8 Burning Questions Fans Still Have After The Dexter New Blood Finale, According To Reddit

The Dexter: New Blood finale had the reverse effect of what the showrunners wanted, bringing up more questions than it answered from the original series ending. Although Dexter himself was killed off, there are queries from fans pertaining to aspects like the characters’ thought processes and what the future will hold.

Michael C. Hall might be done with the titular serial killer, but that hasn’t stopped fans on Reddit from raising their issues with the series. These questions should be looked into detail for the possibility that they might be answered one day, and they also provide context to why the finale wasn’t received all too well.

What Were The Contents Of Maria Laguerta’s Evidence Against Dexter?

The reappearance of Angel Batista was among the most shocking things in Dexter: New Blood, who brought with him evidence that was supposed to incriminate Dexter. Redditor IntoTheMusic asked “What was in the folder with Maria LaGuerta’s name on it?” since he had it ready right by him even though he never expected Angela’s call.

LaGuerta tried to get Dexter tried as the Bay Harbor Butcher but failed due to lack of evidence, so it’s a mystery as to what the contents of the folder were that would have sealed Dexter’s fate. It will likely never be known since Dexter died before Batista could arrive at Iron Lake.

Was Matt Caldwell A Killer Like Kurt?

Dexter executes Matt Caldwell because he wants to but the latter qualifies because he was responsible for killing people in what he framed as an accident. However, Redditor whoisserpentlotus points out that “Kurt says “my son actually killed people” – so who did Matt kill?”

Kurt clarified that the people he was referring to weren’t the ones in the accident, which would imply that Matt killed others. There was no indication of a killing edge in Matt as there was in Kurt’s, yet Kurt’s frankness over the matter raises many questions as to what Matt’s background was.

Did Harrison Know What Dexter Did To Matt Before He Met His Father?

While there were several subtle clues in the Dexter: New Blood finale, the first episode had one that wasn’t resolved. Redditor andapanda004 says they “question whether Harrison knew or suspected that Dexter had killed Matt when he was spying on him” during the premiere since it doesn’t add up where else he would be.

Harrison also had a flashback of the deer kill later on, which could only be possible if he’d witnessed Dexter attacking Matt. Harrison appeared to have taken the news of Dexter’s truth surprisingly well to allude to the theory, yet the series never properly answered it for fans to know for sure.

Why Didn’t Harrison’s Existence Reveal Dexter’s True Identity?

Redditor etherspin asks “how was it not a beacon to immediately reveal to the town who Jim really is?” They’re pointing toward the fact that Harrison was enrolled in school and went to therapy as Jim Lindsay’s son despite the fact that “Jim Lindsay” was an alias that Harrison had no clue about before he arrived.

Dexter’s true identity should have been blown the moment Harrison drew up any kind of ID, seeing as he used his real name that had Dexter Morgan listed as his father. It also opens up questions about Harrison’s future, as Dexter’s potential reveal as the Bay Harbor Butcher should out Harrison when he’s on the run.

Why Didn’t Dexter Just Get Rid Of Matt’s Titanium Screws?

Dexter mentions in his inner monologue that titanium screws don’t burn before Angela tells him, which calls into question why he tried to burn them in the first place. Redditor hotfuzzindahouse asks why Dexter didn’t “just get rid of the screw somewhere away from the cabin.”

The screw in question was part of Matt’s kneecap that Dexter must have seen when he dismembered his victim. It ended up incriminating him and fans aren’t prepared to accept an excuse like an oversight on Dexter’s part as the answer, leading to further questions over what Dexter was thinking.

What Were Ethan’s True Intentions?

Redditor whoisserpentlotus writes that “We know Ethan drew the violent pictures, but did he really plan to shoot up the school?” Harrison claimed that Ethan attacked him to frame him as the aggressor, but eventually revealed he was the one responsible.

Ethan shared his feelings of rage toward the school bullies and how he wanted to kill them without clarifying if he wanted to make good on such thoughts. It’s plausible Harrison attacked Ethan because of that, but it wasn’t confirmed what Ethan truly had in mind. The scenario could be answered in a possible Dexter spin-0ff about Harrison.

Why Did Dexter Help People If He Didn’t Really Care?

The ending saw one of the best quotes from Dexter: New Blood where the titular character accepted his death out of love for Harrison after he claimed he’d never cared about anyone else. Redditor thaspectacle71 questions these sentiments, writing that if Dexter “cares about nothing, but murder…why save lives along the way?”

That’s a valid question to have, seeing as Dexter did save numerous people when he didn’t need to over the years, including Molly Park from Kurt just a few episodes prior. It didn’t make sense why he would feel responsible toward others if he just wanted to kill, and fans appear to have too many questions over this inconsistency.

What Is Harrison’s Fate?

The series concluded on an open-ended note that saw Harrison drive away to an uncertain future. Redditor prooosma isn’t convinced with Harrison’s smile of relief, writing “How will Harrison be fixed by killing his own father?” They’re referring to the fact that Harrison was supposed to be cured of his dark passenger after Dexter’s demise.

However, the idea the series presented only brings in more questions toward Harrison’s psyche, as he had to take a life to supposedly get over his dangerous urges. Harrison’s fate is up in the air since it’s just as possible he might go on to kill again as much as it could be that he’ll move on.

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