How to Watch Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 on Paramount+ and DIRECTV
Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 premieres Friday, October 30, 2026, on Paramount+, and it streams only on the Paramount+ Premium plan, which costs $13.99 a month. Michael C. Hall is back as Dexter Morgan, and the season runs 10 episodes with a new one each Friday.
DIRECTV customers have two easy ways in. You can subscribe to Paramount+ Premium directly, or add DIRECTV's Paramount+ with SHOWTIME premium channel, which DIRECTV says includes the Paramount+ Premium plan in the app. Here's the release schedule, the cast and every way to watch, as of October 15, 2026.
Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Premiere | Friday, October 30, 2026 |
| Where to stream | Paramount+ (Premium plan only) |
| Episodes | 10, released weekly on Fridays |
| Star | Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan |
| Showrunner | Clyde Phillips, executive producer with Hall |
| Price | Paramount+ Premium, $13.99/mo or $139.99/yr plus tax |
| On DIRECTV | Paramount+ with SHOWTIME add-on (channel 545, listed at $13.99/mo), which includes Paramount+ Premium in the app |
Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 release schedule
Paramount+ and Time Out both say the season has 10 episodes on a weekly Friday rollout. If it runs every Friday with no breaks, here's how the dates fall. Paramount+ hasn't posted an exact drop time, so check the app on release day.
| Episode | Release date |
|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Friday, October 30, 2026 |
| Episode 2 | Friday, November 6, 2026 |
| Episode 3 | Friday, November 13, 2026 |
| Episode 4 | Friday, November 20, 2026 |
| Episode 5 | Friday, November 27, 2026 |
| Episode 6 | Friday, December 4, 2026 |
| Episode 7 | Friday, December 11, 2026 |
| Episode 8 | Friday, December 18, 2026 |
| Episode 9 | Friday, December 25, 2026 |
| Episode 10 (finale) | Friday, January 1, 2027 |
The official after-show, Dexter: Final Cut, returns on the Dexter YouTube channel on Saturday, October 31, at 12 p.m. ET, with new episodes every Saturday. Jamie Chung hosts again.
How to watch Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 with DIRECTV
Dexter: Resurrection is a SHOWTIME original that streams on Paramount+. The ad-supported Essential plan doesn't include it, so you need Premium. Here's how each option compares, as of October 15, 2026:
| Option | Price | Gets you Dexter: Resurrection? |
|---|---|---|
| Paramount+ Premium, bought directly | $13.99/mo or $139.99/yr | Yes. Also includes your local CBS station live and the rest of SHOWTIME, with no ads on demand (live TV has ads). |
| Paramount+ Essential | $8.99/mo or $89.99/yr | No. Essential has only select SHOWTIME series, and Dexter: Resurrection is Premium-only. |
| DIRECTV Paramount+ with SHOWTIME add-on | Listed at $13.99/mo | Yes. DIRECTV says it includes the Paramount+ Premium plan in the app. It's included with PREMIER. |
If you add Paramount+ with SHOWTIME through DIRECTV, you activate your Paramount+ account with your DIRECTV login. If the app or channel isn't showing up, our guide to Paramount+ missing on DIRECTV walks through the fixes, and what channel SHOWTIME is on DIRECTV covers the linear SHOWTIME channels. Want to know how the plans handle commercials? Read does Paramount+ have ads. Questions about adding a premium channel to your package? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Paramount+ and HBO Max now share an owner after the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger, but as of October 15, 2026 they're still sold as separate apps. Our explainer on the combined HBO Max and Paramount+ service covers what could change.
Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 cast
Here's the announced cast, from Paramount+:
- Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan
- Uma Thurman as Charley
- Jack Alcott as Harrison Morgan, Dexter's son
- Brian Cox as the New York Ripper
- Dan Stevens as the Five Borough Killer
- Bokeem Woodbine as Capt. Mixon
- Nona Parker Johnson as Fiona Mixon
- Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as Blessing Kamara
- Kadia Saraf as Detective Claudette Wallace
- Dominic Fumusa as Detective Melvin Oliva
- James Remar as Harry Morgan, Dexter's father
- Desmond Harrington as Lt. Joey Quinn
- Gabriel Luna as Ray Ballard (guest star)
- Krysten Ritter as Mia LaPierre, also known as Lady Vengeance (guest star)
- Eric Stonestreet as Al Walker (guest star)
What is Season 2 about?
Paramount+ says Season 2 introduces two new killers. Brian Cox's New York Ripper once terrorized the city and is on a hiatus, but he still taunts the survivors of his long-ago spree. Dan Stevens' Five Borough Killer taunts police with threats to murder innocent people, in the manner of the Zodiac case, and then carries them out. Uma Thurman's Charley also returns. The trailer came out on October 1, 2026.
How to catch up before October 30
All 10 episodes of Season 1 are streaming on Paramount+ Premium. Paramount+ lists the four Dexter shows in story order like this:
- Dexter: Original Sin, the early-1990s prequel (Paramount+ Premium). See whether Dexter: Original Sin was canceled.
- Dexter, the original eight seasons from 2006 to 2013.
- Dexter: New Blood, the 2021-2022 limited series set a decade later.
- Dexter: Resurrection, which picks up weeks after the New Blood finale (Paramount+ Premium).
Our guide to whether Dexter is on Netflix covers where the original series has streamed. For more October viewing, see our October 2026 streaming deals and AMC FearFest 2026 schedule.
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Frequently asked questions
When does Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 come out?
Season 2 premieres Friday, October 30, 2026, on Paramount+, with new episodes each Friday.
What streaming service is Dexter: Resurrection on?
It streams on Paramount+, and only on the Paramount+ Premium plan. The ad-supported Essential plan doesn't include it.
How many episodes are in Dexter: Resurrection Season 2?
There are 10 episodes. With a weekly Friday rollout and no breaks, the finale would land on Friday, January 1, 2027.
Can I watch Dexter: Resurrection with DIRECTV?
Yes. DIRECTV's Paramount+ with SHOWTIME add-on, listed at $13.99 a month on channel 545 and included with PREMIER, includes the Paramount+ Premium plan in the app, according to DIRECTV. You can also subscribe to Paramount+ Premium directly.
How much is Paramount+ Premium?
As of October 15, 2026, Paramount+ Premium is $13.99 a month or $139.99 a year, plus tax. Essential is $8.99 a month but doesn't include Dexter: Resurrection.
Who is in the cast of Dexter: Resurrection Season 2?
Michael C. Hall stars as Dexter, with Uma Thurman, Jack Alcott, Brian Cox as the New York Ripper, Dan Stevens as the Five Borough Killer, Bokeem Woodbine and Nona Parker Johnson. Krysten Ritter and Eric Stonestreet return as guest stars.
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