The premiere ofDexter: Resurrectionwas so popular that it broke a major Showtime streaming record. Even after just two episodes,Dexter: Resurrectionhas been a major hit.Resurrectionhas a 90% score on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s a hit with critics, andResurrectionwas also a massive streaming hit on Paramount+. It wasn’t clear just how popularResurrectionis until now, though.
According to Showtime,Dexter: Resurrectionhas the most-streamed premiere of any Showtime show on Paramount+. The first two episodes ofResurrectionreceived 3.1 million viewers over the weekend on Paramount+ and Showtime’s broadcast station. While the record only applies to views from Paramount+,Resurrectionhas still beaten other Showtime hits likeYellowjacketsand evenDexter: Original Sin.
It’s also tremendous news for theDexterfranchise as a whole.Resurrection’s premiere saw an audience increase of 44% fromOriginal Sin’s premiere and 79% fromDexter: New Blood’s. Though it beat its predecessors,Resurrectionalso ended up making them more popular.All fourDextershowscombined saw an increase in viewership of 132% on Paramount+ the same weekendResurrectionpremiered.
What Dexter: Resurrection’s Viewership Record Means For The Series & Showtime
Dexter Is Clearly Still Showtime’s Most Successful Franchise & Has An Even Better Chance Of Being Renewed
While shattering the record and becoming Showtime’s most-streamed premiere is a good thing in and of itself,Dexter: Resurrectionhas more to celebrate than just that.This news proves one thing above all else: even after 19 years and several other successful shows,Dexteris still Showtime’s biggest hit.Resurrectionproves that viewers still want more of Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall).
That’s also tremendous news forResurrection’s chances of being renewed for a second season.Resurrectionis clearly a hit and a moneymaker for both Showtime and Paramount+, so there’s basically no reason why it wouldn’t return for a second season. Critics love it, viewers love it, and Paramount Global loves how profitable it is, soResurrectionseems to be sitting pretty.
This news may even be good news for the widerDexterfranchise as a whole.Original Sinseason 2has already been confirmed, butafter a record-breaking premiere ofResurrection, Showtime may be encouraged to continue expanding the franchise. There’s already a writtenDexterspinoff focusing on the Trinity Killer, and this may be the final push needed to get it greenlit.
Our Take On Dexter: Resurrection’s Record-Breaking Premiere
I Hope Dexter: Resurrection’s Premiere Means The Titular Serial Killer Will Be Around For A Long Time To Come
To be clear:I’m a big fan ofDexter, and I’m really excited thatDexter: Resurrectionhad such an impressively popular premiere. Gathering 3.1 million viewers is no easy feat, especially considering the fact that a Showtime subscription isn’t exactly cheap.Resurrectionis clearly worth the price of admission, and I’m gladDexterhas found its groove again.
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I’m also really hopeful that this news meansDexterwill continue to be a figure of Showtime’s long-term plans. As previously mentioned,Resurrectionis clearly a popular and profitable series. I can’t get enough ofDexter, and in an ideal world, there would be a new season every year. It may just work out that this news aboutDexter: Resurrectionmeans there’s much moreDexterleft to come.
