Dexter: Resurrection begins production on the 3-year anniversary of New Blood’s ending.
Today marks a pivotal moment for the Dexter franchise as production officially begins on Dexter: Resurrection, the highly anticipated sequel series to Dexter: New Blood. This new chapter picks up where the 2021-2022 miniseries left off, following its polarizing finale.
The timing couldn’t be more significant—it’s exactly three years since New Blood’s final episode, "Sins of the Father," premiered on Showtime. Written by showrunner Clyde Phillips, the finale left many fans dissatisfied, with key complaints citing a rushed resolution and the lack of a confrontation between Dexter and Batista.
The backlash was swift and reminiscent of the uproar following the original Dexter series finale in 2013. Starting January 9, 2022, fan disappointment has remained strong, with ongoing discussions about the finale’s flaws. In post-finale interviews, Phillips and other creators insisted that Dexter was "100% dead," and that Michael C. Hall would never return to the role. At the time, any continuation of the series featuring Hall seemed entirely off the table.
However, everything began to change in the following years. The turning point came at last summer’s San Diego Comic-Con during the Dexter: Original Sin panel, where Clyde Phillips stunned fans by announcing that Michael C. Hall would reprise his iconic role—not only as a narrator for Original Sin, but also as the lead in a new series titled Dexter: Resurrection. This unexpected revelation gave writers another chance to deliver a conclusion that could satisfy fans.
Recent interviews shed light on the development, with Phillips suggesting that Hall himself pitched the idea of returning to the role. Phillips also acknowledged that fans "hated" the New Blood finale, signaling a clear desire to right the wrongs of the past.
Now, as Dexter: Resurrection begins production, we’re reflecting on the journey of the franchise. Does the existence of this sequel series soften your feelings about New Blood’s ending? Does it change how you view the controversial finale, now that it’s no longer the definitive conclusion to Dexter Morgan’s story?
We want to hear from you! Vote in our poll below and/or on Instagram—and share your thoughts on how Dexter: Resurrection impacts your perception of Dexter: New Blood’s ending.