestreet and David Dastmalchian, as Lowell, Mia, Al and Gareth. Want scoop on , or for any other TV show? Shoot an email to InsideLine@ and your question may be answered via Matt's Inside Line!
New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Dexter: Resurrection' stars James Remar and Jack Alcott tease the ‘scariest possible thing' that could happen
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. The story of Dexter the serial killer continues in 'Dexter: Resurrection,' and this time, it's a multi-generational saga. 'Dexter: Resurrection,' which is the fourth show in the 'Dexter' franchise, premiered on Friday, July 11 on Paramount+ and Sunday, July 13 at 8 p.m. on Showtime. Advertisement The story centers on Dexter the serial killer (Michael C. Hall) as he follows his estranged son, Harrison (Jack Alcott), to New York City – all the while, he's trailed by the ghost of his late father, Harry (James Remar), as his conscience. 8 David Zayas, Emilia Suarez, James Remar, Jack Alcott, Michael C. Hall, Uma Thurman, Dominic Fumusa, Peter Dinklage and Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine at the 'Dexter: Ressurection' NYC premiere on July 9, 2025. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock 8 Jack Alcott as Harrison Morgan in 'Dexter: Resurrection.' Zach Dilgard/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME Advertisement 'I definitely picked as many brains as I could. It really was a master class each and every day, each and every person. There were plenty of days that I didn't even work. I wasn't called [to set], but I came in to watch specific actors and scenes,' Alcott 26, told The Post. In addition to Hall and Remar, the cast includes heavyweights such as Peter Dinklage and Uma Thurman. 'Like, I want to see the big dogs work,' Alcott added. 'Everybody was incredibly kind and welcoming to me, the young guy that's on the show. I'm incredibly thankful for that.' 8 James Remar as Harry Morgan in 'Dexter: Resurrection.' Zach Dilgard/Paramount+ with SHO Advertisement The original 'Dexter' aired on Showtime for eight seasons from 2006 to 2013, following Dexter (Hall) a serial killer whose cop father, Harry (Remar), taught him to channel his urges into targeting fellow killers. By day, Dexter worked for the Miami police, with colleagues such as Angel Batista (David Zayas). By night, he went after killers who slipped through the cracks of the justice system, and gave them his own brand of bloody vigilante justice. The show had the spinoff 'Dexter: New Blood' in 2021, which introduced Dexter to his troubled estranged son, Harrison (Alcott). 8 James Remar and Jack Alcott in their July 2025 interview with New York Post. New York Post Advertisement 8 Jack Alcott in his interview with New York Post. New York Post 8 James Remar as Harry Morgan in 'Dexter: Resurrection.' Zach Dilgard/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME Harrison sees Dexter as a monster, so Alcott wonders, 'Oh my God, what if I'm a monster too? That is the scariest possible thing.' The third spinoff, 2024's 'Dexter: Original Sin,' followed Dexter's origins as a young man, starring Patrick Gibson in the title role and Christian Slater as his father, Harry. 'I've known Christian [Slater] for many, many years. Actually, we were in a movie together. I think it might have been his first film, called 'Tales from the Darkside.' I believe he was all of 18 years old. And I love him. He's a wonderful actor, and he's a good man,' Remar, 71, told The Post. 8 Patrick Gibson as Dexter Morgan and Christian Slater as Harry Morgan in 'Dexter: Original Sin.' Patrick Wymore/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME 8 James Remar and Jack Alcott in their interview with The New York Post. New York Post 'My feelings about another actor playing the part, I think would be like Richard Burton watching Peter O'Toole play Hamlet.' Advertisement He explained, 'Because the role is so iconic, because it's something that other guys can try their hand at. It makes me feel very proud to be the guy that originated a role that other great actors now are taking on. I'm very honored and flattered.' He quipped, 'I'm glad they didn't get some no-name bum! They got Christian Slater, who's top shelf.'
Forbes
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Dexter: Resurrection' 100% Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score Sets Record For Franchise
Michael C. Hall in "Dexter: Resurrection." Dexter: Resurrection — new on streaming this week — sets a franchise record for the Michael C. Hall's serial killer series. Hall, of course, plays Dexter Morgan, a Miami police forensics specialist who delivers his own brand of justice with his serial killing ways. The original Dexter series ran from 2006 to 2013, and Hall reprised the role in Dexter: New Blood, from 2021 to 2022. The actor only in a voice capacity to narrate the prequel series Dexter: First Blood in 2024 and returns in the flesh for Dexter: Resurrection, which continues the story that began with Dexter: First Blood. The official summary for the new Dexter series reads, 'Dexter: Resurrection takes place weeks after Dexter Morgan 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.' Dexter: Resurrection also stars James Remar from the previous Dexter series and introduces Peter Dinklage and Uma Thurman to the Dexter franchise. Dexter: Resurrection premieres on Paramount+ Premium (formerly Paramount+ with Showtime) on Friday with the first two episodes of the 10-episode series. The series also premieres on cable on Showtime on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/PT. As of this publication, the series has earned a 100% 'fresh' rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics based on 21 reviews. The 100% perfect RT critics' score marks a first for the Dexter franchise on Rotten Tomatoes. Broken down season by season on RT, Dexter Season 1 earned an 83% 'fresh' RT critics score, followed by 96% for Season 2, 72% for Season 3, 88% for Season 4, 84% for Season 4, 84% for Season 5, 38% for Season 6, 79% for Season 7 and 35% for Season 8. Dexter: New Blood, meanwhile, had a 77% RT score for its sole season, while Dexter: Original Sin earned a 70% RT score for its first season. What Are Individual Critics Saying About 'Dexter: Resurrection'? Amber Dowling of The Wrap is among the top critics on RT who give Dexter: Resurrection a 'fresh' review, writing, 'Dexter holds a mirror up to society's current obsession with serial killers in an entertaining and somewhat cathartic way that makes the series relevant now.' Also, in his 'fresh' review summary for on RT, Richard Roeper writes, 'This latest iteration is rooted firmly in the haunting and bleak foundation of the original series.' Meg Watson of the Sydney Morning Herald has some reservations in her 'fresh' review summary on RT, but still lauds the series for returning to its roots, writing 'While Resurrection doesn't hit the highs of the original series, in the hands of original showrunner Clyde Phillips it does recapture the magic of what made it great.' Bob Strauss of the San Francisco Chronicle also sings the praises of the showrunner in his 'fresh' review summary on RT, writing, '[Clyde Phillips] still constructs tight, sick, suspenseful stories. They're character-driven with well-placed humor too; 'Resurrection's' running Bee Gees gags and vegan cracks earn more smiles than they should, while the macabre stuff gets pretty wild.' Dexter: Resurrection arrives on Paramount+ Premium on Friday with a two-episode premiere. The series also premieres on cable on Showtime on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Forbes
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
What Time Does ‘Dexter: Resurrection' Premiere On Streaming?
"Dexter Resurrection" poster image featuring Michael C. Hall. Dexter: Resurrection — a follow-up series to Dexter: New Blood starring Michael C. Hall — premieres this week. What time does it begin streaming and where? Dexter: Resurrection is the fourth series in the Dexter franchise. The original Dexter series — which followed Dexter Morgan (Hall), a vigilante serial killer who uses skills as a forensic technician with the Miami Metro Police Department to meticulously rid society of heinous criminals — ran from 2006 to 2013. Next up was the sequel series Dexter: New Blood, which ran from 2021 to 22 that was followed by the prequel series Dexter: First Blood in 2024. The official summary for the new series reads, 'Dexter: Resurrection 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.' Dexter: Resurrection, which consists of 10 episodes, will begin streaming on Paramount+ Premium (formerly Paramount+ with Showtime) with a two-episode premiere on Friday, July 11 at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT. For cable users, Dexter Resurrection will begin airing on Showtime on Sunday, July 13 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. After that, a new episode will air weekly. For viewers who don't have Paramount+ Premium, the service is available for $12.99 per month. However, new subscribers can get the service for $0.99 per month for the first two months through Sunday. What Other Characters Return From 'Dexter' And 'Dexter: New Blood' in 'Dexter: Resurrection'? In addition to Michael C. Hall, David Zayas and Jack Alcott, other cast members who return from Dexter and/or Dexter: New Blood include James Remar as Dexter's dead father, Harry Morgan, who realized in the imagination of his son. Jimmy Smits, who played Miami Assistant District Attorney Miguel Prado in Dexter Season 3 will also return, as well as Dexter Season 4 and Dexter: New Blood guest star John Lithgow, who played Arthur Mitchell, aka the Trinity Killer, Deadline reported. New cast members joining the Dexter franchise in Dexter Resurrection include Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as Blessing Kamara, Kadia Saraf as Detective Claudette Wallace, Dominic Fumusa as Detective Melvin Oliva, Emilia Suárez as Elsa Rivera Peter Dinklage as Leon Prater and Uma Thurman as his associate, Charley. Dexter: Resurrection will also feature guest appearances by Neil Patrick Harris as Lowell, Krysten Ritter as Mia, Eric Stonestreet as Al and David Dastmalchian as Gareth. Dexter: Resurrection begins streaming on Paramount+ Premium on Friday at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET with a two-episode premiere. It will also begin airing on Showtime on cable on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
