Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 Earns 83% Rating
Critics have delivered an early 83% approval rating for the second season of the hit series on Rotten Tomatoes.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Television
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The second season of Dexter: Resurrection currently holds an 83% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on six initial critical reviews. This follows a strong performance by the first season, which debuted with a 95% rating.
Why it matters
The series remains a major draw for the platform, as the first season stands as the most-watched and most-streamed premiere in the history of Showtime.
The season 2 score is based on six critical reviews, trailing the 95% rating achieved by season 1. Meanwhile, the franchise continues to draw from the success of New Blood, which holds a 77% rating, and Original Sin, which has a 70% rating.
The players
Paramount+
This subscription video-on-demand service is the streaming home for the Dexter: Resurrection series.
Showtime
This premium television network originally produced the Dexter franchise and remains a key component of its distribution history.
The details
Dexter: Resurrection is currently streaming on Paramount+. The first season of the show previously reached over 3.1 million global cross-platform viewers during its opening weekend.
Timeline
2004: The Dexter book series was released.
2006: The original Showtime series premiered.
2013: The original series concluded.
October 30, 2026: The current reporting date.
Industry Dynamics
The critical reception of the latest season arrives in the shadow of the record-breaking viewership established by the Dexter: Resurrection season 1 premiere. The franchise continues to leverage its deep library of content to maintain subscriber engagement during the ongoing streaming wars.
Viewers can currently access the first episode of the new season through their Paramount+ subscriptions. Fans should expect the critical rating to shift as the season continues to unfold globally.
The takeaway
The early critical scores suggest continued interest in the Dexter franchise despite the shifting landscape of modern television. Viewers looking to keep up with the story can track the show's ongoing reception as new episodes become available worldwide.
Further reading
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