Dexter Morgan, the serial murderer with a rigorous code that people love, has been very hard to keep down. Michael C. Hall is back in his famous role in Dexter: Resurrection, a sequel that promises to change the future of the whole franchise after two supposedly final endings. This new show starts after the devastating end of Dexter: New Blood. It gives fans what they've been asking for for a long time.

Michael C. Hall himself has talked about how he sees his long-running role as the character in a different way. He said, "Playing a serial killer has made me a healthier person." This feeling shows how complicated the relationship is between the actor and the viewer with Dexter Morgan.

The Dexter Timeline: Original, New Blood, Original Sin, and Resurrection

The world of Dexter has grown to include many programs that are all connected in a complicated but interesting way. To fully understand the story, you need to know this order.

What is the point of a prequel to Dexter: Original Sin?

Dexter: Original Sin tells important stories from the past, like how Harry Morgan developed Dexter's "Dark Passenger." Christian Slater plays a younger Harry who helps a young Dexter (Patrick Gibson) with his first murders and the development of his moral code. The series shows how characters like Angel Batista and Maria LaGuerta interacted with each other at first, giving their relationships in the original series a fresh context.

The "Original" Ending of Dexter: New Blood

Harrison killed Dexter in the last episode of Dexter: New Blood, which was meant to be the character's last death. Clyde Phillips, the show's creator, said that fans didn't like the ending of New Blood. "The internet hated it," he said. A lot of people thought the finale was too quick or that Dexter shouldn't have died. Michael C. Hall's choice to come back for Resurrection, on the other hand, gave us a chance to look at this outcome again.

An Explanation of the Dexter: Resurrection Plot

The official summary for the upcoming series, which came from Forbes, says, "Dexter: Resurrection takes place weeks after Dexter Morgan is shot in the chest by his own son. When he wakes up from a coma, he finds that Harrison (Jack Alcott) has gone without a trace. Dexter realizes how much he hurt his son and sets out for New York City to find him and make things right. But it won't be easy to go on. Angel Batista from Miami Metro (David Zayas) shows up with questions, and Dexter understands that his history is catching up with him quickly. As father and son deal with their own problems in the city that never sleeps, they eventually find themselves in a deeper situation than they ever thought possible. The only way out is together.

In this new chapter, Dexter not only survives a wound that looked like it would kill him, but he also takes advantage of a "second chance at life," as Michael C. Hall put it. Now that he is looking for Harrison, he is in a busy new place.

A New Place to Hunt in New York City

Moving to New York City gives Dexter's story a new context, going from the icy seclusion of Iron Lake to a crowded city. This new setting gives Dexter new difficulties and chances to work, and maybe even new kinds of "prey" to hunt.

The Cast of Dexter: Resurrection

Dexter: Resurrection brings back old characters and adds a lot of new ones to the story.

Coming back are Batista, Harry, and others.

Michael C. Hall plays Dexter Morgan again. Jack Alcott is back as Harrison Morgan, Dexter's son. David Zayas is returns as Angel Batista, Dexter's old Miami Metro coworker who now has doubts about Dexter's history. James Remar is back as Harry Morgan, Dexter's adopted father, which is a big deal. Harry is Dexter's internal advisor again, taking the place of Debra Morgan from New Blood.

New Faces: The Killer Collective, Uma Thurman, and Peter Dinklage

The series gives a few well-known actors new roles. Peter Dinklage plays Leon Prater, a billionaire who is very interested in serial murders. Uma Thurman plays Charley, who is Prater's chief of security. Neil Patrick Harris plays Lowell, "The Tattoo Collector," Krysten Ritter plays Mia Lapierre, "Lady Vengeance," Eric Stonestreet plays Al, "Rapunzel," and David Dastmalchian plays Gareth, "The Gemini Killer." The new individuals hint at a plot that is different from the others and involves a group of serial killers.

The Return of Michael C. Hall: What the Actor Thinks

At first, Michael C. Hall thought that New Blood was the end of Dexter's journey. But the concept of giving the character a second opportunity was too strong. Hall thought about coming back and said, "It was too enticing to say no. I thought, "Okay, let's take a chance and bring him back to life." "Let's do it." He also talked about how he saw the part differently, saying, "Playing a serial killer makes me a healthier person." This makes it seem like embodying Dexter's evil has a cathartic effect. Hall said that this new series gives Dexter a chance to let go of some of the "collateral damage" he's been carrying, which gives him a sense of regeneration.

The main character arcs are Dexter, Harrison, and Batista.

The new series picks up where the last one left off with the complicated relationships and personal journeys of its main characters.

Harrison's Journey: From Son to Successor?

Harrison's future is still unclear after he shot his father in New Blood. Resurrection will look at how his mind changes as he deals with his father's heritage and his own dark desires. Dexter's new goal is to find Harrison and maybe help him, much like Harry helped Dexter.

Angel Batista's Search for Justice

David Zayas is back as Angel Batista, who comes to New York City with inquiries regarding Dexter's history. His look hints that he is once again seeking retribution for the crimes Dexter perpetrated, especially after what happened in Iron Lake. This makes for an interesting dynamic, since Batista used to be Dexter's close friend.

The Code of Harry: How it has changed and what it means in Resurrection

Dexter's adoptive father taught him the "Code of Harry," which is a series of guidelines that help him deal with his murderous tendencies by only killing other serial murderers who have gotten away with it, while also keeping Dexter from getting caught. "Don't Get Caught," "Never Kill an Innocent," and "Targets Must Be Killers Who Evaded the Justice System" are some of the main rules.

Debra Morgan played Dexter's "Dark Passenger" in Dexter: New Blood, and she often tried to stop him from being violent. But when Harry Morgan comes back as Dexter's inner guidance in Resurrection, things change. James Remar said that Harry's presence makes Dexter want to give in to his urges, which is different from Deb, who wanted to stop him. This makes it seem that Dexter has been "reborn" with a fresh dedication to his code, and Harry may have a more open and changing view on it.

Fan Reactions and Reviews

Fans didn't like the original Dexter season ending in 2013. Dexter: New Blood tried to give a more clear ending, but a lot of people didn't like it. Clyde Phillips agreed with this, saying that the internet "hated it."

But Dexter: Resurrection has gotten a really good response from critics. Rotten Tomatoes critics gave it a 100% "fresh" rating, which is a first for the franchise. This score is higher than the highly praised Season 2 (96%) and Season 4 (88%) of the original series. IndieWire gave the new show a good review, saying, "Dexter's new lease on life may actually be worth waking the dead." Some critics have said that the series captures the "magic" of the original and gives Dexter a good cause to come back.

Looking to the Rotten Tomatoes Score

The Rotten Tomatoes score for Dexter is 100%. Resurrection is a great start, which means that critics think the program has found a way to bring the character and story back to life after getting mixed reviews in the past. People seem to like the show, which means it is successfully responding to earlier complaints about its endings and telling a story that both critics and, ideally, fans can relate to.

The Future of the Dexter Franchise: More Than Just Spin-Offs

The return of Dexter Morgan in Resurrection and the precursor Original Sin show that the "Dexterverse" is clearly growing. Michael C. Hall has hinted that there may be future seasons of Resurrection, which means that the current season doesn't tie up all the loose ends.

Possible Trinity Killer spin-off

There are still rumors of more spin-offs, one of which could be about John Lithgow's famous Trinity Killer. This would expand the franchise even more by looking at other dark parts of Dexter's past and the world of serial killers he lives in.

Where to Find All of the Dexter Series

Fans who want to catch up on or rewatch Dexter's adventure can find the series on a number of streaming services.

Streaming Services and Release Dates

Dexter has had a big impact on culture. It made Michael C. Hall's character a complicated antihero and had people talking about morality and justice on TV. With Dexter: Resurrection, the franchise hopes to build on this history by giving the Bay Harbor Butcher and his son an interesting new story.