Tonight's the Night. The penultimate episode of Dexter: Resurrection Season 1, is now streaming.
Spoiler Alert: The following article contains MAJOR spoilers for episode 9 of Dexter: Resurrection “Touched by an Ángel”
Dexter: Resurrection delivered its most heartbreaking episode yet with Episode 9, “Touched by an Ángel.” Fans have been bracing themselves for weeks, wondering if beloved Miami Metro veteran Angel Batista would survive the season. Sadly, the speculation has come to a devastating end.
Just like James Doakes and María LaGuerta before him, Angel came too close to uncovering Dexter Morgan’s darkest secret, and history repeated itself in the most gut-wrenching way.
Leon Prater Pulls the Trigger – Angel Batista’s Fate Sealed
In a shocking twist, it wasn’t Dexter who silenced Batista, but Leon Prater—the sadistic serial killer hunter who has been circling Dexter all season. The moment stunned fans and kept them glued to the screen, as Angel’s relentless pursuit of the truth finally caught up with him. For now, Prater’s actions shield Dexter from public exposure as the Bay Harbor Butcher—but how long can that last?
Harrison Learns the Truth About His Father
After Prater’s unexpected appearance at a Manhattan restaurant, Dexter narrowly escaped through the back door. It was here that Dexter made one of his boldest choices yet—he confessed everything to Harrison.
From Prater’s obsession with serial killers, to Dexter’s infiltration of his twisted “club” by impersonating Ronald Schmidt, Harrison now knows the truth about his father’s actions since he came to NYC… and his connection to Leon Prater. This revelation may redefine the father-son dynamic for the rest of the season.
Cat-and-Mouse Chase on the NYC Subway
The tension escalated with a gripping subway sequence in New York City, where Batista attempted to follow Dexter and Harrison through the underground tunnels. Unbeknownst to Angel, this would be his final pursuit—a haunting farewell to the chase that began in the sequel's premiere episode.
Dexter vs. Charley – A Dark Passenger Showdown
Meanwhile, Charley turned up at Harrison’s workplace, pressing him for answers in a way that carried a clear threat. Protective instincts kicking in, Dexter refused to let history repeat itself. After breaking into Charley’s home, he unleashed Red's signature psychological manipulation, tapping into the methods of the Dark Passenger Killer.
But the plan quickly went to waste. Meeting with Batista, Prater and Charley learned the full truth: Dexter Morgan wasn’t “Red” at all—he was the Bay Harbor Butcher. And in that fateful moment, Angel Batista made the mistake of his life by trusting the wrong people.
The Vault Showdown – Angel Batista’s Final Moments
The climax took us to Leon Prater’s mansion, where Dexter broke in using the same method he had in Episode 4. But instead of catching Prater by surprise, he found Angel Batista tied to Brian Moser’s infamous draining table.
Now, both Leon and Charley knew Dexter’s identity. In a chilling moment, Prater demanded Dexter kill Batista as proof of loyalty. Refusing, Dexter freed Angel instead, hoping they would reconcile.
But Batista’s face was filled with rage. Years of betrayal boiled over, and he lunged at Dexter in an attempt to kill him himself. Before he could, Leon intervened—firing multiple shots that left Angel Batista dead shortly after.
In his final moments, Angel learned a painful truth: Dexter wasn’t directly responsible for the deaths of Doakes and LaGuerta. But the revelation came too late.
Fan Reactions – Is Episode 9 the Best of the Season?
“Touched by an Ángel” has left Dexter fans shaken. The death of Angel Batista, one of the franchise’s most beloved and enduring characters, has sparked an outpouring of grief online. For many, this episode marks the most emotional turning point of Dexter: Resurrection yet.
Was this the best episode of the season so far? Or was it simply the most tragic?
Vote in our poll below and share your theories in the comments—because with only one episode left, Dexter: Resurrection is heading toward an unforgettable finale.