A new update about Angela's role in the Dexter sequel leaves the door open for her return.
Where is Angela Bishop? That’s the question still echoing through the Dexter fandom ever since Dexter: Resurrection entered production—and Angela’s name was nowhere to be found. Not in the press releases. Not in the cast list. Not even as a passing mention in early teasers.
For a character who played such a pivotal role in Dexter: New Blood—as both Dexter Morgan’s "final" love interest and the woman who ultimately exposed his identity as the real Bay Harbor Butcher—her complete absence from Resurrection has left fans scratching their heads.
But now, after months of speculation, we finally have a small update.
TVLine Drops a Clue: Angela Is at Least... Mentioned
The scoop comes from TVLine, courtesy of their resident Hollywood insider Matt Mitovich, in response to a fan question about whether actress Julia Jones is reprising her role as Angela Bishop in Dexter: Resurrection.
Mitovich’s response?
“This much I can share: New Blood's Angela is, at the very least, mentioned in the latest Showtime offshoot…”
It’s a cryptic but revealing tease. While there’s still no official confirmation that Julia Jones will return to the screen, this is the first acknowledgment that Angela Bishop still exists within the world of Dexter: Resurrection. And in the ever-twisting world of Dexter, that kind of narrative breadcrumb often leads somewhere.
Why Angela Bishop's Return Feels Inevitable
Angela Bishop made her debut in the first episode of Dexter: New Blood as the determined Chief of Police in Iron Lake—also notable for being the town's first Native American and first female officer in that position. Her character had depth, a powerful backstory, and a critical role in the unraveling of Dexter’s secret life.
Her confrontation with Dexter and collaboration with Angel Batista in the finale of New Blood hinted at a larger reckoning to come. However, that showdown never happened. Batista never made it to Iron Lake, and the plot thread was left dangling—a frustrating end that many fans are still not over.
With Dexter: Resurrection set to pick up where New Blood left off, ignoring Angela’s arc entirely seems almost impossible. Even if she’s no longer part of the main cast—which includes returning names like Michael C. Hall, David Zayas, Jack Alcott, and newcomers like Uma Thurman and Peter Dinklage—it feels unlikely that the writers would leave her story unresolved.
Whether Angela returns to play a significant role or makes a brief but meaningful appearance (or even meets a tragic fate), her presence looms too large in the Dexter universe to simply vanish.
And What About Her Daughter, Audrey?
The situation becomes even murkier when it comes to Angela’s daughter, Audrey Bishop, played by Johnny Sequoyah. Like her mother, Audrey was a central character in New Blood, entangled in a romantic relationship with Harrison Morgan.
But with Dexter: Resurrection following Harrison’s journey as he seeks independence in New York City, Audrey’s storyline appears to be on hold—at least for now.
Between the two, Angela has a much stronger narrative reason to return. Her unfinished business with Dexter, her connection to Batista, and her role in Harrison’s life make her return not just possible, but probable.
What’s Next? Trailer Incoming and More Answers Soon
The first official trailer for Dexter: Resurrection is expected to drop later this week, and fans are hoping it will shed more light on the fate of Angela Bishop—and perhaps even reveal Julia Jones’ involvement at last.
Until then, the mystery remains. But in a world where no one stays buried for long, it’s safe to say that Angela Bishop’s story is far from over.
Stay tuned to DexterDaily.com for all the latest Dexter: Resurrection news, trailers, casting updates, and more. We’ll keep you posted every step of the way!