Dexter: Resurrection is praised by fans and critics

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21 Aug 2025 • 8:50 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Dexter: Resurrection, a direct follow-up to the miniseries New Blood, has received widespread acclaim from viewers and critics.
  • The series, which sees Michael C Hall's character Dexter Morgan resuscitated and interacting with other serial killers in New York, has achieved record-breaking review scores.
  • It holds a 94 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes with an overall score of 9.2/10, positioning it as the 25th greatest TV show of all time.
  • The success of Resurrection has helped rewrite the show's legacy, overcoming the widely criticized finale of the original Dexter series.
  • The Dexter franchise is expanding with two more seasons planned for Resurrection, a second season for the prequel Original Sin, and a Trinity Killer spin-off due in 2026.

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