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‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Builds Momentum as Episode 8 Elevates Tension and Paramount Recasts Franchise Priorities

Variety reports the prequel’s second season is canceled, with a writers’ room planned to explore a possible Season 2 for the well-reviewed sequel.

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Overview

  • Episode 8 debuted Aug. 22 on Paramount+ Premium, with Episode 9 set for Aug. 29 and the Season 1 finale slated for Sept. 5.
  • David Zayas told TVLine that Angel Batista is personally driven to expose Dexter, signaling a sharper cat-and-mouse turn without confirming specific plot outcomes.
  • Variety says Paramount opted not to proceed with Dexter: Original Sin Season 2 despite a prior renewal announcement, reflecting a post-merger slate reassessment.
  • Sources told Variety a writers’ room is being opened imminently for a potential Dexter: Resurrection Season 2, though no renewal has been finalized.
  • Dexter: Resurrection continues to post standout scores with a 94% Rotten Tomatoes rating and a 9.2/10 average on IMDb, alongside strong platform viewership.