Dexter Morgan may have taken a bullet and had his heart stop, but that didn’t stop him from staging a heartstopping comeback of his own.Dexter: Resurrectionhas delivered Showtime’s most-watched andmost-streamed premiere ever— and that’s not hyperbole. It’s a resurrection inmore ways than one. According toChris McCarthy, Co-CEO of Paramount Global and President of Showtime/MTV Entertainment, the numbers speak for themselves:
“Dexter: Resurrectiondelivered an electrifying performance that not only rekindled a fiercely devoted fanbase but also captivated a new generation of viewers — shattering records with Showtime’s most-streamed premiere ever. This triumph underscores the lasting impact of this iconic franchise, brought to life byMichael C. Hall’sunparalleled portrayal andClyde Phillips’visionary creative leadership.”
The premiere episode pulled in3.1 million global cross-platform viewers,a stunning+46% increaseover the debut ofDexter: Original Sinand a+79% leapfromDexter: New Blood. It also officially holds the title of the#1 most-streamed premiere in Showtime history. If you needed proof that audiences still have an appetite for this dark and twisted antihero, look no further.
Even on social media,Dexter: Resurrectionhas carved out a bloody big footprint. Compared toOriginal Sin, social video views skyrocketed+150% to 43 million, while engagements soared+67% to 2.5 million. Since the premiere, overall franchise consumption on Paramount+ is up a staggering+132%, proving that old fans are revisiting the classics while new ones are joining the kill table.
What Is ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ About?
Set weeks after the shocking finale ofDexter: New Blood,Resurrectionpicks up with Dexter awakening from a coma after being shot by his son, Harrison (played byJack Alcott). With Harrison gone and no closure in sight, Dexter travels to New York City to track him down and repair the damage — but the past refuses to stay buried. Complicating matters further?The arrival of Miami Metro’s Angel Batista(played by returning fan-favoriteDavid Zayas) and a flood of old ghosts, including Dexter’s father Harry Morgan (once again portrayed byJames Remar).
The series is showrun byClyde Phillips, who previously helped guide the original series to critical acclaim. He’s joined by fellow executive producersMichael C. Hall,Scott Reynolds,Tony Hernandez,Lilly Burns, andMarcos Siega. Directors for the season includeMonica Raymund(Original Sin) andMarcos Siega, who directs six of the ten episodes.
Dexter: Resurrectionairs Sundays on Showtime.
Dexter: Resurrection
