Dexter has been streaming on Netflix since summer time 2024, marking the second time the favored sequence has been added to the streamer. The present discovered a brand new viewers virtually 20 years after its premiere on Showtime by streaming, introducing a complete new set of followers to the vigilante killer, Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Corridor). However all good issues should come to an finish, and licensing for Dexter was set to run out on June 19, 2025, precisely one yr in spite of everything eight seasons of the present had been added to the lineup. Fortunately, that’s not the case.
You probably have been contemplating watching Dexter or rewatching the present for a second (or third) time in anticipation of Dexter: Resurrection, you don’t want to fret about lacking out. Streaming availability on Netflix has reportedly been prolonged.
Dexter
- Launch Date
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2006 – 2013-00-00
- Community
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Showtime
- Showrunner
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Clyde Phillips
How Lengthy Will ‘Dexter’ Be Accessible on Netflix?
In response to particulars obtained by Whats-on-Netflix.com, Netflix has inked a take care of Showtime and Paramount+, which owns the rights to Dexter, to proceed streaming the sequence within the U.S. past the much-publicized expiration date. This implies you’ll have not less than by to the top of 2025 to get pleasure from. Be aware that the present could not seem on the positioning as of June 19, 2025, however it’s anticipated to return on or by July 1, 2025.
Because the crime drama initially started airing virtually 20 years in the past, even followers who watched it again then could desire a refresher by way of a rewatch, because it has been so lengthy. In doing so, you’ll be able to acquire attention-grabbing perception into moments and characters that will have lengthy been forgotten. By the seasons, Dexter grapples with managing the stability between his Darkish Passenger, which urges him to kill, and his must placed on a entrance as a “regular” particular person. He lives by The Code that his late father Harry (James Remar) instilled in him, redirecting his murderous urges to kill solely terrible criminals he can show are responsible.
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The licensing deal for the present is reportedly by March 31, 2026, so it’s potential Dexter may stay on Netflix properly into the brand new yr as properly. However we’ll have to attend and see. Be aware that Dexter was by no means scheduled to go away Netflix in different areas the place it’s at present streaming, together with Canada and the U.Okay.
The choice to maintain Dexter on Netflix slightly longer is smart for Paramount+, even when it’s dwelling ought to be alongside different exhibits throughout the rising franchise, together with Dexter: New Blood and Dexter: Unique Sin. Evaluating Netflix’s greater than 300 million subscriber base to Paramount+’s about 79 million, it’s a no brainer to maintain Dexter alive on Netflix for now. It promotes the upcoming sequel sequence, which can stream on Paramount+, and is predicted to convey numbers to Netflix, fueled by renewed curiosity within the present because the sequel sequence approaches. It’s a win-win.
The extension determination might also have been in response to fan outcry. A social media frenzy started when the information of Dexter‘s departure from Netflix was made public. Think about getting midway by the sequence in preparation for the brand new one, solely to be taught it’s leaving the platform. Or planning a Fourth of July weekend viewing get together of the very best episodes you’d should cancel? Fortunately, these worries have subsided as Showtime and Paramount+ have listened and are leaving Dexter properly sufficient alone the place he at present lives.
When Is ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Coming?
Dexter: Resurrection, which continues the story of Dexter: New Blood (which itself was a 10-year continuation of Dexter), will premiere on Paramount+ with its first two episodes on July 11, 2025. From there, a brand new episode will probably be launched weekly by September 5, 2025. It follows the title character as he navigates a brand new life in New York whereas chasing after his son Harrison (Jack Alcott) and crossing paths with attention-grabbing folks alongside the way in which, together with these from each his current and his previous.
For followers who love to attend till the top of a sequence to binge all episodes directly, between now and September is greater than sufficient time to plow by each season of Dexter. Then, join Paramount+ to look at Dexter: New Blood, Dexter: Unique Sin, and Dexter: Resurrection, the place all three sequence can be found.
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Dexter: New Blood, a direct sequel to Dexter going down 10 years after the occasions of the present’s admittedly terrible sequence finale, is important viewing earlier than Dexter: Resurrection. The truth is, it’s additionally price watching earlier than the prequel sequence Dexter: Unique Sin, because the opening scene of that sequence alludes to occasions within the finale of New Blood. It isn’t, nevertheless, important to look at earlier than Dexter: Resurrection, so it can save you that one for final.
Ultimately, Dexter will possible be a part of these three exhibits on Paramount+. However for now, log in to Netflix to maintain having fun with the unique sequence that launched followers to probably the most likable vigilante serial killer in TV sequence historical past.