Dexter watch order
Every series in the correct viewing order.
5 entries·~106 hrs total runtime·2006–2026
Original Sin is set in 1991, before the original series; Resurrection follows New Blood.
Original Series and Sequel
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1
Dexter
TV Series8 seasons, 96 episodes · 2006–2013
Follows Dexter Morgan, a Miami forensic analyst who is also a serial killer.
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Dexter: New Blood
TV Series10 episodes · 2021–2022
A sequel set years after the original series.
Prequel and Second Sequel
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3
Dexter: Original Sin
TV Series10 episodes · 2024–2025
A prequel set in 1991 Miami, following a young Dexter.
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4
Dexter: Resurrection (Season 1)
TV Series10 episodes · 2025
Follows Dexter after the events of New Blood; premiered on July 11, 2025.
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Dexter: Resurrection (Season 2)
TV SeriesTBA · 2026
A second season has been confirmed, with no release date confirmed.
How many Dexter episodes are there?
The original series has 96 episodes across eight seasons. New Blood, Original Sin and Resurrection Season 1 each have 10 episodes.
Do I need to watch the original Dexter before New Blood and Resurrection?
New Blood and Resurrection follow the original series, so they build on its events.
What order should a first-timer watch Dexter in?
Release order: Dexter, New Blood, Original Sin, then Resurrection. Story chronology instead starts with Original Sin, set in 1991.
Is Dexter finished or still ongoing?
It is ongoing: Dexter: Resurrection premiered in July 2025 and a second season has been confirmed.
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