Remember when Sundays used to be, well, just Sundays? Then Dexter: New Blood arrived, and suddenly, Sunday nights became sacred. A time for suspense, maybe a little pizza, and definitely no interruptions!
The Sunday Night Ritual
For those of us who dove headfirst back into Dexter Morgan's surprisingly snowy life, the real question wasn't "Where's Dexter hiding bodies now?" It was, "When do I get my next fix of Dexter: New Blood?"
Originally, each new episode dropped on Sundays. Specifically, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) on Showtime. That's right, 9 PM ET was appointment television for those weeks.
Picture it: You've spent all week dodging spoilers like they're Trinity Killer flashbacks. You've strategically avoided social media. Finally, Sunday evening rolls around, and you're ready.
But Wait, There's More (Ways to Watch!)
Now, here's where things got a little less like Dexter's meticulously planned kills and a little more like a chaotic crime scene. While Sundays at 9 PM ET were the official premiere time on Showtime's cable channel, that wasn't the *only* way to watch.
Showtime also offered their streaming service. And here's the kicker: new episodes sometimes (and I stress *sometimes*) became available to stream a bit earlier than their linear premiere time. This caused a frenzy among the Dexter faithful.
Were you brave enough to risk spoilers and check early? Or did you stick to the classic Sunday night viewing? This was the dilemma of the decade!
The Aftermath of Aired Episodes
Of course, once an episode aired on Showtime, it typically became available on demand and through various streaming platforms shortly after. So, if you missed the initial broadcast, don't worry, Dexter didn't disappear into the Everglades.
Think of it this way: missing the original airdate was like finding a blood slide hidden in a ventilation shaft. You might have been late to the party, but you still got the thrill of the chase (or, you know, just the episode).
Is it too late to join the party?
So, to recap the airing times: Episodes initially debuted on Showtime on Sundays at 9:00 PM ET. However, Showtime's streaming service often made them available a bit earlier. And post-airing, you could find them on demand. Just keep in mind, Dexter: New Blood originally aired in 2021.
This ultimately means, you can't watch them on Sunday anymore, but it might be available to stream on demand on a subscription service.
The airing of *Dexter: New Blood* was more than just watching a show; it was an event. It was a community experience. And the question of when each episode dropped just added to the thrill.
Now that it's over, perhaps we can all agree the real monster was the anxiety of waiting for a new episode each week. Rest easy, Dexter fans. The wait is over. You can watch it all in one sitting.
