Dexter told Harrison that Rita and Hannah were mothers to him.
Dexter: Resurrection episode 6, titled “Cats & Mouse,” delivered more than just shocking twists — it was also one of the most emotional chapters of the season. While the primary storyline centered on the grief of Blessing’s mother, Prudence (a character the audience barely knew), the episode cleverly wove in the pain of loss through characters deeply rooted in Dexter’s history.
Harrison Mentions Hannah McKay for the First Time Since Dexter: New Blood
While Rita, Harrison’s biological mother, received a brief mention from Dexter, it was Harrison who unexpectedly brought up Hannah McKay (Yvonne Strahovski). The moment unfolded when Harrison delivered proper clothes to Dexter for Prudence’s wake and decided to attend the service himself — despite never having met Prudence or her family.
This choice marked a turning point for the Morgan father-son duo, whose relationship was deeply fractured in Dexter: New Blood. When Harrison told Dexter he’d join him at the wake, he added, “Funerals are hard when you’re alone.” Dexter immediately understood the meaning behind those words, and Harrison quickly said Hannah’s name.
At that exact moment, fans were treated to Daniel Licht’s nostalgic “Hannah’s Theme” from season 7, enhancing the emotional impact of the scene. Harrison then confessed he had never felt so alone as when Hannah died — accompanied by quick flashbacks of Hannah and Harrison’s life in Argentina from the Dexter season 8 finale, shortly after Hannah learned of Dexter’s presumed death during Hurricane Laura.
Hannah McKay’s Fate Is Finally Confirmed — Again
We already learned in Dexter: New Blood that Hannah had died, along with the illness that took her life. However, fans continued to speculate. Some theorized that Harrison killed Hannah, while others believed she was still alive and had abandoned him due to his behavior.
This uncertainty was fueled by the fact that Hannah’s death occurred off-screen and that showrunner Clyde Phillips had previously expressed a lack of enthusiasm for her character. For many, it felt too convenient.
But Dexter: Resurrection — which takes place just 10 weeks after Dexter: New Blood in the timeline and 3.5 years after it aired — has now confirmed her fate for the second time. Hannah McKay is dead, and she won’t be returning.
Harrison Remembers Hannah with Love
Despite Hannah’s dangerous past in seasons 7 and 8, Harrison’s memories of her are warm and loving. In Argentina, she appeared to raise him as her own, attempting to shield him from her darker side — much like Rita once tried to do with Dexter and his "addiction" in Season 2.
Harrison speaks of her fondly, and his expression during the scene says it all: to him, Hannah McKay was a true mother figure.
A Short but Poignant Tribute to Hannah
Few fans expected Hannah McKay to ever be mentioned again, yet this episode surprised everyone with a touching tribute. Dexter acknowledged that Harrison was in a very dark place after Hannah’s death and even referred to her as Harrison’s mother. Paired with the return of her theme music — first heard in season 7, episode 3 (“Hannah’s Talks / Hannah’s Love”) — the moment elevated the scene into something unforgettable.
What did you think of Harrison’s heartfelt mention of Hannah McKay? Now that this is the second time the series has confirmed her death, do you believe it finally puts to rest the theories about her being alive?