Dexter: Resurrection Episode 6 Review& Batista's Pursuit

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

Dexter: Resurrectionepisode 6, “Cats and Mouse,” continues the impressive streak of the third spinoff series of the franchise. Acting as a bridge between the first and latter halves of Dexter’s New York City journey,Resurrectionepisode 6 shows Dexter making progress as a father to Harrison as he takes out another one of Prater’s elite serial killers, Gemini – or so he thought.

Dexter’s human side, which has become shockingly more apparent in Resurrection than in previous seasons, breaks through during a touching eulogy for Blessing Kamara’s late mother in the early moments of the episode. It’s not long, however, beforePrater starts to circle in on Dexter, still undercover as the rideshare killer “Red,“and sends the loyal Charley to investigate.

Michael C Hall as Dexter in Dexter Resurrection

Resurrection Episode 6 Delivers Another Great Twist With The Gemini Killer Twin Reveal

Now that Dexter has successfully killed or neutralized three of Prater’s serial killer dinner party invitees, that only leaves two left on his to-do list: Rapunzel and Gemini.David Dastmalchian is finally able to take the spotlight inResurrectionepisode 6, portraying Gemini as self-involved, egotistical, and most shocking of all – a twin.

Dexter hadn’t anticipated that there might be two men behind the infamous Gemini Killer persona, one of whom proudly boasts that he/they own the top spot on the FBI’s Most Wanted List. The Gemini always killed in pairs, which would have been ambitious for just one serial murderer, so the Gemini twin twist is not only surprising, but also logical.

David Zayas as Angel Batista in Dexter Resurrection

It’s a relief that we’ll get to see more of Dastmalchian as Gemini in future episodes ofDexter: Resurrectionseason 1. He is one of the most riveting supporting characters inDexterfranchise history and will hopefully stick around at least until the end of the first season.

I will say, however, theGemini’s first kill scene did feel a bit rushed since Dexter typically relishes these iconic table scenes. It makes more sense in retrospect since Gemini is not only one but two. Still, in the moment, it felt like viewers were robbed of what could have been a legendary conversation.

Also,killing off Krysten Ritter’s Miamade sense for the story, but unfortunately feels like a missed opportunity for the franchise.Ritter was exceptional as “Lady Vengeance,“even after her reputation proved to be a hoax, as she will be sorely missed inResurrectionafter initially seeming like Dexter’s perfect match.

Batista & Other Supporting Characters Keep Resurrection Highly Entertaining

Batista’s pursuit of Dexter as the Bay Harbor Butcher has been the backbone ofResurrectionseason 1. His arc has not only been thrilling, even in small doses, but also wise and strategic, naturally bringing him to the NYPD offices of Detectives Wallace and Olivia.

The loving dynamic between Charley and her sick mother is also briefly depicted inResurrectionepisode 6, hinting that it may have future implications. Additionally, after Harrison made a regrettable move on Elsa, he still offered to babysit her son Dante, which nearly ended in a violent altercation between him and Elsa’s mean-spirited landlord (played by Steve Schirripa ofThe Sopranos).

The increased dynamic between Dexter and Blessings Kamara is an interesting development that offers a change of pace from all the bloodshed inResurrection. Dexter receives guidance and advice on how to be a better parent to Harrison through their friendship. While these moments certainly detract from the action, perhaps just a bit too much for my liking, they speak to one ofDexter’s biggest objectives inResurrection, which is to become more emotionally available– to the best of his ability.

This point is made clearest when Dexter and Harrison have a conversation towards the end of the episode about his future. Dexter doesn’t rejectHarrison for not having a Dark Passengerlike him. Instead, he embraces Harrison for who he is and recognizes that the inherent good in him is certainly from his mother, Rita.

Following Mia’s death, Batista and the two NYPD detectives will likely put their heads together to track down their next best target: Harrison. At the same time, Dexter is being too closely monitored by Prater and Charley to keep Harrison a secret from them, too.

As is the case with most of the people Dexter has tried to keep close to in his life, Harrison is on track to become a major weakness and liability for Dexter. He’s Batista’s link to catching and arresting Dexter while also being evidence to Prater that Dexter is an impostor. Dexter and Harrison may have to get out of New York City for these reasons by the end ofDexter: Resurrectionseason 1.