In Episode 5, Harrison tells Dexter, "You're all I have," a moment that raised many eyebrows.
We're officially five episodes into Dexter: Resurrection, and the story has taken a powerful emotional turn. The complex relationship between Dexter Morgan and his son, Harrison, is entering a bold new chapter.
After the intense fallout in Dexter: New Blood, where Harrison was left grappling with feelings of betrayal and abandonment, Episode 5 shows a major shift. Harrison, now confronting the truth about who his father really is, makes a life-altering decision: to accept Dexter—and everything that comes with him.
A Turning Point in the Dexter-Harrison Relationship
One of the most heartfelt scenes in the episode comes during a conversation that digs deep into Dexter’s past—specifically, the traumatic events surrounding the death of Harrison’s mother, Rita. Dexter opens up for the first time, sharing the brutal truth with his son. For longtime fans, this was an emotional punch, reigniting memories of one of the most shocking moments in the original series.
But the real gut-punch came in the final lines of their talk. “You’re all I have,” Dexter confesses. Harrison, visibly emotional, replies: “You’re all I have too.”
Then, in a rare moment of tenderness, Harrison reaches out and touches Dexter’s hand.
It's a powerful scene—one that symbolizes reconciliation, vulnerability, and perhaps even a new beginning. But for many fans, it also raised an important question:
Is Dexter really all Harrison has?
The Forgotten Siblings: Where Are Astor and Cody?
While the moment between Dexter and Harrison is touching, fans were quick to point out an obvious omission: Harrison isn't technically alone in the world. He has a half-sister and half-brother—Astor and Cody Bennett, Rita’s children from her previous marriage to Paul Bennett.
Astor and Cody were introduced in the very first episode of Dexter, and over time, Dexter became a strong father figure to them. After marrying Rita in Season 3, the family lived together as one unit through Season 4, until tragedy struck. The shocking murder of Rita by the Trinity Killer shattered their world—and scattered the family.
Following Rita’s death, Astor and Cody chose to live in Orlando with their grandparents (Paul’s parents), while Dexter stayed in Miami and raised Harrison alone.
When Did Astor and Cody Last Appear?
The last time we saw Astor and Cody on-screen was in Season 7, Episode 8 ("Argentina"), a brief appearance that marked their quiet exit from the narrative. Since then, they’ve essentially vanished from the storyline.
In Dexter: New Blood, they were mentioned in passing, but never shown—and now, in Dexter: Resurrection, their absence feels even more pronounced.
Why Doesn’t Harrison Remember Them?
The truth is, Harrison was so young when Astor and Cody were last around that he likely has no real memories of them. But that doesn’t mean they’re not important, or that a reunion wouldn’t be meaningful.
What Showrunner Clyde Phillips Said About Astor and Cody
Back in 2022, showrunner Clyde Phillips addressed their absence in New Blood, explaining that while Astor and Cody weren’t written into the revival, they still "exist off in the world living their lives." He also noted that both Christina Robinson (Astor) and Preston Bailey (Cody) attended the New Blood premiere event, suggesting their exclusion was purely a creative decision based on the limited narrative focus.
Could Astor and Cody Appear in Dexter: Resurrection?
As Phillips has said, it comes down to whether their return would serve the script. As of Episode 5, there doesn’t appear to be a clear reason for them to return—yet. But since Dexter: Resurrection has been confirmed for multiple seasons, there’s still time. A future storyline involving family reunions or moral reckonings could easily make room for them.
Is the Show Ignoring Them on Purpose?
From a real-world perspective, the idea that young siblings would be completely cut off from one another—especially after such a traumatic shared past—feels awkward and emotionally incomplete. Fans are understandably frustrated.
However, Harrison’s line—“You’re all I have too”—can be interpreted less literally. Perhaps he means that Dexter is the only person who truly understands him, especially now that Harrison has committed dark acts of his own. It’s unlikely Astor or Cody, who never shared Dexter’s darkness, could fully accept the person Harrison is becoming.
Final Thoughts: Should Astor and Cody Return?
Their absence is being felt more than ever, and their return could offer meaningful emotional payoff—not just for Harrison, but for longtime viewers. As Dexter: Resurrection digs deeper into themes of identity, legacy, and family, Astor and Cody may yet play a vital role.
What do you think? Should Astor and Cody return to Dexter: Resurrection? Are you bothered by their absence? Let us know in the comments below!