This season of Dexter stands out as the most powerful and triumphant in the show’s history.
Dexter: Resurrection wrapped up its inaugural season on September 5th, and what a run it was. Over nine weeks, the show didn’t just bring back Dexter Morgan — it reignited the passion of fans who once thought his story had ended for good.
Many tuned in with skepticism, scarred by the controversial Dexter: New Blood finale, only to find themselves pleasantly surprised by a revival that not only corrected past mistakes but also delivered one of the most compelling seasons of television in recent years.
Reviving a 19-year-old franchise and impressing both longtime fans and newcomers is no easy feat, but Dexter: Resurrection did exactly that. The proof isn’t just in the buzz across comment sections, social media, and fan forums, but also in the hard numbers on IMDb — the world’s most trusted database for film and television ratings.
Dexter: Resurrection IMDb Ratings — A Week-by-Week Breakdown
When the series premiered with a two-episode debut on July 11, fans were already impressed:
- Episode 1 → 8.9/10 (33K ratings)
- Episode 2 → 8.8/10 (32K ratings)
From Episode 3 onward, however, the show reached another level. Every episode that followed scored above 9.0, a rare achievement for any television series — let alone a revival.
- Episode 3 → 9.3/10 (31K)
- Episode 4 → 9.7/10 (peaked at 9.8 for two weeks, 40K)
- Episode 5 → 9.2/10 (30K)
- Episode 6 → 9.5/10 (31K)
- Episode 7 → 9.5/10 (31K)
- Episode 8 → 9.1/10 (29K)
- Episode 9 → 9.8/10 (peaked at 9.9 for five days, 48K)
- Episode 10 (Finale) → 9.6/10 (37K)
As of now, the series holds a remarkable 9.2/10 overall score, based on more than 76,000 fan ratings. Each episode attracted between 30,000 and 48,000 ratings, showing just how engaged the fanbase has been week after week.
Record-Breaking for the Dexter Franchise
These numbers aren’t just impressive — they’re historic for the Dexter franchise. Previously, the highest streak of 9.0+ ratings belonged to Season 4, the iconic “Trinity Killer” season. That run included standout episodes like “Hungry Man” (the unforgettable Thanksgiving episode) and the chilling finale, “The Getaway.”
With Dexter: Resurrection, however, nearly the entire season hit the 9.0+ mark, cementing its place as the most critically acclaimed entry in the saga.
How Does Dexter Compare to Other Legendary Shows?
Only a handful of series have managed similar streaks on IMDb. Breaking Bad still holds the crown, with its final season boasting 12 consecutive episodes rated 9.0 or higher. However, if you count only the second half of Season 5 (released a year after Part 1), Dexter: Resurrection is now tied with it.
Another worthy comparison is HBO’s True Detective Season 1, which also achieved near-universal acclaim with multiple episodes scoring above 9.0. That puts Dexter in elite company alongside some of television’s greatest seasons ever.
Why the Obsession with IMDb Ratings?
For TV fans — and Dexter fans — IMDb ratings have become more than just numbers. They represent a kind of collective verdict, a way for audiences around the world to celebrate great television. Whether it’s checking out an actor’s filmography or debating which season is “the best,” IMDb has become the go-to source for measuring cultural impact.
In the case of Dexter: Resurrection, the ratings tell a clear story: audiences embraced the revival, episode after episode, proving that Dexter Morgan’s return was a triumph.