Dexter: New Blood (2021)
Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter Morgan in this gripping 10-episode Showtime limited series set a decade after the original.
Dexter: New Blood - Series Information
- Original Title: Dexter: New Blood
- First Air Year: 2021
- Last Air Year: 2022
- Created by: Clyde Phillips
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 10
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: November 7, 2021 (United States - TV-MA), November 7, 2021 (United Kingdom - 15), November 7, 2021 (Germany - 18), November 7, 2021 (France - 12), November 7, 2021 (Australia - MA 15+), November 7, 2021 (Brazil - 18), November 7, 2021 (Mexico - C), November 7, 2021 (Spain - 18)
- Networks: Showtime
- Alternative Titles: Dexter - New Blood (DE), Dexter: Sangue Novo (BR), Dexter: Yeni Kan (TR), デクスター：ニュー･ブラッド (JP), Декстер: Свежая кровь (RU), Dexter New Blood (FR), Dexter: Sânge Nou (RO), Dexter: Nueva Sangre (ES)
- Production Companies: Showtime Networks, Clyde Phillips Productions, John Goldwyn Productions, The Colleton Company
- Production Countries: United States of America
Dexter: New Blood - Plot
10 years after Dexter went missing in the eye of Hurricane Laura, we find him living under an assumed name in the small town of Iron Lake, New York. Dexter may be embracing his new life, but in the wake of unexpected events in this close-knit community, his Dark Passenger beckons.
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Long time no spree.
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Dexter: New Blood - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Clyde Phillips
Main Cast
- Michael C. Hall
- Jack Alcott
- Julia Jones
- Johnny Sequoyah
- Clancy Brown
- Jennifer Carpenter
- Alano Miller
- Jamie Chung
- Gizel Jiménez
- Michael Cyril Creighton
Writers
- Clyde Phillips
- Adam Rapp
- Warren Hsu Leonard
- Tony Saltzman
- Scott Reynolds
Executive Producers
- Scott Reynolds
- Bill Carraro
- Clyde Phillips
- Michael C. Hall
- Sara Colleton
Dexter: New Blood - FAQs
Where can you stream Dexter: New Blood?
Dexter: New Blood is available to stream on Paramount+, fuboTV, and the Paramount+ Amazon, Apple TV, and Roku channels. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Free ad-supported viewing is available on The Roku Channel and Amazon Prime Video.
Does Dexter: New Blood have a satisfying ending?
Dexter: New Blood's finale proved deeply divisive. Many fans felt the conclusion — in which Dexter is shot and killed by his own son Harrison — was abrupt and unsatisfying, undercutting the character's legacy. Others praised its dark finality. The backlash was significant enough to inspire the subsequent prequel series Dexter: Original Sin.
Is Dexter: New Blood based on a true story?
No, Dexter: New Blood is not based on a true story. It is a sequel to the original Dexter series and draws from Jeff Lindsay's fictional novel series, beginning with Darkly Dreaming Dexter. The show's premise — a vigilante serial killer targeting murderers — is entirely fictional.
Who are the main actors in Dexter: New Blood?
Michael C. Hall leads the cast as Dexter Morgan, joined by Jack Alcott as his son Harrison, Julia Jones as Angela Bishop, Clancy Brown as Kurt Caldwell, and Jennifer Carpenter reprising her role as Debra Morgan. The ensemble also includes Johnny Sequoyah, Alano Miller, Jamie Chung, Gizel Jiménez, and Michael Cyril Creighton.
How many episodes does Dexter: New Blood have?
Dexter: New Blood consists of 10 episodes across a single season. The limited series aired on Showtime from November 7, 2021, through January 9, 2022. It was conceived as a self-contained revival rather than an ongoing continuation of the original Dexter series.
What is Dexter: New Blood about?
Set a decade after the original series, Dexter: New Blood follows Dexter Morgan living under a false identity in the quiet upstate New York town of Iron Lake. When a series of violent events disrupts the community, his long-suppressed Dark Passenger resurfaces — complicated further by the unexpected arrival of his estranged son, Harrison.
When did Dexter: New Blood first air?
Dexter: New Blood premiered on November 7, 2021, on Showtime in the United States. The series concluded in January 2022 after its 10-episode run. It aired simultaneously in multiple countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and Spain.
Did Dexter: New Blood win any awards?
Dexter: New Blood received several award nominations following its 2021–2022 run. Michael C. Hall earned recognition for his return to the role, and the series was nominated at the Critics' Choice Super Awards and Saturn Awards, among others. It was widely praised as a significant improvement over the original series' controversial finale.
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