Tension is building between Dexter and Mia, based on recent footage from the Manhattan set.
Warning: This article contains spoilers.
Production for Dexter: Resurrection is in full swing, and it's set to continue until June — the same month the highly anticipated series is expected to premiere on Paramount+ with Showtime.
As April draws to a close, so does an exciting month of filming across various New York City locations. Set images captured earlier this month provide a tantalizing glimpse into the action, hinting at dramatic scenes filmed around the Big Apple. Despite the buzz, the official plot of Dexter: Resurrection remains tightly under wraps, keeping fans speculating on what’s really going on.
Set Videos Reveal Tension Between Dexter and Mia
Earlier this month, on April 10th, a night shoot took place in Manhattan, with images quickly shared here on Dexter Daily. These behind-the-scenes photos featured Michael C. Hall (Dexter Morgan) and Krysten Ritter (Mia Lapierre) sharing smiles between takes, under the direction of executive producer Marcos Siega.
However, newly surfaced set videos, sent to us by a fan from an unspecified source, suggest that the scenes were anything but cheerful. Instead, they reveal a growing intensity between Dexter and Mia, reminiscent of Dexter’s complicated relationship with Lila West in Season 2 of the original series.
Is Mia Lapierre the New Lila?
Nicknamed "Lady Vengeance," Mia appears wild and defiant, challenging Dexter’s attempts to control the situation. In the first video below, Dexter and Mia are seen strolling through the city streets. During their walk, Mia impulsively interacts with a driver from a fictional ride-share company called "UrCar" (Dexter’s universe version of Uber).
When Mia attempts to enter the car, Dexter quickly intervenes, closing the door and pulling her away, suggesting a power struggle between the two. Watch the first video here:
In the second video — seemingly a continuation of the first — the tension escalates. Mia stops to confront Dexter, and although the conversation is inaudible, the body language says it all: frustration, anger, and unresolved emotions. Mia eventually storms off, leaving Dexter alone. Curiously, Dexter then reaches into his hoodie pocket, retrieving something mysterious — fueling even more fan theories.
What’s the True Nature of Dexter and Mia’s Relationship?
While plot details remain a closely guarded secret, it’s hard not to speculate about Dexter and Mia's dynamic. Based on past storylines, when Dexter Morgan shares significant screen time with a strong, attractive female character, it usually leads to a deeper — and often darker — connection.
We’ve seen similar relationships with Lumen Pierce in Season 5, Hannah McKay in Season 7, and most notably, Lila West in Season 2. In each case, Dexter’s interactions with these women revealed complex emotional struggles and dangerous entanglements.
Mia’s rebellious nature in these early glimpses strongly mirrors Lila’s manipulative and untamed spirit, raising the question: Will Mia become Dexter’s new obsession — or his ultimate downfall?
Stay tuned as we continue to bring you the latest updates, videos, and insider news about Dexter: Resurrection, right here on Dexter Daily.