A decade after Dexter Morgan sailed off into the storm, he’s back and ready for some new blood. Showtime officially greenlit a “Dexter” revival in October 2020, with the premiere 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,” including the cast photos for Season 9.
The original “Dexter” series is a 24-time Emmy nominee and four-time winner. It prevailed for directing (Steve Shill), guest actor (John Lithgow), main title design and picture editing. Hall received five consecutive Emmy nominations in Best Drama Actor (2008-12), while the show itself earned four bids for Best Drama Series (2008-11).
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How did “Dexter” end?
Image Credit: Seacia Pavao/SHOWTIME 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” aired on September 22, 2013, with fans infamously unhappy with the controversial ending. Not long after his sister Debra Morgan (Jennifer Carpenter) found out he was really the Bay Harbor Butcher, she was shot and killed by psychopath Oliver Saxon (Darri Ingolfsson). Dexter blamed himself for the tragedy and stole Deb’s body out of the hospital, then dumped her into the ocean as he did all of his victims. He made a final call to his true love Hannah McKay (Yvonne Strahovski), also a serial killer, and his young son Harrison (Jadon Wells), who were both escaping to Argentina to start a new life with him. However, Dexter realized everyone close to him ended up doomed, so he drove his boat into a hurricane. His friends and co-workers at the Miami Metro Police Department believed he perished in the storm, but the character was spotted some time later living a life of solitude as a lumberjack in Oregon.
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When does “Dexter: New Blood” take place?
Image Credit: Seacia Pavao/SHOWTIME The ninth season is set approximately 10 years after the events of the finale. Dexter has said good riddance to Oregon (which should make fans happy) and is now living under the fake identity of Jim Lindsay, a local shopkeeper, in Iron Lake, New York.
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Who are the returning cast members?
Image Credit: Seacia Pavao/SHOWTIME Sadly, there aren’t many recognizable faces in the revival series. Only Michael C. Hall (as Dexter), Jennifer Carpenter (as Deb — above) and John Lithgow (as Arthur Mitchell/Trinity Killer) were announced to return. Carpenter and Lithgow’s characters both perished on the main show, so they will only be appearing in flashbacks and/or visions. In the fifth episode, David Zayas made a surprise guest appearance as Miami Metro Captain Angel Batista, who inadvertently tipped off Dexter’s new girlfriend to his true identity.
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What about the new cast members?
Image Credit: Seacia Pavao/SHOWTIME “New Blood” welcomes many fresh faces to the “Dexter” universe, including Clancy Brown as unofficial town mayor Kurt Caldwell, Julia Jones as Chief of Police Angela Bishop, Alano Miller as Logan, Johnny Sequoyah as Audrey, Jack Alcott as Harrison Morgan/Randall Lindsay, David Magidoff as Teddy, Jamie Chung as Molly, Oscar Wahlberg as Zach, Fredric Lehne as Edward Olsen, Michael Cyril Creighton as Fred Jr., Dustin Tucker as Brian and Katy Sullivan as Esther. Of note, Angela is Dexter’s new love interest in the small town of Iron Lake.
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What happened to Hannah McKay?
Image Credit: Randy Tepper/Showtime During the second episode of “New Blood,” viewers learned that Dexter’s one true love, a serial poisoner who was played by Yvonne Strahovski in the main series, died of cancer a few years ago. After her death, a teenage Harrison found a note Dexter had written to her, which indicated to him that his father was still alive after all these years. That sent Harrison on a mission to track down his father and find out why he left him when he was just a boy.
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Where was it filmed?
Image Credit: Seacia Pavao/SHOWTIME While the original eight seasons of the show filmed in the sunny locale of Long Beach, California (subbing in for Miami, Florida), the 10 new episodes will have a notably chillier vibe as they filmed in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts (subbing in for Iron Lake, New York).
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Michael C. Hall
Image Credit: Seacia Pavao/SHOWTIME as Dexter Morgan
Showtime description: America’s favorite serial killer. Dexter has relocated to the rural town of Iron Lake, NY, living under the alias of “Jim Lindsay.” He lives in a cabin in the woods and is a sales associate at the local store, Fred’s Fish and Game. It’s been nearly a decade, but it’s only a matter of time before Dexter’s Dark Passenger inevitably beckons.
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Jennifer Carpenter
Image Credit: Kurt Iswarienko/SHOWTIME as Debra Morgan
Showtime description: Dexter’s deceased sister who was a cop in the Miami Metro Police Department, and possibly the only person he truly loved. Deb re-appears in a new iteration to challenge Dexter in every way possible.
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Jack Alcott
Image Credit: Seacia Pavao/SHOWTIME as Harrison Morgan
Showtime description: Harrison is the son Dexter tried to protect by faking his own death and walking away years ago. After too long in the foster care system, Harrison tracks his father to the small town of Iron Lake, New York. Because he, like Dexter, witnessed the murder of his own mother, Dexter will always be concerned about whether his son carries similar ‘dark urges’ to those of Dexter’s.
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Julia Jones
Image Credit: Seacia Pavao/SHOWTIME as Angela Bishop
Showtime description: Angela Bishop is the first Native-American Chief of Police in Iron Lake. And the first female to hold that job as well. She was inspired to become a cop after a tragic event in her past. Though the community underestimates her, Angela is the only one who notices a pattern of crimes in the area, and she’ll stop at nothing to uncover the truth. She’s also Dexter’s love interest… which, of course, leads to some intriguing complications.
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Johnny Sequoyah
Image Credit: Seacia Pavao/SHOWTIME as Audrey
Showtime description: Audrey is the brash and opinionated adopted teenage daughter of Indigenous single mom Police Chief Angela Bishop. Popular at school, Audrey is always the first to rally her classmates to protest injustice in their community. And she’s never afraid to speak her mind, no matter who it might offend, which sometimes makes for trouble with her mother.
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Clancy Brown
Image Credit: Seacia Pavao/SHOWTIME as Kurt Caldwell
Showtime description: Kurt Caldwell was born and raised in the town of Iron Lake. In fact, some consider him the unofficial mayor of their small town. He’s realized the American dream by going from driving big rigs, just like his father did, to now owning several trucks and the local truck stop. Powerful, generous, loved by everyone – he’s a true man of the people. If he’s got your back, consider yourself blessed. But should you cross him, or hurt anyone that he cares for… God help you.
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Alano Miller
Image Credit: Kurt Iswarienko/SHOWTIME as Logan
Showtime description: Logan is a sergeant in the Iron Lake Police Department and the assistant wrestling coach for the local high school. Having experienced tragedy at a young age, Logan prides himself on stepping up for those in need – making him one of the good guys, both for the kids he coaches and the town he serves and protects.
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Steve M. Robertson
Image Credit: Seacia Pavao/SHOWTIME as Matt Caldwell
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Fredric Lehne
Image Credit: Seacia Pavao/SHOWTIME as Edward Olsen
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Jamie Chung
Image Credit: Seacia Pavao/SHOWTIME as Molly
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David Zayas
Image Credit: Seacia Pavao/SHOWTIME as Angel Batista
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John Lithgow
Image Credit: Robert Clark/SHOWTIME as Arthur Mitchell/Trinity Killer
