Editor’s Note: The article below contains spoilers for the Dexter Series finale and Dexter: New Blood’s Season 1 finale.
With Dexter (Michael C. Hall) meeting his end at the hands of his son Harrison (Jack Alcott) in Dexter: New Blood season 1, writer Clyde Phillips is now focusing on expanding the universe through various spin-offs. One confirmed spin-off is Dexter: Trinity, which will delve into the life of Arthur Miller (John Lithgow) before Dexter season 4, as he commits heinous acts as the Trinity Killer. Alongside Dexter: Trinity and Dexter: New Blood season 2, more shows are in development, including Dexter: Origins, a prequel exploring Dexter’s early years as a serial killer. Another show will focus on a specific character from the Dexter series, yet to be officially announced. Here are four original Dexter characters that deserve their own spin-off show.
Debra Morgan
A spin-off centered on Debra Morgan (Jennifer Carpenter) and other members of the Miami Police Department would be a refreshing change of pace from the usual serial killer narratives. Crime dramas like Law and Order, CSI, and Chicago P.D. have captivated audiences for years, and the Miami Police Department has its fair share of intriguing characters, such as Angel Batista (David Zayas), María LaGuerta (Lauren Velez), Vince Masuka (C.S. Lee), Joey Quinn (Desmond Harrington), and Dexter’s adoptive sister Debra Morgan.
This spin-off could shift the focus from serial killers to other crimes, allowing for deeper character development and relationship building. It could also bring back deceased characters like James Doakes (Erik King), which would undoubtedly please fans. This concept is one we’d be eager to see explored in the Dexter universe.
Angel Batista
While a show based on Debra would need to take place during the original series timeline, a spin-off featuring Angel Batista could be a sequel. The final two seasons of Dexter were particularly challenging for Batista, as his ex-wife dies after discovering Dexter’s secret, and his friend and colleague Detective Mike Anderson (Billy Brown) is killed. These events lead Batista to retire from the police force and open a beachside restaurant.
However, Batista eventually returns to the Miami Police Department, only to face Debra’s death and Dexter’s apparent demise. Despite being promoted to Captain of Homicide after Dexter, the tragedies he experienced could make for a compelling sequel story as he continues to lead the department while coping with the loss of those close to him. This spin-off could also bridge the gap between Dexter and Batista’s appearance in Dexter: New Blood, offering a glimpse into his life while Dexter starts anew in Iron Lake.
Frank Lundy
Frank Lundy (Keith Carradine) appeared in seasons 2 and 4 of Dexter, ultimately meeting his end as he closed in on the Trinity Killer case. A spin-off focusing on Lundy’s extensive career could be an excellent addition to the Dexter universe. With the Trinity show in development, it might make more sense to center the story on Lundy rather than the Trinity character. Although Lithgow is a phenomenal actor, Trinity’s lack of redeeming qualities could make it difficult for audiences to root for him, unlike Dexter, who killed in the name of justice. By focusing on Lundy, the show could explore his character in greater depth without dedicating an entire series to him, as his story is already intertwined with Dexter: Trinity’s plot.
Harry Morgan
A spin-off featuring Harry Morgan (James Remar) would transport viewers back in time, well before the events of the original Dexter series. Although Harry is deceased during Dexter, he serves as an internal voice for his adopted son. Before his death, Harry was a police officer at the Miami Police Department, and one pivotal moment in his career was discovering young Dexter in a pool of blood after his mother’s (Katherine Kirkpatrick) murder, leading him to adopt the traumatized child.
While the born-in-blood story was touched upon throughout Dexter, a spin-off centered on Harry Morgan could further explore the case that led to Dexter’s mother’s murder. With Dexter: Origins focusing on Dexter’s early years as a serial killer, this show could take viewers back even further to pre-murderous Dexter and delve into the trauma and issues he developed from witnessing his mother’s death. This intriguing storyline makes Harry an ideal character for the next Dexter spin-off show.
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