I never thought I’d root for a serial killer, but that’s just what I did with "Dexter" (2006-2013), the dramatic, bingeable Showtime series starring Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan. The seemingly emotionless murderer targeted other serial killers while also keeping a job as a blood spatter expert for the Miami Police Department. I found the first two seasons to be especially riveting.
Now, the show is set for return as Showtime has ordered a limited series revival. The premium cable company has ordered 10 episodes. Production is set to begin in 2021 for a fall debut, with Morgan reprising his role. Former series showrunner Clyde Phillips is also set to return. Plot details have yet to surface, but Gary Levine, co-president of entertainment for Showtime, has released this statement:
“Dexter is such a special series, both for its millions of fans and for Showtime, as this breakthrough show helped put our network on the map many years ago. We would only revisit this unique character if we could find a creative take that was truly worthy of the brilliant, original series. Well, I am happy to report that Clyde Phillips and Michael C. Hall have found it, and we can’t wait to shoot it and show it to the world!”
Dexter received plenty of accolades during its run, including multiple Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for best drama series. Hall was nominated five consecutive times for both an Emmy and Golden Globe for best actor in a drama for his work on the show. He won the Golden Globe in 2010. John Lithgow earned an Emmy and a Golden Globe for his creepy guest starring role in season four. In 2008, Dexter won a Peabody Award.
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