"I’m looking at the moon. No, I’m not in a bathtub," she said on her latest Instagram post.
Believe it or not, Dexter Season 4 turns 16 years old later this year. And even after all this time, fans still can’t stop talking about it. Yes, Dexter remains in the cultural conversation thanks to Dexter: Resurrection and its new episodes—but Season 4’s enduring legacy is built on something else: it’s widely regarded as one of the greatest seasons of television, ever.
A huge part of that legacy is due to the Trinity Killer, aka Arthur Mitchell, played masterfully by John Lithgow. To this day, he’s considered Dexter Morgan’s most terrifying and compelling adversary. Memes featuring Trinity are still thriving online, and Lithgow himself—despite a career filled with iconic roles—has called Arthur Mitchell his all-time favorite character. That love for the role is why he returned for cameos in Dexter: New Blood and, more recently, in the premiere of Dexter: Resurrection.
But Trinity’s legacy isn’t just about him—it’s also about Rita Morgan’s tragic fate in the Season 4 finale. That devastating ending, where Dexter comes home to find Rita dead in the bathtub and baby Harrison crying on the bloody bathroom floor, remains one of the most shocking moments in TV history. Fans have never forgotten it, and to this day, GIFs and comments referencing Rita’s death often flood actress Julie Benz’s Instagram posts.
Over the years, Benz has been outspoken about her disappointment with the creative decision to kill off Rita. She’s criticized Dexter showrunner Clyde Phillips for the move, and has often said the loss of the character saddened her for years. As recently as last year, she expressed frustration over how Rita’s story was handled in Season 3.
Last night, however, Benz responded to the ongoing fan comments with a mix of humor and heart. Posting a serene selfie while gazing at the moon in Los Angeles, she made a direct nod to one of Dexter’s most haunting Season 4 lines—spoken as he disposed of Trinity’s body:
“I wonder if Rita is looking at this same moon at this same moment. I like that—connected by light.”
The chilling part, of course, is that at that exact moment in the show, Rita was already dead.
Julie’s caption read:
“Yes, it’s me. Yes, I’m looking at the moon. No, I’m not in a bathtub. 🛀 🌕 🤪”
Playful, witty, and self-aware, the post is a clear wink to fans who’ve teased her for years about Rita’s tragic ending. And naturally, the comments section was flooded with Trinity jokes and Season 4 references.
In a recent interview with BingetownTV, Benz revealed she was heartbroken not to be asked back for Dexter: Resurrection, especially since three other deceased characters appeared in dream sequences. “I could easily see Rita fitting into the story for a cameo,” she said.
Final Thoughts
Even after all these years, it’s heartwarming to see Julie Benz engaging with fans about Dexter’s most shocking and emotional storyline. Season 4 may be turning 16, but its impact—and Rita’s heartbreaking final scene—remain unforgettable.