It now seems almost certain that Mia Lapierre faked her death with the help of Leon & Charley.
It’s only been hours since Dexter: Resurrection dropped its season finale on Paramount+ Premium, and fans can’t stop buzzing about everything that went down in Episode 10. The majority of the episode unfolded indoors, not only because of Leon Prater’s extravagant gala but also because Dexter found himself trapped inside Prater’s vault, following the dramatic events of Episode 9.
As bleak as being locked in a vault sounds, it came with a silver lining. Surrounded by Prater’s twisted collection of serial killer memorabilia, Dexter used the opportunity to dig for clues—and stumbled upon something far more valuable than a password.
Dexter Discovers Prater’s Serial Killer Archive
Inside the vault, Dexter uncovered a massive and constantly updated archive of serial killers, hidden in drawers. The files didn’t just contain gruesome details and photos of infamous murderers—they also included documentation on Dexter himself as Ronald Schmidt.
This shocking discovery confirmed what fans have suspected: Leon Prater didn’t just admire killers, he tracked them obsessively, treating them like trophies—his possessions.
But one file in particular stood out.
The File That Changes Everything: Mia Lapierre
As Dexter sifted through the documents, he stumbled upon the file of Mia Lapierre (a.k.a. Lady Vengeance). Although the glimpse of her record was brief, a closer pause reveals something massive: under “status,” her file clearly reads ACTIVE.
Just below her name and code number, there’s also a box labeled “VIP-PDG.” While VIP is universally recognized as “Very Important Person,” the meaning of PDG remains unclear—some speculate it could even be a slang shorthand like “Pretty Damn Good.” Regardless, the “VIP” designation alone strongly implies Mia holds special significance to Leon Prater.
This tiny but game-changing detail suggests Mia Lapierre never actually died. Instead, she may have staged her death with the help of the corrupt prison guard.
The contrast is striking: other deceased killers in the archive—such as Keith Bauer (a.k.a. the Canton Clubber, killed in Episode 2)—are clearly marked as “INACT” (inactive) in the exact same spot where Mia’s file instead says “VIP-PDG.” The implication is clear: Mia is still alive, and still out there.
And if that wasn’t enough proof, Krysten Ritter herself just fueled the fire.
Krysten Ritter Hints at Mia’s Return on Dexter: Final Cut
In a sneak peek from the upcoming episode of Dexter: Final Cut (the official aftershow hosted by Jamie Chung on YouTube), Ritter—who portrays Mia Lapierre, aka Lady Vengeance—directly teased the possibility that her character isn’t dead after all, based on that same finale moment.
When asked if she’d want to return as a ghost in future seasons, Ritter cleverly pointed out:
“I would love to come back in any shape or form. Whether I’m alive, a ghost, or something else. This character is candy—I just may be her for Halloween for fun. But is she dead? We did see in the episode that her file says active.”
Chung followed up by saying, “I feel like there’s so much more to learn about Lady Vengeance.” Ritter agreed, adding:
“There are so many possibilities with this character. I’d even enjoy seeing her come back for a little revenge.”
Hearing this on an official Dexter aftershow makes it more than just a fan theory—it feels like intentional foreshadowing.
Why It Matters
Over the past few weeks, Ritter has dropped several playful hints about Mia’s fate, and the finale gave fans the strongest evidence yet. Combine that with the fact that:
- Episode 10 explicitly shows Mia’s file marked “ACTIVE,” and very important.
- The only person who “checked” her pulse in Episode 6 was the shady prison guard (already bribed by Charley).
- Leon Prater kept an up-to-date archive on killers, meaning he may have staged her death for his own twisted reasons.
It all points to one conclusion: Mia Lapierre is alive—and her story isn’t over.
With Krysten Ritter openly teasing revenge and the writers planting breadcrumbs, it looks like Lady Vengeance could return in a big way in Dexter: Resurrection Season 2.
What Do You Think?
Do you believe Mia Lapierre faked her death? Would you like to see Krysten Ritter return as Lady Vengeance in Dexter: Resurrection Season 2? Drop your theories in the comments—we’ll be following this closely.