Dexter: Resurrection allegedly has already been greenlit for two more seasons 

News has it that Dexter: Resurrection might already have plans to go beyond its first season. Showbiz reporter Daniel Richtman says the show has already been renewed for Season 3, despite Season 2 not yet being announced by Paramount+ and Showtime. This report shows that the show is not just working on a second season but also on a third.

The news comes after earlier statements from the show's creative team regarding the long-term future of the franchise. Executive producer and writer Scott Reynolds earlier revealed that the storyline was pitched to be a three-season arc. Showrunner Clyde Phillips also stated that the series would go on

"as long as Michael C. Hall wants to do it," indicating flexibility beyond the original plan.

To date, neither the producers nor the network has confirmed Richtman's report. Yet, with his proven accuracy record, having broken news of Uma Thurman's casting as Charley before an official announcement, the allegation has made waves. With the initial season yet to conclude, fans are now speculating on how the story might change in the seasons rumored to be in development.

Long-term vision for Dexter: Resurrection

Since its reveal at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Dexter: Resurrection has been billed as a multi-season effort rather than a short-term affair. Sources at Collider quote Clyde Phillips as saying that this retooling is planned to go the distance, with the series set to run "for years".

Scott Reynolds subsequently provided further insight in an interview, stating,

"We pitched him three seasons that tell a great story that can continue on."

This quote provides a planned narrative outline for at least three seasons, but also leaves one open to further additions.

Michael C. Hall, who plays Dexter Morgan, has reportedly been involved in shaping this vision. According to Dexter Daily, Hall initiated early talks to bring the character back and expressed willingness to stay on for an extended run, depending on how the story develops.

Industry insider claims renewal beyond Dexter: Resurrection Season 1

Daniel Richtman's most recent report indicates that the series has been renewed for both Season 2 and Season 3 already. As observed by Dexter Daily, Richtman is known for breaking reliable casting and production news, including announcing Uma Thurman's involvement a month before confirmation.

If his report is true, Paramount+ and Showtime have already likely signed on for at least two more seasons to help cover the creative team's planned trajectory. Yet neither network has issued an official announcement, and the show's producers have not made any confirmation.

This strategy is consistent with practices in high-end television, where lucrative properties tend to be renewed ahead of time to lock in production calendars and preserve continuity of storylines. It also speaks to the faith in Dexter: Resurrection's continued performance as fresh episodes air every week on Paramount+ Premium.

What will happen in the upcoming seasons of Dexter: Resurrection?

Although no plot points have been officially announced for Seasons 2 and 3, the environment and artistic direction give some indication. The initial season locates Dexter Morgan in New York City, which showrunner Clyde Phillips explained as being a good background to discuss the character's development.

As Dexter Daily observes, the writing team is already working on stories for several seasons, and this would indicate an overarching narrative instead of isolated arcs. Reynolds' declaration of the "three-season story" would mean that developments in Dexter: Resurrection Season 1 are setting up for long-term developments.

Fan communities have wondered how the new location will test Dexter and if old favorites in the franchise might make a return in future episodes. Until announcements are made, these are speculations, but the planning means that the creative team is working on establishing a cohesive and long-term story.

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