Dexter: New Blood

Ten years after disappearing during a hurricane that swirled through the Gulf, Dexter Morgan resurfaces under a false identity in a quiet upstate town called Iron Lake. He tries to leave behind the bloodstained image of a killer and blend into ordinary life, tending to a fragile domestic routine and a new circle of acquaintances. Yet the calm is unsettled by strange incidents and an atmosphere that stirs old impulses and moral dilemmas. As the community tightens its grip around him, the familiar voice in his head reasserts itself, tugging him toward the old code he once followed. Dexter tries to blend in with his new neighbors, but his old instincts keep tugging at him, threatening the delicate balance he's built.

Released in 2021 as a revival, Dexter: New Blood was developed by Clyde Phillips and draws on the Dexter character created by Jeff Lindsay. The series unfolds in a quiet upstate New York town and is guided by a team of directors across episodes.

Box office figures don’t apply to this TV series, so there is no worldwide gross to report. Instead the show is measured by streaming performance, audience engagement, and critical discussion, which determine its ongoing visibility and renewal prospects, including streaming hours and audience retention.

The revival rekindles interest in the Dexter mythos with a more intimate, small town setting that fans have debated online. It has sparked conversations about identity, the ethics of vigilantism, and the burden of carrying a dangerous history while trying to protect a fragile family and community.

Critics greeted the show with cautious optimism, noting the shift from Miami crime waves to a quieter moral maze while maintaining Dexter's recognizable humor and tension. The season centers on family loyalty, deceit, and the high cost of living a double life in a town that keeps secrets.