The actor revealed intriguing details about Batista and Episode 7 of Dexter: Resurrection.
Dexter: Resurrection continues to have fans buzzing, and the most recent installment, Episode 7 titled “Course Correction,” delivered one of the most shocking and gut-wrenching moments of the season so far. The long-awaited confrontation between Angel Batista and Dexter Morgan finally took place, and it was as honest, brutal, and heartbreaking as fans could imagine.
Who could have predicted that these two former friends and colleagues—once united by trust and camaraderie—would come to this? The situation forces both men into impossible positions, yet for Angel Batista, the mission is clear: uncover evidence, reveal the truth about the real Bay Harbor Butcher, and make sure Dexter pays for his crimes.
For longtime fans, this development feels almost surreal. What never happened in Dexter: New Blood is finally unfolding now, more than three years later, and it has viewers on the edge of their seats.
Batista Tracks Dexter Down
In Episode 7, Angel begins to close in on Dexter, piecing together his trail. His search leads him to Blessing Kamara, the landlord of Dexter’s apartment. Blessing is initially stunned to learn that one of Dexter’s old colleagues has shown up asking questions. He shares kind words about Dexter, but beneath the surface, Batista has come with a clear purpose.
The warmth he shows at first is just a façade. In reality, Batista is there to send a chilling message: his pursuit of Dexter is far from over.
Inside the Car: Brutal Honesty
The tension escalates when Batista confronts Dexter inside his car. What unfolds is a hostile and brutally honest exchange that leaves both men, and the audience, shaken. It’s clear from the moment the scene begins that things cannot end well for either of them.
The confrontation takes an even darker turn when it’s revealed that Batista is tracking Dexter through an AirPod he secretly left behind in the car. The game of cat and mouse is now officially underway.
David Zayas Reflects on Batista’s Big Moments
In a new interview with ScreenRant following Episode 7, actor David Zayas (who plays Batista) shared insight into his character’s mindset and two of the most impactful moments of the episode.
The “Surprise, hermano” Scene
When asked if Batista’s chilling line “Surprise, hermano” was a nod to James Doakes’ infamous “Surprise, motherf****r,” Zayas explained that he didn’t approach it that way. He emphasized that Batista’s choice of words was more about the situation at hand.
According to Zayas, Batista didn’t want to escalate the confrontation in front of the family present. Instead, he softened the moment, playing it off as a friendly interaction to avoid dragging innocent people into the tension. He also pointed out that Batista, as a character, would have no knowledge of Doakes’ famous line, so any similarity was unintentional. Ultimately, Zayas left room for interpretation, noting that the beauty of storytelling is that fans can read into it however they choose.
Facing Dexter in the Car
On the tense car scene, Zayas described what gave Batista the strength to stand firm in the face of such danger. For him, it comes down to history and justice. Batista has known Dexter for over three decades—their connection dates all the way back to Original Sin, when they first met more than 30 years ago.
Because of that deep history, Batista isn’t blinded by fear. Zayas explained that while fear is present, it isn’t at the top of Batista’s priorities. What drives him is justice—the need to expose the truth about the Bay Harbor Butcher and bring closure for the people he loved and worked with. Batista understands the risks, but at this stage, his mission outweighs his personal safety.
Final Thoughts
David Zayas made it clear: while fear lingers in Batista, his unwavering pursuit of justice burns brighter. This sets the stage for an explosive continuation of Dexter: Resurrection. The big question now is whether this pursuit will affect only Dexter and Batista—or if it will also devastate the people they care about most.
With Episode 8 on the horizon, fans are bracing for what could be the most intense showdown yet.