Michael C. Hall and the creative minds behind the Dexter franchise tried to end the eponymous serial killer's story twice. So the fact that Dexter: Resurrection is now airing on Showtime and streaming for Paramount+ subscription holders illustrates how successful the IP is. As the franchise continues to garner buzz, Hall reveals that he's aware of the fans' reactions to the ending of the original series as well as New Blood's conclusion. With that, the star isn't holding back his thoughts.
Amid Resurrection's run (which comes with a star-studded cast and a "killer" storyline), Hall talked to Screen Rant about the endings to Dexter and Dexter: New Blood. The end of the OG show saw the lead character living in seclusion as a lumberjack. When fans didn't like that development, the writers tried to shift gears by having Dexter die after being shot by his son, Harrison. When Hall made reference to both of those endings in his recent interview, he talked about why neither seemed to work the way he and his collaborators hoped:
