Dexter: Resurrectionis the long-awaited sequel that continues the story of Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall), after his presumed death. It is the latest release in a franchise that includesDexter,Dexter: New Blood, andDexter: Original Sin. WhereNew Bloodendedwith Dexter seemingly dying,Resurrectionbrought the good-hearted killer back to life.
The show premiered on Paramount+ on July 11and reintroduced Hall, alongsideother majorDexterstars, including Jack Alcott (Harrison Morgan), James Remar (Harry Morgan), David Zayas (Angel Batista), and more. Other returning characters are also likely to appear as the season continues on.
Resurrection’s success has been a boon for Paramount+ in more ways than one. According to a report byFlixPatrol, the show is helping to reignite interest in the entireDexterfranchise. Shortly afterResurrection’s premiere, the originalDexterrocketed back to prominence bytaking the #6 spot on Paramount+’s charts.
What This Means For Dexter’s Future
The Franchise Is Drawing New Viewers
Two potential audiences are looking to streamDexterat the moment. The first includes viewers who are looking to witness the very events that sawDexter initially struggling with the Dark Passenger. The second group, which is more important to Paramount, is new viewers looking to watch the original series.
With new audiences potentially catching up on the franchise,Dexteris only continuing to grow in popularity. These viewers can continue tosupport theDexterfranchise, ensuring that future seasons are on the horizon. Without growth,Resurrectioncould simply stagnate and lose viewership, but drawing new audiences is an exciting prospect.
Considering thatResurrectionhas a90% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoesandan 85% Popcornmeter score, those viewers should certainly be excited when they reach the newest episodes. The season proved to be a return to form for this franchise, which should help these new audiences retain a connection to the show when they finish catching up.
Our Take On Dexter’s Streaming Resurgence
It Comes As No Great Surprise
The original show’s return to prominence is not especially surprising, given the ever-increasing number of spinoffs in the franchise.Resurrection’s initial success has helped to reignite interest in the original show in a way that a prequel never could.Newer viewers need to watch those early episodesto fully understand the story.
AsDextercontinues to draw audiences, Paramount+ should be taking notice. The response toResurrectionhas been incredibly strong, especially given thatNew Blood’s ending was fairly controversial. WhileResurrectiondoes have a multi-season plan, season 2 has not yet been confirmed, but this success means that a renewal is likely.
