WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS ahead for Dexter: Resurrection episode 5.
Dexter: Resurrectionepisode 5, “Murder Horny”, features interesting new twists and deviations from expected character arcs, particularly with Jack Alcott’s Harrison and Krysten Ritter’s Mia. The episode arrives on the heels of Dexter meeting Leon Prater and an elite group of serial killers inResurrectionepisode 4.
WhileMia seemed like a perfect match for Dexteras a vigilante partner in crime, it is revealed inResurrectionepisode 5 that she was not who Dexter believed her to be. Rather than actually being Lady Vengeance, a serial killer who only targets sexual predators,Mia turns out to be just as ruthless a killer as the long line of Dexter’s victims.
This interesting Mia development instantly thwarts any chances that Dexter may have found a romantic counterpart, knowing that in time, if given the opportunity, he’ll gladly have Mia on his table. Rather than satisfying his killer urge,Dexter cleverly uses Mia to get the NYPD heat off of Harrisonin the murder case of Ryan Foster.
Dexter: Resurrection’s Storytelling Continues To Be Razor Sharp In Episode 5
Harrison & Mia’s Arcs Unfold In Surprising & Satisfying Ways
All signs pointed to Harrison following in his father’s footsteps as a vigilante killer in theDexter: Resurrectionpremiere episode. Instead,Dexter quickly learns, after revealing to Harrison that he’s still alive, that Harrison is actually nothing like him– he is stricken with guilt and is more or less a neurotypical human being.
Dexter sacrificing one of his prized targets to essentially buy his son a “get out of jail free” card is a masterful step forward and a surprising evolution of Dexter Morgan, the parent.
Dexter sacrificing one of his prized targets to essentially buy his son a “get out of jail free” card is a masterful step forward and a surprising evolution of Dexter Morgan, the parent. Even thoughResurrectionhas achieved a “back to basics” OG Dexter feel in its first five episodes, it’s still finding ways to authentically innovate on the celebrated protagonists.
Through Dexter’s parental concern for Harrison, James Remar’s role asDexter’s dark passenger guide and father, Harry Morgan, also developed brilliantly. Harry didn’t give too much advice on how to be a dad in the original series, but he is now given an enhanced role as Dexter’s fatherly advisor and grandparent to Harrison.
Dexter Is Thrillingly Knocking Off Prater’s Killer Guest List One By One
Dexter has wasted no time after attending Prater’s dinner party to target each guest individually. After murdering Red and gaining access by impersonating him, Dexter quickly saves an innocent woman by killing Lowell, aka the Tattoo Collector, inResurrectionepisode 4. Now that the Mia situation is handled, there are only a few killers left at the party who are still at large.
Prater and his head of security, Charley, are bound tosee a pattern after finding out about Lowell’s death and Mia’s arrest, which happened within days of each other. I have a feeling the no-nonsense Charley will ultimately blow Dexter’s cover. Then, it will be up to Prater to either honor Dexter as the real Bay Harbor Butcher or have him killed as an impostor.
The cliffhanger ending ofResurrectionepisode 5, in which Charley visits Mia in jail as her attorney, suggests that Mia could put Charley onto Dexter, aka “Red.” Prater’s national TV news interview reveals that he is generous with his wealth, which could also includesome behind-the-scenes bribery to get Mia back in actionon the streets of NYC.
Now that we are five episodes intoDexter: Resurrection, the third Dexter spinoff series has to be considered the best – by a long shot. Many viewers would attest thatNew Bloodhad a strong yet slow start, only to fall apart in the finale episodes. Meanwhile,Original Sinreceived a mostly positive reception, but wasmissing the original cast members who makeResurrectionso great and satisfying.
Given the Dexter franchise’s lack of success with endings, there’s still a chance thatResurrectionmisses the mark in its latter half.
Given the Dexter franchise’s lack of success with endings, there’s still a chance thatResurrectionmisses the mark in its latter half. However, considering how far the show has come in exceeding expectations,Resurrection’shot streak could continueand truly become one of the bestDexterseasons of all time.
Even thoughResurrectionepisode 5 didn’t quite match the highs of last week’s 10/10 episode, it was still a solid entry in the series that held the positive momentum strong. While some 10-episode shows have fallen short and grown thin in their mid-season episodes,Dexter: Resurrectionis still pulling strong and keeping fans excited about what’s to come next.
Dexter: Resurrection Episode 5
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Dexter: Resurrection follows Dexter Morgan as he awakens from a coma to discover his son, Harrison, missing. His search leads him to New York City, where he confronts his past and the challenges posed by Miami Metro’s Angel Batista, as father and son face their shared darkness.
