This article was originally published on showsnob.com as Dexter: Resurrection season 1 episode 1 recap: Dexter Morgan reborn. This post contains spoilers from Dexter: Resurrection season 1 episode 1 from this point forward.

"A Beating Heart..." is a fan-filled and solid introduction to a series with much promise. While it’s heavily built up on cameos in the way Marvel tries

Dexter: Resurrection, one of the most anticipated shows of the year, is all set to hit the television screens soon. The show continues the journey of the titular serial killer, with Michael C.

Resurrection give us a new setting, a new hero, a parade of fun guest stars, and – most importantly – a compelling reason for Dexter being back at all.

The first two episodes—titled “A Beating Heart…” and “Camera Shy”—premiered on Paramount+ Premium on July 11. For those watching on traditional television, Dexter: Resurrection will air on Showtime beginning July 13 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Dexter: Resurrection returns with a question that's been burning ever since the New Blood finale: What happens when a man presumed dead stirs back to life?

Dexter: Resurrection opens with an extended sequence of some of the key ghosts from Dexter's past – Arthur Morgan, aka The Trinity Killer (John Lithgow), Miguel Prado (Jimmy Smits), and fan-favorite Sgt. James Doakes (Erik King) with a classic "surprise m•••••f••••r" guest appearance.

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Michael C. Hall spoke to Deadline about his return in 'Dexter: Resurrection' and his serial killer character's complicated relationship with his past.

Dexter: Resurrection' EP Clyde Phillips on Dexter's return from the dead, Harrison's first kill, John Lithgow's and Doakes' cameos and Uma Thurman.