Dexter: Resurrectionstar Michael C. Hall details why his iconic serial killer is returning after seemingly being killed in a divisive finale.Dexterran for eight seasons from 2006-2013, where the titular character went into hiding after bidding farewell to his son, Harrison. He returned inDexter: New Bloodin 2021, where he is seemingly killed by a gunshot wound by Harrison.Dexter: Resurrectionpremiereson July 11 on Paramount+ with Showtime.
In an interview withScreenRant’s Liam Crowley,Hall discusses why Dexter is coming back after seemingly being killed. He admits that he thought the character was dead, but was interested in the idea of what a second chance would look like for Dexter.
He describes the character as being “reborn” and that he will not only be a more streamlined killer, but will also attempt to grow his humanity by connecting with Harrison. Check out his quote below:
I thought he was dead too, and I think Dexter did too, but some time passed. He wasn’t shot in the head. The possibility always remained that that gunshot didn’t kill him, even though it seemed definitive and it became an increasingly interesting proposition. If it didn’t kill him, what would that look like? How would that change his world? How would it change his approach to being alive, being given a second chance like that? I definitely had misgivings. I mean, it felt like a crazy proposition. Are we going to end it that definitively and then say, actually no, he’s still alive.
And the key for me to making it feel worthwhile is he’s not just still alive, [but] he’s reborn or has a genuine second chance at life. One that sees him able to put down a lot of what he’s been dragging around. All the collateral damage of his life and [to] reclaim himself in a more kind of streamlined, vital way as a killer. But [he] also experienced a sort of undeniable connection to his human side through a recommitment to his son. And all of that seemed like a worthwhile launching pad for the story to continue.
What This Means For Dexter: Resurrection
The Series Is Coming Off Two Divisive Finales
The originalDexterfinale became infamous for being one of themost disappointing series finales of all time. After eight seasons of tension building over whether he would be caught,the show goes out on a whimper, seeing a lonely, bearded Dexter in a remote location.
Dexter: New Bloodwas a chance to win back viewers and wasintended to be the definitive end to Dexter’s story. Unfortunately, the finale of that mini-series all proved to be divisive, and many were confused and disappointed that Dexter would die at the hands of his son.
In the prequel series,Dexter: Original Sin, which debuted in 2024, the opening scene acts as a sequel toNew Blood.Dexteris rushed to a hospital, where he is saved from what appeared to be a fatal wound. While this does retcon the previous finale, it gives the show another chance to tell Dexter’s story.
Our Take On Hall’s Comments
Dexter’s Second Chance Is An Interesting Angle
Dexter keeps coming back in various forms due to how popular the character is with audiences. It’s exciting to see the character literally and metaphorically be given a second chance. WhileNew Bloodput him in a small town,Resurrectionwill bring him back to his roots in another metropolitan area, New York City, similar to when he was living in Miami.
Hall embodies the character so well, his return is welcome.Dexter:Resurrectionis a chance to tell new stories with the character that haven’t been explored before, and may see him not only continue to kill people who line up with his code, but also connect with his son at the same time.
Dexter: Resurrection
Cast
Dexter: Resurrection follows Dexter Morgan as he awakens from a coma to discover his son, Harrison, missing. His search leads him to New York City, where he confronts his past and the challenges posed by Miami Metro’s Angel Batista, as father and son face their shared darkness.
