Dexter: Resurrection Avoids Major Mistake From New Blood’s Finale – But There’s a Shocking Twist!

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The debut trailer for “Dexter: Resurrection” hints at the possibility that the forthcoming sequel of “Dexter” will steer clear from replicating one of the most problematic aspects of the finale of “Dexter: New Blood”. The official trailer for “Dexter: Resurrection”, showcased at CCXP 2025 by Paramount+ in collaboration with Showtime, reveals a fully healed Dexter Morgan (who suffered a nearly fatal gunshot wound during the finale of “New Blood”) roaming freely in New York City. The trailer introduces us to Uma Thurman’s enigmatic character Charley, who presents Dexter to Peter Dinklage’s Leon Prater, a wealthy individual with a peculiar fascination towards serial killers.

A significant moment at the start of the Dexter: Resurrection preview finds the original Dexter character, Angel Batista (portrayed by David Zayas), making a hospital visit to Dexter. This meeting likely takes place shortly after Dexter is wounded by his son, Harrison Morgan, during the finale of Dexter: New Blood. Although Angel made appearances in several episodes of Dexter: New Blood, his character was more of a secondary or peripheral figure with minimal impact on the show. Nevertheless, his presence in the Dexter: Resurrection teaser trailer implies that he may assume a more substantial role in the upcoming Dexter sequel series.

Dexter & Angel Officially Reunite In Dexter: Resurrection After New Blood’s Missed Opportunity

Angel Returned Briefly In New Blood But Never Shared A Scene With Dexter

Many devoted viewers of the initial Dexter series felt annoyed that Angel reappeared in Dexter: New Blood, yet there were no shared scenes with Dexter in the first sequel series. This dissatisfaction intensified when it was revealed that Angel had become suspicious about Dexter’s true identity as the Bay Harbor Butcher, suspecting he wasn’t Sergeant Doakes from seasons 1 and 2 of Dexter, but there was no resolution to this suspicion in New Blood. Fans’ frustration deepened even more when it seemed Dexter had been written off after only one season of New Blood, only to reappear in Resurrection.

With the recently released trailer of Dexter: Resurrection, it appears that Dexter’s reunion with Angel in a hospital setting is imminent. This encounter seems to set up their long-anticipated confrontation. In the trailer, Angel greets Dexter at the hospital and expresses surprise, stating “It’s like seeing a ghost“. It’s also revealed that Chief Angela Bishop, Dexter’s partner in New Blood, informs Batista that Dexter is the actual Bay Harbor Butcher. Subsequently, Dexter is depicted making an escape from the hospital via a bathroom window and fleeing to New York City in an SUV. In a witty tone, Dexter’s Dark Passenger comments, “So much for a peaceful reunion“.

Why Does Angel Hug Dexter Instead Of Immediately Apprehending Him?

Angel Appears To Let Dexter Get Away At The Start Of Dexter: Resurrection

In “Dexter: Resurrection”, we can expect some pressing questions from the ending of “New Blood” to be swiftly addressed. Primarily, the series should explain why Angel chooses to trust Dexter again despite being informed about his true identity by Chief Bishop. Logically, Angel should have apprehended Dexter the moment he saw him. Furthermore, “Resurrection” should reveal whether Angela transported Dexter to the hospital following the events depicted in the first scene of “Dexter: Original Sin”, where Dexter is seen bleeding in the back of a speeding police car. If so, it’s curious as to why she isn’t present when Angel arrives at the hospital.

It seems that Angel’s role extends beyond the first hospital scene, as he is depicted later engaging in a significant dialogue with Harrison, who appears to be employed as a bellhop at an upscale hotel. Additionally, there are scenes of Harrison pulling a corpse, implying that he may find it challenging to control and dominate his Dark Side, much like his father did.

In the upcoming series Resurrection, we can expect more insight into the dynamic between Harrison and Dexter, as Dexter has prompted his son to take his life. However, it’s hinted that Angel might possess knowledge about Dexter’s Dark Passenger, potentially serving as a mentor for Harrison throughout their journey in Dexter: Resurrection.

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2025-06-03 01:27