Dexter: Resurrection Episode 6 Review

WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS forward for Dexter: Resurrection episode 6.

Dexter: Resurrection episode 6, “Cats and Mouse,” continues the spectacular streak of the third spinoff sequence of the franchise. Performing as a bridge between the primary and latter halves of Dexter’s New York Metropolis journey, Resurrection episode 6 reveals Dexter making progress as a father to Harrison as he takes out one other certainly one of Prater’s elite serial killers, Gemini – or so he thought.

Dexter’s human aspect, which has turn out to be shockingly extra obvious in Resurrection than in earlier seasons, breaks by means of throughout a touching eulogy for Blessing Kamara’s late mom within the early moments of the episode. It is not lengthy, nevertheless, earlier than Prater begins to circle in on Dexter, nonetheless undercover because the rideshare killer “Crimson,” and sends the loyal Charley to research.

Resurrection Episode 6 Delivers One other Nice Twist With The Gemini Killer Twin Reveal

Now that Dexter has efficiently killed or neutralized three of Prater’s serial killer banquet invitees, that solely leaves two left on his to-do checklist: Rapunzel and Gemini. David Dastmalchian is lastly in a position to take the highlight in Resurrection episode 6, portraying Gemini as self-involved, egotistical, and most surprising of all – a twin.

Dexter hadn’t anticipated that there is perhaps two males behind the notorious Gemini Killer persona, certainly one of whom proudly boasts that he/they personal the highest spot on the FBI’s Most Needed Checklist. The Gemini all the time killed in pairs, which might have been formidable for only one serial assassin, so the Gemini twin twist is just not solely shocking, but additionally logical.

It is a reduction that we’ll get to see extra of Dastmalchian as Gemini in future episodes of Dexter: Resurrection season 1. He is likely one of the most riveting supporting characters in Dexter franchise historical past and can hopefully stick round at the very least till the tip of the primary season.

I’ll say, nevertheless, the Gemini’s first kill scene did really feel a bit rushed since Dexter usually relishes these iconic desk scenes. It makes extra sense on reflection since Gemini is just not just one however two. Nonetheless, within the second, it felt like viewers had been robbed of what may have been a legendary dialog.

Additionally, killing off Krysten Ritter’s Mia made sense for the story, however sadly looks like a missed alternative for the franchise. Ritter was exceptional as “Lady Vengeance,” even after her repute proved to be a hoax, as she will probably be sorely missed in Resurrection after initially seeming like Dexter’s good match.

Batista & Different Supporting Characters Preserve Resurrection Extremely Entertaining

Batista’s pursuit of Dexter because the Bay Harbor Butcher has been the spine of Resurrection season 1. His arc has not solely been thrilling, even in small doses, but additionally smart and strategic, naturally bringing him to the NYPD workplaces of Detectives Wallace and Olivia.

The loving dynamic between Charley and her sick mom can be briefly depicted in Resurrection episode 6, hinting that it could have future implications. Moreover, after Harrison made a regrettable transfer on Elsa, he nonetheless provided to babysit her son Dante, which almost resulted in a violent altercation between him and Elsa’s mean-spirited landlord (performed by Steve Schirripa of The Sopranos).

The elevated dynamic between Dexter and Blessings Kamara is an fascinating improvement that gives a change of tempo from all of the bloodshed in Resurrection. Dexter receives steering and recommendation on find out how to be a greater dad or mum to Harrison by means of their friendship. Whereas these moments definitely detract from the motion, maybe only a bit an excessive amount of for my liking, they converse to certainly one of Dexter’s largest aims in Resurrection, which is to turn out to be extra emotionally obtainable – to the very best of his skill.

This level is made clearest when Dexter and Harrison have a dialog in the direction of the tip of the episode about his future. Dexter would not reject Harrison for not having a Dark Passenger like him. As a substitute, he embraces Harrison for who he’s and acknowledges that the inherent good in him is definitely from his mom, Rita.

Following Mia’s demise, Batista and the 2 NYPD detectives will seemingly put their heads collectively to trace down their subsequent finest goal: Harrison. On the similar time, Dexter is being too intently monitored by Prater and Charley to maintain Harrison a secret from them, too.

As is the case with the general public Dexter has tried to maintain near in his life, Harrison is on monitor to turn out to be a significant weak spot and legal responsibility for Dexter. He is Batista’s hyperlink to catching and arresting Dexter whereas additionally being proof to Prater that Dexter is an impostor. Dexter and Harrison could should get out of New York Metropolis for these causes by the tip of Dexter: Resurrection season 1.

Dexter: Resurrection Episode 6

8/10

Launch Date

July 13, 2025

Community

Paramount+ with Showtime

Administrators

Marcos Siega

Professionals & Cons

• The Gemini twin killer reveal is sensible & satisfying
• Each Prater & Batista are placing extra strain on Dexter
• Harrison is on the heart of every little thing & may result in Dexter’s demise

• It is a disgrace Mia was killed off so quickly since her character had massive franchise potential