An originalDexterstar has confirmed his return forDexter: Resurrection. The upcoming sequel series will see the return of Michael C. Hall’s titular serial killer after he seemingly managed to survive the final moments ofDexter: New Blood. The miniseries concluded with Dexter bleeding out in the woods, thanks to a gunshot wound from his son Harrison. However, he was never actually shown to be completely dead, and at San Diego Comic Con 2024, Hall revealed he would be returning for another sequel show,titledDexter: Resurrection.
Now,Dexter Dailyreports thatJames Remar will return forResurrectionas Harry Morgan, Dexter’s father. His return marks the his first appearance in the franchise sinceDexterseason 8, where he last appeared in what was, at the time, the series' penultimate episode, “Monkey In A Box”. Remar confirmed in a Cameo video for a fan that he will reprise his role, stating:
I am in the show Dexter, the original, and there’s also going to be a new one called Dexter: Resurrection, andI’m gonna be in that one too!
What Harry’s Return Means For Dexter: Resurrection
Harry’s Return May Be Brought About By A Drastic Situation
Currently, Harry Morgan’s past is being explored in a way unlike anything the serial killer franchise has offered beforewithDexter: Original Sin. With Christian Slater taking on the role of a younger Harry, this is the first time the character has been given any significant development outside of flashbacks and Dexter’s own perspective, as he often pictured his father while going through various situations. As such,the character is receiving far more focus than before.
Harry’s last appearance chronologically was inDexterseason 8, where the titular character realized he no longer needed Harry to influence his killing urges, as that desire had diminished. Because of this, Harry was absent from thelimited sequel seriesDexter: New Blood. However, with Dexter clinging to life and the ongoing prequelOriginal Sinbeing framed within a critically wounded Dexter’s mind,perhaps something will happen when he’s recovering that triggers Dexterto let his father back in.
Our Take On Harry Morgan’s Dexter: Resurrection Return
Harry May Be The Key To Dexter Surviving His Darkest Hour
With his flawed ideals and complicated legacy, Harry stands out as one of theDexteruniverse’s most complicated figures. He was both a heroic lawman and a flawed father, who tried to ensure that his son lived a life that could be considered good despite his darker side. While he was long dead before the series began,Harry still feels like a fully fleshed-out character.
As such, with Harry having been manifested by Dexter’s mind during his time as a killer,his return could hint at the titular killer being forced back into that life, leading him to return to the old codes his father set for him. WithDexter: Resurrectionalready following up on the killer being in custody, Harry’s return could see him trying to comfort Dexter as he evades the authorities without returning to his harsher ways.
Dexter: Resurrection
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Dexter: Resurrection follows Dexter Morgan as he awakens from a coma to discover his son, Harrison, missing. His search leads him to New York City, where he confronts his past and the challenges posed by Miami Metro’s Angel Batista, as father and son face their shared darkness.
