The post-mortem featurette for 'Call Me Red' is here, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the episode.
The fourth episode of Dexter: Resurrection, titled "Call Me Red", premiered on July 25 — and it’s already being hailed as one of the most talked-about episodes in the Dexter universe in recent memory. Packed with jaw-dropping callbacks, clever Easter eggs, and powerful performances, this episode delivered exactly what fans have been craving.
From the moment it aired, Call Me Red made waves across social media, and for good reason. The writing is sharp, the acting phenomenal, and the story twists are nothing short of captivating. If this episode is any indication, the creative team behind the prequel series has found the perfect formula — and fans are here for it.
In keeping with their Monday tradition, Showtime released a brand-new behind-the-scenes featurette for Call Me Red, giving fans an exclusive look at the making of this iconic episode.
The five-minute video includes candid footage of the cast interacting between takes, detailed commentary from the creative team, and insights that add even more layers to what’s already a standout episode. It’s a must-watch for any Dexter fan looking to go deeper.
Inside Prater’s Vault
Executive producer and writer Scott Reynolds shared his excitement about bringing one of the episode's most chilling sets — Prater's Vault — to life:
“It was so exciting to walk through that set and just see it for real — this crazy idea we had,” Reynolds said. “Within Dexter, there’s this shame that’s been imbued upon him by his father about trophies. And then he walks into this room where these trophies are glorified. And here’s this guy who loves him for them, which is something Dexter has never experienced before.”
Showrunner Clyde Phillips added another layer, revealing some major Easter eggs for longtime fans:
“There are mementos of various serial killers through the ages. Our prop master, David Schenker, got a hold of our old prop master, Josh Meltzer, and got Trinity’s hammer.”
Michael C. Hall also reflected on the impact of the vault:
“It’s completely unanticipated that Dexter would walk into this bespoke museum of serial killers and discover that his work is literally put on a pedestal. I think Dexter has a desire to be seen — to be recognized among the best. And here, he is.”
Perfect Casting That’s Raising the Bar
Phillips also praised the casting across the board:
“We’re lucky enough in all of these roles — and this never happens — to get our first choices. That first week out of that mansion, every day we went to work, we pinched ourselves. We couldn’t believe we got to hang out with all these incredible actors.”
Batista & Harrison Reunited – A Scene Fans Won’t Forget
One of the episode’s most talked-about moments was the emotional and tense reunion between Angel Batista (David Zayas) and Harrison Morgan (Jack Alcott). Interestingly, Alcott revealed that many of their scenes were filmed out of sequence:
“My interactions with David were more or less in sequence. That really helped, because we quickly discovered we were going to find our way through these scenes together. That first one is so awesome — it moves so much. Batista gets Harrison to be vulnerable, and then a switch flips when Harrison realizes Batista’s trying to get something from him.”
David Zayas spoke about Batista’s instincts and his work with Alcott:
“I think that scene is necessary to solidify that he does know what’s going on. This was my first time working with Jack. He’s a wonderful young man and a fantastic actor. He comes to set prepared and focused. I think he has a great future ahead of him.”
And the admiration is mutual. Alcott had high praise for Zayas:
“I love David Zayas. He’s just the kindest, coolest person. I first met him at the Original Sin premiere — I was just there to watch — and he saw me across the room and came over to hug me. He was like, ‘I’m so excited to do this.’ David Zayas is awesome.”
Watch the Must-See Featurette for Episode 4: Call Me Red