A nuanced emotional Easter egg that few fans have spotted.
This summer, Dexter: Resurrection breathes new life into the iconic Dexter franchise, with Michael C. Hall officially reprising his role as the enigmatic Dexter Morgan. After years of speculation and a dramatic finale in Dexter: New Blood, the Dark Passenger is back—and this time, he might be staying for good.
But Dexter won’t be returning alone.
Familiar Faces Return, Including Harrison Morgan
Alongside Michael C. Hall, several familiar faces from previous seasons of Dexter are set to return. Among the most anticipated is his son, Harrison Morgan, whose emotional and violent confrontation with his father marked the shocking finale of Dexter: New Blood back in early 2022. In that finale, Harrison seemingly ended Dexter’s life in a morally complex act of justice, before fleeing the quiet town of Iron Lake.
While the ending of New Blood appeared to close the curtain on Dexter Morgan’s story, plans have since shifted dramatically. The previously rumored New Blood Season 2 has been shelved in favor of a new narrative direction—Dexter: Resurrection—a series revival driven in large part by Hall’s decision to return.
And yes—Harrison is still in the picture.
Harrison Morgan’s New Life in New York City
Recent set photos taken in late January reveal that 16-year-old Harrison, has relocated to New York City to begin a new chapter of his life. To make ends meet in the sprawling metropolis, he has taken a job as a bellhop at the prestigious Empire Hotel, a setting that could play a central role in the upcoming season.
Showtime recently released 12 promotional images as part of the official first look at Dexter: Resurrection. Two of those images confirm Harrison’s new job at the Empire Hotel—and notably, his name tag shows he is using his real name, not an alias. This detail alone suggests that Harrison is trying to live authentically, despite the haunted past he carries.
But here's the twist: his job at the hotel might not be random at all.
A Subtle but Powerful Tribute to Rita Morgan
Now, years later, her son is following in her footsteps—working at a hotel, but in a much different city. It’s a beautifully emotional Easter egg planted by the writers, a symbolic connection between mother and son that pays tribute to Rita’s legacy of quiet strength and survival.
Rita, who was tragically murdered by the Trinity Killer in one of the series’ most devastating episodes, left a profound emotional scar on both Dexter and Harrison. Now, that history is being echoed in the very place where Harrison earns his living.
The Dark Past Returns: Crime Scene at the Empire Hotel
One of the newly released promo stills shows Harrison encountering a crime scene in one of the hotel’s rooms, suggesting that even as he tries to build a new life, violence and trauma continue to shadow him. Whether or not Dexter has reentered his life, it’s clear that Harrison’s path will not be a peaceful one.
Dexter and Harrison: A Reunion on the Horizon?
Dexter: Resurrection showrunner Clyde Phillips recently teased that a potential reunion between Dexter and Harrison won’t be straightforward. According to Phillips, Dexter will struggle with how—and whether—to reveal himself to his son, who still believes he killed his own father. The emotional and psychological implications of that reveal will undoubtedly form a powerful arc in the new series.
Will Harrison Embrace His Dark Passenger?
As the Dexter universe expands, so does the complexity of Harrison Morgan. Is he destined to follow in his father’s footsteps? Or will he forge a new path in a world haunted by blood and betrayal?
One thing’s certain: Dexter: Resurrection is shaping up to be more than just a revival. It’s a reckoning.
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