Will Angela Bishop appear in Season 1 of Dexter: Resurrection? Clyde Phillips has the answer.
We're just two episodes into Dexter: Resurrection, which officially premiered today on Paramount+ Premium, and the buzz surrounding the Dexter franchise is electrifying. Social media is ablaze, particularly Showtime’s official Dexter accounts, which have been lighting up with reactions, theories, and excitement from fans old and new.
Despite the episodes being available for only a few hours, a significant number of fans have already streamed both—proof of the immense anticipation leading up to the show's return. Dexter: Resurrection is clearly heating up the summer TV season in a big way.
The double-episode premiere—Episode 101: "A Beating, a Heart..." and Episode 102: "Camera Shy"—marks a thrilling start to the revival. Series showrunner Clyde Phillips, who co-wrote the premiere with longtime collaborator Scott Reynolds, recently sat down with Entertainment Weekly to break down the first two episodes and share some insight into what’s ahead.
Angela Bishop’s Fate Revealed
Naturally, fans are wondering about the fate of Angela Bishop, played by Julia Jones, who played a pivotal role in Dexter: New Blood, and its finale. While the premiere addressed her absence from Dexter: Resurrection, Phillips offered a more definitive answer in his interview. According to the showrunner, Angela will not be returning in Season 1, having helped cover up Dexter’s past as the Bay Harbor Butcher.
This confirmation puts a temporary end to speculation around Angela’s storyline—at least for now.
Debra Morgan’s Return? Clyde Phillips Doesn’t Say No
But what about another major fan favorite—Debra Morgan, played by Jennifer Carpenter?
While Phillips was direct about Angela’s non-return, he was much more cryptic when it came to Deb. Though he confirmed that Debra was never part of the plan for the premiere, he notably did not shut down the idea of her reappearing later in the season.
“No, we knew what the sequence was going to be and exactly what we wanted,” Phillips explained. “And while we were writing it, we were checking on their availabilities, and the stars aligned. Jennifer's doing another show, 1923.”
When pressed by Entertainment Weekly about the possibility of Deb showing up in later episodes, Phillips simply replied:
“I'm not going to tell you that,” he said with a laugh.
That playful response feels very much like a tease—and fans are already speculating. While Jennifer Carpenter previously stated that she wouldn’t be returning, Phillips' refusal to confirm or deny her involvement suggests that Debra Morgan might not be done with the Dexter universe just yet.
Final Thoughts
With Dexter: Resurrection off to a strong and suspenseful start, the fan community is alive with speculation, excitement, and deep-dive theories. The show’s careful balance of fresh storytelling and callbacks to its rich legacy is already paying off. And with Clyde Phillips keeping us guessing about major character returns, one thing is certain: this resurrection is far from predictable.