Dexter: Resurrection Could Finally Use This Alternate Ending

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Dexter: Resurrection Could Finally Use This Alternate Ending

Highlights

  • Clyde Phillips may have the chance to use his alternate ending for Dexter in the upcoming series, Dexter: Resurrection.
  • Michael C. Hall is set to star as the narrator in the prequel Dexter: Original Sin, with his return also set for Dexter: Resurrection, with the sequel series potentially running for multiple seasons.
  • Fans eagerly await the possibility of a satisfying conclusion in Dexter: Resurrection, hoping to avoid previous disappointing endings.

As a die-hard Dexter fan since the show’s inception back in 2006, I must say I’ve been through the ringer with this series. From heart-pounding suspense to gut-wrenching twists and turns, Dexter Morgan has kept me on the edge of my seat for over a decade. And now, here we are, discussing the potential endings that could finally bring closure to this captivating tale.

Michael C. Hall is coming back as the title character, Dexter, in “Dexter: Resurrection”, airing summer 2025. Additionally, Hall will supply the voice-over narration for Dexter in the prequel series, “Dexter: Original Sin”. The original series of “Dexter” aired from 2006 to 2013, but its ending was met with criticism by both fans and critics. To appease the audience, a limited series titled “Dexter: New Blood” was released in 2021, which aimed to provide a satisfying conclusion for viewers. However, Dexter’s return now seems to have negated his final goodbye, potentially giving showrunner Clyde Phillips a chance to use the alternative ending he had planned for the original series.

As a dedicated fan, I can share that Clyde Phillips stepped down as showrunner following season 4 of “Dexter,” leaving him unable to conclude the series according to his original vision. However, he was given another opportunity to wrap up the story when he returned as showrunner for “Dexter: New Blood.” In this limited series, Dexter’s teenage son, Harrison, fatally shot Dexter in the chest, and the notorious serial killer bled out in the frigid woods of Iron Lake, Upstate New York. Yet, the ending of “Dexter: New Blood” wasn’t exactly what Phillips had initially planned. This could pave the way for a potential alternate ending in “Dexter: Resurrection,” where Dexter might miraculously survive and continue his story.

The Alternate Ending For Dexter Would’ve Been The Perfect Way To Bow Out

Clyde Phillips stepped down from his position as the showrunner for Dexter following the completion of season 4 back in 2009. This particular season, often considered the best of the series, saw the introduction of one of the most formidable villains – The Trinity Killer, portrayed by John Lithgow. In a heart-wrenching turn of events, this character murdered Dexter’s wife, Rita (played by Julie Benz), leaving their young son, Harrison, in a pool of blood and an empty bathtub where his mother lay lifeless. Looking back, many fans believe that this sad ending for the season would have made a more fitting conclusion to Dexter than the one that unfolded four years later.

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but ponder how different the final chapters of “Dexter” might have been if showrunner Scott Buck hadn’t been at the helm. In an exclusive interview with E News back in September 2013, Scott Phillips shared his vision for Dexter Morgan’s concluding tale: it wouldn’t have ended with the fourth season or the dramatic boat ride into a hurricane and staged death in season 8. Instead, he would have crafted an entirely different ending to our beloved anti-hero’s story.

At the final moment of the series, it appears that Dexter has awoken from a dream. However, as the camera zooms out, viewers will realize this is no dream. Instead, Dexter finds himself lying on the execution table within Florida Penitentiary, moments before being given lethal injection. Through the window, he sees the gallery filled with the very people he had killed throughout the series – the Trinity Killer, Ice Truck Killer (his brother Rudy), LaGuerta, Doakes, Rita, Lila, and several other major victims as well as the lesser-known episodic ones.

In the finale of “Dexter: New Blood,” a flashback moment acknowledged some of the innocent lives lost due to Dexter’s actions. Yet, it didn’t carry as much impact as it could have if the original plan by Clyde Phillips, which involved Dexter’s execution, had been executed instead. Phillips further explained his concept in the same interview.

In my opinion, an intriguing way to end Dexter would be to suggest that the entire series unfolded in the brief moments leading up to Dexter’s execution, from when they began the process until he was pronounced dead. This concept implies that all events we witnessed over eight seasons occurred within those seconds as Dexter’s life flashed before his eyes on the verge of death. Such an ending could have been incredibly dramatic, epic, and deeply fulfilling.

Dexter: Resurrection Could Finally End Dexter’s Story In The Right Way

Dexter: Resurrection Could Finally Use This Alternate Ending

Clyde Phillips is set to oversee both the prequel “Dexter: Original Sin” and the sequel series “Dexter: Resurrection,” indicating he holds significant influence over Dexter’s final destiny. However, it remains undecided whether he might choose to adopt the alternative ending he hinted at in an interview with E News back in 2013. Regardless, this potential conclusion could make for a compelling end to Dexter’s narrative.

In a chat with Variety, Michael C. Hall revealed that the revival of Dexter Morgan, titled Dexter: Resurrection, might span across numerous seasons rather than being a limited series, implying that the concluding scene could still be quite distant. Fans found the ending of Dexter: New Blood just as disappointing as the one they received in 2013, so there’s significant anticipation for a more satisfying resolution in Dexter: Resurrection.

Audiences may tread carefully when encountering “Dexter: Resurrection,” given that Phillips has made unreliable promises in the past. For example, he claimed a definitive ending for Dexter in an interview with Deadline shortly after the last episode of “Dexter: New Blood” was broadcast. It’s clear now that his statement did not hold up over time.

I want to emphasize that this statement is undoubtedly the conclusion of Dexter: Dexter has met his end. Misleading the audience would be unethical, so let me clarify that this is indeed the finale of Dexter.

It seems that Phillips had been less than truthful, and then it was announced that Dexter: New Blood set new viewing records on Showtime. This was followed by a profitable merger with Paramount, and their intention to expand the Dexter universe. As a result, Dexter Morgan found himself back in action once more.

It seems fans are hoping for a more satisfying conclusion to Dexter Morgan’s story in “Dexter: Resurrection,” as they were somewhat let down by the previous endings. If Clyde Phillips and his team can deliver on their promises, viewers might be willing to overlook any misdirections or changes in the original plot.

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2024-08-10 00:33