New York: If you’ve recently searched for Dexter on Netflix and come up empty, you’re not imagining things. The cult-favorite crime thriller that defined an entire era of TV bingeing has officially left the platform. As of June 18, 2025, Netflix no longer holds streaming rights to Dexter in the U.S., causing a ripple of confusion (and panic) among longtime fans.
From Dexter Morgan’s dark code to the eerie Miami blood spatter crime scenes, many grew up watching this anti-hero try to balance justice and darkness. For some, Dexter was more than a TV show—it was a psychological obsession. And now that it’s gone from Netflix, fans are asking the same question: Where can I watch Dexter now?
Good news: you don’t need to give up your rewatch plans just yet. Whether you’re catching up on the original eight-season run, diving into Dexter: New Blood, or waiting for the upcoming prequel Dexter: Original Sin and sequel Resurrection, we’ve broken down exactly where and how you can stream every piece of the Dexterverse in 2025.
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Where to Watch Dexter (Original Series) in 2025
After leaving Netflix, the entire eight-season run of Dexter (2006–2013) is now available exclusively on Paramount+ with Showtime. This move comes as part of Showtime’s content consolidation strategy, where all Dexter titles—past and future—will live under one roof.
To watch:
- Paramount+ with Showtime: $11.99/month (includes free trial)
- Also available via Amazon Prime Video and Hulu as add-ons
Previously available on Netflix for years, Dexter was a staple of true crime and psychological thriller fans. If you’ve been meaning to start from season 1 or relive the Trinity Killer arc, this is your new streaming home.
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Where to Watch Dexter: New Blood
Dexter: New Blood (2021–2022), the limited revival series that gave fans closure (and some new questions), is also now on Paramount+ with Showtime. Set ten years after the original series finale, New Blood picks up in the snowy fictional town of Iron Lake, New York, and follows Dexter living under a new identity.
Where to stream:
- Paramount+ with Showtime
- Amazon Prime Video (purchase per episode or season)
- Hulu with Showtime add-on
- YouTube TV with Showtime subscription
If you missed it during the original run or want to revisit the dramatic finale, New Blood is waiting.
Where to Watch Dexter: Original Sin (Prequel Series)
Premiering in late 2024, Dexter: Original Sin is a new prequel series set 15 years before the events of the original show. It explores the origin story of Dexter as a young man in Miami, discovering his “dark passenger” under the guidance of his adoptive father, Harry.
Streaming platform:
Exclusive to Paramount+ with Showtime
The prequel is being positioned as the next big hit for the Dexter franchise, introducing a younger generation of viewers to the psychology and trauma that created the infamous vigilante.
What About Dexter: Resurrection?
The next chapter, Dexter: Resurrection, is in the works and scheduled to release in mid-to-late 2025. This sequel series will reportedly follow the legacy of Dexter through the eyes of his son, Harrison, possibly continuing his father’s twisted legacy.
Expected to stream:
- Paramount+ with Showtime (officially confirmed)
- Keep an eye on announcements from Showtime and Paramount+ for a release date and trailer drop.
Quick Recap: Dexter Streaming Guide
| Title | Where to Watch |
| Dexter (2006–2013) |
Paramount+ with Showtime
|
| Dexter: New Blood |
Paramount+, Amazon Prime, Hulu, YouTube
|
| Dexter: Original Sin |
Paramount+ with Showtime
|
| Dexter: Resurrection |
Coming Soon to Paramount+ with Showtime
|
Why Did Dexter Leave Netflix?
Netflix’s licensing agreement with Showtime expired in June 2025. As part of the rebranding of Showtime content under the Paramount+ umbrella, all major shows including Dexter, Yellowjackets, and Billions are being pulled from other platforms.
This exclusivity helps Paramount+ compete with streaming giants by offering must-watch legacy series under its subscription model.
So,
If Dexter has been your comfort show, therapy session, or obsession, don’t worry—he hasn’t disappeared, he’s just moved. While Netflix may no longer host his story, Paramount+ now serves as the ultimate home for every chapter in the Dexter franchise—from past murders to future mysteries.
So grab your popcorn (and maybe don’t eat while watching those scenes), because Dexter is still very much alive—just not where you last left him.
