Dexter: Final Cut returns with a brand-new episode for the final time in 2025.
Dexter: Resurrection Season 1 dropped its finale just yesterday, and the fandom is still buzzing about the shocking twists and revelations. But Showtime wasn’t done with us yet. As part of the tradition introduced during Dexter: Original Sin back in December, a brand-new episode of the official aftershow, Dexter: Final Cut, was released this Saturday—serving as the perfect companion piece to the finale.
And for this last episode of the year, the series welcomed a very special guest: Krysten Ritter.
Krysten Ritter’s Surprise Appearance to Dexter: Final Cut
Even though Ritter didn’t appear on screen in the Resurrection Season 1 finale, her guest spot on Final Cut was far from random. Ritter’s role as Mia Lapierre, better known to fans as Lady Vengeance, quickly became a fan-favorite earlier this season, leaving a lasting impact on both the audience and the show’s mythology.
Fans speculated she’d make an appearance in the aftershow—and they were right. But there was also another layer to her involvement.
As we noted in a separate article, a brief blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment in Episode 10, “And Justice for All…”, hinted that Mia’s story might not be over after all. A quick shot of Prater’s files revealed that Lady Vengeance is still listed as active, strongly suggesting she’s alive.
The latest episode of the aftershow spotlighting Ritter’s tease about Mia’s return twice was no coincidence. Showrunner Scott Reynolds deliberately approved that detail for the season finale, planting seeds for what’s to come. Having Ritter acknowledge it during Dexter: Final Cut gave fans a confirmation they had been waiting for.
[Check out our full breakdown of the scene teasing Lady Vengeance’s survival here.]
Behind the Scenes of the Finale
Another highlight from the episode was the insight both Ritter and host Jamie Chung shared after watching the Resurrection finale which was just minutes earlier, behind the scenes. Their reactions were raw and immediate, with Chung guiding the conversation into meaningful territory about character arcs and how the story unfolded.
As always, Final Cut kept things lighthearted too. Every episode includes a playful intermission, and this week was no exception. Ritter and Chung played the fan-favorite game “Marry, F**k, Kill”—a cheeky nod to Molly Park’s podcast in Dexter: New Blood.
Goodbye, Dexter: Final Cut… For Now
With this ninth episode, Dexter: Final Cut wraps up its run for Season 1 of Dexter: Resurrection. Over the past two months, the aftershow has brought fans closer to the cast and crew with guest appearances, including David Zayas, Jack Alcott, Molly Brown, Clyde Phillips, David Dastmalchian, Kadia Saraf, Eric Stonestreet, and Scott Reynolds.
Host Jamie Chung has been nothing short of fantastic, balancing insider knowledge with fan enthusiasm, making Final Cut feel like an essential part of the Dexter experience. Fans are already hoping Showtime brings it back when Dexter: Resurrection returns for Season 2.
Until then, you can relive the magic and watch the full final episode of Dexter: Final Cut below: