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Dexter: Resurrection – Season 1, Episode 1 A Beating Heart...

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Dexter Morgan awakens from a 10-week coma; as he begins a painful recovery and learns Harrison has fled to NYC, both father and son are drawn closer to confronting the darkness they've tried to escape.
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Cast & Crew

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Michael C. Hall

Dexter Morgan

Jack Alcott

Harrison Morgan

James Remar

Harry Morgan

David Zayas

Angel Batista

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Dexter: Resurrection — Season 1, Episode 1

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Louis Peitzman New York Magazine/Vulture Jul 11
4/5
I think this iteration of Dexter is going to be good. It helps that “A Beating Heart …” is blatant fan service, and I’m an easy mark. Go to Full Review Cole Groth FandomWire Aug 7
7/10
A Beating Heart is a fan-filled and solid introduction to a series with much promise. Go to Full Review Mads Misasi Tell-Tale TV Jul 14
4/5
There is a high probability that the only reason we get to spend the first half of the first episode with Dexter’s ghosts is for fan service, and I’m not complaining. Go to Full Review Carissa Pavlica TV Fanatic Jul 11
3.75/5
Dexter Morgan is back — from the near-dead, no less — and Dexter: Resurrection wastes no time letting us know it’s going to honor the franchise’s legacy while taking things in a new direction. Go to Full Review Keeley Brooks Loud and Clear Reviews Jul 11
Engaging with this season premiere is like reuniting with a long, lost love after way too many years apart. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Dexter Morgan awakens from a 10-week coma; as he begins a painful recovery and learns Harrison has fled to NYC, both father and son are drawn closer to confronting the darkness they've tried to escape.
Director
Marcos Siega
Executive Producer
Clyde Phillips, Michael C. Hall, Scott Reynolds, Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns, Marcos Siega
Screenwriter
Clyde Phillips
Network
Paramount+ with Showtime
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 11, 2025