So, why did Stiles end up exiting a role that turned out to be so perfect for her?
Who Was Lumen in Season 5 of ‘Dexter’?
Season 5 starts outcovering a very difficult period of Dexter’s life.
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He starts tracking a serial killer named Boyd Fowler, who he follows to his home.
Right when Dexter is putting a knife into Boyd’s heart, he notices someone else watching him.
He discovers a disheveled woman who has very clearly been kept captive in the house and abused.
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Through his own investigations into her past, Dexter discovers that her name is Lumen.
In subsequent episodes, Lumen tries to cope with the severe trauma she’s endured.
Dexter tells her about his ‘dark passenger’ andthe code he uses for killing.
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Monsters dont get to live happily ever after.
I’ll carry it for you, always.
I’ll keep it with mine."
Despite the horrific circumstances Lumen went through, she is still somehow able to put it behind her.
Just as Lumen was helpful to Dexter, so was this role for Stiles.
It would be fascinating to see who Lumen has become in the years since Dexter crossed paths with her.
He’s smart. He’s lovable. He’s Dexter Morgan, America’s favorite serial killer, who spends his days solving crimes and his nights committing them.
