Dexter fans who can’t get enough of the titular protagonist inDexter: Resurrectioncan dive into this thrilling Netflix series that also centers on a charismatic and methodical serial killer protagonist.
While theDexterfranchiseis surprisingly thriving nearly 20 years after its series premiere with its various prequels and sequel series,Resurrectionseason 1will soon be coming to an end in just a matter of weeks.Resurrectionseason 2 looks highly likelybased on season 1’s 94%Rotten Tomatoesscore, but wouldn’t theoretically come out until next year.
You On Netflix Is About A Charismatic Serial Killer Like Dexter Morgan
As far as likable TV serial killers go, Dexter Morgan and Joe Goldberg in the Netflix seriesYouare about as good as it gets.Joe, played by Penn Badgley, also uses voiceover narrationto have a direct conversation with the audience through an inner monologue, which is a key similarity betweenYouandDexter.
Thefifth and final season ofYouwas just released back in April 2025after its series premiere came out back in 2018. BeforeDexter: New Bloodwas released in 2021, You was arguably the best serial killer TV show available on streaming, earning an overallRotten Tomatoesscore of 89%.
Somewhat ironically, boththe series finales andYouand the OGDexterseries failed to satisfy audiences.Dexter’sinfamous lumberjack ending in season 8 remains as the biggest stain on the TV franchise, even thoughResurrectionhas worked brilliantly to overcome that botched ending. PerhapsYouwill follow a similar route and make up for dropping the ball in the final hour with a spinoff series of its own.
Is You Actually Better Than The OG Dexter Series?
Given the 12-year gap between the series premieres ofYouandDexter, the debate about which series is ultimately better will likely depend on who you ask.Youbecame a bit of aDexterreplacement for millennials before the Dexter franchise resurfaced in the early 2020s and can be considered Gen Z’s version ofDexter.
Youhas a higher overall RT score but lacks the cultural impact and longevity of the entireDexterfranchise. The fact thatMichael C. Hall is still delivering an outstanding portrayal of Dexter Morganwithout it feeling forced or contrived is a feat in and of itself.
Youmay have a slight edge in terms of critical acclaim (althoughDexterwon 4 Emmys, for what it’s worth). It’s safe to say, however, that the continuedDexterfandom has made the series more iconic and remarkable in TV history.
