Dexter returns: brian cox joins 'resurrection' season 2 as nyc ripper

Showtime just greenlit a second season of Dexter: Resurrection, and the news is already generating buzz – particularly the casting of Brian Cox as the infamous New York Ripper. The revival series, currently airing on SkyShowtime in Spain, sees Michael C. Hall’s Dexter Morgan relocating to New York City with his son Harrison, and apparently, the city’s criminal underbelly is about to get a whole lot more complicated.

A familiar face to hunt a new terror

Cox, best known for his commanding portrayal of Logan Roy in HBO’s Succession, brings considerable gravitas to the role of the elusive killer. His extensive resume boasts credits in Braveheart, The Bourne Identity, and X-Men 2, proving his versatility and ability to embody both strength and menace.

The first season ended on a chilling cliffhanger, revealing that Dexter had uncovered a file pertaining to Leon Prater, labeled