Based on how a Dexter: Resurrection co-star phrased it in a recent interview, Harrison may find himself facing a situation at work similar to the one his father faced with Doakes.
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| Harrison Morgan and James Doakes. (Photo credit: Matt Infante/Showtime/Paramount+) |
Two episodes into Dexter: Resurrection Season 2, Harrison has officially started his new job in the homicide department of the 27th Precinct. But while he's hoping to build a career in law enforcement, his father's dark secret could make things much more complicated than he expects.
And there might already be someone at the precinct who could become Harrison's own James Doakes.
That character is Captain Mixon, played by Bokeem Woodbine. During his recent appearance at the Dexter: Resurrection PaleyFest panel, the actor made some very interesting comments about his character's feelings toward Harrison.
And they actually suggest that things could get complicated, especially considering that Harrison is dating Fiona, the captain's daughter.
Captain Mixon Might Have the Same Instincts as James Doakes
Speaking about his character, Woodbine described Captain Mixon as someone who likes to be in control: "He's very didactic. And my character believes that when people listen to me and do what I say, and when I have control, things generally turn out better."
But the actor had more to say, particularly about how Mixon views Harrison. And once you hear his comments, it's hard not to think of James Doakes.
"The reality is Harrison's character is a bright cat. I'm in law enforcement, so I have to be able to read people. He's a bright young man, and he's got that thing that I [Captain Mixon] used to have when I was his age."
He then added: "But I also sense there's a darkness to him, and I haven't really figured out what it is. Because I can sense that. I can pick up on that."
This is exactly what Sergeant James Doakes sensed about Dexter in the OG series, and of course, he was right. Dex was indeed a serial killer, and Doakes repeatedly tried to uncover the truth until he finally discovered Dexter's secret. That discovery ultimately cost him his life.
Now, Captain Mixon seems to be picking up on something similar with Harrison. His physical appearance, particularly his bald head, might even remind viewers of Doakes, but it's actually his instincts that make the comparison even more interesting.
And Mixon is not wrong. Aside from his father's secret, Harrison is hiding another serious one, connected to the crime he committed in the Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 premiere. After killing Ryan Foster, he followed in his father's M.O. and tried to get rid of the remains, but things didn't exactly go... according to plan.
Harrison's Relationship With Fiona Could Make Things Even More Complicated
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| Bokeem Woodbine as Captain Mixon in Dexter: Resurrection Season 2. (Photo credit: Matt Infante/Paramount+) |
Woodbine also clarified whether Captain Mixon's suspicions about Harrison would affect his relationship with Fiona. Interestingly, the actor doesn't seem to think Mixon sees Harrison as a threat to his daughter.
"I don't think it poses a threat to my daughter, because I can kind of suss that these two have a genuine, sweet kind of thing going on. It's not really sinister or anything. So I'm going to, in spite of my instincts, I'm just going to let it play out to a certain extent."
At this point in the story, Harrison and Captain Mixon haven't even exchanged a word or shared a scene together. Still, the actor's comments suggest there's actually a lot in store for these two characters.
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of all this is how the Morgans seem destined to have someone in their workplace who can sense that something isn't quite right about them. Dexter had Doakes watching his every move, and now Harrison might be facing a similar situation with Captain Mixon.
It will definitely be interesting to see how this unfolds throughout the rest of the season.