Dexter: Resurrection (2025)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.