LOS ANGELES, July 10 (UPI) -- Dexter: Resurrection does not give the franchise as much of a fresh start as the revival Dexter: New Blood did in 2021. Once it resolves the loose threads from New Blood, however, it becomes a compelling new season of Dexter, premiering Friday on Paramount+ with Showtime.
The prequel Dexter: Original Sin already showed that Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) survived his seemingly fatal shooting at the end of New Blood. Resurrection opens with Dexter in rehab at a hospital in Iron Lake, N.Y., while his son, Harrison (Jack Alcott), works at a New York City hotel.
As he recovers, Dexter once again starts seeing visions of his father Harry (James Remar). The explanation given, which won't be spoiled, is as good as any, considering Harry is a voice in Dexter's head.
The explanation of Dexter's survival from a point-blank gunshot is even flimsier, but anyone still watching has implicitly agreed they wanted Dexter to live.
Cameos from other Dexter co-stars aren't as satisfying for fans, given the context in which they appear. Dexter even makes a joke about it, seeming to acknowledge their iffy inclusion.
