One of the many things Dexter: Resurrection’s first official trailer hints at is that the vigilante serial killer might finally abandon the Code he’s followed his entire life. That speculation seems even more likely given the events of New Blood, particularly when Dexter broke the Code by killing Officer Logan in order to escape.
However, while it may appear that he has chosen to leave the Code behind, it doesn’t seem likely, especially considering that showrunner Clyde Phillips has confirmed plans for the series to run across multiple seasons.
Why Dexter: Resurrection will not see Dexter Morgan breaking out of the code?
Dexter has been a long-running and successful series. Aside from its controversial ending, both the original show and its follow-up, New Blood, captivated audiences largely.
That strong reception is what ultimately led the network to revive the franchise once more with Dexter: Resurrection, which is now expected to follow Dexter in one of the busiest cities in the world, New York.
And though the trailer of the series hints that this new city might become the backdrop for his next killing spree without the code, that may not be the full picture, especially considering the series is set to run for multiple seasons.
Previously, showrunner Clyde Phillips and actor Michael C. Hall emphasized that Resurrection would not be a limited series. “We’ve got the strongest franchise in Showtime’s history, and we plan to do this for years,” Phillips told Vanity Fair.
And Hall echoed the sentiment, adding, “Years with an s. The thinking is not to come back for a sort of self-contained one-off again, but leave it open to further exploration. The intention, and hope, is that the story will continue beyond this.”
Given that there are long-term plans for the series, it seems clear that Dexter isn’t about to abandon his code any time soon. The Code has always been central to Dexter’s identity, setting him apart from the very killers he hunted and grounding the moral complexity that made the series so compelling.
Why Dexter Morgan must hold onto the Code in Dexter: Resurrection
With Dexter: Resurrection expected to span multiple seasons, it’s unlikely the show will portray him killing aimlessly. Instead, his actions will likely follow a deeper narrative arc, whether through a revised version of the Code, lingering trauma, or personal vendettas.
And it would ensure that each kill continues to serve a meaningful, character-driven purpose. However, Dexter following the Code in Resurrection is essential not just for continuity, but for preserving the core of what makes him a complex and compelling character.
The Code gave him structure, boundaries, and a sense of twisted justice that made viewers question right and wrong. Without the Code, Dexter risks becoming what he always feared: a mindless killer indistinguishable from the people he hunted.
In Dexter: Resurrection, as the story moves to New York and enters new narrative territory, the Code remains the thread tying Dexter to his humanity. It’s his inner compass, the only thing that elevates him from being a monster to being a morally gray antihero.
Abandoning it would strip away that nuance and reduce him to chaos rather than control. The Code isn’t just a plot device, it’s the soul of the story. Without it, Dexter could lose the very essence that made him a standout figure in modern television.
Dexter: Resurrection is set to premiere on July 11, 2025, on Paramount+ with Showtime in the USA.
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