Time to take a closer look at the newest promo trailer for Episode 7, "Course Correction."
Warning: This article contains spoilers and speculation for Episode 7 of Dexter: Resurrection Season 1. Proceed with caution.
We’re now six episodes deep into the gripping first season of Dexter: Resurrection, and the tension is building with each passing week. Episode 6, Cats & Mouse, delivered a perfect blend of emotional weight and jaw-dropping twists—two of them, in fact—but only one left fans truly speechless. And that final scene? Pure cliffhanger. Now, everyone’s wondering what will happen at the mysterious location where Leon Prater and his deadly inner circle are headed.
Thankfully, Showtime has already dropped the promo trailer for Episode 7, titled “Course Correction,” offering us just enough to speculate (and stress) until the next installment. Before we break down every frame of the new teaser, let’s revisit the major events from Episode 6 that set the stage for what’s coming next.
Episode 6 Recap: Key Moments You Need to Remember
- Prudence’s Death – Blessing’s mother, Prudence, dies.
- Father-Son Reunion – Dexter and Harrison’s relationship is fully restored.
- The Bay Harbor Bombshell – Batista openly tells NYPD detectives that Dexter is the Bay Harbor Butcher.
- The Killer Club in Crisis – Prater’s serial killer circle is shaken by Mia’s arrest and Lowell’s disappearance.
- Another Victim – Dexter kills Gareth.
- Mia’s Shocking Fate – She’s found dead in her prison cell… or is she?
- The Twin Twist – Dexter realizes Gareth had an identical twin.
Episode 7 “Course Correction” Promo Breakdown: 16 Key Moments and Things You Missed
1. Prater’s Mansion in All Its Glory
The promo opens with a sweeping aerial shot of Leon Prater’s opulent estate outside New York City. The helicopter that brought the group there is seen lifting off, leaving them isolated in luxury.
2. A Toast for ‘Lady Vengeance’
“Lady Vengeance left us too soon,” Prater says, as his fellow killers raise their glasses in Mia’s honor. The tribute feels both genuine and unsettling—after all, Mia was a skilled sommelier before her arrest. But is she really dead, or is this another layer of deception?
3. Dexter’s Growing Suspicion
Dexter watches Leon closely, replaying Mia’s warning from Episode 4 about other killers who “took their own lives” after being caught. He’s not buying it—and neither are we.
4. Batista’s Disbelief
Back at the NYPD, Claudette Wallace and Melvin Oliva have returned, and Angel Batista is fired up. He notes that security cameras conveniently went down during Mia’s death, suggesting she was silenced before she could talk.
5. “We Are Being Played”
Batista doesn’t mince words—he tells Wallace that everyone is being manipulated. Then, in a bold move, he drops Dexter’s mugshot on her desk, hinting that Dexter could be behind Mia’s death.
6. A Killer’s Lunch
Dexter (still posing as Ronald Schmidt) shares a meal with Gareth #2 and Al. Gareth observes that “everything is going off the rails this year,” noting it’s unprecedented for two members of Prater’s group to be eliminated so quickly.
7. “What’s Different This Time?”
Gareth, ever the cocky intellectual, leans toward Dexter and wonders aloud if “Red’s” arrival has anything to do with the chaos.
8. The 'Red' Hoodie Shots
Two back-to-back close-ups of Dexter in Red’s signature hoodie flash on screen. It’s unclear if these are actual episode scenes or promo-only imagery.
9. A Bench-Side Chat
Leon Prater and Dexter share a quiet conversation on a garden bench. Leon’s smile doesn’t hide the suspicion in his eyes.
10. The Wine Glass Smash
A blink-and-you-miss-it moment shows a black-sleeved arm smashing a wine glass—possibly as a makeshift weapon. The sleeve suggests it could be Gareth or Charley.
11. Charley Draws a Gun
In the next shot, Charley is aiming a firearm at someone—likely Dexter, Gareth, or Al.
12. Dexter Looks Terrified
In a rare moment of vulnerability (or maybe just an act), Dexter appears on the ground, visibly shaken, possibly defending someone or reacting to an attack.
13. “You’re Hiding Something”
Inside the mansion, Prater confronts an unseen person, accusing them of keeping secrets. Is this another misdirect, or is Dexter the target?
14. Gareth’s Watchful Eye
Gareth stares intently at someone, his suspicion practically radiating from the screen.
15. Al Jolly’s Doubt
Al’s face says it all—confusion, disbelief, and the creeping realization that something’s off.
16. The Group Turns on Dexter
In the final sequence, it’s clear: Gareth, Al, and Charley are all staring directly at Dexter. His inner monologue sums it up: “Maybe this retreat is going to be shorter than I thought.”
Final Thoughts & What to Expect in Episode 7
It looks like Dexter’s disguise as Ronald Schmidt is dangerously close to being blown. While the promo doesn’t hint that Gareth suspects him of anything related to his twin’s fate in Episode 6, the entire group seems to have connected the dots: ever since “Red” showed up, everything has gone downhill.
Episode 7, Course Correction, could mark a turning point for the season—one where Dexter’s carefully constructed cover collapses. The big question: Can Dexter convince them he’s just another killer at the table, or has his number finally been called?
One thing’s for sure: the retreat isn’t going to end the way anyone planned.