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Michael C. Hall Returns, Gabriel Luna Joins Dexter 2026

7/16/2026

Summary

Story summary

Gabriel Luna joins Dexter: Resurrection as guest star Ray Ballard.
Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter Morgan and serves as executive producer.
Clyde Phillips remains showrunner while Brian Cox will play the New York Ripper, Dan Stevens the Five Borough Killer, Bokeem Woodbine Captain Mixon, and Nona Parker Johnson Fiona Mixon.
Production continues in New York City, with the season slated to premiere in October 2026 and season 1 streaming on Paramount+ Premium.

History

Historical Context

After years of network-only drama, Netflix outbid HBO and others in early 2013, ordering a 26-episode adaptation of the British series. The first 13-episode season of House of Cards, directed by David Fincher and starring Kevin Spacey, debuted on February 1, 2013, becoming the platform’s inaugural streaming-only original and earning nine Emmy nominations, a milestone for online-only TV.

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Story summary

Gabriel Luna joins Dexter: Resurrection as guest star Ray Ballard.
Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter Morgan and serves as executive producer.
Clyde Phillips remains showrunner while Brian Cox will play the New York Ripper, Dan Stevens the Five Borough Killer, Bokeem Woodbine Captain Mixon, and Nona Parker Johnson Fiona Mixon.
Production continues in New York City, with the season slated to premiere in October 2026 and season 1 streaming on Paramount+ Premium.

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