New York has no shortage of secrets, and Dexter Morgan is about to encounter a few more. Michael C. Hall returns for ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Season 2, with Brian Cox and Dan Stevens joining the cast as killers who could complicate his double life. Familiar faces, including Uma Thurman and Jack Alcott, are also back for the next chapter.
Before the series returns to Paramount+, get to know the new and returning stars stepping into Dexter’s world.
Who Is in the ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Cast?
Hall leads the cast as Dexter Morgan, with Thurman returning as Charley, Alcott as Harrison Morgan, and James Remar as Harry Morgan. Desmond Harrington also returns as Joey Quinn, alongside Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as Blessing Kamara, Kadia Saraf as Detective Claudette Wallace, and Dominic Fumusa as Detective Melvin Oliva.
New additions include Cox as the New York Ripper and Stevens as the Five Borough Killer. Bokeem Woodbine plays homicide captain Mixon, while Nona Parker Johnson portrays his daughter, Fiona, a training officer who becomes Harrison’s love interest. Gabriel Luna joins as Ray Ballard, known as the Sleepy-Eyed Stranger, and Krysten Ritter reprises her guest role as Mia, also called Lady Vengeance.
Eric Stonestreet’s return as Al Walker, nicknamed Rapunzel, was announced at New York Comic Con on October 8. Previously discussing the possibility of returning, he told TV Insider, “Nobody really ever gets away from Dexter. That’s a reality.”
When Does ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Season 2 Come Out?
Season 2 premieres Friday, October 30, 2026, on Paramount+, just before Halloween. Hall returns both as the series’ star and an executive producer, with Clyde Phillips continuing as showrunner and executive producer.
Where Can You Watch ‘Dexter: Resurrection’?
In the US, ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ is available on Paramount+ through its Premium plan. All 10 episodes of season 1 are already streaming, giving viewers time to catch up before the next premiere.
The platform also carries the original ‘Dexter,’ ‘Dexter: New Blood,’ and the prequel ‘Dexter: Original Sin,’ although subscription requirements vary by title. ‘Resurrection’ follows the events of ‘New Blood,’ making that installment particularly relevant for viewers catching up on Dexter and Harrison’s story.
What Is ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Season 2 About?
Dexter faces two very different threats in the new season. Cox’s New York Ripper has stopped actively killing but continues tormenting survivors of his earlier crimes. Stevens’ Five Borough Killer threatens innocent New Yorkers through phone calls, creating another challenge for Dexter.
Meanwhile, Harrison continues pursuing his own version of justice, and Dexter confronts a midlife crisis. The season also brings Charley back into the story, adding another familiar figure to his increasingly complicated life.
‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Season 2 Trailer
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