Angel’s game-changing move will bring Dexter back into the light—but with consequences.
When fans look back on the Dexter: New Blood finale—an episode many are currently rewatching in anticipation of Dexter: Resurrection—there’s one glaring omission that still stings: the long-teased face-off between Angel Batista and Dexter Morgan never actually happened.
In Episode 10, titled “Sins of the Father,” events unfolded at such a rapid pace that a proper reunion between these two iconic characters became impossible. What was built up as a major moment ultimately left fans disappointed, with New Blood falling short of delivering a satisfying payoff. Now, nearly four years later, that narrative thread is finally being picked up—and this time, it promises to deliver.
Thanks to Dexter: Resurrection, the long-awaited reunion between Angel Batista and Dexter Morgan is finally happening—and not just in passing. It’s already been confirmed that this pivotal encounter will take place early in the new series, as soon as Episode 1.
The Tease: A Chilling Reunion Begins
While the official trailer for Dexter: Resurrection gave us a few tantalizing glimpses of Batista’s return, it masterfully kept the details cryptic. Clever trailer editing has ensured that fans are left speculating rather than spoiled. But the buzz is undeniable: this reunion is set to be one of the most dramatic and emotionally charged moments in Dexter history.
And there's more. During the recent Comic Con Experience panel held in New Mexico and finally saw the light of day on Youtube, Dexter star Michael C. Hall dropped a chilling detail about a certain "gift" Dexter will receive from his former colleague, Angel Batista.
A Gift with Consequences: Dexter Reclaims His Identity
What exactly is this mysterious gift? According to Hall, it’s the return of Dexter’s true identity. That’s right—no more aliases, no more hiding in plain sight. Dexter Morgan is officially back on the grid.
“What Dexter relishes in this new season is that he's Dexter Morgan again,” Hall revealed. “And the reason he's able to reclaim his identity is because Batista resurrected him—sort of made it official that he's not really dead. So, that’s a gift he’s been given by someone who once considered him a friend… and maybe still does.”
This major development stems from Batista’s discovery at the Iron Lake hospital, where he confirmed with his own eyes that Dexter had faked his death.
David Zayas, who returns as Angel Batista, elaborated further:
“You can't go after a dead man, right? Since I’m the one who took care of his death certificate and even gave a speech at his memorial [after Dexter Season 8], I figured I should also be the one to bring him back—to resurrect him and make it official.”
What This Means for the Future
This resurrection changes everything. Dexter Morgan is no longer a ghost. He’s back—recognized, documented, and dangerously exposed. And while reclaiming his true identity might feel like a rebirth, for someone like Dexter, it’s a double-edged sword. His “dark passenger” thrives in shadows, not in the spotlight.
Will this newfound visibility make it harder for Dexter to stay in control? Or could embracing who he truly is—fully and openly—help him survive in ways he never could before?
With Dexter: Resurrection promising high stakes, emotional confrontations, and the long-overdue Batista-Dexter payoff, fans are in for a dark, thrilling ride.