A familiar face from Miami is making another surprise return in the upcoming episode.
With just three episodes remaining in Dexter: Resurrection Season 1, the series has already proven that it isn’t afraid to take bold risks. One of the most shocking developments so far has been the evolving relationship between Angel Batista and Dexter Morgan — a dynamic that reached a turning point in Episode 7. Their unexpected second reunion at Blessing’s house made one thing very clear: there’s no going back now.
The last time Batista and Dexter shared screen time before that moment was all the way back in the series premiere of Dexter: Resurrection. In that episode, Batista visited Dexter, and the two had a tense and awkward conversation filled with suspicion and unspoken truths.
Following Dexter’s dramatic escape from Iron Lake Hospital, Batista had no choice but to return home to Miami, setting the stage for one of the season’s most nostalgic surprises.
A Long-Awaited Miami Metro Reunion
In Episode 3, titled “Backseat Driver,” Angel Batista reunited with two familiar faces from Dexter’s original run — Joey Quinn (Desmond Harrington) and Vince Masuka (C.S. Lee). Seeing the three of them back together for the first time in over 12 years was a heartfelt and nostalgic moment for longtime fans. The scene struck the perfect balance between raw emotion and levity, with Masuka’s trademark humor shining through.
But that wasn’t the last Miami Metro connection of the season.
Joey Quinn’s Return in Episode 8
We can confirm that Desmond Harrington is officially set to make another appearance as Joey Quinn in Episode 8, “The Kill Room Where It Happens.” After a four-episode absence, the series will once again briefly return to Miami for a key scene involving Quinn.
If you’ve been keeping up with Dexter Daily and caught the “weeks ahead” promo that aired after the two-episode premiere on July 11, you may have already spotted a quick glimpse of Quinn at a Miami crime scene. That moment will finally play out in Episode 8. While Showtime has kept the details tightly under wraps, the promo’s blurry screenshot suggests the scene will center around an important phone call.
The biggest question now is: who will Joey Quinn be talking to? Could it be Angel Batista? Or perhaps someone else entirely?
Fun Fact About Miami Scenes
Here’s something many fans might not know: the “Miami” sequences in Dexter: Resurrection weren’t filmed in Miami or even Los Angeles. Instead, production recreated Miami entirely in New York City, where the sequel series was shot in full.
What Comes Next?
With Quinn’s cameo and Batista’s storyline heating up, the final stretch of Dexter: Resurrection Season 1 is shaping up to be unmissable. Will these Miami Metro connections bring Dexter’s past crashing into his present? We’ll soon find out.