Dexter: New Blood (2021)

Dexter: New Blood (2021)

Dexter: New Blood (2021) is a thrilling continuation of the beloved crime drama series Dexter, developed by Clyde Phillips and directed by Marcos Siega. As a limited series airing on Showtime, New Blood revisits the infamous Dexter Morgan (played by Michael C. Hall), a former Miami-based blood-spatter analyst turned vigilante serial killer. This revival of the series, set a decade after Dexter’s supposed death, is both a return to the darkness that defined the character and an exploration of the personal consequences of his actions. It provides long-time fans of the series with a deep dive into Dexter’s psyche, while also delivering a fresh, intense narrative that reawakens the moral complexities of his character.

Set in the small town of Iron Lake, New York, Dexter: New Blood shows Dexter trying to live a quiet life under the alias of Jim Lindsay, having abandoned his old identity after faking his death. He now works as a store clerk and attempts to suppress his urges to kill, instead living a seemingly peaceful life. However, the calmness of his new life is disrupted when a series of events forces Dexter to confront his past once again. The show reintroduces Dexter as a man who has been trying to atone for his previous sins, but the darkness inside him refuses to remain dormant for long. His need for control and his deep-rooted desire to rid the world of killers push him back into his old habits, setting off a chain of suspenseful and morally challenging events.