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Season 2 of “Dexter: Resurrection” introduces a new villain in the story. Lucas Stark, aka the Five Precinct Killer, seeks fame for his criminal aspirations until he commits his first murder. He floats on the NYPD’s radar after a precinct live call in which he warns authorities he’s going to kill someone at an upcoming baseball game. The next night, he shot a woman in the parking lot outside a canceled game. Later, he further fuels his self-loathing by streaming footage of the crime, recorded with smart glasses, on a random New Yorker’s mobile device. Naturally, it’s only a matter of time before Lucas finds a target on his back both in the police department and in Dexter Morgan, a serial killer hunting other killers. The Five Borough Killer brings a new, unique contemporary angle to the series and a fascinating exploration of serial killers.
The fictional Five Borough Killer explores the potential for depravity in smart glasses
The “Dexter” franchise, and “Dexter: Resurrection” in particular, is known for introducing serial killer characters with various and distinct MOs, however, in most cases, these characters are confined within the fictional confines of the series and have no tangible basis for the real-life criminal. Luke’s “Five Precinct Killer” Stark is one such example. At the time of writing, there has been no record of a serial killer operating in New York using smart glasses as a means of violent crime. However, even though Lucas’ plot lacks a criminal connection to reality, it brings a different layer of resonance to the series. In the show, Lucas is a tech-savvy killer who uses smart glasses to record his brutal murders so the footage can later be shared with the world.
As such, through the character, the show explores the subject of voyeurism as another form of violence against victims. In real life, smart glasses are already suspected of sexual harassment abuse. The devices were reportedly used to harass women and young girls through non-consensual filming and distribution. In addition, smart glasses have also sparked debate and even legal complaints about violating privacy laws. Thus, the technology itself remains a controversial topic in real life. In relation to Lucas’ character’s device, “Dexter: Resurrection” explores the deep end of the failure of smart glasses and their imagined potential for voyeuristic violation.
Interestingly, given the evil image of these devices, many smart glasses brands in real life did not want to work with the project and lend their products to the antagonist of the screen. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Dan Stevens, who plays Lucas, talked about his character’s connection to technology. He shared, “It (Lucas’ story) really stands out as very 2026, and the (smart) glasses are almost like a villain in themselves. Whether people kill with them or not, I think everyone has their own take on smart glasses. So it’s already a very twisted, villainous villain on top of something like me.” Ultimately, the use of this modern technology adds a sense of modern realism to the otherwise fictional Five Borough Killer.
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