Dexter: Resurrection season 2 gets early praise in first reviews
Collider and Screen Rant, reviewing the first two episodes, praise Michael C. Hall and the season's midlife-crisis theme, with minor reservations. The season premieres on Paramount+ on 30 October.
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Centre · 2Early reviews of Dexter: Resurrection season 2 from Collider and Screen Rant, both based on the first two episodes, are broadly positive. ColliderN “With the first two episodes available for review” Read at Collider ↗ Screen RantN “The first two episodes of Dexter: Resurrection season 2 are just as thrilling as the first season” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Centre · 1According to Screen Rant, the first episode arrives Friday, 30 October on Paramount+, with weekly releases through 1 January 2027; it says eight more episodes were not available for review. Screen RantN “The first episode of Dexter: Resurrection season 2 arrives Friday, October 30 on Paramount+, followed by weekly episode releases through January 1, 2027.”“there are still eight more episodes that weren't available for review” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Centre · 2Both reviews say the season centres on Michael C. Hall's Dexter Morgan, now in New York, facing a midlife crisis and the effects of ageing. ColliderN “Combined with the prospect of aging weighing heavily on his mind, Dexter begins experiencing something he probably never anticipated: a midlife crisis.” Read at Collider ↗ Screen RantN “As he deals with the tolls of aging, both physical and mental, Dexter also has to contend with two rival serial killers.” Read at Screen Rant ↗
Centre · 2The new antagonists named by both outlets are Brian Cox as Don Framt, a suspect in the New York Ripper case, and Dan Stevens as the Five Borough Killer. ColliderN “Her investigation this season leads her to Don Framt (Brian Cox), an elderly man suspected of being the elusive killer” Read at Collider ↗ Screen RantN “Brian Cox joins the cast of Resurrection as the New York Ripper teased in season 1, while Dan Stevens portrays the young and mysterious Five Borough Killer.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Centre · 2Returning cast members mentioned include Jack Alcott as Dexter's son Harrison, now an NYPD officer, Kadia Saraf as Lieutenant Claudette Wallace, Desmond Harrington as Joey Quinn, and Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as Blessing. Collider also names Uma Thurman as Charley and James Remar as Harry. ColliderN “With Uma Thurman returning as Charley and Desmond Harrington reprising his role as Joey Quinn from the original Dexter series” Read at Collider ↗ Screen RantN “Dexter is also visited by more familiar faces this season, like his son, Harrison (Jack Alcott), his landlord, Blessing (Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine), and Joey Quinn (Desmond Harrington).” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Centre · 2Both reviewers praise Hall's performance and the return of the original series' morning-routine opening credits. ColliderN “After nearly 20 years, it's hard to imagine anyone else playing Dexter Morgan quite like Hall, who slips back into the role with ease.” Read at Collider ↗ Screen RantN “I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the return of Dexter's morning routine as an intro, which is as stylish and artful as ever.” Read at Screen Rant ↗
Centre · 1Collider's Tania Hussain calls the premiere not 'exactly flawless' because it rushes setup, but says the second episode finds a better rhythm, with creepy new killers including Gabriel Luna's Sleepy-Eyed Stranger. ColliderN “the premiere isn't exactly flawless, rushing through some setup to pick up where last season left off. Thankfully, by the second episode, the series finds a much better rhythm”“particularly with Gabriel Luna's Sleepy-Eyed Stranger” Read at Collider ↗ Centre · 1Screen Rant's Sean Morrison says the season 'could easily be the best season of Dexter that we've gotten in years', but criticises Thurman's portrayal of Charley, some comedy that 'fell flat', and some direction and editing, and says the show does not look as good as the original. Screen RantN “could easily be the best season of Dexter that we've gotten in years.”“Dexter: Resurrection simply doesn't look as good as the original show did, but it does still present itself competently.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Centre · 1Collider, by contrast, calls Thurman's return welcome after a first season that left her with little to do. ColliderN “After last season kind of did her dirty and left her without much to do, Thurman makes a welcome return as Charley” Read at Collider ↗
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- Framing
- Both outlets, reviewing the first two episodes, present the season as a promising, entertaining return built around Hall and a theme of ageing and legacy.
- Emphasis
- Hall's performance, the midlife-crisis theme, the new villains, and the return of familiar characters.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither reviews the full season; Collider does not mention release dates and Screen Rant does not discuss Gabriel Luna's character.
- Charged language
- “Devilishly Delightful”“Even Scarier Threat Than Murder”
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“Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 brings back Michael C. Hall with darker killers, sharp humor, and a surprisingly thoughtful midlife crisis.” — Collider
“Dexter: Resurrection season 2 starts off strong with one of Michael C. Hall's best performances, a top-notch story with thrilling villains, and more.” — Screen Rant
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What every side reports
- Both reviews cover only the first two episodes.
- Both praise Michael C. Hall and the midlife-crisis and ageing theme.
- Brian Cox and Dan Stevens play the season's main new killers.
- Both note the return of the morning-routine opening credits and of Joey Quinn.
Where accounts differ
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Uma Thurman's performance as Charley
- Centre
- Collider calls her return welcome and her tension with Dexter entertaining; Screen Rant finds her over-the-top choices strange and says she needed better direction.
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Humour
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- Collider praises the sharp humour and Dexter's sassy commentary; Screen Rant says the comedy in the first two episodes fell flat, though it calls this a matter of personal opinion.
Michael C. Hall person
Reviewers describe Hall as the heart of the season, delivering a funny, biting and tender performance as an ageing Dexter.
“Hall has always been brilliant at conveying Dexter's thoughts with the smallest facial expressions” — Collider
“he has once again proven that was a smart decision by delivering another outstanding performance.” — Screen Rant
Dexter: Resurrection other
Both outlets present the series as a confident second season that builds on season 1 with a midlife-crisis storyline.
“Dexter: Resurrection is off to a promising start” — Collider
“Dexter: Resurrection season 2 is off to a tremendous start.” — Screen Rant
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ColliderN · · Opinion
'Dexter: Resurrection' Season 2 Introduces an Even Scarier Threat Than Murder | Review
Sympathetic Enthusiastic review that stresses humour, creepier villains and the thoughtful midlife-crisis theme, with a mild note on a rushed premiere.
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Screen RantN · · Opinion
Celebratory Strongly positive review predicting a possibly best-in-years season, with a short list of minor complaints.
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- 28 Oct 14:00 First ColliderN 'Dexter: Resurrection' Season 2 Introduces an Even Scarier Threat Than Murder | Review Opinion
- 28 Oct 14:00 First Screen RantN Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 - Michael C. Hall Hasn't Lost A Step In This Devilishly Delightful Follow-Up | Review Opinion
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