Dexter: New Blood
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Dexter: New Blood is an American crime drama mystery television miniseries developed by Clyde Phillips for Showtime. A continuation of the television series Dexter (2006–2013), it features Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter reprising their roles as Dexter and Debra Morgan, respectively, alongside new cast members Jack Alcott, Julia Jones, Johnny Sequoyah, Alano Miller, and Clancy Brown. The story is set ten years after the events of the original series finale, "Remember the Monsters?", which was broadcast in 2013. It aired on Showtime from November 7, 2021 to January 9, 2022. The series was followed by Dexter: Original Sin in 2024, a prequel series with a frame story picking up from the final scene of New Blood, and a sequel series, Dexter: Resurrection.
Infobox
Genre
mw- Crime drama Mystery
Based on
Dexterby Jeff Lindsay
Developed by
Clyde Phillips
Showrunner
Clyde Phillips
Starring
Michael C. Hall Jack Alcott Julia Jones Johnny Sequoyah Alano Miller Jennifer Carpenter Clancy Brown
Music by
Pat Irwin
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of episodes
10
Executive producers
Clyde Phillips Scott Reynolds Michael C. Hall Marcos Siega Bill Carraro John Goldwyn Sara Colleton
Producers
Adam Brightman Judson Schwartz
Cinematography
Hillary Fyfe Spera Michael Watson
Editors
Perri Frank Katie Ennis David Leonard
Running time
44–58 minutes
Production companies
Clyde Phillips Productions John Goldwyn Production The Colleton Company Showtime Networks
Network
Showtime
Release
November 7, 2021 (2021-11-07) –January 9, 2022 (2022-01-09)
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Cold Snap"
Directed by
Marcos Siega
Written by
Teleplay by : Clyde PhillipsStory by : Clyde Phillips & Adam Rapp
Original release date
November 7, 2021 (2021-11-07)
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.678
Ten years after faking his death, Dexter Morgan is living in Iron Lake under the name Jim Lindsay. Dexter sees his sister Debra as hallucinations and follows a strict routine to avoid killing again, having gone 10 years without doing it. Dexter is in a relationship with the town's sheriff, Angela Bishop. At work, Dexter meets Matt Caldwell, who begins to awaken his Dark Passenger; he checks his criminal record and sells him a rifle. Harrison goes to Dexter's house, but Dexter claims not to be his father. When Dexter personally delivers the rifle to Matt's house, Matt's friend Billy reveals that he covered for Matt at a trial to get him acquitted, as he killed 5 people in a boating accident. One morning, Dexter approaches a white reindeer and while petting it, Matt kills the reindeer, nearly hitting Dexter; Dexter knocks him unconscious and his Dark Passenger resurfaces. Dexter quickly sets up a room to kill Matt, who begs him not to, but Dexter kills him and decides not to keep any trophies. Dexter goes to find Harrison, reveals he is his father, and takes him home.
Ten years after faking his death, Dexter Morgan is living in Iron Lake under the name Jim Lindsay. Dexter sees his sister Debra as hallucinations and follows a strict routine to avoid killing again, having gone 10 years without doing it. Dexter is in a relationship with the town's sheriff, Angela Bishop. At work, Dexter meets Matt Caldwell, who begins to awaken his Dark Passenger; he checks his criminal record and sells him a rifle. Harrison goes to Dexter's house, but Dexter claims not to be his father. When Dexter personally delivers the rifle to Matt's house, Matt's friend Billy reveals that he covered for Matt at a trial to get him acquitted, as he killed 5 people in a boating accident. One morning, Dexter approaches a white reindeer and while petting it, Matt kills the reindeer, nearly hitting Dexter; Dexter knocks him unconscious and his Dark Passenger resurfaces. Dexter quickly sets up a room to kill Matt, who begs him not to, but Dexter kills him and decides not to keep any trophies. Dexter goes to find Harrison, reveals he is his father, and takes him home.
No.
Ten years after faking his death, Dexter Morgan is living in Iron Lake under the name Jim Lindsay. Dexter sees his sister Debra as hallucinations and follows a strict routine to avoid killing again, having gone 10 years without doing it. Dexter is in a relationship with the town's sheriff, Angela Bishop. At work, Dexter meets Matt Caldwell, who begins to awaken his Dark Passenger; he checks his criminal record and sells him a rifle. Harrison goes to Dexter's house, but Dexter claims not to be his father. When Dexter personally delivers the rifle to Matt's house, Matt's friend Billy reveals that he covered for Matt at a trial to get him acquitted, as he killed 5 people in a boating accident. One morning, Dexter approaches a white reindeer and while petting it, Matt kills the reindeer, nearly hitting Dexter; Dexter knocks him unconscious and his Dark Passenger resurfaces. Dexter quickly sets up a room to kill Matt, who begs him not to, but Dexter kills him and decides not to keep any trophies. Dexter goes to find Harrison, reveals he is his father, and takes him home.
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Storm of Fuck"
Directed by
Marcos Siega
Written by
Warren Hsu Leonard
Original release date
November 14, 2021 (2021-11-14)
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.560
Dexter has a conversation with Harrison, discovering that Hannah McKay died of pancreatic cancer years ago and that Harrison was placed in foster care system, beginning his search for Dexter. The next morning, the police set up base at Dexter's house to search for Matt. When Dexter finds the deer, he sends Harrison after Angela to doctor the crime scene and frame Matt as a runaway. Harrison meets Angela's daughter, Audrey, and spends the afternoon with her and her friends, who are suspicious of Harrison. Dexter and Angela have a conversation about the challenges of raising a child, agreeing to help each other with their own. Just as the search for Matt is about to be called off, Kurt Caldwell convinces Angela to keep it going. Dexter reveals that he left Harrison to keep him safe and promises to be a better father. A young woman lost in Iron Lake is staying at a shelter, unaware that she is being watched by a man; she finally realizes she's been kidnapped and sees the phrase "You're already dead" under a camera in her room.
Dexter has a conversation with Harrison, discovering that Hannah McKay died of pancreatic cancer years ago and that Harrison was placed in foster care system, beginning his search for Dexter. The next morning, the police set up base at Dexter's house to search for Matt. When Dexter finds the deer, he sends Harrison after Angela to doctor the crime scene and frame Matt as a runaway. Harrison meets Angela's daughter, Audrey, and spends the afternoon with her and her friends, who are suspicious of Harrison. Dexter and Angela have a conversation about the challenges of raising a child, agreeing to help each other with their own. Just as the search for Matt is about to be called off, Kurt Caldwell convinces Angela to keep it going. Dexter reveals that he left Harrison to keep him safe and promises to be a better father. A young woman lost in Iron Lake is staying at a shelter, unaware that she is being watched by a man; she finally realizes she's been kidnapped and sees the phrase "You're already dead" under a camera in her room.
No.
Dexter has a conversation with Harrison, discovering that Hannah McKay died of pancreatic cancer years ago and that Harrison was placed in foster care system, beginning his search for Dexter. The next morning, the police set up base at Dexter's house to search for Matt. When Dexter finds the deer, he sends Harrison after Angela to doctor the crime scene and frame Matt as a runaway. Harrison meets Angela's daughter, Audrey, and spends the afternoon with her and her friends, who are suspicious of Harrison. Dexter and Angela have a conversation about the challenges of raising a child, agreeing to help each other with their own. Just as the search for Matt is about to be called off, Kurt Caldwell convinces Angela to keep it going. Dexter reveals that he left Harrison to keep him safe and promises to be a better father. A young woman lost in Iron Lake is staying at a shelter, unaware that she is being watched by a man; she finally realizes she's been kidnapped and sees the phrase "You're already dead" under a camera in her room.
3
3
No.
3
Title
"Smoke Signals"
Directed by
Sanford Bookstaver
Written by
David McMillan
Original release date
November 21, 2021 (2021-11-21)
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.325
Harrison starts high school and is given an aptitude test; he is accused of cheating because the results are exceptionally good, and Dexter is unsupportive. Harrison ends up getting a good grade on the retake. Angela tells Dexter that they will send dogs to search the area the next day, when it is discovered that Matt was not alone and may have been attacked. Dexter begins looking for a way to dispose of Matt's body, but is unsuccessful. Harrison meets Ethan at school, who is being bullied by Audrey's friends; Harrison encourages him to stand up for himself and helps him. Sergeant Logan questions Dexter about Matt's disappearance, as he was in the area that day and does not raise suspicions. Dexter has dinner with Angela and the kids, and Audrey and Harrison suggest donating the reindeer to the Seneca for a funeral. At the funeral, Dexter apologizes to Harrison and finds a way to get rid of Matt by burning him in an incinerator. In town, Dexter gives a ride to a drunken Kurt, who claims that Matt is alive. The man who kidnapped the woman lets her go, only to shoot her dead as she flees.
Harrison starts high school and is given an aptitude test; he is accused of cheating because the results are exceptionally good, and Dexter is unsupportive. Harrison ends up getting a good grade on the retake. Angela tells Dexter that they will send dogs to search the area the next day, when it is discovered that Matt was not alone and may have been attacked. Dexter begins looking for a way to dispose of Matt's body, but is unsuccessful. Harrison meets Ethan at school, who is being bullied by Audrey's friends; Harrison encourages him to stand up for himself and helps him. Sergeant Logan questions Dexter about Matt's disappearance, as he was in the area that day and does not raise suspicions. Dexter has dinner with Angela and the kids, and Audrey and Harrison suggest donating the reindeer to the Seneca for a funeral. At the funeral, Dexter apologizes to Harrison and finds a way to get rid of Matt by burning him in an incinerator. In town, Dexter gives a ride to a drunken Kurt, who claims that Matt is alive. The man who kidnapped the woman lets her go, only to shoot her dead as she flees.
No.
Harrison starts high school and is given an aptitude test; he is accused of cheating because the results are exceptionally good, and Dexter is unsupportive. Harrison ends up getting a good grade on the retake. Angela tells Dexter that they will send dogs to search the area the next day, when it is discovered that Matt was not alone and may have been attacked. Dexter begins looking for a way to dispose of Matt's body, but is unsuccessful. Harrison meets Ethan at school, who is being bullied by Audrey's friends; Harrison encourages him to stand up for himself and helps him. Sergeant Logan questions Dexter about Matt's disappearance, as he was in the area that day and does not raise suspicions. Dexter has dinner with Angela and the kids, and Audrey and Harrison suggest donating the reindeer to the Seneca for a funeral. At the funeral, Dexter apologizes to Harrison and finds a way to get rid of Matt by burning him in an incinerator. In town, Dexter gives a ride to a drunken Kurt, who claims that Matt is alive. The man who kidnapped the woman lets her go, only to shoot her dead as she flees.
4
4
No.
4
Title
"H Is for Hero"
Directed by
Sanford Bookstaver
Written by
Tony Saltzman
Original release date
November 28, 2021 (2021-11-28)
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.460
One morning, Dexter receives an alert about an incident at school and discovers that Harrison is involved; his son claims he prevented a shooting, Ethan attacked him, and he attacked him too. The next morning, Dexter discovers that the incident didn't happen the way Harrison claimed and decides to investigate on his own. Dexter goes to the crime scene and learns from the blood spatter that Harrison attacked Ethan and Ethan didn't do anything to him. Angela tells Molly Park, a true crime podcaster, that she became a cop after her friend Iris disappeared and believes other missing women have suffered a horrible fate; Molly proposes an alliance to uncover the truth, and Angela accepts. In a speech, Harrison claims that Ethan is also a victim. Dexter finds in Harrison's bedroom the weapon he used against Ethan, a razor blade, the same one Arthur Mitchell used to murder his mother, Rita Bennet, while he was present; Dexter discovers his son too has a Dark Passenger. Kurt takes Chloe, a homeless girl, to the cabin where the man murdered the previous woman.
One morning, Dexter receives an alert about an incident at school and discovers that Harrison is involved; his son claims he prevented a shooting, Ethan attacked him, and he attacked him too. The next morning, Dexter discovers that the incident didn't happen the way Harrison claimed and decides to investigate on his own. Dexter goes to the crime scene and learns from the blood spatter that Harrison attacked Ethan and Ethan didn't do anything to him. Angela tells Molly Park, a true crime podcaster, that she became a cop after her friend Iris disappeared and believes other missing women have suffered a horrible fate; Molly proposes an alliance to uncover the truth, and Angela accepts. In a speech, Harrison claims that Ethan is also a victim. Dexter finds in Harrison's bedroom the weapon he used against Ethan, a razor blade, the same one Arthur Mitchell used to murder his mother, Rita Bennet, while he was present; Dexter discovers his son too has a Dark Passenger. Kurt takes Chloe, a homeless girl, to the cabin where the man murdered the previous woman.
No.
One morning, Dexter receives an alert about an incident at school and discovers that Harrison is involved; his son claims he prevented a shooting, Ethan attacked him, and he attacked him too. The next morning, Dexter discovers that the incident didn't happen the way Harrison claimed and decides to investigate on his own. Dexter goes to the crime scene and learns from the blood spatter that Harrison attacked Ethan and Ethan didn't do anything to him. Angela tells Molly Park, a true crime podcaster, that she became a cop after her friend Iris disappeared and believes other missing women have suffered a horrible fate; Molly proposes an alliance to uncover the truth, and Angela accepts. In a speech, Harrison claims that Ethan is also a victim. Dexter finds in Harrison's bedroom the weapon he used against Ethan, a razor blade, the same one Arthur Mitchell used to murder his mother, Rita Bennet, while he was present; Dexter discovers his son too has a Dark Passenger. Kurt takes Chloe, a homeless girl, to the cabin where the man murdered the previous woman.
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Runaway"
Directed by
Marcos Siega
Written by
Veronica West
Original release date
December 5, 2021 (2021-12-05)
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.549
Harrison goes to a party with other students where he consumes drugs, overdosing because one was laced with fentanyl. Dexter plans to kill the dealer who supplied the drugs, but Logan arrives before Dexter can sedate him. He discovers the identity of the person who makes the pills, who he plans to kill, but is forced to improvise on the table after being interrupted by Logan; Dexter instead forces him to snort pure fentanyl powder, causing an overdose. Kurt brings the homeless girl to his place. She refuses to play into Kurt's plan; instead she runs at Kurt who is then forced to shoot her in the face, making him frustrated. Angela and Molly visit New York City where they learn Matt didn't check into the hotel, and Kurt lied to them. Angela discovers Dexter's real identity after recalling her conversation with his former colleague from Miami Angel Batista at a police convention.
Harrison goes to a party with other students where he consumes drugs, overdosing because one was laced with fentanyl. Dexter plans to kill the dealer who supplied the drugs, but Logan arrives before Dexter can sedate him. He discovers the identity of the person who makes the pills, who he plans to kill, but is forced to improvise on the table after being interrupted by Logan; Dexter instead forces him to snort pure fentanyl powder, causing an overdose. Kurt brings the homeless girl to his place. She refuses to play into Kurt's plan; instead she runs at Kurt who is then forced to shoot her in the face, making him frustrated. Angela and Molly visit New York City where they learn Matt didn't check into the hotel, and Kurt lied to them. Angela discovers Dexter's real identity after recalling her conversation with his former colleague from Miami Angel Batista at a police convention.
No.
Harrison goes to a party with other students where he consumes drugs, overdosing because one was laced with fentanyl. Dexter plans to kill the dealer who supplied the drugs, but Logan arrives before Dexter can sedate him. He discovers the identity of the person who makes the pills, who he plans to kill, but is forced to improvise on the table after being interrupted by Logan; Dexter instead forces him to snort pure fentanyl powder, causing an overdose. Kurt brings the homeless girl to his place. She refuses to play into Kurt's plan; instead she runs at Kurt who is then forced to shoot her in the face, making him frustrated. Angela and Molly visit New York City where they learn Matt didn't check into the hotel, and Kurt lied to them. Angela discovers Dexter's real identity after recalling her conversation with his former colleague from Miami Angel Batista at a police convention.
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Too Many Tuna Sandwiches"
Directed by
Marcos Siega
Written by
Scott Reynolds & Warren Hsu Leonard
Original release date
December 12, 2021 (2021-12-12)
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.695
Angela's relationship with Dexter is strained after discovering it was built on a lie. Dexter finds out that Kurt is a serial killer. Angela finds her long lost friend's body in Clark Caves and calls Dexter for his crime scene analysis skills. Harrison's dark passenger is revealed again in a school wrestling match and Dexter doesn't know how to handle it.
Angela's relationship with Dexter is strained after discovering it was built on a lie. Dexter finds out that Kurt is a serial killer. Angela finds her long lost friend's body in Clark Caves and calls Dexter for his crime scene analysis skills. Harrison's dark passenger is revealed again in a school wrestling match and Dexter doesn't know how to handle it.
No.
Angela's relationship with Dexter is strained after discovering it was built on a lie. Dexter finds out that Kurt is a serial killer. Angela finds her long lost friend's body in Clark Caves and calls Dexter for his crime scene analysis skills. Harrison's dark passenger is revealed again in a school wrestling match and Dexter doesn't know how to handle it.
7
7
No.
7
Title
"Skin of Her Teeth"
Directed by
Sanford Bookstaver
Written by
Teleplay by : Veronica West & Kirsa ReinStory by : Veronica West & Kirsa Rein & Alexandra Salerno
Original release date
December 19, 2021 (2021-12-19)
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.713
Dexter and Angela find seemingly incriminating DNA evidence against Kurt linking him to Iris' murder. Angela arrests him, though Dexter's suspicions that it will not be enough to get Kurt convicted later prove true. The DNA deterioration can only prove a familial match, and Kurt claims the DNA belongs to his father. One of Kurt's associates hands Harrison an envelope to deliver to Dexter, which contains a titanium screw. Dexter later deduces that it belonged to Matt but did not melt in the incinerator, and that Kurt knows Dexter murdered his son. Molly points to holes in Dexter's story when questioned by Angela. Harrison reveals that he remembers his mother's murder and decides to leave town. Dexter tries to follow but is attacked by Kurt's associate.
Dexter and Angela find seemingly incriminating DNA evidence against Kurt linking him to Iris' murder. Angela arrests him, though Dexter's suspicions that it will not be enough to get Kurt convicted later prove true. The DNA deterioration can only prove a familial match, and Kurt claims the DNA belongs to his father. One of Kurt's associates hands Harrison an envelope to deliver to Dexter, which contains a titanium screw. Dexter later deduces that it belonged to Matt but did not melt in the incinerator, and that Kurt knows Dexter murdered his son. Molly points to holes in Dexter's story when questioned by Angela. Harrison reveals that he remembers his mother's murder and decides to leave town. Dexter tries to follow but is attacked by Kurt's associate.
No.
Dexter and Angela find seemingly incriminating DNA evidence against Kurt linking him to Iris' murder. Angela arrests him, though Dexter's suspicions that it will not be enough to get Kurt convicted later prove true. The DNA deterioration can only prove a familial match, and Kurt claims the DNA belongs to his father. One of Kurt's associates hands Harrison an envelope to deliver to Dexter, which contains a titanium screw. Dexter later deduces that it belonged to Matt but did not melt in the incinerator, and that Kurt knows Dexter murdered his son. Molly points to holes in Dexter's story when questioned by Angela. Harrison reveals that he remembers his mother's murder and decides to leave town. Dexter tries to follow but is attacked by Kurt's associate.
8
8
No.
8
Title
"Unfair Game"
Directed by
Sanford Bookstaver
Written by
Tony Saltzman & David McMillan
Original release date
December 26, 2021 (2021-12-26)
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.566
Dexter escapes from his captor but is wounded and pursued through the snow. He later gains the upper hand and forces the man to confess Kurt's plans before killing him. Angela investigates and begins to suspect that Dexter murdered the drug dealer after connecting similar needle marks on the other drug dealer. Kurt lures Harrison to his cabin where he intends to kill him in front of Dexter as soon as the latter arrives. However, he flees after Dexter attempts to run him over. Dexter opens up to Harrison about their shared dark passenger.
Dexter escapes from his captor but is wounded and pursued through the snow. He later gains the upper hand and forces the man to confess Kurt's plans before killing him. Angela investigates and begins to suspect that Dexter murdered the drug dealer after connecting similar needle marks on the other drug dealer. Kurt lures Harrison to his cabin where he intends to kill him in front of Dexter as soon as the latter arrives. However, he flees after Dexter attempts to run him over. Dexter opens up to Harrison about their shared dark passenger.
No.
Dexter escapes from his captor but is wounded and pursued through the snow. He later gains the upper hand and forces the man to confess Kurt's plans before killing him. Angela investigates and begins to suspect that Dexter murdered the drug dealer after connecting similar needle marks on the other drug dealer. Kurt lures Harrison to his cabin where he intends to kill him in front of Dexter as soon as the latter arrives. However, he flees after Dexter attempts to run him over. Dexter opens up to Harrison about their shared dark passenger.
9
9
No.
9
Title
"The Family Business"
Directed by
Marcos Siega
Written by
Scott Reynolds
Original release date
January 2, 2022 (2022-01-02)
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.576
10
10
No.
10
Title
"Sins of the Father"
Directed by
Marcos Siega
Written by
Teleplay by : Clyde PhillipsStory by : Clyde Phillips & Alexandra Franklin & Marc Muszynski
Original release date
January 9, 2022 (2022-01-09)
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.815
Angela arrests Dexter for the murder of Matt Caldwell. When he rebuts all the evidence she brings forward against him, she contacts Batista, who is shocked to learn Dexter is still alive. Backed into a corner, Dexter tells Angela about Kurt's bunker and she abruptly leaves him in the care of Logan to investigate. Dexter breaks his code once again and kills Logan in order to escape from his cell and reunite with Harrison. Angela finds the bunker. Preparing to flee from town, Dexter gets into an argument with Harrison, who realizes that Dexter killed Logan, an innocent man. They come to the conclusion that his code is flawed, that Harrison is not like him, and that the only way for Harrison to be "normal" is for Dexter to die. He instructs Harrison to shoot him with the rifle. Before Harrison shoots him, Dexter muses internally that he feels love for the first time. Angela arrives to the aftermath of the shooting, gives Harrison some money and tells him to leave town and never return, as she prepares to take responsibility for Dexter's death. Harrison reads Dexter's letter to Hannah before driving out of town.
Angela arrests Dexter for the murder of Matt Caldwell. When he rebuts all the evidence she brings forward against him, she contacts Batista, who is shocked to learn Dexter is still alive. Backed into a corner, Dexter tells Angela about Kurt's bunker and she abruptly leaves him in the care of Logan to investigate. Dexter breaks his code once again and kills Logan in order to escape from his cell and reunite with Harrison. Angela finds the bunker. Preparing to flee from town, Dexter gets into an argument with Harrison, who realizes that Dexter killed Logan, an innocent man. They come to the conclusion that his code is flawed, that Harrison is not like him, and that the only way for Harrison to be "normal" is for Dexter to die. He instructs Harrison to shoot him with the rifle. Before Harrison shoots him, Dexter muses internally that he feels love for the first time. Angela arrives to the aftermath of the shooting, gives Harrison some money and tells him to leave town and never return, as she prepares to take responsibility for Dexter's death. Harrison reads Dexter's letter to Hannah before driving out of town.
No.
Angela arrests Dexter for the murder of Matt Caldwell. When he rebuts all the evidence she brings forward against him, she contacts Batista, who is shocked to learn Dexter is still alive. Backed into a corner, Dexter tells Angela about Kurt's bunker and she abruptly leaves him in the care of Logan to investigate. Dexter breaks his code once again and kills Logan in order to escape from his cell and reunite with Harrison. Angela finds the bunker. Preparing to flee from town, Dexter gets into an argument with Harrison, who realizes that Dexter killed Logan, an innocent man. They come to the conclusion that his code is flawed, that Harrison is not like him, and that the only way for Harrison to be "normal" is for Dexter to die. He instructs Harrison to shoot him with the rifle. Before Harrison shoots him, Dexter muses internally that he feels love for the first time. Angela arrives to the aftermath of the shooting, gives Harrison some money and tells him to leave town and never return, as she prepares to take responsibility for Dexter's death. Harrison reads Dexter's letter to Hannah before driving out of town.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | viewers(millions) | |
| 1 | "Cold Snap" | Marcos Siega | Teleplay by : Clyde PhillipsStory by : Clyde Phillips & Adam Rapp | November 7, 2021 (2021-11-07) | 0.678 | |
| Ten years after faking his death, Dexter Morgan is living in Iron Lake under the name Jim Lindsay. Dexter sees his sister Debra as hallucinations and follows a strict routine to avoid killing again, having gone 10 years without doing it. Dexter is in a relationship with the town's sheriff, Angela Bishop. At work, Dexter meets Matt Caldwell, who begins to awaken his Dark Passenger; he checks his criminal record and sells him a rifle. Harrison goes to Dexter's house, but Dexter claims not to be his father. When Dexter personally delivers the rifle to Matt's house, Matt's friend Billy reveals that he covered for Matt at a trial to get him acquitted, as he killed 5 people in a boating accident. One morning, Dexter approaches a white reindeer and while petting it, Matt kills the reindeer, nearly hitting Dexter; Dexter knocks him unconscious and his Dark Passenger resurfaces. Dexter quickly sets up a room to kill Matt, who begs him not to, but Dexter kills him and decides not to keep any trophies. Dexter goes to find Harrison, reveals he is his father, and takes him home. | ||||||
| 2 | "Storm of Fuck" | Marcos Siega | Warren Hsu Leonard | November 14, 2021 (2021-11-14) | 0.560 | |
| Dexter has a conversation with Harrison, discovering that Hannah McKay died of pancreatic cancer years ago and that Harrison was placed in foster care system, beginning his search for Dexter. The next morning, the police set up base at Dexter's house to search for Matt. When Dexter finds the deer, he sends Harrison after Angela to doctor the crime scene and frame Matt as a runaway. Harrison meets Angela's daughter, Audrey, and spends the afternoon with her and her friends, who are suspicious of Harrison. Dexter and Angela have a conversation about the challenges of raising a child, agreeing to help each other with their own. Just as the search for Matt is about to be called off, Kurt Caldwell convinces Angela to keep it going. Dexter reveals that he left Harrison to keep him safe and promises to be a better father. A young woman lost in Iron Lake is staying at a shelter, unaware that she is being watched by a man; she finally realizes she's been kidnapped and sees the phrase "You're already dead" under a camera in her room. | ||||||
| 3 | "Smoke Signals" | Sanford Bookstaver | David McMillan | November 21, 2021 (2021-11-21) | 0.325 | |
| Harrison starts high school and is given an aptitude test; he is accused of cheating because the results are exceptionally good, and Dexter is unsupportive. Harrison ends up getting a good grade on the retake. Angela tells Dexter that they will send dogs to search the area the next day, when it is discovered that Matt was not alone and may have been attacked. Dexter begins looking for a way to dispose of Matt's body, but is unsuccessful. Harrison meets Ethan at school, who is being bullied by Audrey's friends; Harrison encourages him to stand up for himself and helps him. Sergeant Logan questions Dexter about Matt's disappearance, as he was in the area that day and does not raise suspicions. Dexter has dinner with Angela and the kids, and Audrey and Harrison suggest donating the reindeer to the Seneca for a funeral. At the funeral, Dexter apologizes to Harrison and finds a way to get rid of Matt by burning him in an incinerator. In town, Dexter gives a ride to a drunken Kurt, who claims that Matt is alive. The man who kidnapped the woman lets her go, only to shoot her dead as she flees. | ||||||
| 4 | "H Is for Hero" | Sanford Bookstaver | Tony Saltzman | November 28, 2021 (2021-11-28) | 0.460 | |
| One morning, Dexter receives an alert about an incident at school and discovers that Harrison is involved; his son claims he prevented a shooting, Ethan attacked him, and he attacked him too. The next morning, Dexter discovers that the incident didn't happen the way Harrison claimed and decides to investigate on his own. Dexter goes to the crime scene and learns from the blood spatter that Harrison attacked Ethan and Ethan didn't do anything to him. Angela tells Molly Park, a true crime podcaster, that she became a cop after her friend Iris disappeared and believes other missing women have suffered a horrible fate; Molly proposes an alliance to uncover the truth, and Angela accepts. In a speech, Harrison claims that Ethan is also a victim. Dexter finds in Harrison's bedroom the weapon he used against Ethan, a razor blade, the same one Arthur Mitchell used to murder his mother, Rita Bennet, while he was present; Dexter discovers his son too has a Dark Passenger. Kurt takes Chloe, a homeless girl, to the cabin where the man murdered the previous woman. | ||||||
| 5 | "Runaway" | Marcos Siega | Veronica West | December 5, 2021 (2021-12-05) | 0.549 | |
| Harrison goes to a party with other students where he consumes drugs, overdosing because one was laced with fentanyl. Dexter plans to kill the dealer who supplied the drugs, but Logan arrives before Dexter can sedate him. He discovers the identity of the person who makes the pills, who he plans to kill, but is forced to improvise on the table after being interrupted by Logan; Dexter instead forces him to snort pure fentanyl powder, causing an overdose. Kurt brings the homeless girl to his place. She refuses to play into Kurt's plan; instead she runs at Kurt who is then forced to shoot her in the face, making him frustrated. Angela and Molly visit New York City where they learn Matt didn't check into the hotel, and Kurt lied to them. Angela discovers Dexter's real identity after recalling her conversation with his former colleague from Miami Angel Batista at a police convention. | ||||||
| 6 | "Too Many Tuna Sandwiches" | Marcos Siega | Scott Reynolds & Warren Hsu Leonard | December 12, 2021 (2021-12-12) | 0.695 | |
| Angela's relationship with Dexter is strained after discovering it was built on a lie. Dexter finds out that Kurt is a serial killer. Angela finds her long lost friend's body in Clark Caves and calls Dexter for his crime scene analysis skills. Harrison's dark passenger is revealed again in a school wrestling match and Dexter doesn't know how to handle it. | ||||||
| 7 | "Skin of Her Teeth" | Sanford Bookstaver | Teleplay by : Veronica West & Kirsa ReinStory by : Veronica West & Kirsa Rein & Alexandra Salerno | December 19, 2021 (2021-12-19) | 0.713 | |
| Dexter and Angela find seemingly incriminating DNA evidence against Kurt linking him to Iris' murder. Angela arrests him, though Dexter's suspicions that it will not be enough to get Kurt convicted later prove true. The DNA deterioration can only prove a familial match, and Kurt claims the DNA belongs to his father. One of Kurt's associates hands Harrison an envelope to deliver to Dexter, which contains a titanium screw. Dexter later deduces that it belonged to Matt but did not melt in the incinerator, and that Kurt knows Dexter murdered his son. Molly points to holes in Dexter's story when questioned by Angela. Harrison reveals that he remembers his mother's murder and decides to leave town. Dexter tries to follow but is attacked by Kurt's associate. | ||||||
| 8 | "Unfair Game" | Sanford Bookstaver | Tony Saltzman & David McMillan | December 26, 2021 (2021-12-26) | 0.566 | |
| Dexter escapes from his captor but is wounded and pursued through the snow. He later gains the upper hand and forces the man to confess Kurt's plans before killing him. Angela investigates and begins to suspect that Dexter murdered the drug dealer after connecting similar needle marks on the other drug dealer. Kurt lures Harrison to his cabin where he intends to kill him in front of Dexter as soon as the latter arrives. However, he flees after Dexter attempts to run him over. Dexter opens up to Harrison about their shared dark passenger. | ||||||
| 9 | "The Family Business" | Marcos Siega | Scott Reynolds | January 2, 2022 (2022-01-02) | 0.576 | |
| Dexter tells Harrison about the Dark Passenger and the code his father Harry taught him, along with a story about a pedophile clown, but omits the part where he kills him. On Christmas Day, Dexter and Harrison bond and go to Angela's house to celebrate Christmas; Kurt shows up and they leave to look for evidence on him. Angela begins to suspect that Dexter is the Bay Harbor Butcher. Searching for evidence on Kurt, Harrison tells Dexter that he always wanted to kill Mitchell. The two find a trapdoor and discover all the missing women, mummified as trophies. Harrison tells Dexter that he knows he kills his victims and accepts it. Kurt, who has burned down Dexter's cabin, tries to escape but is captured. Dexter kills Kurt with Harrison in front of him and they burn Kurt's body. Homeless, Dexter and Harrison move into the house of Angela who receives a letter from Kurt. | ||||||
| 10 | "Sins of the Father" | Marcos Siega | Teleplay by : Clyde PhillipsStory by : Clyde Phillips & Alexandra Franklin & Marc Muszynski | January 9, 2022 (2022-01-09) | 0.815 | |
| Angela arrests Dexter for the murder of Matt Caldwell. When he rebuts all the evidence she brings forward against him, she contacts Batista, who is shocked to learn Dexter is still alive. Backed into a corner, Dexter tells Angela about Kurt's bunker and she abruptly leaves him in the care of Logan to investigate. Dexter breaks his code once again and kills Logan in order to escape from his cell and reunite with Harrison. Angela finds the bunker. Preparing to flee from town, Dexter gets into an argument with Harrison, who realizes that Dexter killed Logan, an innocent man. They come to the conclusion that his code is flawed, that Harrison is not like him, and that the only way for Harrison to be "normal" is for Dexter to die. He instructs Harrison to shoot him with the rifle. Before Harrison shoots him, Dexter muses internally that he feels love for the first time. Angela arrives to the aftermath of the shooting, gives Harrison some money and tells him to leave town and never return, as she prepares to take responsibility for Dexter's death. Harrison reads Dexter's letter to Hannah before driving out of town. | ||||||
mw- Viewership and ratings per episode of Dexter: New Blood · Reception › Ratings
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Cold Snap"
Air date
November 7, 2021
Rating(18–49)
0.20
Viewers(millions)
0.678
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
Total viewers(millions)
TBD
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Storm of Fuck"
Air date
November 14, 2021
Rating(18–49)
0.12
Viewers(millions)
0.560
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
Total viewers(millions)
TBD
3
3
No.
3
Title
"Smoke Signals"
Air date
November 21, 2021
Rating(18–49)
0.09
Viewers(millions)
0.325
DVR(18–49)
0.09
DVR viewers(millions)
0.349
Total(18–49)
0.15
Total viewers(millions)
0.674
4
4
No.
4
Title
"H Is for Hero"
Air date
November 28, 2021
Rating(18–49)
0.06
Viewers(millions)
0.460
DVR(18–49)
0.13
DVR viewers(millions)
0.613
Total(18–49)
0.19
Total viewers(millions)
1.073
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Runaway"
Air date
December 5, 2021
Rating(18–49)
0.11
Viewers(millions)
0.549
DVR(18–49)
0.12
DVR viewers(millions)
0.497
Total(18–49)
0.23
Total viewers(millions)
1.046
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Too Many Tuna Sandwiches"
Air date
December 12, 2021
Rating(18–49)
0.15
Viewers(millions)
0.695
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
Total viewers(millions)
TBD
7
7
No.
7
Title
"Skin of Her Teeth"
Air date
December 19, 2021
Rating(18–49)
0.15
Viewers(millions)
0.713
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
Total viewers(millions)
TBD
8
8
No.
8
Title
"Unfair Game"
Air date
December 26, 2021
Rating(18–49)
0.11
Viewers(millions)
0.566
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
Total viewers(millions)
TBD
9
9
No.
9
Title
"The Family Business"
Air date
January 2, 2022
Rating(18–49)
0.11
Viewers(millions)
0.576
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
Total viewers(millions)
TBD
10
10
No.
10
Title
"Sins of the Father"
Air date
January 9, 2022
Rating(18–49)
0.16
Viewers(millions)
0.814
DVR(18–49)
TBD
DVR viewers(millions)
TBD
Total(18–49)
TBD
Total viewers(millions)
TBD
| No. | Title | Air date | Rating(18–49) | Viewers(millions) | DVR(18–49) | DVR viewers(millions) | Total(18–49) | Total viewers(millions) |
| 1 | "Cold Snap" | November 7, 2021 | 0.20 | 0.678 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2 | "Storm of Fuck" | November 14, 2021 | 0.12 | 0.560 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 3 | "Smoke Signals" | November 21, 2021 | 0.09 | 0.325 | 0.09 | 0.349 | 0.15 | 0.674 |
| 4 | "H Is for Hero" | November 28, 2021 | 0.06 | 0.460 | 0.13 | 0.613 | 0.19 | 1.073 |
| 5 | "Runaway" | December 5, 2021 | 0.11 | 0.549 | 0.12 | 0.497 | 0.23 | 1.046 |
| 6 | "Too Many Tuna Sandwiches" | December 12, 2021 | 0.15 | 0.695 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 7 | "Skin of Her Teeth" | December 19, 2021 | 0.15 | 0.713 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 8 | "Unfair Game" | December 26, 2021 | 0.11 | 0.566 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 9 | "The Family Business" | January 2, 2022 | 0.11 | 0.576 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 10 | "Sins of the Father" | January 9, 2022 | 0.16 | 0.814 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
· Reception › Awards and nominations
Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards
Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards
Award
Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards
Date of ceremony
August 13, 2022
Category
Best Writing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama
Nominee(s)
Clyde Phillips, Alexandra Franklin, and Marc Muszynski (for "Sins of the Father")
Result
Nominated
Saturn Awards
Saturn Awards
Award
Saturn Awards
Date of ceremony
October 25, 2022
Category
Best Action-Thriller Television Series: Network/Cable
Nominee(s)
Dexter: New Blood
Result
Nominated
Best Actor in a Network or Cable Television Series
Best Actor in a Network or Cable Television Series
Award
Best Actor in a Network or Cable Television Series
Date of ceremony
Michael C. Hall
Category
Nominated
Best Supporting Actress in a Network or Cable Television Series
Best Supporting Actress in a Network or Cable Television Series
Award
Best Supporting Actress in a Network or Cable Television Series
Date of ceremony
Julia Jones
Category
Nominated
Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Network or Cable Television Series
Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Network or Cable Television Series
Award
Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Network or Cable Television Series
Date of ceremony
Jack Alcott
Category
Nominated
Shorty Awards
Shorty Awards
Award
Shorty Awards
Date of ceremony
2022
Category
Audience Honor in Television
Nominee(s)
Dexter: New Blood
Result
Won
Best in Television
Best in Television
Award
Best in Television
Date of ceremony
Dexter: New Blood
Category
Won
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
| Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards | August 13, 2022 | Best Writing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama | Clyde Phillips, Alexandra Franklin, and Marc Muszynski (for "Sins of the Father") | Nominated | |
| Saturn Awards | October 25, 2022 | Best Action-Thriller Television Series: Network/Cable | Dexter: New Blood | Nominated | |
| Best Actor in a Network or Cable Television Series | Michael C. Hall | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress in a Network or Cable Television Series | Julia Jones | Nominated | |||
| Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Network or Cable Television Series | Jack Alcott | Nominated | |||
| Shorty Awards | 2022 | Audience Honor in Television | Dexter: New Blood | Won | |
| Best in Television | Dexter: New Blood | Won |
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