Everything You Need To Know About Dexter®: Resurrection Season 2
He’s got unfinished business. Lucky for us …
Posted on Oct 13, 2025 | 12:00pm
Dexter Morgan just can’t seem to keep his Dark Passenger at bay – and that’s very good news for Dexter®: Resurrection fans. The SHOWTIME® original drama series has just been renewed for a second season.
Dexter®: Resurrection stars Golden Globe® winner Michael C. Hall as the titular serial killer. Hall also serves as an executive producer, alongside his fellow EP (and showrunner) Clyde Phillips.
Read on for our guide to Dexter®: Resurrection Season 2, and get everything we know right now about the release date and cast, as well as information on how to watch and stream the show.
SPOILER ALERT: Plot points from Dexter®: Resurrection Season 1 will be discussed. If you don’t like secrets spilled, then just go ahead and binge-watch Dexter®: Resurrection Season 1 – all episodes now streaming exclusively on Paramount+ for Premium plan subscribers.
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If Season 1 is any guide, Season 2 will boast a – ahem – killer amount of talent. For starters, Dexter®: Resurrection Season 1 welcomed back several veterans of the Dexter® Universe:
And here's a list of cast members who made their franchise debut with Dexter®: Resurrection Season 1:
Finally, here is a look at the names who comprised Dexter®: Resurrection Season 1's roster of guest stars:
“The writers’ room is assembling now, and details will be forthcoming.” Hall says in the post. Check out the full video below.
And if you want to engage in a really killer binge-watch, check out all four shows of the Dexter® Universe, all streaming on Paramount+ (various plans). Here’s an overview of the shows, listed in chronological order:
In Dexter®: Resurrection Season 1, Dexter (Michael C. Hall) awakens from a coma in upstate New York, having been shot weeks prior by his son, Harrison (Jack Alcott). Upon discovering that Harrison has run off to the Big Apple, Dexter resolves to find him. It’s not long before he discovers that Harrison has taken a job as a concierge at a Manhattan hotel, and that the young man has murdered one of the guests – sexual predator Ryan Foster (Bryan Lillis). Dexter keeps his distance, hoping to hide the fact that he’s alive. He gets sidetracked, however, by a preoccupation with Ronald “Red” Schmidt (Marc Menchaca), a serial killer who targets ride‑share drivers. Through his investigation into (and ultimate slaying of) this particular murderer, Dexter stumbles upon an odd invitation to a dinner party. He decides to attend the soirée as Red.
At the mansion location of the party, Dexter meets Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage), a venture capitalist obsessed with serial killers. The dinner has attracted several other murderers: Mia/Lady Vengeance (Krysten Ritter), Al (Eric Stonestreet), Lowell (Neil Patrick Harris), and Gareth, the Gemini Killer (David Dastmalchian), as well as Charley (Uma Thurman), Prater’s right-hand woman. Dexter spares little time killing Lowell and framing Mia for the murder of Ryan Foster. Dexter and Harrison reunite, and they realize that their respective Dark Passengers are not analogous. Their urges don’t manifest in the same way, and their bond might always be a little strained, but they love and need one another.
Dexter studies the workings of Prater’s group (and systematically snuffs some of them out) while helping Harrison stay ahead of the law. Meanwhile, the law is inching toward Dexter himself. Captain Angel Batista (David Zayas), who has known Dexter since Dexter’s days as a blood-spatter expert in Miami, has followed Dexter to New York City. He knows that Dexter has spent time living under an assumed name, and suspects him of being the infamous serial killer known as the Bay Harbor Butcher. He also believes that Harrison is starting down the same murderous path as his father.
Though Dexter wants to keep Harrison away from his dealings with Prater, Prater interrupts Dexter’s meal with Harrison. Once alone together, Dexter reveals to his son that Prater is the head of a serial-killer club, and that he believes Dexter to be this Red character. Harrison barely has time to think of a backstory for himself before Charley confronts him alone; she didn’t know Ronald “Red” Schmidt had a son, and it’s her job to know everything about everyone in Leon Prater’s orbit. Harrison lies as well as he can, and upon Charley’s departure, tells Dexter about what happened. Dexter responds by capturing Charley and demanding to know how she ended up working for Prater in the first place. Charley discloses that she collects and vets serial killers for Prater and, in exchange, the billionaire funds treatments for Charley’s ill mother. Dexter understands that it’s Prater pulling all the strings, and therefore Prater he must kill.
Batista has seen Prater with Dexter, and tips the tycoon off about the true identity of the man Prater believes is Red. Prater is delighted. He arranges for Batista to be strapped to a kill table, and rejoices that he has someone even better than Ronald Schmidt in his midst – he's got the Bay Harbor Butcher! He offers Dexter a deal: He’ll invite serial killers to his home, and Dexter will kill them on the property. They’ll be partners. Of course, Dexter would have to start by murdering Batista. Will Dexter take the deal?
There are some things even we spoilers won’t spoil! Check out the Dexter®: Resurrection Season 1 finale episode “And Justice For All” for answers. Stream too the rest of the season to see all these twists and turns in action – trust us, we definitely didn’t reveal everything.
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Dexter®: Resurrection stars Golden Globe® winner Michael C. Hall as the titular serial killer. Hall also serves as an executive producer, alongside his fellow EP (and showrunner) Clyde Phillips.
Read on for our guide to Dexter®: Resurrection Season 2, and get everything we know right now about the release date and cast, as well as information on how to watch and stream the show.
SPOILER ALERT: Plot points from Dexter®: Resurrection Season 1 will be discussed. If you don’t like secrets spilled, then just go ahead and binge-watch Dexter®: Resurrection Season 1 – all episodes now streaming exclusively on Paramount+ for Premium plan subscribers.
What is the Dexter®: Resurrection Season 2 release date?
The Dexter®: Resurrection Season 2 release date has not been announced. Dexter®: Resurrection Season 1 premiered on July 11, 2025, on Paramount+ for Premium plan subscribers.Who is in the Dexter®: Resurrection Season 2 cast?
The Dexter®: Resurrection Season 2 cast will be led by Michael C. Hall, who's set to return as the iconic serial-killing anti-hero Dexter Morgan.If Season 1 is any guide, Season 2 will boast a – ahem – killer amount of talent. For starters, Dexter®: Resurrection Season 1 welcomed back several veterans of the Dexter® Universe:
- Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan
- Jack Alcott as Harrison Morgan
- David Zayas as Detective Angel Batista
- James Remar as Harry Morgan, Dexter’s father
And here's a list of cast members who made their franchise debut with Dexter®: Resurrection Season 1:
- Peter Dinklage as Leon Prater
- Uma Thurman as Charley
- Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as Blessing Kamara
- Kadia Saraf as Detective Claudette Wallace
- Dominic Fumusa as Detective Melvin Oliva
- Emilia Suárez as Elsa Rivera
Finally, here is a look at the names who comprised Dexter®: Resurrection Season 1's roster of guest stars:
- Neil Patrick Harris as Lowell
- Krysten Ritter as Mia
- Eric Stonestreet as Al
- David Dastmalchian as Gareth
What is Dexter®: Resurrection Season 2 about?
Isn't it enough to know that Dexter®: Resurrection Season 2 is about telling more Dexter Morgan stories? Okay, we get it. So for the new season, one of the big questions is: Will America’s favorite avenging angel remain in New York City, a metropolis teeming with guilty parties just itching for Dexter’s special brand of comeuppance? Time will tell …Is there a Dexter®: Resurrection Season 2 trailer?
The Dexter®: Resurrection Season 2 trailer has not yet been released. But if you need video proof of the new season, we've got it: Star Michael C. Hall released a social-media post in which he talks about the show getting the green light to make more episodes.“The writers’ room is assembling now, and details will be forthcoming.” Hall says in the post. Check out the full video below.
Where can I watch Dexter®: Resurrection Season 2?
When it premieres, you can watch Dexter®: Resurrection Season 2 exclusively on Paramount+ for Premium plan subscribers. All 10 episodes of Dexter®: Resurrection Season 1 are streaming now, also on Paramount+ for Premium plan subscribers.And if you want to engage in a really killer binge-watch, check out all four shows of the Dexter® Universe, all streaming on Paramount+ (various plans). Here’s an overview of the shows, listed in chronological order:
- Dexter®: Original Sin: This prequel series is set in the early 1990s, 15 years prior to the events of Dexter®. It explores Dexter's young adulthood, and the start of his bloodlust. All episodes are now streaming on Paramount+ for Premium plan subscribers.
- Dexter®: Produced from 2006-2013, this is the Dexter® show that launched all Dexter® shows. The series introduces audiences to its favorite mild-mannered murderer, a man who kills by night, and works as a blood-spatter expert by day. All eight seasons can be marathoned on Paramount+.
- Dexter®: New Blood: This limited event series, released in 2021-2022, is set a decade after the events of Dexter®. In it, we meet a Dexter who lives under an assumed identity in the small town of Iron Lake, New York. All episodes are now streaming on Paramount+.
- Dexter®: Resurrection: The latest installment picks up weeks after the events of the finale of Dexter®: New Blood. It focuses on Dexter's relationship with his son, as well as the two parties’ goal of staying ahead of the law. As noted, all episodes are now streaming on Paramount+ for Premium plan subscribers.
How many episodes are in Dexter®: Resurrection Season 2?
There has been no announcement as to how many episodes will be in Dexter®: Resurrection Season 2. A hint, however, may lie in the number of episodes in Dexter®: Resurrection Season 1: 10 episodes.What happens in Dexter®: Resurrection Season 1?
Oh, quite a bit – all of it murderously entertaining. Do read on, but fair warning: this Season 1 synopsis is spattered with spoilers.In Dexter®: Resurrection Season 1, Dexter (Michael C. Hall) awakens from a coma in upstate New York, having been shot weeks prior by his son, Harrison (Jack Alcott). Upon discovering that Harrison has run off to the Big Apple, Dexter resolves to find him. It’s not long before he discovers that Harrison has taken a job as a concierge at a Manhattan hotel, and that the young man has murdered one of the guests – sexual predator Ryan Foster (Bryan Lillis). Dexter keeps his distance, hoping to hide the fact that he’s alive. He gets sidetracked, however, by a preoccupation with Ronald “Red” Schmidt (Marc Menchaca), a serial killer who targets ride‑share drivers. Through his investigation into (and ultimate slaying of) this particular murderer, Dexter stumbles upon an odd invitation to a dinner party. He decides to attend the soirée as Red.
At the mansion location of the party, Dexter meets Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage), a venture capitalist obsessed with serial killers. The dinner has attracted several other murderers: Mia/Lady Vengeance (Krysten Ritter), Al (Eric Stonestreet), Lowell (Neil Patrick Harris), and Gareth, the Gemini Killer (David Dastmalchian), as well as Charley (Uma Thurman), Prater’s right-hand woman. Dexter spares little time killing Lowell and framing Mia for the murder of Ryan Foster. Dexter and Harrison reunite, and they realize that their respective Dark Passengers are not analogous. Their urges don’t manifest in the same way, and their bond might always be a little strained, but they love and need one another.
Dexter studies the workings of Prater’s group (and systematically snuffs some of them out) while helping Harrison stay ahead of the law. Meanwhile, the law is inching toward Dexter himself. Captain Angel Batista (David Zayas), who has known Dexter since Dexter’s days as a blood-spatter expert in Miami, has followed Dexter to New York City. He knows that Dexter has spent time living under an assumed name, and suspects him of being the infamous serial killer known as the Bay Harbor Butcher. He also believes that Harrison is starting down the same murderous path as his father.
Though Dexter wants to keep Harrison away from his dealings with Prater, Prater interrupts Dexter’s meal with Harrison. Once alone together, Dexter reveals to his son that Prater is the head of a serial-killer club, and that he believes Dexter to be this Red character. Harrison barely has time to think of a backstory for himself before Charley confronts him alone; she didn’t know Ronald “Red” Schmidt had a son, and it’s her job to know everything about everyone in Leon Prater’s orbit. Harrison lies as well as he can, and upon Charley’s departure, tells Dexter about what happened. Dexter responds by capturing Charley and demanding to know how she ended up working for Prater in the first place. Charley discloses that she collects and vets serial killers for Prater and, in exchange, the billionaire funds treatments for Charley’s ill mother. Dexter understands that it’s Prater pulling all the strings, and therefore Prater he must kill.
Batista has seen Prater with Dexter, and tips the tycoon off about the true identity of the man Prater believes is Red. Prater is delighted. He arranges for Batista to be strapped to a kill table, and rejoices that he has someone even better than Ronald Schmidt in his midst – he's got the Bay Harbor Butcher! He offers Dexter a deal: He’ll invite serial killers to his home, and Dexter will kill them on the property. They’ll be partners. Of course, Dexter would have to start by murdering Batista. Will Dexter take the deal?
There are some things even we spoilers won’t spoil! Check out the Dexter®: Resurrection Season 1 finale episode “And Justice For All” for answers. Stream too the rest of the season to see all these twists and turns in action – trust us, we definitely didn’t reveal everything.