Following Dextersequel series, currently in development, showrunners are preparing another spin-off: a prequel about the Trinity Killer, reminding viewers of the original show's most impactful moment: Rita Morgan's death. Dexter's original series finale was famously controversial. However, several seasons before the serial killer drama's conclusion, another contentious ending rocked its audience.

The events of the Dexter Season 4 finale aggravated more than a few viewers — for understandable reasons. Dexter's kind-hearted wife, Rita Morgan (Julie Benz), was murdered by the most notorious villain ever to appear in the Showtime series. Plenty of critics and viewers praised the episode, entitled "The Getaway." But many fans were upset about the message sent by Rita's death. And, to make matters worse, the reason why the series killed Rita off reinforced a harmful TV trope. Years later, Rita is barely even mentioned in the new Dexter spin-offs, while the Trinity Killer is getting his own prequel spin-off.