Dexter: 10 Unresolved Plot Threads The Revival Must Address

Dexter left a lot of unanswered questions, but in some respects, that final scene was pretty definitive. He'd chosen to punish himself by living a normal life on his own without his son to seemingly atone for his role in Debra's death. It wasn't the best ending for the character, but it was still an ending.

Ever since this revival was announced by Showtime, fans have been left wondering what it is that leads to Dexter returning now. By the time the show airs next Autumn, eight years will have passed since he was last seen, so what is it about this point in his life - nearly a decade since he was last seen - that makes Dexter's story one that's worth telling?

This is a huge question heading into the revival, and one that fans who have been hoping for a return have often asked: why does Dexter come back and what will his mission be? It surely can't be as mundane as him just randomly deciding to kill a bunch of people out of the blue, so here's hoping there's a bigger plan at work that ties into the wider "mythos."

After the last finale, however, it will be hard for this one to be any worse!