Dexter Morgan may have misjudged Mia Lapierre — but did that mistake come at a price?
Episode 4 of Dexter: Resurrection, titled "Call Me Red", delivered one of the most chilling—and unforgettable—moments in the franchise’s history: Dexter Morgan sitting at the same dinner table as four active serial killers. Invited under the guise of Ronald "Red" Schmidt, Dexter infiltrated Leon Prater’s elite and deranged gathering at a lavish New York City mansion.
Prater, a billionaire with a sinister agenda, welcomed these killers not only without fear—but with admiration.
This dinner wasn’t just a surreal spectacle for viewers; it was a game-changing moment for Dexter himself. Surrounded by "like-minded individuals", Dexter found a rare opportunity to blend in—and to observe. But one guest stood out: the enigmatic and seductive Mia Lapierre, better known to the public as Lady Vengeance—a name she openly despises, as she confided to Dexter during the episode.
A Dark Spark: Dexter and Mia's Connection
From their very first interaction, Dexter (still impersonating Red) was taken aback by Mia’s beauty, confidence, and apparent moral code. For a brief moment, it seemed like Dexter had finally met someone like him—someone who kills with a purpose.
Their chemistry was undeniable. After the haunting dinner at Prater’s, the two continued to connect, meeting the next morning for a jog in Central Park. It was there that Mia opened up about her dark origins—an intimate confession that deepened Dexter’s fascination with her. The episode teased a potential romance, even hinting at an intimate scene at Mia’s Airbnb.
That storyline continued to develop in Episode 5, "Murder H*rny", where their connection reached a new level.
Chemistry On Screen and Off
The chemistry between Michael C. Hall and Krysten Ritter was magnetic throughout the episode. Whether they were flirting at the bowling alley or sharing intense glances over wine, every interaction crackled with tension and excitement.
In one playful scene, Mia challenged Dexter to a game of bowling—teasing, laughing, and showcasing the playful side of two killers who seemed perfectly matched. But then came a proposition: a joint kill. Mia suggested they take out a predator together. For Dexter, this was the ultimate green flag. He thought he’d found the one—a woman with a code like his, a partner in both love and darkness.
The Turn: No Code, Just Chaos
But things took a drastic turn during their wine bar date. In a shocking moment, Mia confessed that she doesn't follow a code at all. She kills simply because it excites her.
The look on Dexter’s face said it all—disappointment, confusion, even betrayal. What began as a promising romantic evening quickly spiraled into something far more dangerous. Mia, overtaken by bloodlust, revealed her true intentions: she wanted Dexter to murder a random UrCar driver in front of her—for her pleasure.
Dexter, horrified, refused. Realizing the danger Mia posed, he rushed to her Airbnb and planted Ryan Foster’s watch in her trophy box, effectively framing her for a crime he knew she could take the fall for.
Meanwhile, Mia—still on the prowl—found her next victim at a wine bar. In a darkly comedic moment, she lured him to her apartment, planning to torture and kill him. But Dexter, watching from a rooftop across the street, made a 911 call using a pitch-perfect New Yorker accent—a callback to the kind of improvisational trickery we last saw in Dexter Season 3 with Freebo.
Justice Served… For Now
The plan worked. Mia was arrested before she could harm her victim, and Harrison—who had been wrongfully connected to Ryan Foster’s murder—was finally freed. For now, justice has been served.
Just as importantly, Dexter managed to keep his true identity a secret. He nearly revealed that he was Dexter Morgan, the Bay Harbor Butcher, during that wine bar date. If he had, it could’ve backfired spectacularly. Now that Mia is behind bars, that secret gives him a crucial advantage.
What's Next for Dexter and Mia's Future?
Fans React: A Twist They Didn’t See Coming
Over on Dexter Daily's Instagram, we ran a poll asking fans how they felt about the unexpected turn in Dexter and Mia’s relationship. The responses? A mixed bag—much like the storyline itself.
While most fans were relieved to see Harrison cleared of suspicion in Ryan’s murder, a sizable group expressed frustration. They had hoped for something deeper between Dexter and Mia—a twisted, complex romance rooted in a shared code. Instead, that hope unraveled the moment Mia revealed she kills not with purpose, but for pleasure.
What many thought might be a Hannah McKay-style connection quickly morphed into something more volatile. In fact, fans have already started drawing comparisons to Lila West, the dangerously seductive arsonist from Season 2. Like Lila, Mia is impulsive, intoxicating, and entirely untethered from any moral compass. It’s a sharp contrast from what viewers—and Dexter—initially believed.
Yet even for those let down by the lack of romance, there’s appreciation for how the show zigged when everyone expected it to zag. Rather than fall into a predictable “dark soulmate” trope, Dexter: Resurrection chose chaos—and in doing so, kept the suspense razor-sharp.
Final Thoughts
While the relationship between Dexter and Mia didn’t evolve the way many hoped, it delivered in a different way: by challenging expectations and reinforcing that Dexter’s world doesn’t reward emotional entanglement.
Episodes 4 and 5 gave us a thrilling look into what happens when Dexter lets someone get too close, too fast. Mia felt like a perfect match—until she wasn’t. And now, as she sits behind bars with a grudge and knowledge, the real danger might still be on its way.