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Dexter: Resurrection S2 Starts Production, Cox, Harrington Elevated

6/30/2026

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Dexter Resurrection Starts Production

Season 2 of “Dexter: Resurrection” began production for the 2026 U.S. TV schedule.
Brian Cox joined the cast as the New York Ripper.
Desmond Harrington was promoted to series regular, expanding his character Chase.
Krysten Ritter will return as a special guest star, though her role remains undecided.
Fans speculate that Mia LaPierre’s season 1 death was staged, a plot line producers may revisit with flashbacks.

Summary

Dexter Returns 2026

Paramount+ will stream Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 in Fall 2026.
Clyde Phillips serves as showrunner and executive producer with Michael C. Hall, Scott Reynolds, Marcos Siega and others.
The executive team includes John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Veronica West, Kirsa Rein, Tanner Bean and Katrina Mathewson.
Production is underway in New York City with Bokeem Woodbine playing NYPD Captain Mixon and Uma Thurman returning as Charley.

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Ritter Returns

Krysten Ritter announced on Instagram that she will return for Season 2.
Fans are debating whether Mia Lapierre truly died in Episode 6 of Season 1.
Some viewers argue that Charley, played by Uma Thurman, may have staged the prison-cell death.
Ritter hinted that Lady Vengeance’s survival could become a key twist in Season 2.
Fans expect her guest-star role to explore hidden motives and a possible alliance with Dexter.

History

Historical Context

Showtime debuted *Dexter* on October 1 2006, quickly becoming a ratings hit and drawing 8.1 million viewers when CBS aired it in February 2008. The series later returned with *New Blood* (2021) and *Resurrection* in July 2025. Production of *Resurrection* Season 2 in 2026, featuring Brian Cox, Uma Thurman and Krysten Ritter, shows streaming services banking on legacy franchises to sustain audiences.

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Dexter Resurrection Starts Production

Season 2 of “Dexter: Resurrection” began production for the 2026 U.S. TV schedule.
Brian Cox joined the cast as the New York Ripper.
Desmond Harrington was promoted to series regular, expanding his character Chase.
Krysten Ritter will return as a special guest star, though her role remains undecided.
Fans speculate that Mia LaPierre’s season 1 death was staged, a plot line producers may revisit with flashbacks.

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