dexter how many seasons

The original "Dexter" TV series consists of 8 seasons that aired from October 1, 2006, to September 22, 2013. After these, there have been continuations and spinoffs including a limited series called "Dexter: New Blood" which aired 1 season from November 2021 to January 2022, and a newer series titled "Dexter: Resurrection" which began airing in July 2025 and is planned to have multiple seasons. Additionally, there is a prequel series "Dexter: Original Sin" which premiered in December 2024. So, the original show has 8 seasons, but the entire franchise now includes multiple additional series beyond those 8 seasons.