"He's alive & killing it."
Dexter: Resurrection - Episode Highlights
Episode Highlights
A Beating Heart...
The series premiere picks up weeks after New Blood. Dexter awakens from a coma to learn Harrison is gone. The episode establishes his mission to find his son in New York City. Concurrently, it shows Harrison starting his new life as a bellhop, where he gives in to his dark urges and commits a murder, proving the 'Dark Passenger' is alive in him as well.
This episode is crucial as it retcons Dexter's death, the controversial ending of New Blood, and sets up the central father-son conflict for the new series. It immediately establishes the stakes and confirms that the darkness is a shared family trait, defining the narrative's core theme.
Murder Horny
Dexter attends a mysterious gathering hosted by billionaire Leon Prater. Here, he discovers he is among a secret society of serial killers that Prater 'collects' and hosts for dinner parties. This episode features a parade of guest stars as various killers and fully immerses Dexter in a surreal and dangerous new underworld.
This episode marks a significant turning point, shifting the season's focus from a simple search for Harrison to a complex game of cat and mouse within a community of murderers. It elevates the threat level and provides Dexter with a new, target-rich 'playground.'
Touched By An Ángel
The penultimate episode features the tragic climax of Angel Batista's pursuit. Trapped by Leon Prater, Dexter is forced to watch as Prater murders Batista in cold blood to prove his own killer instincts. The episode ends with Dexter trapped in Prater's vault with Batista's body, a devastating loss that solidifies Prater as Dexter's final target.
Batista's death is a shocking and pivotal moment, representing the ultimate consequence of Dexter's past catching up to him. It removes a major character from the franchise, provides Dexter with a deeply personal motivation for his final kill of the season, and raises the stakes for the finale to their absolute peak.
And Justice For All...
In the season finale, Dexter escapes the vault with Harrison's help. After Harrison subdues Prater, Dexter performs his ritualistic killing to avenge Batista. He recovers his blood slides and dumps Prater's body in the harbor, fully re-embracing his vigilante identity. The series ends with Dexter and Harrison seemingly united, accepting their nature.
The finale provides a conclusive and satisfying end to the season's arc, contrasting sharply with the controversial endings of the original series and New Blood. It solidifies the father-son bond, brings Dexter's character full circle to a state of self-acceptance, and sets up a clear path for future seasons.