Which scenes did Showtime select as highlights from the first three episodes?
A brand new episode of Dexter: Resurrection is almost here, titled “Call Me Red”, and it’s set to be a major turning point in the season. Episode 4 promises to deepen the plot, introduce key new characters, and raise the stakes in what has already been an exciting continuation of the Dexter saga.
Three episodes in, and the response to Resurrection has been overwhelmingly positive. Fans are praising Michael C. Hall’s chilling return as the titular antihero, and the gritty New York City setting is proving to be a perfect backdrop for Dexter’s dark and deadly journey—despite longtime viewers being used to the sun-soaked chaos of Miami.
Showtime Recaps the Season So Far
Ahead of Episode 4, Showtime dropped a special recap video on Dexter’s official YouTube channel, highlighting nine key moments from the first three episodes—“A Beating Heart…”, “Camera Shy”, and “Backseat Driver.” This video offers fans a refresher on the season’s biggest scenes so far, helping viewers keep track of major developments in Dexter’s bloody new chapter.
Let’s take a look at the 9 must-see moments Showtime has spotlighted from the early episodes:
1. The Trinity Hallucination (Episode 1)
The video kicks off with the chilling series opener scene: Arthur Mitchell (John Lithgow) appears in a white-washed, nightmarish version of Dexter’s hospital room. The chilling recreation of the bathroom where Rita died adds even more emotional weight. This intense hallucination sets the tone and pushes Dexter to track down his son, Harrison.
2. Doakes’ Shocking Cameo
Moments before Dexter awakens from his coma, he’s visited by none other than Sergeant James Doakes, played by Erik King. Though brief, this surprise-ing appearance adds emotional depth and fuels Dexter’s sense of urgency to reconnect with Harrison.
3. Dexter and Batista Reunite
A long-awaited moment for fans—Dexter and Angel Batista come face-to-face. Suspicious and emotionally charged, Batista doesn’t hold back. He believes Dexter is the Bay Harbor Butcher, referencing Angela Bishop’s phone call in the New Blood finale. The writers didn’t shy away from this confrontation—and it paid off.
4. Harrison’s Crime Scene – The Hotel Room
In Episode 2, “Camera Shy,” Dexter inspects the room where Harrison killed Ryan, with Harry’s ghost as his inner guide. He's fascinated by Harrison's clean-up job, but Detective Claudette Wallace, a sharp new character, arrives and quickly sees through the attempted cover-up.
5. Dexter Meets Blessing Kamara
A new character enters the scene—Blessing Kamara, a rideshare driver who introduces Dexter to the so-called “Dark Passenger Killer,” a serial killer targeting NYC drivers. Their initial meeting is casual but lays the groundwork for a deepening mystery.
6. Dinner at Blessing’s House
Dexter is invited to dinner by Blessing, who shares more information about Ronald Schmidt, a friend who escaped the killer’s grasp. It’s a clever way for Dexter to get closer to the case—and gather clues without drawing suspicion.
7. The Miami Metro Trio Returns
In a heartwarming scene from Episode 3, Batista, Masuka, and Quinn reunite at a Miami metro bar. It’s a nostalgic nod for longtime fans, and the scene also reveals Batista’s decision to retire and leave Miami—though he keeps his real reasons to himself.
8. Dexter’s First Kill Room (of the Season)
A major moment: Dexter captures and kills Ronald “Red” Schmidt, his first official kill in Resurrection. The scene balances classic Dexter-style tension and dark humor, ending with a shocking discovery—an invitation to Leon Prater’s “Serial Killer Dinner Party.”
9. The Thumb Scene – Classic Dexter Dark Humor
As Dexter attempts to dispose of Red’s body at an abandoned incinerator, he suddenly realizes he needs Red’s fingerprint to enter the dinner party. In a perfectly twisted moment, he frantically pulls the body back and chops off Red’s thumb—a gruesome callback to early-season Dexter antics.
Watch Showtime’s full recap video below to revisit all the action so far!
Stay tuned for our breakdown of Episode 4, “Call Me Red,” as Dexter infiltrates the darkest dinner party you can imagine. For more exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes scoops, and analysis, keep following Dexter Daily!