Television has long embraced the narrator-driven storytelling format, with shows like Dragnet, The Wonder Years, Sex and the City, and How I Met Your Mother using internal narration to deepen character arcs. Among the standout entries in this genre, Michael C. Hall’s performance as Dexter Morgan in the Dexter universe remains unparalleled. In “Dexter: Resurrection,” Hall returns in peak form, reviving the dark, introspective voice of a character who walks the razor’s edge between justice and monstrosity.
In Resurrection, Dexter continues to narrate his internal struggles through a mix of hallucinations and flashbacks, notably featuring his late father Harry, portrayed with spectral calm by James Remar. These internal dialogues act as manifestations of Dexter’s conscience, offering commentary and conflict as he navigates a new reality. This latest installment is steeped in the psychological intensity of the original series, rekindling the raw tension and moral ambiguity that made Dexter a cultural phenomenon.
Picking up after Dexter: New Blood, the series opens with Dexter—presumed dead—awakening from a 10-week coma, clinging to life after being shot by his son Harrison. The show wastes no time embracing the gory, surreal tone, blending suspenseful storytelling with fantastical visions that mirror Dexter’s fractured psyche.
New York City becomes the atmospheric stage, with its shadowy streets and towering buildings reflecting Dexter’s isolation. The Empire Hotel, where Harrison works, serves as a symbolic echo of the past, recalling his mother Rita’s similar job in Miami. The series expertly blends real-world locations, cinematic editing, and a stellar soundtrack featuring “Bad Decisions” by The Strokes and “Red Right Hand” by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds to set an eerie tone.
Harrison’s own arc is compelling—torn between normalcy and inherited darkness, he finds comfort in friendship with co-worker Elsa Rivera, played with nuance by Emilia Suárez. Meanwhile, Dexter explores a new job that might let him return to what he does best: eliminating those who evade justice, all while debating whether to reconnect with Harrison or return to “The Code.”
The supporting cast is both deep and impressive. Guest stars such as Uma Thurman, Peter Dinklage, and Neil Patrick Harris leave lasting impressions, while new characters like Blessing Kamara (Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine), a wise rideshare driver, and Det. Claudette Wallace (Kadia Saraf), a quirky but sharp investigator, add new dynamics. Fans will cheer the return of David Zayas as Angel Batista, who now knows Dexter is alive.
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The production design enhances the psychological tension. Hallways drenched in warm autumn colors become unsettling, while crime scenes are awash in disturbing red light. Episode 4 features a macabre sequence that showcases the show’s visual mastery and symbolic depth.
Michael C. Hall, once again, anchors the show with a masterful performance—cold, calculated, yet oddly empathetic. He is Dexter at his finest, a character torn between vigilante justice and personal redemption.
Dexter: Resurrection premieres with two episodes on Friday, July 11, on streaming via Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, followed by a broadcast debut on Sunday, July 13 at 8:00 pm ET/PT. New episodes will drop weekly.
