Eight years after he crept into the woods of the Pacific Northwest, Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) returns to audiences in Showtime’s “Dexter: New Blood.” Over the run of the original series, “Dexter” went from a critical darling to a case study in how not to end a series. At its peak, it was landing annual Best Drama and Best Actor nominations at the Emmys, among others, and making dozens of lists of the best of television.

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Dexter Morgan is returning. But this time, he’s known as Jim Lindsay, and he has ditched the warmth of Miami for upstate New York, as Showtime has offered the first real trailer for its new limited series, “Dexter: New Blood.”

As seen in the trailer for ‘New Blood,’ Showtime’s hit series, “Dexter,” returns with more death and mystery. But while fans are excited for the return of the beloved show, many are still skeptical given how the series originally ended with a finale that left many viewers upset.

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It’s already been a good year for TV fans, with critics raving about “Mare of Easttown,” “The Underground Railroad,” and “The White Lotus” (among others on lists like this one). As anyone knows, the most robust time for television is from when kids go back to school in the fall through Christmas. After an incredibly weird autumn last year thanks to pandemic delays, streaming services and networks are hoping that this season is more traditional, and they are all bringing out their big guns, including new dramas, returning shows, and long-awaited mini-series.

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A few things to unpack here. Number one, yes, it’s Comic-Con weekend, this weekend, but it’s been something of a non-existent entity thanks to COVID and once has to wonder if that’s it for Comic-Con’s pop-cultural dominance (though they are apparently trying a bigger, in-person version in the fall). Secondly, yes, it’s been nearly a decade since “Dexter” ended its 8-season run on Showtime, but “Dexter” is back. However, if you maybe loathed that season, and apparently many fans did, don’t worry, this isn’t “Dexter” season 9; it’s something that seems like a soft reboot called “Dexter: New Blood.” Maybe it’s a little bit like the “requel,” you know, like “Alien 5” (had it happened), would have been where it picks up after the events of “Aliens” and ignores the rest.

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Aliens have invaded Earth…but they’ve done so in the future. And Chris Pratt is there…but from the past. It sounds like a bonkers idea for a movie already, and, believe me, it sure is when you see it. On today’s episode of The Playlist Podcast, we got to sit down with director Chris McKay and actress Yvonne Strahovski to discuss Amazon’s latest acquired action blockbuster, “The Tomorrow War,” which stars Chris Pratt as a science teacher drafted into an alien war in the future.

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It’s been nearly a decade since “Dexter” ended its 8-season run on Showtime. And much like the more recent “Game of Thrones,” “Dexter” didn’t end in a way that many fans were pleased with. Speak to a fan of “Dexter” and say the word “lumberjack” and you’re likely going to get an eye-roll, at best, or complete revulsion, at worst. So, with that in mind, the folks behind “Dexter” are giving it another shot, with a brand-new season coming later this year.

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Another year comes to a close, another overlong, ahem, thorough most anticipated list from your friends at The Playlist. This time, we’re talking television and yes, there’s a lot of TV to deal with. Frankly, however, with the explosion of streaming, the second age of PeakTV, now known as the Streaming Age, we’re somewhat surprised this list isn’t over 100 picks long. Disney+ and Apple TV+ may have launched in late 2019, but 2020 really brought us the full breadth of both those streaming services wares.

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In a shocking announcement, Showtime detailed that the long-revered serial killer drama “Dexter” will return as a limited series for its ninth season, which is scheduled to begin airing eight years after the controversial finale.

“Dexter” originally premiered on Showtime in 2006 and enjoyed its eight-season run through 2013, picking up 24 Emmy nominations with four wins. While the program was popularly celebrated during its initial run, the “Dexter” fanbase has only expanded since 2013 after the drama became one of the television mainstays on Netflix’s burgeoning streaming platform at the time.

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Thanksgiving is finally here. The holiday usually overlooked by the frenzy of Black Friday and the complicated past of colonization still finds its way into many American homes. There are traditions to look forward to and food to fill every belly at the table. But Thanksgiving also offers a time for families to come together, sometimes whether they like it or not.

READ MORE: The 20 Best Christmas Movies Of All Time

While some of us at The Playlist are preparing for those awkward conversations and the mutterings of our drunk uncle, Fandor has put our mind at ease.

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‘Game Of Thrones’ Tops List Of Most Pirated TV Shows Of 2013

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Producer Says Showtime Wouldn't Let Writers Kill 'Dexter,' Hannah Gets A Grandma On 'Girls' & More

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Debut Trailer For Larry David/Jon Hamm Comedy 'Clear History'; HBO Pick Up New Mike Judge Comedy

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Watch: Deb Freaks & 'Dexter' Dodges In New Trailer For Season 7

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Watch: 'Dexter' Resolves Its Cliffhanger In Clip Of First Two Minutes Of Season Seven Opener

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Watch: Teaser Trailers For 'Sons Of Anarchy' Season 5 & 'Dexter' Season 7

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'Dexter' Will Finish After Season 8; Producers Insist They “Know Where It’s Going To End.”

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Watch: Trailer & Poster For 'Dexter' Season 7

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