WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for Dexter: Resurrection season 1, episode 3! Despite initial skepticism following the divisive reception of New Blood, Dexter: Resurrection emerges as a worthy successor, skillfully reintroducing beloved characters, weaving a gripping new narrative, and making essential adjustments to Dexter Morgan’s identity. The ensemble cast of Dexter: Resurrection is notably broader than that of New Blood, featuring a richer array of returning iconic figures that evoke the nostalgic glory days of the original Dexter series from 2006.
The premiere of Dexter: Resurrection delighted fans by bringing back several original characters through dream sequences and poignant reunions with the titular antihero. Among those returning for the first time since the original series are Erik King’s James Doakes, James Remar’s Harry Morgan, and Jimmy Smits’ Miguel Prado, alongside Arthur Mitchell and Angel Batista. In a fantastic twist, episode 3 of Resurrection continues this trend by reintroducing two more cherished Miami Metro characters.
Joey Quinn & Vince Masuka Make Their Exciting Comeback in Dexter: Resurrection Episode 3
Miami Metro’s Original Team Reunited
Fans had eagerly anticipated the return of Joey Quinn and Vince Masuka since the announcement of Dexter: Resurrection, and their wishes have finally been fulfilled. Desmond Harrington’s Joey Quinn and C.S. Lee’s Vince Masuka make their first appearance since the original series finale, briefly taking the narrative back to Miami in season 1, episode 3 of Dexter: Resurrection during Batista’s retirement announcement.
While Quinn’s return had been hinted at in the latest teaser trailers for forthcoming episodes, Masuka’s unexpected comeback is a delightful surprise for viewers. Quinn has not been seen in the franchise since the original series’ finale in 2013, although a younger version of Masuka was portrayed by Alex Shimizu in the recent Dexter: Original Sin series released earlier this year.
Since the inception of new Dexter TV series post-New Blood in 2021, we have seen a plethora of new characters introduced, yet the returns of beloved original characters have been sparse. Although Dexter, Deb, and Batista returned with their original actors, the closest we got to Quinn and Masuka’s reappearance in New Blood was a mere Easter egg reference.
Dexter: Resurrection genuinely feels like a more direct successor to the beloved 2006 series compared to New Blood.
Remarkably, this reunion marks the first time we have genuinely seen the original Miami Metro team come together since the series finale. With original actors reprising their roles as Dexter, Harry, Masuka, Quinn, Brian, Miguel, Doakes, and Trinity, Dexter: Resurrection undeniably feels like a more authentic continuation of the narrative than New Blood ever did.
How Dexter: Resurrection Rectifies New Blood’s Missed Opportunities with Original Characters
Dexter & Batista’s Long-Awaited Reunion After New Blood
New Blood marked the first official return to the Dexter franchise since the infamous and divisive conclusion of Dexter season 8. Despite this, New Blood was still a remarkable addition to the television landscape, often echoing the high points of the original Dexter series.
Yet, given the highly controversial ending, the absence of familiar faces, and some undeniable retcons, there was ample room for enhancement if Michael C. Hall were to reprise his iconic role. Fortunately, Dexter: Resurrection has effectively retconned the ending of New Blood to disclose that Dexter Morgan survived his gunshot wound, thereby allowing the franchise to address previously overlooked opportunities and rectify past missteps.
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In contrast to New Blood, Dexter: Resurrection takes full advantage of the opportunity to reintroduce other beloved staples from Miami Metro. One of the major disappointments in New Blood was the fact that Batista and Dexter never had a proper reunion, a mistake Resurrection quickly rectifies. With the inclusion of Quinn and Masuka, Resurrection ensures that no loose ends from Miami Metro remain, unlike its predecessor.
Why Dexter: Resurrection Was Essential to Reclaim Dexter Morgan’s Identity & Reconnect with Miami Metro
The Incomplete Story of Dexter Morgan: Why It Couldn’t End with Him Living as an Alias
Dexter: Resurrection has already proven to be invaluable due to the return of Miami Metro icons that were absent from New Blood. However, Michael C. Hall’s return further emphasizes why Showtime’s latest sequel series was necessary.
In Resurrection season 1, episode 2, Dexter Morgan officially reclaims his identity, openly demonstrating to the world that he is still alive, contrary to what he led his loved ones to believe after the season 8 finale. Following the events of Dexter season 8, he spent a decade living under various aliases, unable to fully embrace his identity as Dexter Morgan before being shot by his son, Harrison.
Thus, it was fundamentally wrong for Dexter’s story to conclude in New Blood without him living authentically as Dexter Morgan. The name Jim Lindsay is now a thing of the past in Dexter: Resurrection, as Dexter Morgan reclaims his true identity. Regardless of whether Dexter faces arrest, exposure as a killer, or even death again in Resurrection, it will be as the true Dexter Morgan.
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It felt fundamentally wrong for Dexter Morgan to die under the guise of Jim Lindsay without ever revealing the truth behind his fake death and the full extent of his history as the Bay Harbor Butcher. Moreover, the lack of a reunion with his Miami Metro colleagues left his narrative feeling incomplete.
As emphasized throughout the timeline of Dexter: Original Sin, Miami Metro and the individuals he worked alongside, formed family bonds with, and deceived for years are integral to Dexter Morgan’s saga. In New Blood, the only person he reconnected with was Harrison, yet the dynamics and feelings about betrayal he faced from Harrison were distinctly different from those shared with colleagues who had been part of his life for over two decades.
The teaser trailer for Dexter: Resurrection hints at more returns to Miami in upcoming episodes.
Providing a proper conclusion to Dexter Morgan’s saga— or in the case of Dexter: Resurrection, revitalizing it— would be incomplete without the significant involvement of Miami Metro. With the returns of Batista, Masuka, and Quinn, it truly feels like a genuine return to form for the franchise’s sequels, as Dexter Morgan is compelled to confront all facets of his past.
