--- title: "When Dexter: Resurrection season 2 comes out: Friday, October 30, on Paramount+" description: "Michael C. Hall's killer returns with a three-year time jump, a midlife crisis and a ten-week run, and you need Paramount+ to watch it." url: https://tv-movies.skoop.news/how-to-watch-dexter-resurrection-season-2-online-for-free-st--10-30/ published: 2026-10-30T04:21:54.875722-04:00 modified: 2026-10-30T04:21:54.875749-04:00 section: "TV & Movies" publisher: "skoop.news" language: en keywords: ["Paramount", "Five Borough Killer", "Al Walker", "Brian Cox", "Dan Stevens", "Detective Wallace", "Eric Stonestreet", "Dexter", "Resurrection", "Harrison"] hashtags: ["#FiveBoroughKiller", "#AlWalker", "#BrianCox", "#Series", "#movieclips"] image: https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4b/Tengis_Movie_Theater_-_Exterior.jpg/1280px-Tengis_Movie_Theater_-_Exterior.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail --- # When Dexter: Resurrection season 2 comes out: Friday, October 30, on Paramount+ > Michael C. Hall's killer returns with a three-year time jump, a midlife crisis and a ten-week run, and you need Paramount+ to watch it. Published 2026-10-30 · Updated 2026-10-30 · TV & Movies, [skoop.news](https://skoop.news/) ## In brief - Dexter: Resurrection season 2 premieres on Friday, October 30, and the whole run is locked behind Paramount+ for anyone who wants to watch. [[1]](https://www.techradar.com/entertainment/how-to-watch/how-to-watch-dexter-resurrection-season-2) - The season has a three-year time jump. [[1]](https://www.techradar.com/entertainment/how-to-watch/how-to-watch-dexter-resurrection-season-2) - Dexter dealt with Leon Prater, played by Peter Dinklage, in season 1, and he has since realized he is a big deal. [[2]](https://www.ign.com/articles/dexter-resurrection-season-2-premiere-review) ## Release date and where to watch Dexter: Resurrection season 2 premieres on Friday, October 30, and the whole run is locked behind Paramount+ for anyone who wants to watch. [[1]](https://www.techradar.com/entertainment/how-to-watch/how-to-watch-dexter-resurrection-season-2) Michael C. Hall's titular serial killer returns for the new season. [[1]](https://www.techradar.com/entertainment/how-to-watch/how-to-watch-dexter-resurrection-season-2) The ten episodes are scheduled weekly over ten weeks, and the finale airs on January 1, 2027. [[1]](https://www.techradar.com/entertainment/how-to-watch/how-to-watch-dexter-resurrection-season-2) The premiere is titled Risky Business and airs on Paramount+ with the Premium Plan. [[2]](https://www.ign.com/articles/dexter-resurrection-season-2-premiere-review) ## What happens in season 2 The season has a three-year time jump. [[1]](https://www.techradar.com/entertainment/how-to-watch/how-to-watch-dexter-resurrection-season-2) Dexter continues to hunt the New York Ripper, played by Brian Cox, while being part of a secret serial killer society himself. [[1]](https://www.techradar.com/entertainment/how-to-watch/how-to-watch-dexter-resurrection-season-2) The Ripper is Detective Wallace's white whale from last season. [[2]](https://www.ign.com/articles/dexter-resurrection-season-2-premiere-review) Dexter also has a midlife crisis to deal with, and he tries to maintain an unorthodox relationship with Harrison. [[1]](https://www.techradar.com/entertainment/how-to-watch/how-to-watch-dexter-resurrection-season-2) The crisis shows up as an urge to be reckless. [[2]](https://www.ign.com/articles/dexter-resurrection-season-2-premiere-review) Harrison, played by Jack Alcott, is an NYPD rookie continuing the Morgan family cop tradition. [[2]](https://www.ign.com/articles/dexter-resurrection-season-2-premiere-review) Uma Thurman is back as Charley. [[1]](https://www.techradar.com/entertainment/how-to-watch/how-to-watch-dexter-resurrection-season-2) ## Why Dexter feels bigger Dexter dealt with Leon Prater, played by Peter Dinklage, in season 1, and he has since realized he is a big deal. [[2]](https://www.ign.com/articles/dexter-resurrection-season-2-premiere-review) The season 2 episodes involve him being too big to remain a ride share driver. [[2]](https://www.ign.com/articles/dexter-resurrection-season-2-premiere-review) Dan Stevens plays the Five Borough Killer as a stoic, menacing character. [[2]](https://www.ign.com/articles/dexter-resurrection-season-2-premiere-review) Eric Stonestreet's Al Walker returns in the premiere, playing a more dangerous and horrifying side of his Rapunzel killer. [[2]](https://www.ign.com/articles/dexter-resurrection-season-2-premiere-review) ## What the reviewer says The reviewer says season 1 of Resurrection first drew eye rolls because of its titular resurrection, then became a true return to form for the series. [[2]](https://www.ign.com/articles/dexter-resurrection-season-2-premiere-review) The same reviewer calls the season 2 premiere a fun, twisty start for the season. [[2]](https://www.ign.com/articles/dexter-resurrection-season-2-premiere-review) ## What it means for you Season 2 is an exclusive Paramount series, so you need access to Paramount+ to watch it. [[1]](https://www.techradar.com/entertainment/how-to-watch/how-to-watch-dexter-resurrection-season-2) It cannot be watched free in its entirety. [[1]](https://www.techradar.com/entertainment/how-to-watch/how-to-watch-dexter-resurrection-season-2) Netflix has no broadcast rights to Dexter: Resurrection. [[1]](https://www.techradar.com/entertainment/how-to-watch/how-to-watch-dexter-resurrection-season-2) In the US, Paramount+ plans start at $8.99 per month. [[1]](https://www.techradar.com/entertainment/how-to-watch/how-to-watch-dexter-resurrection-season-2) A Walmart+ deal gives a Paramount+ subscription (or Peacock) for $1. [[1]](https://www.techradar.com/entertainment/how-to-watch/how-to-watch-dexter-resurrection-season-2) In the UK, the season lands on Paramount+ on Friday, October 30, and Paramount+ costs £5.99. [[1]](https://www.techradar.com/entertainment/how-to-watch/how-to-watch-dexter-resurrection-season-2) A free 7-day trial is available there, which could allow viewing of a couple of episodes. [[1]](https://www.techradar.com/entertainment/how-to-watch/how-to-watch-dexter-resurrection-season-2) In Canada, the season streams on Paramount+, with prices starting at CA$7.99 per month. [[1]](https://www.techradar.com/entertainment/how-to-watch/how-to-watch-dexter-resurrection-season-2) In Australia, it also streams on Paramount+, with plans starting at AU$7.99 per month. [[1]](https://www.techradar.com/entertainment/how-to-watch/how-to-watch-dexter-resurrection-season-2) ## Sources 1. [How to watch Dexter: Resurrection season 2 online for free – stream Michael C. Hall series from anywhere](https://www.techradar.com/entertainment/how-to-watch/how-to-watch-dexter-resurrection-season-2) — techradar.com 2. [Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 Premiere Review](https://www.ign.com/articles/dexter-resurrection-season-2-premiere-review) — ign.com Image: Photo (illustrative): Fred Cherrygarden / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tengis_Movie_Theater_-_Exterior.jpg) --- Written from the sources above and checked twice (rules and an independent model) before publishing. 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