Let’s dive into the exciting promo trailer for the penultimate episode and uncover all it reveals.
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Dexter: Resurrection Season 1, Episode 9. Proceed with caution!
The first season of Dexter: Resurrection is rapidly approaching its finale, and if the past eight episodes have taught us anything, it’s that nothing is predictable in this revival. With stellar performances, cinematic production value, and a tight, suspenseful script, Showtime has proven that bringing Dexter Morgan back was more than justified.
Following the release of Episode 8, “The Kill Room Where It Happens”, Showtime dropped the official promo for the penultimate episode, titled “Touched by an Ángel.” And as every Dexter fan knows, the episode before a finale is where the stakes rise and danger comes crashing down on our favorite (and not-so-favorite) characters.
Before breaking down the trailer, let’s quickly revisit the key moments from Episode 8.
Episode 8 Recap: “The Kill Room Where It Happens”
Though it was the shortest installment of the season, Episode 8 packed in plenty of drama:
- Dexter’s failed trap: Dexter tries (and fails) to lure Al Jolly into a setup, hoping to finally eliminate him.
- Joy learns the truth: Dexter accidentally reveals to Joy that her father, Blessing, was once part of a child army in Sierra Leone—something that enrages Blessing deeply.
- Harrison & Gigi: The two teens get closer, complicating Harrison’s emotional world.
- Batista closes in: Angel Batista tracks Dexter and discovers a kill room he had prepared for Al, though it was ultimately used to intimidate Vinny.
- Leon Prater’s discovery: Leon learns that Dexter has a son—Harrison. Dexter is furious that Prater knows too much.
Dexter: Resurrection Episode 9 – “Touched by an Ángel” Promo Breakdown
1. Dexter Confronts Leon
The episode seems to pick up right where Episode 8 left off. Outside a fancy Manhattan restaurant called American Cut, Dexter faces off with Leon Prater. Tension is in the air, and Leon isn’t backing down.
2. Leon Knows About Harrison
In a chilling exchange, Leon tells Dexter he knows about Harrison. While Leon doesn’t yet know Dexter’s true identity, the fact that he’s aware of Harrison's name changes everything.
3. Dexter and the Folding Knife
We see Dexter at his apartment, angrily opening a folding knife while on the phone. Who’s on the other end of the call? Whoever it is, Dexter is not in control of the situation.
4. Subway Chase – Dexter & Harrison Hide
Dexter and Harrison are spotted leaving a subway train, clearly trying to avoid Angel Batista, who is hot on their trail.
5. Batista Loses Dexter
The promo teases Angel narrowly missing Dexter and Harrison as subway doors close, leaving him visibly frustrated.
6. Batista’s Obsession Grows
Back at the NYPD, Batista tries to convince Detective Claudette Wallace that Dexter is the Bay Harbor Butcher.
7. Wallace Pushes Back
Wallace warns Batista to stop obsessing over the Bay Harbor Butcher, threatening to arrest him if he continues his crusade.
8. Batista’s Breaking Point
Rejected and humiliated, Batista looks crushed. Could this drive him to desperate—and dangerous—measures?
9. Charley Tips Off Leon
Outside the American Cut restaurant, Charley Brown greets Dexter sarcastically, hinting she may have been the one to tip off Leon about him.
10. Dexter in Prater’s Elevator
We see Dexter in full Dark Passenger mode, staring at his reflection inside Leon’s mansion elevator. The classic killer outfit is back.
11. Batista at the Subway
Angel Batista races toward the subway station, determined not to let Dexter slip away again.
12. Dexter Prepares to Kill in Prater’s Vault
A chilling shot shows Dexter seemingly preparing to kill someone inside Leon’s vault. Is Leon finally on Dexter’s table—or is this another misdirection from Showtime’s promos?
13. Dexter in Manhattan
Dressed in his Dark Passenger hoodie, Dexter looks unsettled while walking through Manhattan. Harrison’s worried voice asks: “Dad, are we going to be okay?”
14. Charley and the Gun
Charley is shown placing a gun on a glass table—sending a threatening and intimidating message.
15. Harrison in Danger?
Moments later, Harrison appears intimidated, suggesting Charley may be the one holding him at gunpoint. Could she be close to uncovering Dexter’s true identity?
16. Leon Prater’s Possession
In his mansion kitchen, Leon chillingly declares: “The Dark Passenger is mine.” Clearly, he still believes Dexter is Ronald Schmidt—but who is he saying this to? Charley? Or Dexter himself?
Final Thoughts – Who Won’t Survive Episode 9?
With just two episodes left in Dexter: Resurrection Season 1, the penultimate chapter promises high stakes, deadly confrontations, and major character turning points.
The question haunting fans: Will someone significant die in Episode 9?
Dexter is cornered—from Leon, from Batista, from Charley, and even from Harrison’s questions. His freedom, his code, and his family are all under threat. Something (or someone) has to give, and the fallout will set the stage for a shocking season finale.
One thing’s for sure: Episode 9 is going to be a blood-soaked turning point that Dexter fans won’t forget.
What do you think? Will Leon Prater end up on Dexter’s table? Is Batista doomed for his obsession? Or will Charley turn out to be the real threat? Share your predictions in the comments below.