With the writers’ room opening soon, it’s crucial for the team to consider including this scene in Season 2.
Warning: Major Spoilers Ahead for Dexter: Resurrection Season 1 Episodes 9 & 10
The thrilling 10-episode first season of Dexter: Resurrection has officially wrapped, and it blew past even the most optimistic hopes of long-time fans. After months of speculation and cautious anticipation, the franchise has made a full return to form, delivering a finale that was shocking, emotional, and refreshingly non-cliffhanger, while still paving the way for what comes next.
As Paramount weighs a second-season renewal, the Dexter fan community, and even the show’s writers in recent interviews, are already buzzing with theories about where the story will head in Dexter: Resurrection Season 2. But one heartbreaking moment from the finale stands out above all else and demands a proper follow-up: the tragic death of Angel Batista.
Angel Batista’s Heartbreaking Exit
Few characters in the Dexterverse are as beloved as Angel Batista, the kind-hearted Miami Metro veteran and long-time friend of Dexter Morgan. After more than two decades of shared history, Batista confirmed that Dexter was the true Bay Harbor Butcher, a revelation that cost him his life.
In Episode 9, titled “Touched by an Ángel,” Batista confronts the truth only to be murdered by billionaire serial-killer-obsessive Leon Prater. The emotional gut punch continued in Episode 10, as Dexter (trapped inside a vault) mourned his fallen friend while fighting for his own survival. After killing Prater and escaping, Dexter quietly said a final goodbye to Batista’s lifeless body before the NYPD discovered the scene, ensuring Angel is going to have a proper send-off back in Miami.
Why Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 Needs Angel Batista’s Funeral
This brings us to a pivotal question for Season 2: Will we see Angel Batista’s funeral?
A funeral for Batista would not just be a touching tribute, but also a powerful storytelling opportunity. As a character who has been with the franchise since day one, Batista deserves more than an off-screen sendoff. His memorial could provide an emotional opening for Season 2, giving fans and the characters within the show, the closure they need.
And let’s be honest: Batista’s funeral would not be a small affair. Before his retirement, Batista served as Captain of Miami Metro, one of the highest-ranking and most respected positions in the department. A man of his stature would be honored with a ceremony befitting a true hero of Miami law enforcement.
Such a scene could also bring back a wave of familiar faces from past seasons—Joey Quinn, Vince Masuka, Tom Matthews, and Angel’s beloved sister Jamie Batista, among others. Their presence would not only deepen the emotional impact but also give longtime fans a nostalgic reunion.
A Chance to Correct a Past Mistake
With Angel Batista, the writers have an opportunity to avoid repeating that misstep. His death isn’t another plot point, but a seismic event for the Dexter universe. Batista left Miami after a sudden retirement and died in New York City under mysterious circumstances. A funeral would naturally raise questions (and suspicions) about what drew him there and who else might have been involved.
The Mystery That Could Unfold
A scene like this could also move the plot forward. None of Batista’s colleagues know that Dexter is alive, which leaves plenty of room for speculation. Why was Batista in New York? What was he investigating? Could someone at the funeral pick up the trail he left behind?
Such a gathering could spark conversations, theories, and even new leads, giving Season 2 a rich and dramatic launchpad while honoring Batista’s legacy.
Timing Is Everything
The Season 1 finale takes place on March 26, 2022, meaning the show’s timeline is way to much behind real-world time for the first time in the franchise (excluding the prequel Dexter: Original Sin). Whether Season 2 picks up days, weeks, or months later will determine whether we see the sendoff on-screen.
The ideal scenario? Season 2 could open just a few days after Batista’s death, allowing fans to experience the emotional weight of his funeral before a potential time jump moves the story forward.
Final Thoughts
Angel Batista was the moral heart of Dexter and to skip this scene would feel like a disservice not only to the character but to the fans who have loved him for nearly two decades.
What do you think? Should Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 include Angel Batista’s funeral? Share your thoughts and theories in the comments below!