So far in Dexter: Resurrection season 2, we have had serial killers everywhere. There are old killers, new killers, and plenty of targets for Dexter (Michael C. Hall).
All the while, he’s been working on trying to adjust to his new age and stage of life. Things don’t slow down for Dexter this week as he continues to have a lot on his plate. In season 2 episode 3, in “Live Free and Die,” we find Dexter adding a new target to his list. Let’s dive in.
The Five Borough Killer
We ended episode 2 with Dexter and Charley (Uma Thurman) having their evening interrupted by the Five Borough Killer (Dan Stevens). He had just dropped his second victim right on top of them, literally. And while Charley took off to avoid the police, Dexter looked up and spotted the killer on the roof.
This week, we wind back and see the Five Borough Killer coming into the building earlier. He posed as the boyfriend of a resident with air conditioning problems. He approached the maintenance man (Evan Dane Taylor) on duty to remedy the situation. Together, they head to the roof to work on the unit.
But, instead, the Five Borough Killer has other plans. He slips on his glasses and walks to the edge. He pushes the man over. He not only lands on a sign that says "Broadway," but it’s on Broadway Street. It delivers on his promise. But he spots Dexter below, looking up at him.
Dexter enters the building and races up the stairs. That takes a toll on him, and in the end, he can’t catch his target. The Five Borough Killer had a backup plan for escape and used it. In response to the crime, Harrison (Jack Alcott) is one of the first on scene. He spots Dexter, who says he will tell him more, later.
Harrison holds Dexter to the promise. Dexter shares what he remembers and even helps his son draw a sketch. It’s something of a lead, but Harrison can’t share it or where it came from. That leaves him feeling a little powerless.
Meanwhile, Dexter isn’t the only one thinking about the encounter with the Five Borough Killer. He clips a screen grab of Dexter and tries to find a facial match. He has no luck, but it’s clear that the killer is chasing Dexter now, too.
Sleepy-Eyed Stranger
Meanwhile, Charley follows through with inviting the Sleepy-Eyed Stranger (Gabriel Luna) to New York to meet with Prater. Instead, he’ll be meeting with Dexter at their new kill location. But before Dexter can make his way to the meeting, he gets a call from Quinn (Desmond Harrington). His old Miami Metro pal has done some good work. He found the secret Prater fund and traced it to the rental of the flat. He also has his eyes out for Charley.
Dexter tries to intercede. So far, Quinn doesn’t suspect Dexter, and Dexter plans to keep it that way without raising too much suspicion. He redirects Quinn’s efforts and heads to the meetup.
Dexter pretends to be the Dark Passenger and tries to bond with the Sleepy-Eyed Stranger. But the Stranger isn’t as forthcoming. Dexter also learns the Stranger brought a new victim he plans to kill for Prater. That forces Dexter to alter his plans. He reaches out to Charley for help, and they trick the Stranger into making a play for his victim — stashed in a U-Haul van in a parking garage.
Dexter and Charley tail the Stranger and find his hiding spot. Dexter gives him a dose to knock him out and takes him back to the loft, but what about his victim? Dexter reaches out to Quinn, claiming to have seen the van. Quinn follows the lead and frees the Stranger’s victim. Dexter, meanwhile, puts the Stranger in his kill room.
All the while, Dexter has been sharing more of his life with Charley. She helps him get set up but ducks out before he finishes the job. Dexter is able to kill the Stranger and dispose of the pieces on his new boat. Meanwhile, Quinn calls to tell him the Stranger’s victim is safe. Overall, it’s been a success that leaves just one more target from Prater’s original files. Dexter feels confident, but could it still all be too much?
Dexter is playing with fire. He’s struggling with age and what that means. He’s sharing a lot with Charley and putting a lot of faith in her. And he’s playing a dangerous game with Quinn. But that’s not all.
This episode had some good scenes with Don Framt (Brian Cox) as he continues to push Wallace (Kadia Saraf). We learned about why the New York Ripper case is so personal to her, and I’m curious to see whether she’ll get him or whether Dexter will get tired of waiting.
Dexter: Resurrection streams Fridays on Paramount+. Check back next week as we recap all the action of season 2.
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