Summary
In a surprising piece of news from San DiegoComic-Con2024, Michael C. Hall has confirmed that he will return in bothDexter’s prequelOriginal Sinand an upcoming sequel series,Resurrection. Despite his critically acclaimed work in the HBO dramedySix Feet Under, Michael C. Hall’s most iconic role is the title character ofDexter. WhileDexter’s later seasons didn’t live upto the show’s early promise, the blackly comic serial killer thriller remained popular thanks in large part to Hall’s central turn. Dexter, the murderer who targeted other serial killers, was a compelling antihero.
Unfortunately,Dexter’s original series finalefailed to impress viewers. The divisive ending of the original series seemingly killed off its lead character, only to reveal that he faked his death at the last moment. Despite how controversial this revelation was,Dexterstill received a revival in 2021.Dexter: New Bloodseason 1 once again ended with Dexter seemingly dead after his son Harrison shot him. This surprisingly poignant fate was a fitting ending for the troubled character, but the news ofDexter: Resurrection complicates Dexter’s fate. As surprising as it sounds, Dexter may be brought back to life once again.
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Dexter Morgan’s Resurrection Sequel Return Hints He Didn’t Actually Die In New Blood’s Ending
Michael C. Hall’s Antihero Seemingly Survived His Shooting
During San Diego Comic Con 2024’sDexter: Original Sinpanel, Hall appeared and confirmed that he would narrate the upcoming prequel series. SinceDexter: Original Sin’s storyfocuses on a younger version of the franchise’s main character, this decision wasn’t entirely unexpected. However, what was more surprising was the news that Hall will play Dexter again inDexter: Resurrection, a follow-up toNew Bloodseason 1 that previously seemed to be canceled. Since Hal is returning, it appears Dexter may not have died inNew Bloodseason 1’s ending. While this sounds outlandish, there is some justification for the twist.
Dexter was last seen bleeding out in the freezing snow.
InDexter: New Bloodseason 1’s ending, Dexter and his son Harrison fight over Dexter’s code. Dexter decides his code is flawed and, realizing that he would doom Harrison to a life like his own, implores his son to shoot him. Dexter was last seen bleeding out in the freezing snow after Harrison did so. However, although viewers saw blood and the protagonist appeared to be on his way out,New Blood’s Dexter didn’t technically die onscreen. As such, it shouldn’t be too shocking ifDexter: Resurrectionlives up to its title and brings the title character back.
How Dexter Could Have Survived Getting Shot By Harrison
Dexter Famously Faked His Death Before In Dexter’s Original Finale
Dexter was last seen bleeding out on the frozen ground, so things admittedly don’t look great for him. However, oneharsh reality of rewatchingDexteris that, even during the show’s comparatively acclaimed early seasons, the series always relied on cheesy plot twists. Dexter already successfully faked his death once at the conclusion of the original series, so it is not unthinkable that he could have repeated this trick. As oneReddituser noted, he might have been wearing a bulletproof vest. This would explain why Dexter told Harrison where to shoot him.
Dexter appears to be doomed primarily because this is where his character arc would reasonably end.
For another, Dexter’s wound may not have been fatal and Harrison’s rush to flee the scene didn’t leave him time to check for a pulse. LikeBreaking Bad’s Walter White, Dexter appears to be doomed primarily because this is where his character arc would reasonably end.New Blooddoesn’t give viewers much onscreen evidence of Dexter’s death, but it can be inferred from the poignant tone of the final scene. Still,Stranger Thingsseason 3 also ended with a young character tearfully reading a final letter from their beloved older mentor, and that death was immediately undone in season 4.
Dexter’s “Resurrection” Could Actually Mean Becoming Harrison’s New Harry
Michael C. Hall’s Return Might Not Imply Dexter’s Literal Revival
Of course,Dexter’s so-called “Dark Passenger”means that all of this theorizing might be a misdirection. Dexter could be “Resurrected” as Harrison’s Dark Passenger and ghostly companion like the late Harry was for Dexter in the original series. Jennifer Carpenter’sDextercharacter Debra technically “Returned” inNew Blood, but the series didn’t retcon her death to achieve this. She was a ghost that followed Dexter, and Dexter may soon fulfil the same purpose for his son.
This would arguably make more sense since Dexter faking his death twice could be a little too silly. However, Harrison’s “Dark Passenger” twist comes with problems of its own. Mainly,ResurrectionandOriginal Sincould end up seeming too similar if both are shows about young men exploring their taste for murder, while an older Michael C. Hall offers commentary without playing a part in the action. SinceDexter’s prequelOriginal Sinalready announced Hall as its narrator atComic-Con, bringing Dexter back as a ghostly guide inResurrectionmay prove too similar to the prequel’s approach.
