Close Menu
NERDBOT
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Subscribe
    NERDBOT
    • News
      • Reviews
    • Movies & TV
    • Comics
    • Gaming
    • Collectibles
    • Science & Tech
    • Culture
    • Nerd Voices
    • About Us
      • Join the Team at Nerdbot
    NERDBOT
    Home»News»John Lithgow’s Trinity Killer Joins Showtime’s “Dexter” Revival
    John Lithgow and Michael C. Hall in "Dexter" SHOWTIME
    News

    John Lithgow’s Trinity Killer Joins Showtime’s “Dexter” Revival

    Heath AndrewsBy Heath AndrewsJune 28, 20213 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email

    First thing first, if you haven’t watched “Dexter” yet but plan to in anticipation of its upcoming revival, this entire article is going to be full of spoilers. So with that being said, let’s talk about this little piece of news that will certainly make for a memorable little call back to Season 4. Dexter’s arguably greatest nemesis, and one of the series’ most memorable characters, the Trinity Killer, is coming back.

    SHOWTIME

    Arthur Mitchell, the actual name of the aforementioned Trinity Killer, was played to perfection by screen and stage legend, John Lithgow during the momentous fourth season of “Dexter.” As might be expected from someone with Lithgow’s pedigree, the amount of depth and nuance he gave to the character resulted in him becoming one of the more memorable television villains in recent history and netted the actor an Emmy award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.

    All that being said, the character’s story was decisively concluded at the end of the season when Dexter takes a hammer to the situation and kills Mitchell. We then come to find out one of, if not the series’ biggest turning point, one of the Trinity Killer’s last acts before being killed by Dexter, was to kill his wife, Rita. What’s more, Trinity left Dexter’s newborn son alive, sitting in the blood of his own mother. The impact of this was felt throughout the duration of the series, which is why the idea of brining Lithgow back to reprise the role is such a big deal.

    Naturally, the question is, how do you bring back a clearly dead character? This isn’t the world of “Kingsman” where Colin Firth‘s character can be shot in the head and brought back through super conveniently advanced technology. The first thing that comes to mind for us is some kind of a vision of sorts, akin to Liam Neeson returning as Ra’s Al Ghul in “The Dark Knight Rises.”

    Deadline says the return of this character “works within the larger Dexter narrative.” What that means is completely up to interpretation. More concrete is the information that he’ll only be filming for about a day. We’ve already discussed how the series revival is a 10 episode event, so clearly Lithgow can’t be playing that substantial of a part if he’s only going to be filming for a day. Well, substantial in terms of screen time that is, not impact.

    We’ll have to see if the return of the Trinity Killer is just a small degree of pandering fan service, or a smartly written call back that forwards the narrative. It would be a shame to see such a powerful character wasted on a trivial cameo. Given the sour taste that the series finale left in people’s mouths though, you’d think everyone involved would truly want to make sure the show is firing on all cylinders and making the most of the talent at their disposal.

    Time will tell as the series hits SHOWTIME later in 2021.

    Do You Want to Know More?

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
    Previous ArticleRussia Unearths Microorganisms Frozen for 24,000 Years
    Next Article James Gunn Offers to Pay for Raccoon Damages for One Woman
    Heath Andrews

    Heath Andrews has been a student of pop culture ever since he found himself to be the only student in 3rd grade who regularly watched "Get Smart" on Nick-At-Nite. Ever since then he's been engrossed in way too much media with a growing collection of music, books, comics, TV on DVD box sets, and a video game collection that could rival a brick and mortar store. Prior to writing for Nerdbot he's written for Review You, MyAnimeList, and various advertising companies. Since 2016 he's run his own YouTube channel under the moniker of The Critical Android where he livestreams video games and uploads podcasts about pop culture and Frasier.

    Related Posts

    The F11PRO 2 Drone – Pro-Level Performance Meets Sleek Design

    July 3, 2025

    President Trump Will “Look” at Deporting Elon Musk

    July 2, 2025

    Revitalize Your Mind and Body: How New Image Wellness Transforms Mental Well-being

    July 2, 2025

    Netflix to Stream NASA Launches, Missions, and More

    June 30, 2025

    Is the BYDFi App Worth Downloading? A Practical User Review

    June 30, 2025
    "M3GAN," 2025

    “M3GAN 2.0” A Sequel That Forgets to Have Fun [Review]

    June 29, 2025
    • Latest
    • News
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Reviews

    The Complete Guide to Tree Stump Removal: Methods, Tools, and Tips

    July 5, 2025

    Transforming Outdoor Spaces: The Power of Professional Landscaping

    July 5, 2025

    Safeguarding the Future: How Proactive Measures Reduce Wildfire Risk

    July 5, 2025

    Safeguarding Information Integrity in the Digital Age

    July 5, 2025

    The F11PRO 2 Drone – Pro-Level Performance Meets Sleek Design

    July 3, 2025

    President Trump Will “Look” at Deporting Elon Musk

    July 2, 2025

    Revitalize Your Mind and Body: How New Image Wellness Transforms Mental Well-being

    July 2, 2025

    Netflix to Stream NASA Launches, Missions, and More

    June 30, 2025

    James Gunn Reveals Official “Superman” Spotify Playlist

    July 5, 2025

    Keith David Moved To Tears By Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

    July 4, 2025

    “Reservoir Dogs” Star Michael Madsen has Passed Away

    July 3, 2025

    Marisa Abela Joins Chad Stahelski’s “Highlander”

    July 2, 2025

    CD Projekt Red Confirm “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2” with Teaser

    July 5, 2025

    “Trainwreck: Storm Area 51” Gets Teaser for Netflix Docu

    July 2, 2025

    Neil Druckmann Leaves HBO’s “Last of Us” Ahead of Season 3

    July 2, 2025

    First Look at Chatsubo Bar from Apple TV+’s “Neuromancer” Series

    July 1, 2025

    The F11PRO 2 Drone – Pro-Level Performance Meets Sleek Design

    July 3, 2025
    "M3GAN," 2025

    “M3GAN 2.0” A Sequel That Forgets to Have Fun [Review]

    June 29, 2025

    “F1: The Movie” Thrilling Cars, Crash and Burn Story [Review]

    June 28, 2025

    “28 Years Later” We Live, We Die, Life Goes On [Review]

    June 21, 2025
    Check Out Our Latest
      • Product Reviews
      • Reviews
      • SDCC 2021
      • SDCC 2022
    Related Posts

    None found

    NERDBOT
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Nerdbot is owned and operated by Nerds! If you have an idea for a story or a cool project send us a holler on [email protected]

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.