Dexter is making a comeback.
On Wednesday (October 14), Showtime announced its popular serial killer drama will be getting the revival treatment. Series star Michael C. Hall is set to reprise the titular role, as well.
The original series aired for eight seasons from 2006 to 2013. For those who didn't follow Dexter the first time around, here's the official synopsis:
Dexter Morgan is a Miami-based blood splatter expert who doesn't just solve murders; he commits them too. In fact, he's a serial killer —but he only murders the guilty, so he feels justified with his lifestyle choices. His policewoman sister and his cop co-workers have no idea Dexter lives a double life; however, adoptive father Harry knows his secret, and does, in fact, help Dexter hone his "skills." It's a unique brand of justice for which charming Dexter feels a psychological hunger.
“Dexter is such a special series, both for its millions of fans and for Showtime, as this breakthrough show helped put our network on the map many years ago,” Showtime's President of Entertainment said in a statement. “We would only revisit this unique character if we could find a creative take that was truly worthy of the brilliant, original series. Well, I am happy to report that [executive producer] Clyde Phillips and Michael C. Hall have found it, and we can’t wait to shoot it and show it to the world!”
The revival is set to go into production this winter with Showtime hoping for a fall 2021 premiere, however, no further details about the production timeline have been revealed. Are you excited to see Dexter back on your TV?
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