Two key actors from the Dexter prequel series, Dexter: Original Sin, make appearances in Dexter: Resurrection, the second sequel show and third spinoff of the celebrated TV franchise. Resurrection premiered its first two episodes exclusively on Paramount+ on Friday, July 11, 2025.

However, fans were shocked by how the main premise of Dexter: Resurrection was set up, as the focal point of the entire series was built through a surprising cameo of a returning legacy character.

Dexter Resurrection' stars Michael C. Hall, Jack Alcott and David Zayas break down episode 1 of the Paramount+ with Showtime series.

Dexter: Resurrection will see the return of another Miami Metro detective who may be called in to take Dexter down.

Dexter” star James Remar said, “I’m glad they didn’t get some no-name bum! They got Christian Slater, who’s top shelf.”

"It's one of my favorite scenes I've ever gotten to play in the show," the franchise star tells The Hollywood Reporter about that climactic faceoff in the 'Dexter: Resurrection' series premiere.

The Dexter universe has continued to grow in the decades since the original series premiered — but what is the difference between each show?

I totally get people’s frustration with how that season ended. I think it made narrative sense for the character to put himself into this self-imposed exile. Maybe the way it happened

Half a decade ago, his son shot him through the heart. And yet, Dexter Morgan is alive and killing again — this time in 'Dexter: Resurrection.'

Dexter: Resurrection actor Michael C. Hall has explained how the character's favorite book, American Psycho, influenced him.