Dexter: Resurrection’s Season 2 Renewal Means the Show Can Finally Complete This 18-Year Trend

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The character of Dexter has been a central part of Showtime for many years, with both successes and failures. Michael C. Hall has played Dexter in three different series, including voice work for the canceled prequel, *Dexter: Original Sin*. While not every series matched the popularity of the original seasons, many fans felt the most recent installment, *Resurrection*, was a strong return to the show’s roots. The story picks up with Dexter recovering from being shot by his son, Harrison, and focuses on his attempt to help Harrison avoid a dark path.

When Dexter discovered his son was living in New York City, he went there, believing his son might be embracing ‘The Code’ and had killed someone deserving of punishment. This led him to New York and a host of new problems. Meanwhile, his friend Angel Batista was investigating, realizing Dexter had faked his death and was starting to figure things out. While Dexter had seemingly started a new life, many characters from the original series didn’t share his luck, and the first season of the new show made it clear that the show wasn’t afraid to move past established characters.

Most of Dexter’s Main Cast Have Died

Longtime fans of *Dexter* have stuck with the show hoping to recapture what made it great. Even with its flaws, the recent return of Angel Batista offered a glimmer of that original appeal. Angel, a detective with the Miami Metro police and a close friend of Dexter’s, has been a popular character since the very beginning of the series.

For the first season, Angel didn’t have solid proof about Dexter, but that changed with the later shows. He came to *Resurrection* with clues that led him to Dexter, and even confronted him in the hospital. Angel revealed that his former colleague, Maria LaGuerta, had suspected Dexter’s true identity, and Angela Bishop, the ex-sheriff from Iron Lake, confirmed those suspicions.

Although Angela took back what she said, Angel began to suspect Dexter was dangerous, and this realization set him on an irreversible course. By the end of the first season, he had solid proof of Dexter’s true nature. When Dexter’s associate, Leon Prater, learned Angel was investigating him, he betrayed the detective and helped Dexter continue his secret life.

Despite his dark impulses, Dexter isn’t completely heartless. He genuinely valued his friendship with Angel and even let Batista go hoping to rebuild their bond. But for Angel, the damage was done – too many people had died because of Dexter. He connected Dexter to the deaths of Maria, Doakes, and even Deb, realizing they likely would still be alive if they hadn’t known him.

Deep down, Angel was a good person who believed Dexter deserved punishment for his actions. After Dexter let him go, Angel betrayed him, leading to a fatal confrontation where Prater shot and killed him. Although Dexter didn’t directly pull the trigger, he was the main cause of Angel’s death. This was a deeply upsetting moment for fans who had watched the show for a long time, even though *Dexter* was always a violent series.

As a huge fan of the show, I always found David Zayas’ performance as Angel incredibly compelling. It’s interesting to hear he actually *knew* his character wasn’t going to make it through the series! He apparently signed on fully aware of that, and in an interview, he said he did it because it allowed him to explore a really different side of Angel. It’s cool to know he was prepared to embrace that arc, even if it meant a bittersweet ending.

What really drew me in as a viewer was how they portrayed Angel this season. He’s definitely carrying some baggage – he’s more guarded and doesn’t trust as easily. But underneath it all, he still wants to do things the honest way. It was fascinating to watch him navigate a case in New York City, because he’s used to being in charge, and suddenly he isn’t. He has to rely on convincing others, and that created a lot of compelling drama for the character. As a fan, I found that dynamic really engaging.

Okay, so just because Angel said goodbye doesn’t mean we’ve *really* seen the last of him. I mean, remember *Dexter: Resurrection*? That show was full of ghosts – Dexter kept hallucinating people who were already gone! So, while Batista showing up in Season 2 would be awesome, I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw other familiar faces pop up too. Now that the show’s been renewed, they clearly have a way to bring back characters, even if it’s just in Dexter’s head!

Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 Could Fulfill a Sad Legacy

Since Dexter first aired on Showtime almost twenty years ago, a lot of characters have come and gone in Dexter Morgan’s life. It’s safe to say that anyone who gets close to him, whether they’re a villain or a friend, eventually faces consequences. Throughout the series, major antagonists like Lila and the Trinity Killer, as well as some of Dexter’s closest allies, all ultimately met their fate.

Dexter repeatedly faced the consequences of his choices, witnessing the deaths of people he cared about, including his wife Rita, sister Deb, and many others. The killing of Batista, orchestrated by Dexter through *Resurrection*, was just another tragic event in a life filled with violence. Ultimately, Dexter fears he and his son Harrison may be the only ones left, given their shared capacity for murder.

It’s scary to think that anyone with good intentions could get hurt, and honestly, no one feels safe anymore. I’m worried about characters like Masuka and Quinn, who have been around since the beginning and have so many loyal fans. But even that doesn’t seem to protect them – we’ve already seen how quickly things can change. If Season 2 keeps going the way it has been, I fear they might be next to go.

Joseph Quinn, who first appeared in Season 3 of the original *Dexter* series, is back in the new show. Now a Lieutenant with Miami Metro after the events of the original series, he continues to solve homicide cases. He and Vince Masuka reappeared when Angel Batista retired and went to New York to pursue Dexter.

Even though Angel took his knowledge of the Bay Harbor Butcher to the grave, that wouldn’t automatically end the investigation. His death would likely push Detective Quinn to pursue the case relentlessly, especially given his personal history of loss. This could easily lead the investigation from Miami to New York.

Dexter: Resurrection Will Have To Do Some Heavy Lifting To Make Quinn and Masuka’s Deaths Work

The show *Dexter* wasn’t afraid to kill off important characters, but these deaths didn’t always improve the story. Some, like Rita’s, were deeply upsetting, and others, like Deb’s, are considered major flaws in the series. While *Dexter* started strong, the ending was controversial. A particularly bad decision was the way Deb’s character was handled. After being shot and appearing to recover in the hospital, she unexpectedly died from a stroke caused by the trauma.

Deb’s death felt disrespectful because it seemed solely designed for shock value and to allow Dexter to run away from his responsibilities, even abandoning his son by faking his own death. This, combined with the unpopular storyline of Deb and Dexter becoming romantically involved, damaged the show’s reputation and the characters we cared about. While dramatic deaths can be effective, particularly in a series about a serial killer, they need to be handled with care and purpose.

If Quinn and Masuka come back only to be killed off, it’s important that their deaths are handled with respect for the actors’ long commitment to the show and their characters. Quinn, in particular, has already been treated unfairly. Despite being the obvious romantic match for Debra, he was repeatedly overlooked while she pursued other relationships, including one with her foster brother.

Deb’s death hit Dexter the hardest, but Quinn suffered deeply as well. The show cruelly brought Deb and Quinn together right before Deb died, which would have profoundly changed Quinn and potentially driven him to seek out Dexter, whom he’d likely blame. If the new season includes Quinn and Masuka, their return needs to be handled with sensitivity and care.

The characters, particularly those connected to Masuka, shouldn’t just be used for laughs. They’ve known Dexter for a long time and have been important in his life. While it’s likely many characters on *Dexter* will die, their deaths need to feel meaningful, especially for those fans care about. *Resurrection* shouldn’t treat these beloved characters lightly.

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2025-10-09 16:39