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title: "Dexter: Resurrection"
year: 2025
kind: "series"
canonical: "https://film.one/tv/dexter-resurrection"
fi1m_id: "dexter-resurrection"
imdb_id: "tt33043892"
tmdb_id: 259909
wikidata_id: "Q127919404"
fi1m_score: 64
critics_score: 66
critics_reviews: 10
published: "2026-09-23T13:36:18.059514+00:00"
updated: "2026-09-23T13:36:18.833439+00:00"
region: "BE"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
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# Dexter: Resurrection (2025)

Created by Clyde Phillips · Crime, Drama, Mystery

## Identity

Dexter: Resurrection

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/tv/dexter-resurrection
- **Type:** Series
- **Fi1m ID:** dexter-resurrection
- **IMDb ID:** tt33043892
- **TMDB ID:** 259909
- **Wikidata ID:** Q127919404
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33043892/, https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/259909, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q127919404

**Fi1m score: 64** · Critics 66 from 10 reviews

*In a sentence:* Dexter survives his own ending, moves to New York and gets invited to dinner by worse people

> Michael C. Hall’s serial killer is dug up for a fourth run, moved to New York and sat at a table of worse people. It is nimble, funny and better than it has any right to be, and it cannot stop looking over its shoulder at the original.

## Synopsis

Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) wakes up alive after what looked like the end of him, and the only thing he wants is his son. Harrison Morgan (Jack Alcott) has gone to New York, so Dexter follows, taking a room in the flat of a driver, Blessing Kamara (Ntare Mwine), and picking up his old habits in a new city. His dead father Harry (James Remar) is still at his shoulder, disapproving. Angel Batista (David Zayas), an old colleague from Miami, is asking questions about Dexter’s past and follows him north. Meanwhile Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage), a billionaire who collects murderers the way other rich men collect paintings, and his head of security Charley (Uma Thurman) are gathering serial killers for a private supper. Dexter, under a borrowed name, wants a seat at the table.

## Review

Michael C. Hall has now played Dexter Morgan across four series, and this one opens with him surviving something that was plainly meant to finish him. Clyde Phillips, credited as creator, has made a decision that *Dexter: New Blood* (2021) did not: this is a comedy. A dark one, with the plastic sheeting and the syringe, but a comedy. Moved to New York and seated among other murderers, Dexter is once again the most reasonable man at the table, and the show knows how funny that is. It is a lively ten episodes and it is also a show that cannot stop quoting itself.

Hall remains the reason to watch. The voiceover, which was always the franchise’s best instrument, is back to its old dry register, a man narrating his own worst behaviour in the tone of a nature documentary. What Hall adds this time is age. He moves more carefully, he tires, and when Harrison (Jack Alcott) looks at him with something between fear and need, Hall lets the face go slack in a way he never did in Miami. James Remar’s Harry is still there to argue with him, and the two of them bickering in a stranger’s spare room is as close as the show comes to a home life.

The supper club is where the season earns its keep. Peter Dinklage plays Leon Prater as a man who has bought everything and found that murderers are the only thing left that interests him, and he delivers his lines with the pleasure of a host showing off a wine cellar. Uma Thurman’s Charley runs his security with a stillness that suggests she has done worse than anyone at the table. Brian Cox turns up as the New York Ripper and is, for a couple of scenes, the most frightening thing in the show. We laughed a good deal at these dinners, at the etiquette and the small talk, and then we felt slightly grubby about it, which we suspect is the effect Phillips wanted and the only place the show has anything like an idea.

Three cinematographers are credited, Radium Cheung, Ramsey Nickell and Joe Collins, and between them they give New York a cold, flat light that is a long way from the orange of the old Miami episodes. Prater’s rooms are warm and gold; everything Dexter does alone is done in grey. Pat Irwin’s score keeps the sardonic little figures the show has always used to tell us a joke is coming. The editing, spread across five names, is where the seams show. The killings and the dinners are cut tight; the police scenes are not.

Those police scenes are the trouble. Kadia Saraf and Dominic Fumusa, as the detectives Claudette Wallace and Melvin Oliva, are given nothing to play but procedure, and the show keeps returning to them as if it had a quota. Harrison’s own strand, in a hotel with Elsa Rivera (Emilia Suárez), is meant to carry the season’s guilt and mostly carries its running time. Somewhere in the middle episodes we found ourselves counting how many were left, and we were irritated, because the same hours contained a dinner party we would happily have watched twice.

David Zayas is the one supporting player the show treats seriously. His Batista is heavier, sadder and more stubborn than the man we remember, and the scenes in which he closes in on an old friend are the only ones where the season seems to believe its own past rather than merely reference it. Elsewhere the references pile up. Old faces, old lines, old tricks, all delivered with a nudge. Once is a wink. By the fourth or fifth it is a habit, and a show that has found a new setting and a new joke should not need it.

Set against the franchise’s own record, this sits nearer the early pulp of [*Dexter*](https://film.one/tv/dexter) (2006) than the severity of *New Blood*, and that is a fair place for it. It is not asking to be taken seriously and it should not be. Watch it with someone who knows the old show; half the pleasure is in the recognition, and half the irritation too. It carries an 18 certificate, and it earns it at the dinner table.

*Fi1m score 64, published 23 September 2026.*

## What the critics say

Most critics come away pleased, and a little surprised to be. The praise clusters on the tone: the series is said to have found the pulpy, jet-black comedy of the early seasons rather than the grimness of its later years. The New York setting and the premise of a gathering of serial killers are widely credited with giving the character somewhere new to stand, and the guest cast, Peter Dinklage and Uma Thurman among them, is singled out repeatedly. Michael C. Hall is generally judged to be enjoying himself again.

The reservations gather around the callbacks. Even the warmer reviews admit the fan service edges towards distraction, and the cooler ones find the whole thing frivolous, a lark that lacks the grounding of the previous outing. The spread is wide, from enthusiastic to hostile: Variety is the outlier, arguing the character should have been left to rest and calling the result redundant fanfiction. The Telegraph complains of stock characters and filler.

## Straight answers

**Is Dexter: Resurrection worth watching?**

*Dexter: Resurrection* is worth watching for anyone who enjoyed the original run and wants Michael C. Hall back in the voiceover, and we scored it 64. The dinner scenes with Peter Dinklage and Uma Thurman are funny and nasty in the right proportions; the police strand and Harrison's hotel plot pad out the middle episodes. Newcomers will miss half the jokes.

**Where can I watch Dexter: Resurrection in Belgium?**

*Dexter: Resurrection* is available to buy from Amazon Prime Video. Availability is checked daily; the links above go straight to each service.

**How violent or frightening is Dexter: Resurrection, and is it suitable for children?**

*Dexter: Resurrection* carries an 18 certificate in the UK and is not suitable for children. It is a dark comedy about serial killers, with plastic sheeting, syringes and a private supper club for murderers, and the review notes it earns its rating at that table. Brian Cox's New York Ripper is, for a couple of scenes, frightening in a way the rest of the show is not.

**How does Dexter: Resurrection compare to Dexter?**

*Dexter: Resurrection* is closer to the pulp of the early [*Dexter*](https://film.one/tv/dexter) than to the sombre *New Blood*, and it leans on that first run for most of its callbacks. The original is the better show, with tighter crime plotting and Hall's uneasy humour still fresh; the new series is funnier at the dinner table but keeps quoting itself. Watch the original first.

**Is Dexter: Resurrection based on a true story or a book?**

*Dexter: Resurrection* is not based on a true story; the character comes from Jeff Lindsay's novels, which gave the franchise its premise of a serial killer who hunts the guilty. This series is a continuation of the television show rather than an adaptation of any one book, so knowing the novels does not matter. Knowing the earlier series does.

**What should I watch after Dexter: Resurrection?**

After *Dexter: Resurrection*, try [*Dexter*](https://film.one/tv/dexter) (2006, Fi1m 74): The original run, before it lost its nerve, and the source of every callback here. Then [*Barry*](https://film.one/film/barry-lyndon) (2018, Fi1m 85): A killer who wants a normal life, played as comedy and slowly refused it; and [*American Psycho*](https://film.one/film/american-psycho) (2000, Fi1m 80): Manhattan, money and murder as etiquette; the joke Prater’s table is reaching for.

### Reviews we read (10)

- **Vulture**, Louis Peitzman (4 stars): The recap highlights that fans are so back as Dexter is miraculously revived and the series leans into fan service with ghosts from the past and strong showrunner Clyde Phillips. It singles out the blatant callbacks and nostalgic elements for praise. [Read](https://www.vulture.com/article/dexter-resurrection-recap-episode-1-a-beating-heart.html)
- **The AV Club**, Brian Tallerico (B): The review praises the series as killer summer escapism that feels like the original Dexter at its best, embracing pulpy potential with dark humor, callbacks, and an A-list guest cast. It singles out the fun, goofy tone and guest stars for praise while noting some thematic muddling. [Read](https://www.avclub.com/dexter-resurrection-review-tv-showtime)
- **IndieWire**, Ben Travers (75/100, inferred): The critic finds Dexter Morgan alive and killing again in New York alongside a club of other serial killers, calling it a fresh start for the character in his fourth TV outing despite the odds. They single out the New York setting and ensemble of serial killers for making the revival work. [Read](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/shows/dexter-resurrection-review-dexter-good-1235137263/)
- **Radio Times**, Tilly Pearce (3/5): The critic finds the series surprisingly gripping and a relief after initial skepticism, breathing new life into a tired character through strong early episodes and Michael C. Hall's performance. They single out the stunt casting, cameos, and throwbacks as fan service that edges toward distraction but mostly works, while praising Hall for bringing humanity and humor to Dexter. [Read](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/dexter-resurrection-review/)
- **The Telegraph**, Chris Bennion (3/5): The critic finds the series weighed down by tedious stock characters, hammy acting, and filler, but praises the jet-black wit, crime procedural elements, and standout performances like Peter Dinklage in a serial-killer dinner party sequence. [Read](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/dexter-resurrection-paramount-review/)
- **The Hollywood Reporter**, Daniel Fienberg (50/100, inferred): The critic describes it as an amusing but unnecessary gamble on the franchise, a frivolous lark full of callbacks, Easter eggs, and silliness that lacks the grounding of the previous entry. They single out the "Oops, All Serial Killers" approach and wacky guest stars as providing entertainment for fans of the show's cartoonish dark comedy side, while noting Hall's performance has lost some new shadings. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/dexter-resurrection-review-michael-c-hall-1236310507/)
- **Variety**, Alison Herman (30/100, inferred): The critic argues the series should have let the character rest, as it feels like redundant fanfiction overloaded with callbacks and old tricks rather than moving the story forward meaningfully. They single out the overqualified cast (including Peter Dinklage and Uma Thurman) and nostalgic elements as providing some perverse glee, but conclude the old stench overpowers any freshness. [Read](https://variety.com/2025/tv/reviews/dexter-resurrection-review-showtime-1236452435/)
- **Digital Spy**, Divya Soni (85/100, inferred): The article calls it a perfect return to form for the iconic serial killer thriller now streaming in the UK, with a star-studded cast including Peter Dinklage and Uma Thurman. It singles out the strong critical reception and successful comeback for the franchise. [Read](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a65380904/dexter-resurrection-streaming-uk-paramount/)
- **Den of Geek**, Shawn Laib (80/100, inferred): The piece argues the series elevates Dexter by having him break a key part of Harry’s Code through emotional involvement, turning him toward heroic motivations in a Batman-like way. It singles out the fresh character evolution and Rule 11 violation for making the show feel new. [Read](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/dexter-resurrection-breaks-harrys-code-one-major-way/)
- **The Ringer**, Ben Lindbergh and Miles Surrey (78/100, inferred): The critics conclude that the first season of Dexter: Resurrection succeeds and revives the franchise effectively, closer to the show's classic strengths than its weaker later installments. They praise the balance of nostalgia and fresh elements like the New York setting and the premise involving a gathering of serial killers, while noting some disappointment with the tidy finale and certain supporting characters. [Read](https://www.theringer.com/2025/09/05/tv/dexter-resurrection-season-1-finale-recap-dexterverse-dialogue)

## Details

- **Created by:** Clyde Phillips
- **Creator:** Clyde Phillips
- **Director:** Marcos Siega, Monica Raymund
- **Writer:** Clyde Phillips, Marc Muszynski, Scott Reynolds, Alexandra Franklin, Katrina Mathewson, Nick Zayas, Tanner Bean, Kirsa Rein, Scott Buck
- **Story:** Edith D. Rodriguez, Matt Venne, Clyde Phillips, Marc Muszynski, Tony Saltzman, Alexandra Franklin, Hilly Hicks, Jr., Dane Anderson
- **Teleplay:** Clyde Phillips, Tony Saltzman, Scott Reynolds, Hilly Hicks, Jr.
- **Novel:** Jeff Lindsay
- **Cinematography:** Joe Collins, Radium Cheung, Ramsey Nickell
- **Editor:** Perri B. Frank, Louis Cioffi, Gaston Jaren Lopez, Katie Ennis, Sean Cusack
- **Music:** Pat Irwin
- **Producer:** Ryan McCormick, Michael Amodio
- **Cast:** Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan; Uma Thurman as Charley Brown; Jack Alcott as Harrison Morgan; David Zayas as Angel Batista; Ntare Mwine as Blessing Kamara; Kadia Saraf as Claudette Wallace; Dominic Fumusa as Melvin Oliva; James Remar as Harry Morgan
- **Release (Belgium):** 13 July 2025
- **Genres:** Crime, Drama, Mystery
- **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84o1Q6fB20k

## Where to watch in Belgium

- Amazon Prime Video: buy, uhd

*Checked 2026-09-23.*

Also available in: AR, AT, AU, BE, BG, BR, CA, CH, CL, CO, CZ, DE, DK, EC, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IN, IS, IT, LT, MX, NL, NO, PA, PE, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, UA, US. Add `?region=XX` to this URL for another country.

## If you liked this

- *Dexter* (2006), Fi1m 74: The original run, before it lost its nerve, and the source of every callback here — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/tv/dexter.md)
- *Mr Inbetween* (2018): An Australian hitman with a daughter and a code; shorter, sharper and sadder
- *Hannibal* (2013): Serial killers at dinner done as opera; far stranger and far more beautiful
- *Barry* (2018), Fi1m 85: A killer who wants a normal life, played as comedy and slowly refused it — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/barry-lyndon.md)
- *American Psycho* (2000), Fi1m 80: Manhattan, money and murder as etiquette; the joke Prater’s table is reaching for — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/american-psycho.md)

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