Is Dexter: New Blood connected to Dexter?

Dexter: New Blood is an American crime drama mystery miniseries developed for Showtime as a continuation of the series Dexter, developed by original series showrunner, Clyde Phillips, and directed by Marcos Siega.
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Is Dexter and New Blood connected?

From Dexter showrunner Clyde Phillips and director Marcos Siega, Dexter: New Blood serves as a continuation of the original series, with Michael C. Hall returning to reprise his award-winning role as serial killer Dexter Morgan.
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Is Dexter: New Blood the same as old Dexter?

The official synopsis from ShowTime states that Dexter: New Blood is set 10 years after the events of the Dexter season 8 finale with Dexter also saying that it has been 10 years since he faked his death, suggesting that it takes place in late-2022 which suggests that Dexter's age will be 51 in the new series, a year ...
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Is Dexter Season 9 and New Blood the same?

When does “Dexter: New Blood” take place? 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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Why did they make Dexter: New Blood?

Dexter: New Blood was created as a way to make up for the original show's conclusion, which ended on a sour note for fans.
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Is Dexter: New Blood a one and done series?

First, we need to get the logical answer out of the way. Dexter: New Blood was advertised and created as a TV miniseries. That typically means one-and-done.
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Is Dexter: New Blood done for good?

'Dexter: New Blood' has ended but don't expect a Harrison spin-off — for now. Executive producer Clyde Phillips wouldn't mind doing another killer spin-off, but there are no plans at the moment.
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Is Dexter: New Blood a reboot?

Now, Showtime has unveiled a 2021 reboot with “Dexter: New Blood.” Judging from the first four episodes, it feels like the show hasn't kept up with TV's changed landscape.
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Do you need to watch the old Dexter to watch the new Dexter?

Do you need to watch 'Dexter' before 'Dexter: New Blood'? While the revival continues Dexter's story, it aims to be a standalone series. That means you don't necessarily need to watch the original show, but doing so would provide more context and understanding of events that occur in the revival.
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Who is Iris Dexter: New Blood?

Iris Broussard is a character in the Showtime special event series Dexter: New Blood. She was a friend of Angela Bishop who went missing twenty-five years ago when they were teenagers.
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How many years between Dexter and Dexter: New Blood?

The timeline of Dexter: New Blood is set 10 years after the original series finale, but how much time actually passes during the short reboot?
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Where does Dexter: New Blood pick up?

“Dexter: New Blood” is a 10-episode limited series that picks up 10 years after the end of the original series when Dexter went missing in the eye of Hurricane Laura. Dexter is currently living in a small town in New York called Iron Lake.
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How old is Dexter in Dexter: New Blood?

Dexter is most likely 51 years old in the revival series

Thankfully, the original series reveals Dexter's birthday in Season 8 via the character's driver's license, giving us a place to start. The character is born on February 1, 1971 — which is also actor Michael C. Hall's birthday (via Biography).
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Is Dexter: New Blood The Last Dexter?

Once fans get over the shock that it's a wrap for ol' darkly dreaming Dexter, they'll realize the serial killer's fate in Dexter: New Blood was the only ending for the character.
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Where is Dexter in Dexter: New Blood?

Set 10 years after Dexter Morgan went missing in the eye of Hurricane Laura, he is now living under an assumed name in Upstate New York, Iron Lake, far from his original home in Miami.
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In what order should I watch Dexter?

Watch Order | Release Order
  1. Season 1 | 12 Episodes (2006)
  2. Season 2 | 12 Episodes (2007)
  3. Season 3 | 12 Episodes (2008)
  4. Season 4 | 12 Episodes (2009)
  5. Season 5 | 12 Episodes (2010)
  6. Season 6 | 12 Episodes (2011)
  7. Season 7 | 12 Episodes (2012)
  8. Season 8 | 12 Episodes (2013)
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What should I watch after Dexter: New Blood?

8 Killer Shows Like Dexter to Watch If You Miss Dexter
  • Michael C. Hall, Dexter. ...
  • Penn Badgley, YOU.
  • Bill Hader and Henry Winkler, Barry. HBO.
  • Sean Combs and David Caruso, CSI: Miami. Cliff Lipson/CBS.
  • Rami Malek, Mr. Robot. ...
  • Gillian Anderson, The Fall. ...
  • Mads Mikkelsen and Hugh Dancy, Hannibal. ...
  • Tom Payne, Prodigal Son.
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How many seasons of Dexter: New Blood are there?

Spoiler alert: This story contains details from the finale of Showtime's "Dexter: New Blood," now streaming. "Dexter" fans were disappointed with the infamously ambiguous ending to Michael C. Hall's serial-killer vigilante series in 2013, after eight seasons.
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Why was Dexter Cancelled?

From his perspective, the series finale was designed to be open-ended because it was always Showtime's intent to continue the story years later. That's exactly what happened with New Blood which picked up with Dexter a decade later living under the alias Jim Lindsay in upstate New York.
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How old is Harrison in Dexter: New Blood?

According to showrunner Clyde Phillips, Harrison Morgan who's portrayed by Jack Alcott, is 16 years old in Dexter: New Blood (the season took place in real time).
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How does Michael C. Hall feel about Dexter?

Now, Hall has stated in an interview with Variety that he does not believe Dexter Morgan is a total sociopath, commenting that he has a sensitive side to himself because of the consequences he faces as a result of his murderous urges and manipulative behavior and how that affects the people he loves.
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Why was Rita killed off in Dexter?

The writers felt that dexter needed a more dark passenger side to him and decided that having Rita negated that idea. So they killed her.
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Why did people not like the ending of Dexter?

Many argued the final episode of Dexter felt a bit forced. Some critics even cite that the ending as an absolute anticlimax. These sentiments are further fueled by the revelation that the showrunner for the first four seasons, Clyde Phillips, had planned on the show coming to a close with the death of Dexter.
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Who did Dexter leave his son with?

Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) arrives at the airport with his son Harrison (Jadon Wells) to leave for Argentina with Hannah McKay (Yvonne Strahovski), who is hiding in the women's bathroom from private detective Jacob Elway (Sean Patrick Flanery).
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