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[Editor’s Note: The following article contains spoilers for “Dexter: Original Sin” Episode 1, “And in the beginning…”]

Ahead of Friday’s premiere, Paramount+ with Showtime didn’t provide review screeners for “Dexter: Original Sin” — a tactic that typically indicates the network has doubts about the program’s perceived quality — but in this specific instance, there may have been another reason at play. Sure, the latest “Dexter” spinoff is thoroughly unimpressive in its opening hour, which mainly reenacts scenes already described during the original series while younger actors cosplay as the older characters fans already know and, supposedly, love. But it also opens with a reveal that Showtime would want to keep hidden, since it raises quite a few questions about the future of the franchise. Ok… maybe it’s just one question:

Can Dexter Morgan die?

Technically, the thought first crossed my mind before “Dexter: Original Sin” even starts. After logging onto Paramount+ and clicking play on the “Dexter” prequel,...

As we look back on The Mandalorian on its 5th anniversary since its launch, it's clear the show has done a fabulous job introducing endearing new characters to the franchise. These are characters we wish to see on every season of the show, and they've demonstrated steady growth as people and become close friends with the show's main character.

Although most of these characters have become series regulars and will likely appear in The Mandalorian and Grogu, we know little about their pasts.

Here are 5 characters from The Mandalorian who need a backstory.

1. The Armorer

The Armorer has been important from the first chapter of the series, but her past remains a mystery. While Emily Swallow recently told fans at a convention that she doesn't want to know The Armorer's backstory, it would be a shame not to learn a bit more about her. Where did she come from, and...

Every now and then a sports movie will come along, and we’ll all decide to watch it because it feels like it’s a default family setup. Sports movies are always a metaphor for hope, and you can’t argue with me otherwise. There’s something about underdogs that always makes you feel motivated, and that’s all there is to it. It’s a tried and tested formula that generally doesn’t go wrong, and even if a movie is not entirely sports-forward, just the element of sport can make a huge difference in presenting a story, but by no means do I mean this is easy. Specifically, when it comes to basketball films, it’s definitely not groundbreaking, yet it’s likely you’ll find a basketball film at least once every two years. With that said, today we’re looking at Rez Ball, a film about...

Leslye Headland did not do a convincing enough job to get Disney to approve a second season for The Acolyte. The show could’ve beaten all odds and went on to achieve The Mandalorian-level success by doing a few things right. There was indeed one person from Star Wars‘ most successful TV series, who could’ve done justice to the storyline exploring the dark side.

Pedro Pascal, Julia Jones, and Gina Carano in Sanctuary in The Mandalorian | Credits: Lucasfilm

The Mandalorian brought in actress Bryce Dallas Howard to direct an episode for each of its three seasons. Dallas’ directorial prowess was clearly visible in the Season One episode Sanctuary, which explored the human side of Din Djarin. She also hit the right spots with one of the most beautiful relationships in the Disney Star Wars world.

Star Wars Should Have Brought Back Bryce Dallas Howard In The Acolyte Instead Of...

Sydney Freeland’s “Rez Ball” is the perfect crowd-pleaser, blending drama, comedy and the excitement of competitive basketball into a slick and heartfelt package. Ten years after her Sundance debut “Drunktown’s Finest,” the writer-directed returns to her roots with this inspiring story of a Native high school basketball team trying to make it all the way to the championship. Like her first film, “Rez Ball” takes place on a Navajo reservation in New Mexico where opportunities are scarce and morale is low. Freeland and co-writer Sterlin Harjo deftly blend the often difficult truths of life on the reservation with an optimistic tone rooted in the continued resilience of the Navajo people.

Made in collaboration with the Navajo Nation Government on location in New Mexico, “Rez Ball” takes the time to show viewers the beauty of the land and its people. The film, based on author Michael Powell’s nonfiction...

“We run fast, we shoot fast and we don’t ever stop,” Heather (Jessica Matten) tells her players on the Chuska Warriors about the style of basketball she’d like to see them play in “Rez Ball.” That directive may take a while to set in with her high school squad, but is director Sydney Freeland’s modus operandi from the jump of her third feature, an almost comically brisk but genuinely rousing underdog story.

The national anthem hasn’t stopped playing over the first game you see the Warriors in before both teams on the floor have reached 40 points. While mirroring the energy on the court, the sense of urgency would seem to come from the opportunity to reenvision the sports drama from the Indigenous perspective. Details such as having “The Star-Spangled Banner” sung in Navajo elevate a serviceable standard of the genre, while streaming on Netflix should actually...

Sydney Freeland’s sports drama Rez Ball received its world premiere at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival, kicking off the film’s festival run.

Inspired by true events, the movie tells the story of the Chuska High School Warriors, a basketball team from the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico. Over the course of one season, the team battles personal hardships while striving for success on the court.

They face challenges like grief, poverty, and cultural identity, all while demonstrating the power of teamwork, community, and spiritual heritage.

Freeland explores these relevant themes through dynamic characters and pulse-pounding game play. In the following sections, we’ll learn more about the film’s characters, director’s style, and thoughtful portrayal of Indigenous issues.

Developing Dynamos

This section goes deeper into some of Rez Ball’s most compelling characters. We see Nataanii grappling with immense grief over his late mother and sister.

Two years ago, Kauchani Bratt was like most college students and had no clue what might be next. He didn’t expect to pursue an acting career, let alone star in a buzzy Netflix drama premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival as his first job out of college.

At the time, Bratt was studying philosophy at Uc Santa Cruz when he saw an Instagram post about an open casting call for Rez Ball, Netflix’s basketball-focused feature produced by LeBron James’ The SpringHill Company. Although Bratt had no acting background aside from a couple of college courses to fulfill general requirements, the opportunity seemed tailor-made. After all, the part called for a Native performer with basketball experience, and Bratt, whose mom’s side is Quechua and dad’s is Coahuiltecan Nation, spent three years on his high school’s varsity team.

“I was trying to figure out, ‘What do...

Un viaje de resiliencia y unidad. © Netflix

Netflix ha publicado el primer tráiler y póster de Rez Ball, un drama deportivo que tendrá su estreno mundial en el Festival Internacional de Cine de Toronto.

Rez Ball está ambientada en el corazón de Chuska, Nuevo México. Los Chuska Warriors, un equipo de baloncesto de un instituto que cuenta con una rica ascendencia nativa americana se enfrenta a su mayor reto hasta la fecha. Tras perder a su jugador estrella, el equipo debe permanecer más unido que nunca para intentar cumplir su sueño de alcanzar un campeonato estatal. Esto es más que un deporte; es un viaje de resiliencia y unidad, una auténtica historia sobre personas desfavorecidas con fuertes raíces culturales y espirituales nativas americanas.

La película está protagonizada por Jessica Matten (Tribal), Julia Jones (La saga Crepúsculo: Eclipse), Amber Midthunder (Predator: La presa), Kiowa Gordon (Dark Winds) y Dallas Goldtooth (Reservation Dogs).

Por su parte,...

"Let's win this title. For you! For me! But most of all – for the Rez!" Netflix has revealed the energetic first official trailer for a film called Rez Ball, which is an actual feature film and not a documentary or doc series or anything else. It will be premiering at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival coming up this fall, screening in the Special Presentations section, before landing on Netflix this September. From producer LeBron James and the co-creator of Reservation Dogs, comes the story of the Chuska Warriors - a high school basketball team rich in Native American heritage. After losing their star player, the team must come together like never before to keep their state championship dreams alive. Starring Jessica Matten, Kauchani Bratt, Cody Lightning, Dallas Goldtooth, Ernest David Tsosie, Kusem Goodwind, Zoey Reyes, with Amber Midthunder and Julia Jones. Set in the beautiful Navajo Nation, Rez Ball shares the...

Netflix has released the official trailer and poster for Rez Ball, which was produced by LeBron James and will begin streaming on September 27, 2024. The film is rated PG-13 for thematic elements, including suicide, teen drug/alcohol use, language, and some crude references.

In the heart of Chuska, New Mexico, the Chuska Warriors, a high school basketball team rich in Native American heritage, face their greatest challenge. After the loss of their star player, the team must unite like never before to keep their dreams of a state championship alive.

This is more than just a game; it’s a journey of resilience and unity, a true underdog story deeply rooted in Native American culture. The movie is an official selection of the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.

Sydney Freeland directed Rez Ball from a script by Freeland and Sterlin Harjo. The cast includes Jessica Matten, Kauchani Bratt, Cody Lightning, Dallas Goldtooth,...

LeBron James is teaming up with “Reservation Dogs” co-creator Sterlin Harjo and “Echo” director Sydney Freeland for a coming-of-age true story.

The trio are behind Netflix film “Rez Ball,” which will debut at TIFF 2024. “Rez Ball” follows New Mexico-based Native American high school basketball team the Chuska Warriors, who must pivot their game plan after losing their star player. Per the official logline, “the team must come together like never before to keep their state championship dreams alive.”

Freeland and Harjo co-wrote the script, with Freeland directing. NBA icon James produces through his Springhill Entertainment banner.

The cast includes Jessica Matten, Kauchani Bratt, Cody Lightning, Dallas Goldtooth, Ernest David Tsosie, Kusem Goodwind, Zoey Reyes, Amber Midthunder, and Julia Jones.

“Rez Ball” is produced by James, Katie Elmore, Maurício Mota, Spencer Beighley, Jamal Henderson, and Nancy Utley.

Actor/producer James produced fictionalized autobiographical feature “Shooting Stars” based on his own teen...

It appears that Michael C. Hall isn’t done with the Dexter IP, but fans surely are. During the ongoing San Diego Comic-Con, Hall appeared at the Dexter: Original Sin panel and surprised fans with the announcement of a new sequel series. The newly announced Dexter: Resurrection is reportedly a sequel to New Blood, which was released in 2021 as a sequel to the original show.

Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C. Hall in Dexter | Showtime

New Blood didn’t do a great job in terms of saving the dumpster fire finale of the original series, but it did a few things right in terms of course correction. Moreover, the show ended with the death of Hall’s main character, which means Resurrection may go out of its way to bring back Dexter Morgan from the dead.

Michael C. Hall Announces Another Dexter Sequel Besides The Upcoming Prequel Show Michael C.

Taylor Sheridan sparked outrage when he stated that his 2017 film Wind River played a major part in the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act that President Joe Biden signed into law in 2022. This reauthorization played a huge part in strengthening its reach to the Native communities. Needless to say, Native groups were and still are quite furious at Taylor Sheridan for trying to take credit for the decades of advocacy behind the act.

Taylor Sheridan’s Wind River (2017)

Still, many Native American actors work in Taylor Sheridan’s projects despite the community’s displeasure with the director. Reservation Dogs actress’ Jana Schmieding opened up about why she would never blame these actors for working with Taylor Sheridan as the representation of Native people in the industry is almost non-existent today.

Taylor Sheridan’s Comments on Wind River Got Him into Hot Waters

Elizabeth Olsen and Jeremy Renner in Wind River...

The following contains spoilers for the Marvel Studios series "Echo."

The latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is something kind of unique, following the villain-to-antihero origin story of Maya Lopez, A.K.A. Echo (Alaqua Cox). It's the first TV-ma-rated show released under the "Marvel Spotlight" banner and it gets a little more experimental in its storytelling, beginning each episode with a flashback to one of Maya's ancestors awakening some great power within themselves. Each of these ancestors then helps Maya by passing their powers on to her, allowing her to access their agility, accuracy with ranged weapons, and even magical healing abilities. She is an echo of them, carrying the powers and responsibility to protect her people, which helps her to heal from her turbulent, crime-ridden past.

But who are each of these ancestors? The episodes only show brief glimpses of their story, but there's some historical context...

These days, legacy can be a burden for television. Whether it’s the legacy of a beloved property poised to be bastardized via reboot, the legacy of a network or star, the legacy of a brilliant debut now hinging upon equal or better subsequent installment, there are legacies intertwined in too many new shows, hanging in the balance as studios and streamers churn out new stories.

But legacy doesn’t matter so much to Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) the lead of Marion Dayre’s “Echo,” now streaming in full on Disney+. Whether it’s her family, her employer, or the stories passed down to her as a child, Maya is more interested in forging her own path than appeasing various players around her. Like “Echo” itself, she stands alone and stands tall — distinct and imposing compared to any imitation.

On her path to becoming the eponymous Echo, Maya is a...

Plot: Marvel Studios presents Echo, spotlighting Maya Lopez as she is pursued by Wilson Fisk’s criminal empire. When the journey brings her home, she must confront her own family and legacy.

Review: As Marvel Studios continues trying to reinvent their franchise after a lackluster year at the box office and on Disney+, Kevin Feige and his team kick-off 2024 early with many firsts. Echo is the first MCU series to debut simultaneously on Disney+ and Hulu, the first to drop the full season on the same day, the first spin-off of another Disney+ series, the first project under the new Marvel Spotlight banner, the first series featuring an indigenous actress in the lead role (not to mention the first Deaf lead and first lead with a prosthetic limb), and the first MCU series with a TV-ma rating. Echo, starring Alaqua Cox in the title role, is a grittier and more...

Exclusive: Netflix has unveiled the cast for its coming-of-age sports drama Rez Ball, set in the world of Native American basketball, which Sydney Freeland (Marvel Studios’ Echo) boarded as director in 2021. Among those set to star are Jessica Matten (Dark Winds), Julia Jones (The Mandalorian), Amber Midthunder (Prey), Kiowa Gordon (Dark Winds), Dallas Goldtooth (Reservation Dogs), Cody Lightning (Echo), Ernest Tsosie (Better Call Saul) and Kauchani Bratt.

The ensemble will also feature a big set of newcomers in Devin Sampson-Craig, River Rayne Thomas, Jojo Jackson, Avery Hale, Hunter Redhorse Arthur, Henry Wilson Jr, Jaren K. Robledo, Damian Henry Castellane, Kusem Goodwind and Zoey Reyes. Production in New Mexico is now underway, with filming taking place on the Navajo Nation, with the permission and support of the local sovereign tribal nations.

(L-r) Jaren K. Robledo, Hunter Redhorse Arthur, Jojo Jackson, Devin Sampson-Craig, Henry Wilson Jr., Kauchani Bratt, Kusem Goodwind, Avery Hale,...

Has this serial killer truly changed in the first season of the Dexter: New Blood TV show on Showtime? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Dexter: New Blood is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of Dexter: New Blood here. 

A Showtime crime drama series, the Dexter: New Blood TV show is a continuation of the Dexter television series. The sequel series stars Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Julia Jones, Jack Alcott, Alano Miller, Johnny Sequoyah, Clancy Brown, and David Magidoff. In the original...

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Is this still the same old Dexter Morgan? Has the Dexter: New Blood TV show been cancelled? Renewed for a second season on Showtime? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Dexter: New Blood, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?  

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Airing on the Showtime cable channel, the Dexter: New Blood TV show is a continuation of the Dexter television series. The sequel series stars Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Julia Jones, Jack Alcott, Alano Miller, Johnny Sequoyah, Clancy Brown, and David Magidoff. In the original show, Dexter Morgan (Hall) is a complicated and conflicted blood-spatter expert for the Miami police department...

The original Dexter television series ran for eight seasons on Showtime. Now, this serial killer has returned for what appears to be a close-ended mini-series. If the ratings are strong enough, could Dexter: New Blood be renewed for a second season anyway? Stay tuned. 

A crime drama series, the Dexter: New Blood TV show is a sequel series that stars Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Julia Jones, Jack Alcott, Alano Miller, Johnny Sequoyah, Clancy Brown, and David Magidoff. In the original show, Dexter Morgan (Hall) is a complicated and conflicted blood-spatter expert for the Miami police department who moonlights as a serial killer. In the series finale, he is presumed dead but is revealed to be leading a quiet life, working for a lumber company in Oregon. Now, 10 years later, we find Morgan living as shopkeeper Jim Lindsay in the fictional small town...

Get ready to return to the world of Dexter. Showtime has announced an order for a new series titled Dexter: Origins. The prequel will take viewers back in time to the beginnings of Dexter Morgan's killing ways. Meanwhile, a second season of Dexter: New Blood is in the works. The story would follow Dexter’s son Harrison as he deals with his need to kill while living in New York City.

Starring Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Julia Jones, Jack Alcott, Alano Miller, Johnny Sequoyah, Clancy Brown, and David Magidoff, the first season of Dexter: New Blood showed Dexter (Hall) living a new life in a fictional town in New York. While there, he is reunited with his now-grown son (Alcott).

Other Dexter-related shows are also in development, including one that would focus on the early days of the Trinity Killer, who...

The friendship of two lifelong pals is put to the test in “Rutherford Falls,” a Peacock original comedy from co-creators Ed Helms, Michael Schur, and Sierra Teller Ornelas. The new series was well-received by critics and earned a Rotten Tomatoes score of 94. Ed Helms stars as the lead character, Nathan Rutherford, the descendant of the town’s white colonial founder. Lead actress Jana Schmieding plays opposite Helms as Reagan Well, Nathan’s best friend who’s also part of the indigenous Minishonka Nation in New York.

Below is a complete guide to the characters we meet in season one of “Rutherford Falls.” We’ve also included info about the next season, the show’s writers, and where you can watch the talented cast perform their work today.

Main Characters of “Rutherford Falls”

The town of Rutherford Falls is full of interesting characters played by a diverse cast. Here are the...

This Dexter: New Blood review contains spoilers.

Not many shows get a second chance at a finale. But then again, not many shows’ first finales are as bad as Dexter’s was.

After the original Dexter series finale back in 2013 was received, let’s say, less than warmly, Showtime decided to try it again. Following a seven year cool-off period, the network invited original showrunner Clyde Phillips back to envision a new end for Bay Harbor Butcher in the limited series Dexter: New Blood.

Now Dexter: New Blood’s new ending has come and gone and despite mixed fan reaction, it’s hard to argue that it isn’t an improvement…or at least we believe it is. Still, while Dexter: New Blood did an excellent job in wrapping up Dexter’s story once and for all, it left some secondary Dexter characters out in the cold. That’s partly...

Spoiler Alert: This interview reveals major storylines from the finale of Showtime’s Dexter: New Blood.

When Clyde Phillips met with Michael C. Hall about returning to the role of Dexter Morgan in what would become Dexter: New Blood, he already knew the serial killer’s life would end.

Hall signed up without hesitation.

Fans of the hit Showtime series Dexter, which ran eight seasons from 2006-2013, rejoined the former Miami Metro blood spatter analyst —now known by the alias Jim Lindsay—and have enthusiastically tuned in to watch his final adventure unfold. And though that journey has now come to an end with his shocking death, the beloved franchise may continue to expand with a little help from his progeny, Harrison Morgan (Jack Alcott).

Phillips spoke with Deadline about whether death was the only conclusion on the table for Dexter, the status of a possible continuation, and what happens...

Spoiler Alert: This story includes details from the finale of Showtime’s Dexter: New Blood.

It’s truly the end of an era as the fate of Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) has been sealed in the final episode of Showtime’s Dexter: New Blood. And whether or not fans like the ending this time around, there’s no going back.

“Dexter Morgan is dead,” series showrunner Clyde Phillips confirmed to Deadline in a conversation that will run immediately following this recap.

Nearly a decade after America’s favorite fictional serial killer disappeared into a Miami hurricane in the original series finale, in New Blood it is revealed that Dexter was alive and well living in Iron Lake, NY under the alias Jim Lindsay.

He had completely changed his life and left every part of his old life behind, until right around the time someone from his past found him.

A grim and troubling turn of events led to a killer walking free.

On Dexter: New Blood Season 1 Episode 7, Kurt Caldwell slithered out of prison and began toying with Dexter. 

It was a tense hour of power shifts and crushing reveals.

Kurt has been one step ahead of Dexter since Dexter: New Blood Season 1 Episode 3. The titanium screw reveal was shocking. It goes to show that no detail is included without a purpose. The hints have always been there, even since the first episode.

Now, the question is, what other little hints are there that can help Dexter get ahead of Kurt? 

I hate the view from the cheap seats.

Dexter Permalink: I hate the view from the cheap seats. Added: December 18, 2021

It's clear Kurt has it in for "Jim," but he has held off until now. If Kurt knows that Dexter killed Matt, what is he plotting? Will...

Increasingly, television series are assembling dazzling “dream teams” of well-known and accomplished actors, each capable of carrying their own solo show. Not only do such series attract viewers with their impressive rosters, but the casts also feel energized knowing their A-games will be matched move for move by their co-stars.

“I was overwhelmed, in a good way,” Selena Gomez says of joining comedy icons Steve Martin and Martin Short in “Only Murders in the Building,” only to learn Amy Ryan, Nathan Lane, Tina Fey, Sting and an array of additional top-f light actors would fill out the cast. “I’m on set and I’m playing piano, and Sting’s playing what I’m playing with his guitar, and I’m just like, ‘What is my life?’”

Gomez, returning to acting after a hiatus, admits being surrounded by such a wealth of talent and experience was both challenging and inspiring.

Well, that escalated quickly.

Dexter: New Blood Season 1 Episode 6 was an hour of nail-biting suspense, subverted expectations, and great character moments.

Secrets have been discovered, but who else will learn about them?

Angela wasted no time confronting Dexter about his identity. Julia Jones and Michael C. Hall played this perfectly. While she was angry and disgusted at his lies and his treatment of Harrison, he was just trying to navigate how much information to impart to appear vulnerable.

Technically, faking your death isn't a crime.

Dexter Permalink: Technically, faking your death isn't a crime. Added: December 12, 2021

Though Angela broke up with him, Dexter's bigger secret of being a serial killer was still safe -- for now. 

It's curious that he doesn't even think to ask Angela how she found out. He assumes it's Molly, probably because the idea of Angela running into a former colleague of his is just...

How is Dexter going to explain this away? During the Dec. 5 episode of Dexter: New Blood, Chief of Police Angela Bishop (Julia Jones) learned that her boyfriend Jim Lindsay is, in reality, former Miami resident Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall). The revelation came about after an encounter with Captain Angel Batista—shout-out to the return of David Zayas—who revealed that a former colleague had a son named Harrison. Then, Angela's daughter Audrey (Johnny Sequoyah) shared that Iron Lake teen Harrison (Jack Alcott) confessed that his dad's name isn't really Jim. After some internet sleuthing, Angela found Dexter's obituary, which included a very telling photo. And,...

“Dexter: New Blood” staged a reunion (of sorts) in the December 5 episode when Dexter’s new girlfriend, Iron Lake Chief of Police Angela Bishop (Julia Jones), met his old coworker, Miami Metro Captain Angel Batista (David Zayas). The last time viewers saw Batista was in the 2013 series finale, when Dexter (Michael C. Hall) drove his boat into a hurricane and made everyone believe he and his son Harrison had died. Zayas now reveals he had “mixed feelings” about that controversial ending, telling EW, “I felt it might’ve been a little underwhelming.”

See‘Dexter: New Blood’ showrunner Clyde Phillip: ‘I was watching with tears streaming down my face’

“You always want to do more and you always want to be involved more,” he added. “I didn’t have as much of a problem with the ending as a lot of people did, simply because I thought there was a chance that we could come back.

Variety's Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars and Emmys ceremonies from film awards editor Clayton Davis. Following history, buzz, news, reviews and sources, the Oscar and Emmy predictions are updated regularly with the current year's list of contenders in all categories. Variety's Awards Circuit Prediction schedule consists of four phases, running all year long: Draft, Pre-Season, Regular Season and Post Season. The eligibility calendar and dates of awards will determine how long each phase lasts and is subject to change.

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A decade after Dexter Morgan sailed off into the sunset storm, he’s back and ready for some new blood. Showtime officially greenlit a “Dexter” revival in October 2020, with the premiere date taking place on November 7, 2021. Michael C. Hall is back, of course, as the adorably geeky Bay Harbor Butcher, aka the Miami, Fl blood splatter analyst/serial killer who focuses his bloodlust on murdering other serial killers. Original showrunner Clyde Phillips is also back as an executive producer of the new episodes. Here’s everything to know about “Dexter: New Blood” Season 9, including the cast and trailer.

See‘Dexter’ will return to Showtime: Does this mean Michael C. Hall could finally win his Emmy for playing the serial killer?

How did “Dexter” end?

For those who gave up on Showtime’s drama series in the later seasons, you’ve come to the right place. The series finale of “Dexter...

We knew it wouldn't be long until Dexter gave in to his Dark Passenger, but it's always more fun to watch him cover his tracks.

On Dexter: New Blood Season 1 Episode 2, that's exactly what he does.

Dexter is more at odds with himself than ever before, but his self-preservation instincts are still intact. 

Debra (Jennifer Carpenter) is much more animated "conscience" to Dexter than Harry.

No disrespect to James Remar -- he was always solid -- but as Dexter's priorities and actions have shifted, so has the adversarial voice in his head, foul-mouthed and full of rage.

Carpenter rips and tears into this new version of her old character with her teeth bare, shredding Dexter every chance she gets. 

You don't have to enjoy the wins so much, you smug fuck.

Debra Permalink: You don't have to enjoy the wins so much, you smug fuck. Added: November 14, 2021

Dexter tries to ignore her,...

Dexter: New Blood is already a hit for Showtime.

The highly-anticipated revival kicked off Sunday with a projected 2.2 million viewers according to Deadline.

What's more, the series is poised to become the most-watched Showtime premiere on its opening day ever on Ott.

Dexter: New Blood Season 1 Episode 1 is said to have attracted 866.000 viewers on Sunday in its linear debut, along with around 1.3 million viewers on streaming.

The TV industry has understandably changed since the original series was on the air, so it will be exciting to see how Dexter: New Blood holds up and if the good word of mouth makes the ratings soar.

Michael C. Hall returned for the revival which is currently being billed as a limited series.

It picked up with him living in the fictional small town of Iron Lake, New York, where Dexter is embracing a new life.

Unfortunately for him, he is still plagued by his Dark Passenger,...

Dexter: New Blood, Showtime’s revival of the long-running serial killer drama Dexter, pulled in strong viewership numbers in its premiere Sunday.

The premiere episode is projected to have delivered 2.2 million viewers across linear and streaming platforms and is on track to become the most-watched Showtime title ever on Ott on its premiere day, according to the network. It also was the most-watched scripted drama season opener telecast among all premium channels so far this year.

On linear, the premiere episode drew 866K viewers Sunday. On-demand and streaming viewership is projected to hit 1.303M, making for a 2.169M total viewers projected for Sunday across platforms.

Michael C. Hall, who starred as the title character in the 2006-13 series, is back for the revival, along with showrunner Clyde Phillips.

Dexter, which aired for eight seasons on Showtime, centered on the mild-mannered Dexter Morgan (Hall). By day, Dexter worked as a...

Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you have not watched “Cold Snap,” the premiere of “Dexter: New Blood.”

Showtime’s “Dexter” was known for juxtaposing the coral colors and bright sunshine of Miami with its titular character’s internal darkness, which he sought to combat by kidnapping and killing other killers. At the end of the drama’s eight-season run, Dexter (Michael C. Hall) traded breezy button-downs and heavy plaid as he put himself in isolation in a remote logging town after too many of his loved ones were caught in the crosshairs of his secret identity.

Over the last eight years, Dexter made a new home in the small town of Iron Lake, N.Y. where, at least during winter months, the cold and dreary surroundings seem to better fit the mental state of someone doing, as Hall puts it, “protracted penance.”

The original series, Siega reminds Variety, was...

It's fan service at its finest.

On Dexter: New Blood Season 1 Episode 1, we are introduced to a kinder, gentler Dexter, existing in a climate as different from Miami as possible. 

It's not long until the bloodlust kicks in, and Dexter is back to his old ways. But that's why we're here, isn't it?

After Dexter's poorly resolved "final season," viewers were left with a bad taste in their mouths. When Showtime announced that the series would return with a limited run, fans remained skeptical but intrigued.

With Clyde Phillips, showrunner of the first four seasons (widely considered Dexter's best), heading the production, we needn't have worried. Dexter: New Blood feels like a return to the old Dexter we knew and loved.

There are many differences, but the tone feels the same as in the original series. There are enough callbacks to remind us how we got hooked without feeling gratuitous.

David Magidoff is a busy guy! From roles on The Morning Show, American Crime Story: Impeachment, to crafting original comedy -- he's got a lot on his plate.

We talked with him about his role as rookie police officer Teddy Reed on the highly-anticipated Showtime reboot Dexter: New Blood, other upcoming projects, and how he lives for the funny moments in dark situations.

Check out portions of our discussion below!

Mary Littlejohn: Were you familiar with the first series of Dexter? Had you watched it prior to being cast?

David Magidoff: I knew that people loved it. It's amazing to see, in a beautiful way, how many people absolutely loved, missed, obsessed, were passionate about the show. 

I loved doing The Morning Show, but that was a brand new thing -- we were all learning about something new together. Jumping into something that's both new and also this wonderful thing...

In the pantheon of shows known for having the “worst series finale” of all time, Showtime’s “Dexter” is right at the top. Since the episode titled “Remember the Monsters?” originally aired eight years ago, anti-hero serial killer Dexter Morgan faking his own death and pivoting to becoming a lumberjack has been a shorthand for what a show shouldn’t do when it finally ends, even if it’s ending on top or on its own terms. And while “Dexter” remained a hit for Showtime — lasting 96 episodes over eight seasons — plenty of arguments have been made by fans and critics that the series should’ve ended with its fourth season, the much beloved Trinity Killer (John Lithgow) season. That would also be the final season with original series showrunner Clyde Phillips — who is back as showrunner for “Dexter: New Blood” — before series writer Scott Buck took the reins.

So, in...

When “Dexter” premiered in 2006, audiences were only just becoming enamored with antiheroes. Tony Soprano was putting out hits and Dr. Gregory House was abusing his meds, but Don Draper, Walter White, and many more of TV’s thorny bad boys had yet to make their mark. Dexter Morgan, played with an eerie sobriety and winking humor by Michael C. Hall, fit right in, as a serial killer who only kills criminals. Spurred on by his “dark passenger,” Dexter spent his nights stalking, studying, and slicing his pernicious prey, but even his day job (as a blood spatter analyst for the Miami P.D.) saw him obsessing over diabolical deeds and bodily fluids.

And that’s just it: “Dexter” may have risen to prominence under the auspices of TV’s (second) golden age, but what it leaned on far more than its thematic dissection of man vs. monster, nature vs. nurture,...

We’re just about a month away from the November 7 premiere of “Dexter: New Blood” on Showtime, which will reunite fans with their favorite serial killer. Little is known about the plot of Season 9, except for the fact that Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) is now living a secluded life in Iron Lake, New York after faking his death in the 2013 series finale. His sister Debra Morgan (Jennifer Carpenter) will also be a part of the revival, though it’s unclear in what capacity as she died (for real) at the hands of psychopath Oliver Saxon (Darri Ingolfsson) in the final season.

As fans continue to speculate about Carpenter’s mysterious role in “Dexter: New Blood,” let’s take a look at three newly released photos of the former Miami Metro lieutenant.

See‘Dexter: New Blood’: Everything to know about Season 9

It’s possible Deb will be a ghostly...

Dexter’s Michael C. Hall looks chilling in the key art for Showtime’s upcoming revival Dexter: New Blood.

To celebrate the original series 15th anniversary on Friday, Showtime dropped two pieces of key art for Dexter’s next chapter, which is set to debut on November 7 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt.

Dexter, which aired for eight seasons on Showtime from 2006-13, centered on the mild-mannered Dexter Morgan (Hall). By day, Dexter worked as a blood-spatter analyst for the Miami police. By night, he was a serial killer—one who happened to target other murderers.

Set 10 years after Dexter went missing in the eye of Hurricane Laura, Dexter: New Blood finds the titular character living under an assumed name in the fictional small town of Iron Lake, New York. Dexter may be embracing his new life, but in the wake of unexpected events in this close-knit community, his Dark Passenger inevitably beckons.

Dexter Season 9 Trailer 2 — Showtime has released the second TV show trailer for Dexter: Season 9 TV show trailer. View here the first Dexter: Season 9 trailer. Cast and crew The Dexter: Season 9 stars Michael C. Hall, Clancy Brown, Julia Jones, Johnny Sequoyah, Katy Sullivan, Alano Miller, Michael [...]

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Dexter Morgan might very well still be a monster, but he's an evolving monster. After a laughably bad finale that was supposed to wrap up Showtime's "Dexter" left a bad taste in audiences' mouths, the show is coming back for a ten episode event series that picks up a decade after the events of the season eight finale. Check out the latest trailer below.

Ten years after becoming a lumberjack, Dexter, the serial killer who kills serial killers, is now living in an upstate New York town and has seemingly acclimated to small town life. He's dating the police chief (played by "The Mandalorian" actress Julia Jones), working at...

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Is Dexter Morgan a monster?

That's the question Michael C. Hall's embattled alter ego asks himself multiple times on the full-length trailer for Dexter: New Blood, the upcoming revival of the hit series.

Dexter's plan was always to target the type of people who were menaces to society, and it just so happens that one of those is killing people around in Upstate New York.

Dexter is put in a precarious situation as he tries to come to terms with the past and how he can return to his old ways in the name of saving the lives of some new people.

The issue plaguing him is that his The Passenger remains with him in the form of his dearly departed sister, Deb.

This iteration of Deb is not impressed with Dexter's ways, pegging him a serial killer and a monster.

“I might still be a monster, but I’m an evolving monster,...

Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) is back and he’s ready to show off his next evolution. It’s been eight years since the serial killer/crime-stopper graced our screens, and while he looks to have settled into a new life, it’s not without complications. The latest trailer for Showtime’s revival season shows that as much as Dexter hopes to secure normality, killers just can’t seem to stop killing.

After the events of the series finale, Dexter moved on, settling into the small town of Iron Lake, New York. He spends his days dancing, working in a store, and hanging out with town sheriff, Angela (Julia Jones). But when a child goes missing and bodies turn up, it’s hard for Dexter not to get involved. Along the way, there’s his (ghostly?) sister, Deb (Jennifer Carpenter), and a reunion with his grown son, Harrison (Jack Alcott...

Dexter: New Blood is making way for some old blood as the newest trailer released by Showtime unveils the return of Jennifer Carpenter as his adoptive sister Debra Morgan. The revealing teaser sees Michael C. Hall‘s titular killer living under the alias of James Lindsay in the small fictional town of Iron Lake, New York. Set 10 years after Dexter went missing in the eye of Hurricane Laura, his life has changed a lot since taking on his new identity. (Credit: Seacia Pavao/Showtime) Embracing a romance with the town’s police chief Angela Bishop (Julia Jones), Dexter is attempting to put his past behind him, but old habits die hard. As the trailer teases a slew of missing young people without any rhyme or reason for their disappearances, Dexter’s Dark Passenger begins to awaken. Whispering in his ear is the apparent ghost of Debra who tells Dexter, “You are a serial killer,...

Showtime released the official trailer for the upcoming event series Dexter: New Blood, providing more than a few clues about what longtime fans of the killer show can expect.

For starters, Michael C. Hall’s Dexter Morgan clearly hasn’t outrun his Dark Passenger. “Monsters walk among us,” Dexter says in voiceover, after we’ve seen that a serial killer – the exact type that the avenging Dexter has always chosen as his victims – has been stalking his new Upstate New York territory. “I might still be a monster, but I’m an evolving monster.”

And just to make absolutely certain we get the sharp-edged point, we see Dex sharpening a meat cleaver, and hear his long-suffering sister Deb (Jennifer Carpenter) ask, “You can not wait to kill again – have you learned nothing?”

Watch the trailer above.

Peacock has released a trailer for “Unidentified with Demi Lovato,” which premieres on Sept. 30.

The four-part UFO docuseries sees Lovato, their friend Matthew and their sister Dallas consult with leading experts, investigate eyewitness encounters, uncover government documents and conduct tests to search for the truth about UFOs. In the trailer, Lovato explains that they already believe in extraterrestrials, calling themself a “UFO experiencer” and recounting a trip to Joshua Tree where they saw a bright light moving erratically through the sky. In “Unidentified with Demi Lovato,” they aim to convince their family and friends of the same.

The show is produced by GoodStory Entertainment in association with Sb Projects. Executive producers include Lovato; Scooter Braun, Scott Manson and Allison Kaye on behalf of Sb Projects; Jd Roth, Adam Greener and Sara Hansemann on behalf of GoodStory; and Andrew Nock.

Watch the trailer below.

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