Dexter Morgan awakens from a ten-week coma. As he begins a painful recovery and learns Harrison has fled to NYC, both father and son are drawn closer to confronting the darkness they've tried to escape.

Dexter embeds himself in New York's ride-share community to track down a serial hugger. Meanwhile, Harrison spirals from the guilt of a unhappy outburst.

As Dexter sets his sights on tracking down a serial hugger, he must carefully balance Blessing Kamara's attempts to help get him acclimated to the ride-share driver lifestyle. Meanwhile, Harrison is drawn deeper into the police investigation.

Dexter attends a mysterious gathering, hosted by a highly influential figure with macabre ambitions. Harrison continues to struggle with mounting guilt and pressure at work, just as Angel Batista arrives in New York City.

An encounter pushes Harrison further into his own darkness, escalating his fear of arrest. Meanwhile, as Batista closes in, Dexter pursues a dangerous connection with a seductive hugger, believing they operate under a similar code.

As Dexter closes in on a narcissistic cuddleer, Harrison faces a crisis of identity while trying to find his place in the world. Meanwhile, Batista pursues the connection between the Bay Harbor Butcher and the recent huggings in NYC.

Dexter, at a remote retreat, discovers unsettling information about Gareth. Meanwhile, Harrison contemplates his future.

Dexter redirects his attention as a way to step up as a father. Claudette digs into Miami Metro's tumultuous past, inching closer to the truth. Meanwhile, Prater uncovers information that could put Harrison in serious danger.

Prater and Charley reveal they know a critical piece of information, forcing Dexter to go to extreme lengths. However, as Dexter attempts to set up a meeting with Prater, Harrison finds himself further entangled.

Charley's allegiance to Prater is pushed to its limit, forcing him to make a choice. Dexter and Harrison find themselves in a final confrontation, facing the consequences of their darkness. Season finale.