Gentle spoilers under for the primary two episodes of Dexter: Resurrection, so be warned if you happen to haven’t but watched on Showtime or by way of Paramount+ subscription.
The Dexter-verse is sort of the odd duck of a TV franchise. The most recent spinoff, Dexter: Resurrection, was instantly arrange within the premiere of the prequel Authentic Sin, following the titular character seemingly being killed off on the finish of the first sequel collection New Blood. Michael C. Corridor’s newest enterprise because the code-following killer even brings again characters unseen since early seasons of the flagship thriller. Maybe most significantly, from a lore perspective, it welcomes again “Harry Morgan.”
Certainly, watching Dexter: Resurrection’s first two episodes (after which some) was usually at its most enjoyable when James Remar’s Harry and Corridor’s fatherhood-complicating character are sharing the display collectively. As ashamed as I’m to confess it, I didn’t even notice how a lot I missed this ingredient all through watching Harrison’s journey in and round Iron Lake.
James Remar’s Harry Was Understandably Absent From Dexter: New Blood
For eight seasons, James Remar served as each the canonically correct Harry Morgan (by way of flashbacks) and because the phantom-ification of Dexter’s conscience, and aided within the overwhelming majority of Dexter’s actions all through that run. In making the novel choices to legally pretend his loss of life and to undertake one other persona distant from the tanned inhabitants of Miami, he turned Jim Lindsay. In contrast to Miami Metro’s former blood spatter mastermind, Jim Lindsay did not have an innate want for Harry Morgan’s recommendation.
As such, James Remar did not have a presence in New Blood, so we did not get to see if non-real Harry would have modified from his signature blue shirt into hotter garments for New York’s snowy climate. Then, when Dexter: Authentic Sin dove into the Morgan household’s backstory, it was Christian Slater who launched the Harry Code to Patrick Gibson’s Dex. Positive, the prolific stage actor appeared on the after present Dexter: Remaining Reduce to share his ideas on issues, however not as Harry.
Harry’s Return In Dexter: Resurrection Reminded Me How Laborious I Really Missed His Wonderful Pop-Ins
I assume after years of rewatching the O.G. run’s earlier seasons, I took for James Remar’s presence without any consideration, and didn’t acknowledge his absence in New Blood as forward-facing as I ought to have. As a result of holy shit, Dexter: Resurrection instantly earnings off of bringing Harry again into the folds of Dexter’s thoughts. Watching the varied (and sometimes hilarious) methods he pops into these new scenes served as a a unbelievable reminder of the glory days.
The second episode, “Digital camera Shy,” options an early scene the place Dexter infiltrates the resort room the place Harrison went buck on that would-be rapist’s face with a bathroom tank lid. When his non-professional investigation is interrupted by the precise professionals (and the cartoonish resort supervisor), Dexter pulls the previous “conceal within the closet” transfer. Which is in fact each an ideal and imperfect time for Harry to dispense his two cents, as seeing Remar abruptly seem subsequent to Corridor in such a cramped setting goes to make my High 10 moments of the season.
I don’t want or need Dexter’s inside monologues with Harry to skew too humorous, thoughts you. I’ll freely admit to considering a few of these scenes could be criminally heavy-handed, and at all times recognize when levity is combined in, however I’m tremendous with these sustaining their emotional core as Dexter works out his points. Actually, I believe it’s even extra sensible when Harry seems out of nowhere within the strangest context, and it isn’t performed for a joke, because it’s exactly that tonal juxtaposition that I like to see on this weird-ass present.
Dexter: Resurrection Additionally Earns My Love For Bringing David Magidoff’s Teddy Again
Whereas James Remar’s Harry was current throughout Dexter and lacking from New Blood, the alternative was true for David Magidoff’s Teddy Reed, who was first launched as a wet-behind-the-ears officer for Iron Lake’s police division. Each present wants a personality like Teddy, and whereas I totally needed him to proceed serving a job on this world, I did not truly count on to see him again within the narrative for Resurrection given the change in setting.
Let me provide a honest gradual clap for showrunner Clyde Phillips & Co. for ensuring to not solely deliver again the character that was sorely lacking from New Blood, but additionally for bringing again my favourite new ingredient from that one-off season. Now who do I’ve to speak to about pitching a brand new spinoff the place Teddy solves crimes with the precise ghost of Harry Morgan? Absolutely somebody will assist me deliver that concept to the 2025 TV schedule. Anyone?
Whereas I look ahead to solutions, be sure you watch new episodes of Dexter: Resurrection once they hit Paramount+ on Fridays, or once they air on Showtime on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET.