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[07/17/25 - 09:57 AM]
"Dexter: Resurrection" Debuts to a Killer 3.1 Million Cross-Platform Viewers
Said premiere was up 44% versus "Dexter: Original Sin" and 79% versus "Dexter: New Blood."

[via press release from CBS]

DEXTER(R): RESURRECTION DEBUTS TO A KILLER 3.1 MILLION CROSS-PLATFORM VIEWERS

Most Streamed Premiere in SHOWTIME(R) History

Social Engagement Slays with 43 Million Views and 2.5 Million Engagements

July 17, 2025 - "DEXTER(R): RESURRECTION delivered an electrifying performance that not only rekindled a fiercely devoted fanbase but also captivated a new generation of viewers, shattering records with the most-streamed SHOWTIME(R) premiere ever," said Chris McCarthy, Co-CEO of Paramount Global and President of SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment. "This triumph underscores the lasting impact of this iconic franchise, brought to life by Michael C. Hall's unparalleled portrayal and Clyde Phillips' visionary creative leadership."

Key Highlights:

· Premiere scored 3.1M cross platform viewers

o Up +46% vs. DEXTER(R): ORIGINAL SIN debut

· #1 most streamed premiere in Showtime history

o Up +44% vs. DEXTER: ORIGINAL SIN

o Up +79% vs. DEXTER(R): NEW BLOOD

· Delivered impressive growth on social vs. DEXTER: ORIGINAL SIN

o Up +150%, with 43M views

o Up +67%, with 2.5M engagements

· Since the premiere, the DEXTER(R) franchise consumption is up +132% on Paramount+

From Emmy(R)-nominated showrunner and executive producer Clyde Phillips, DEXTER: RESURRECTION stars SAG and Golden Globe(R) winner Michael C. Hall (DEXTER, Six Feet Under) in the titular role of Dexter Morgan.

DEXTER: RESURRECTION, a continuation of DEXTER: NEW BLOOD, takes place weeks after Dexter Morgan (Hall) takes a bullet to the chest from his own son, as he awakens from a coma to find Harrison (Jack Alcott) gone without a trace. Realizing the weight of what he put his son through, Dexter sets out for New York City determined to find him and make things right. But, closure won't come easy. When Miami Metro's Angel Batista (David Zayas) arrives with questions, Dexter realizes his past is catching up to him fast. As father and son navigate their own darkness in the city that never sleeps, they soon find themselves deeper than they ever imagined and that the only way out is together.

In addition to Hall, DEXTER: RESURRECTION stars Uma Thurman as Charley, David Zayas as Detective Angel Batista, Jack Alcott as Dexter's son Harrison Morgan, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as Blessing Kamara, Kadia Saraf as Detective Claudette Wallace, Dominic Fumusa as Detective Melvin Oliva and Emilia Suárez as Elsa Rivera, with James Remar as Dexter's father Harry Morgan and Peter Dinklage as Leon Prater. Neil Patrick Harris, Krysten Ritter, Eric Stonestreet and David Dastmalchian are also set to guest star as Lowell, Mia, Al and Gareth, respectively.

DEXTER: RESURRECTION is executive produced by Emmy nominee Clyde Phillips (DEXTER, DEXTER: ORIGINAL SIN, NURSE JACKIE), who also returns to serve as showrunner, and produced by SHOWTIME(R) Studios and Counterpart Studios. Michael C. Hall (DEXTER, Six Feet Under) also serves as executive producer along with Scott Reynolds (Jessica Jones), Tony Hernandez (Emily in Paris), Lilly Burns (Russian Doll) and Marcos Siega (DEXTER: NEW BLOOD). Monica Raymund (DEXTER: ORIGINAL SIN) is set to direct four episodes with Marcos Siega directing six episodes for the series. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

For more information on DEXTER: RESURRECTION, follow along on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and X and join the conversation using #DexterResurrection.

Source: Internal streaming data, Total viewers defined by Total Watch Time / Run Time on first 3 days, Ep 101, 7/11-7/13/25; Linear- Nielsen, LSD/P2+ 000s, All eps on Showtime- 7/13/25; New Blood- 11/7-11/9/21, Original Sin- 12/13-12/15/24; Most streamed for any SHO ssn prem; P+ Hours: 7/11-7/12/25 vs. 6/1-7/10/25; Social- Sprinklr, ListenFirst.

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About Paramount+

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SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks is a global network of media assets that reaches over one billion people in more than 180 countries featuring some of the most iconic brands in entertainment including SHOWTIME(R), MTV, Comedy Central and Paramount Network among others - and, its Studios arm which produces 120+ series annually, including some of today's biggest hits such as Yellowstone, YELLOWJACKETS, Emily in Paris, 1883, 1923, GEORGE & TAMMY, South Park, TULSA KING, Rupaul's Drag Race, The Challenge and Jersey Shore, to name a few.

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