Emmy and Golden Globe winner Brian Cox is stepping into a major role in Season 2 of Dexter: Resurrection, taking on the chilling character known as the New York Ripper.

Cox will portray Dom Framt, a notorious serial killer who once terrorized New York City. Though no longer committing murders, “Though no longer active as a killer, he’s found a new way to live into his infamy by continuing to taunt the survivors of his long-ago murder spree,” according to the official description. The character was teased in Season 1 but never appeared on screen, with clues about his identity uncovered by Dexter Morgan.

Played by Michael C. Hall, Dexter returns alongside his son Harrison (Jack Alcott) and the ever-present influence of his late father Harry (James Remar). The story continues weeks after Dexter survives being shot by Harrison, waking from a coma to find his son missing. Determined to fix their fractured relationship, Dexter heads to New York — but his past quickly resurfaces, especially with Miami Metro’s Angel Batista closing in.

Season 1 revealed Dexter had discovered Framt’s identity through a file hidden among the possessions of Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage), setting up the killer’s larger role moving forward. As father and son confront their shared darkness, they’re drawn deeper into danger, with escape proving far from simple.

The series remains under the guidance of showrunner Clyde Phillips, with Hall and a team of executive producers returning. A premiere date for Season 2 has not yet been announced, while Season 1 is currently streaming on Paramount+.

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