Dexter took back what was rightfully his, but this rash action could have serious consequences.
Throughout its 10-episode run, Dexter: Resurrection has proven to be a massive return to form, with Dexter Morgan back to his old self—darkly charming, clever, and lethal. Fans have embraced the writing as a true revival of the series, and anticipation for what’s next is already high.
But as thrilling as it is to see the “classic Dexter” again, that also means his impulsive mistakes are back too. In the original series, Dexter often made reckless choices that nearly cost him his freedom. And unfortunately, he may have repeated that pattern in the Season 1 finale of Dexter: Resurrection.
The Return of the Blood Slide Box
The trouble began back in Episode 4, “Call Me Red.” After visiting billionaire Leon Prater’s mansion, Dexter—disguised as “Red, the Dark Passenger Killer”—was shown Prater’s chilling vault of serial killer memorabilia. Among the grotesque trophies sat an object fans instantly recognized: Dexter’s original blood slide trophy box, last seen in Season 2, Episode 8 “Morning Comes”, when Doakes confiscated it.
Prater revealed he had obtained the box from a corrupt FBI agent with a gambling problem. Dexter’s stunned reaction didn’t go unnoticed. Later, when Prater discovered Dexter’s true identity as the Bay Harbor Butcher, he recalled that very reaction.
Dexter’s Reckless Move in Episode 10
In the finale, after Harrison frees his father from the vault, Dexter’s first instinct is to embrace his son. But his second instinct is a dangerous one: he starts looting the vault.
Dexter snatches files, grabs a memorabilia item linked to Salvatore Perrone (the “John Doe Duffel Bag Killer”), and then turns his attention to the blood slide box. In his rush, he removes the glass case cover with his bare hands, leaving fingerprints before taking the box. All of it gets stuffed into Perrone’s duffel bag.
Moments later, Dexter is forced to abandon his escape when Prater calls to say he’s captured Harrison. The plot twist drags Dexter back into the vault—an opportunity that allows him to attempt damage control.
The Cleanup… But Was It Enough?
However, two problems remain:
1. The glass cover he touched may not have been cleaned or disposed of properly.
2. The golden sign that read “James Doakes AKA The Bay Harbor Butcher” may have been left behind.
If the sign remained while the blood slide box vanished, the NYPD could easily notice the inconsistency. And with Batista’s corpse—Dexter’s former colleague who suspected him throughout the season—lying inside the vault, the scene is already screaming with dangerous implications.
Trouble Ahead in Season 2?
By triggering Prater’s alarm before leaving, Dexter ensured the gala attendees downstairs and, ultimately, the police would discover the vault. This exposes Prater’s secrets, but it also risks exposing Dexter.
The blood slide box is now one of the only missing items, and combined with any overlooked fingerprints, the unremoved plaque, and Batista’s death, it’s more than enough to reignite suspicions. The nightmare scenario? The Bay Harbor Butcher case officially reopens.
Final Thoughts
Dexter may have cleaned up his mess, but Season 2 could prove that the past is impossible to erase. His decision to reclaim the blood slide box—a move driven more by compulsion than logic—might be the very thing that finally brings him down.