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'Dexter: Resurrection' Season 2 premieres with midlife crisis and new killers

Paramount+ revival returns Friday with Dexter feeling underappreciated and reckless, introducing Brian Cox and Dan Stevens as new antagonists.

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What to know

  • 'Dexter: Resurrection' Season 2 premieres October 30 on Paramount+ with the episode 'Risky Business,' centering on Dexter's midlife restlessness and desire for public recognition.
  • New antagonists include Brian Cox (New York Ripper) and Dan Stevens (Five Borough Killer), while Harrison continues as an NYPD rookie caught between his father and the law.
  • The season restores the opening credits format from the original series, a callback fans missed.
  • Early reviews are positive but slightly lower on Rotten Tomatoes than Season 1, though critics praise the handling of Dexter's age and character development.

“Resurrection, while initially eliciting eye rolls because of the titular resurrection, wound up being a true return to form for the series, feeling the most like the early seasons of the first show.”

Matt Fowler, IGN reviewer · IGN ↗ · Oct 27

Michael C. Hall Star of 'Dexter: Resurrection'Brian Cox Guest actor, 'Dexter: Resurrection' Season 2Dan StevensDan Stevens Guest actor, 'Dexter: Resurrection' Season 2Jack Alcott Star of 'Dexter: Resurrection'

'Dexter: Resurrection' Season 2 premieres with midlife crisis and new killers
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    'Dexter: Resurrection' Season 2 premiere airs on Paramount+

    The second season of the Paramount+ revival debuts with the premiere episode 'Risky Business,' featuring Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan dealing with midlife restlessness and a desire for recognition of his killings.

    1. 3 outlets Michael C. Hall says Dexter is "vulnerable" to Uma Thurman's hitwoman Charley in Resurrection season 2

      first by GamesRadar+, 15d ago · also Den of Geek, JoBlo

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    2. 1 outlet first by People.com, 14d ago · read ↗

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    • tvfanaticgirl.bsky.social

      Dexter: Resurrection season 2 starts off strong with familiar faces and some terrific new guest stars to spice things up. Spoiler-Free Review of "Dexter: Resurrection" Season 2 Premiere on Showtime: I Can't Get Enough of Dexter Morgan!

      tvfanaticgirl.bsky.socialBluesky11d ago32▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    Season 2 reviews show lower Rotten Tomatoes score but remain positive

    Forbes reports that Season 2's critical reception on Rotten Tomatoes is lower than Season 1, though reviews overall remain favorable.

    1. 2 outlets first by Forbes Business, 14d ago · also Forbes · read ↗

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    Season 2 revives opening credits format from original series — Screen Rant reports that 'Dexter: Resurrection' Season 2 officially brings back a twist on the beloved opening credits that fans missed most from the original show.

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    IGN reviewSeason 2 could take interesting turn on Dexter's midlife recklessness

    Reviewer Matt Fowler assesses the premiere episode, noting that if Dexter's 'I'm over 50 now' existential turmoil is handled differently than past seasons, it could offer a fresh take on the character.

    “if Dexter's 'I'm over 50 now' inner turmoil and restlessness are treated differently than his past bouts of self-reflection and unease, Season 2 could be a very interesting take.”
    — Matt Fowler
    1. 3 outlets Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 Reviews Are Saying the Same Things

      first by Yahoo, 15d ago · also IGN, Screen Rant? placeholder

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  1. 3 outlets ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Season 2 Episode 1 Premiere Recap and Ending Explained: Why Joey Quinn’s Surprise Return Matters

    first by IMDb, 14d ago · also TheWrap, The Wrap

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