A breakdown of key events from Dexter: Resurrection, spanning Episodes 1 through 10.
Dexter Morgan made his return to our screens in the summer of 2025 with Dexter: Resurrection, a ten-episode revival that immediately won fans over with its sharp writing, suspenseful storytelling, and nostalgic callbacks. The new series serves as a direct sequel to Dexter: New Blood (2021), continuing the story right where it left off.
But here’s the twist: while Resurrection was filmed and released in 2025, its story is set several years earlier. The timeline actually begins in 2022, creating a gap between the real world and Dexter’s fictional world. So when exactly do the events of Dexter: Resurrection unfold, and how much time passes within Season 1? Let’s break it down.
A Quick Recap of Dexter: New Blood
The events of New Blood (Episode 1) began in early December 2021, and in the morning of December 27, 2021, (Episode 10) Harrison seemingly killed Dexter in the snowy woods of Iron Lake.
However, as revealed in Dexter: Original Sin and later confirmed in Resurrection, that wasn’t the end. Dexter was rushed to the Iron Lake hospital, where doctors managed to save his life thanks to the freezing temperatures slowing his blood loss.
The Coma and Dexter’s Return
After surviving his near-death experience, Dexter remained in a coma for about 9–10 weeks. In the Season 1 premiere, “A Beating Heart…”, he finally wakes up — placing the timeline in late February.
So, what’s the exact date Dexter comes back to life? The show never spells it out, but based on credible information we have here at Dexter Daily, Episode 1 takes place between the last week of February, and the first few days of March 2022.
Now, if you’re doing the math, you might notice a problem. Dexter was shot on December 27, 2021. Ten weeks later would put his awakening on March 7, 2022 — not late February. This suggests the show fudges the timeline a bit. In reality, he was probably in a coma for closer to nine weeks, but the writers rounded it up to “ten” because it sounds cleaner on screen.
So while the dialogue says “10 weeks,” the timeline we see in Episode 1 lines up better with around February 26, 2022.
From Iron Lake to New York City
After days of physiotherapy, Dexter begins regaining his strength. But when he realizes that Angel Batista suspects the truth about him, Dexter makes a daring escape from the hospital. By early March (around March 3–4, 2022), he’s already in New York City, beginning his new life.
Just days later, on March 6, Dexter meets Blessing Kamara during a rideshare encounter, a meeting that would change the course of the season.
The Prater Storyline Timeline
From here, the timeline becomes clearer:
- March 7, 2022 – Episode 3 begins, picking up immediately after Episode 2.
- March 9, 2022 – Dexter kills Red and discovers Leon Prater’s invitation.
- March 10, 2022 – Dexter meets Leon Prater for the very first time.
- March 12, 2022 – Dexter and Harrison reunite.
- March 10–26, 2022 – The entirety of the “Prater arc” plays out, with Dexter infiltrating the infamous serial killer club as Ronald Schmidt.
- March 26, 2022 – Batista dies, the grand gala happens, and Dexter finally kills Prater.
That means the entire Prater storyline, which feels massive and action-packed on screen, actually unfolds in just 16 days.
How Long Does Season 1 Cover?
When we put all the pieces together, the first season of Dexter: Resurrection spans roughly one month — from late February through late March 2022.
It’s easy to feel like much more time has passed, given the number of kills, close calls, and character interactions packed into those episodes. But this condensed timeframe is a classic TV storytelling trick: lots of action, big stakes, and rapid developments crammed into a short period to keep viewers hooked.
Final Thoughts
So there you have it: the Dexter: Resurrection Season 1 timeline explained. From waking up in a hospital bed to taking down Leon Prater, Dexter’s journey all unfolds in the span of just four weeks.
For longtime fans, this tight timeline makes the season even more intense, showing how quickly Dexter adapts, kills, and slips back into his patterns.
What about you? Did you think Season 1 felt longer, or did you pick up on the compressed timeline while watching? Share your thoughts in the comments!