Marcos Siega shared a brief story about how the title of the latest episode was conceived.
A brand-new episode of Dexter: Resurrection is now streaming exclusively on Paramount+ Premium (formerly known as Paramount+ with Showtime), bringing a wave of excitement to fans who’ve been anxiously awaiting the fallout from Episode 4’s jaw-dropping cliffhanger.
Let’s face it—patience was wearing thin. But Episode 5 is finally here, and it was absolutely worth the wait.
When Showtime released the full episode title list back in late May, a few names immediately caught fans’ attention. But one, in particular, stood out—and raised quite a few eyebrows. That episode, which just dropped, is titled “Murder H*rny.”
If you’ve already seen the episode, then you know exactly where that cheeky title comes from. It’s a direct quote from Mia Lapierre (a.k.a. Lady Vengeance), who, during a tense street conversation with Dexter in New York, confesses her twisted desire to kill alongside him. “You got me all murder h*rny,” she says, an unforgettable line that encapsulates the dark humor fans love about the show.
But Here’s the Twist: That Wasn’t the Original Title
What many fans may not realize is that TV episodes often go through a number of behind-the-scenes changes before they ever hit our screens. Titles, scripts, even entire scenes can shift during production, and Episode 5 is a prime example.
Originally, Episode 5 wasn’t titled “Murder H*rny” at all.
The Scrapped Title: “Push Me, Pull Me”
Earlier today, director Marcos Siega shared some behind-the-scenes photos from the set of Episode 5. Along with the images, he revealed a surprising detail: the episode’s original title was “Push Me, Pull Me.”
So why the change?
According to Siega, the title was swapped during filming, thanks to executive producer and longtime Dexter writer Scott Reynolds. On April 10, while shooting the pivotal street scene where Lady Vengeance drops her now-iconic line, Reynolds stepped in with a bold suggestion—why not make “Murder H*rny” the actual episode title?
And just like that, the name stuck.
The Power of the Writer's Room
Even when writers assign working titles to their episodes, higher-level producers and showrunners can step in and make spontaneous changes—especially when a moment in the script resonates strongly, as it clearly did here.
Which Title Do You Prefer?
“Murder H*rny” might be unconventional (and maybe even a little shocking to some), but it certainly captures the wild, unpredictable energy of the episode. On the other hand, “Push Me, Pull Me” offers a more subtle, thematic take on Dexter and Mia’s deadly push-and-pull dynamic.
So, what do you think? Was the title change a stroke of genius, or should they have stuck with the original?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments!