It would seem like the “dark passenger” missed the boat. The latest revival of the landmark seriesDexter,Dexter: Resurrection, debuted recently to mostly positive reviews. It’s the third time that the series has been brought back after its original run, which ended with an infamously lackluster finale in 2013.Dexter: Resurrectionhad a decent starton Paramount+, but it hasalready surrendered its crownto the wildly popular crime dramaMobLand. Headlined byTom Hardyand executive produced byGuy Ritchie,MobLandconcluded its debut season weeks ago, but it remains a force to be reckoned with on the Paramount+ charts.
Not only did it beatDexter: Resurrectionon July 14, according toFlixPatrol, it also out-performedTaylor Sheridan’s platform-defining hitsYellowstone,1923,Lioness, andTulsa King, all of which found spots on the top 10 list.Dexter: Resurrectiontook a tumble, anddropped to the fifth spot. Headlined by original starMichael C. Hall, the show picks up from the previous sequel series,Dexter: New Blood, which was followed by the prequel seriesDexter: Original Sin.Resurrectionbrings back original starsDavid ZayasandJames Remar, alongside a host of A-list supporting performers such asUma Thurman,Krysten Ritter, andPeter Dinklage.
Reprising their roles from past seasons areJohn Lithgow,Jimmy Smits,Erik King, andDesmond Harrington. Also set to feature in guest roles areEric Stonestreet,Neil Patrick Harris, andDavid Dastmalchian.Resurrectioncurrently holds a 90% score onRotten Tomatoes, where the critics' consensus reads, “Dexterbrushes off a minor case of death and multiple false endings to reemerge as vital as ever in a knowingly absurd continuation that rediscovers the thrill of the hunt.“In her review, Collider’sTania Hussainwrote that the show “embraces the modern cult of true crime and surveillance paranoia in some really smart, chilling waysthat make the series excitingly twisty.”
‘MobLand’ Will Return for a Second Season
MobLandholds a 75% score onRotten Tomatoes. Also featuring an A-list cast that includesPierce BrosnanandHelen Mirren, the show drew inspiration fromThe Godfatherand explored the dynamics inside a London-based crime family.MobLandmade headlines for unseatingYellowstonefrom the Paramount+ charts, and going on to become one of the streamer’s biggest hits. A second season was announced shortly after the finale. You can watch bothMobLandandDexter: Resurrectionon Paramount+, and stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Dexter: Resurrection
