Dexter’s back in New York, and so is the Dark Passenger, though this time it has a name, a knife, and a flair for rideshare horror.
“Camera Shy” doubles down on the show’s new thesis: Dexter might be trying to help his son, but he’s still addicted to the thrill. And thankfully for us, the thrill is back. There’s a new serial killer in town (also dubbed “The Dark Passenger”), and watching Dexter track him is like watching the old show get plugged back into a power source.
We get some vintage vibes here, stalker vision, body parts turning up in trash bags, and Dexter slipping into crime scenes with that old glint in his eye. It’s the kind of episode that reminds you why people fell for this character in the first place.
Meanwhile, Harrison is spiraling. He’s got a death in his rearview, a truck full of memories, and a face haunted by guilt. But his storyline feels more focused this time around, less brooding, more complicated. He’s not a Dexter 2.0. He’s something new. And watching him try to navigate this mess is compelling in all the right ways.
Detectives Wallace and Oliva are still finding their rhythm, but there’s enough energy in the police plot to keep things moving. Plus, Dexter’s new NYC buddy Blessing is an unexpected delight, a kind-hearted Uber driver who unwittingly gives Dexter a new hideout and a warm sandwich. It’s weirdly wholesome. On this show, that’s a feature, not a bug.
The final scene is the payoff we needed: Dexter staring down the man pretending to be him, or at least the monster version of him. Game on.
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