Cody Bennett

Character Overview

Full Name: Cody Bennett
Portrayed by: Preston Bailey (Seasons 2-5), Daniel Goldman (Season 1)
Family:

  • Paul Bennett (Father, Deceased)
  • Rita Bennett (Mother, Deceased)
  • Astor Bennett (Older Sister)
  • Harrison Morgan (Half-Brother)
  • Dexter Morgan (Stepfather)

Character Background

Cody Bennett is Rita's son and Dexter's stepson. He is introduced as a cheerful and innocent young boy who adores Dexter and looks up to him as a father figure. Unlike his sister, Astor, Cody remains more trusting and affectionate toward Dexter, even after Rita's tragic death.

However, after Rita's murder, he and Astor move away to live with their grandparents, appearing less frequently in later seasons.

Personality & Traits

Loving & Trusting – Forms a strong bond with Dexter early on.
Innocent – Too young to understand Dexter's dark side.
Happy & Playful – Enjoys spending time with his family, especially before Rita's death.
Less Rebellious than Astor – Doesn't resent Dexter as much as she does.

Key Story Arcs

Seasons 1-4: Life with Dexter

  • Cody sees Dexter as a father figure and enjoys spending time with him.
  • He loves his mother and sister deeply, forming a close-knit family with them.
  • Dexter genuinely cares for Cody and makes an effort to be a good stepfather.

Season 4 Finale – Rita's Death

  • Cody and Astor are away when Rita is murdered by the Trinity Killer.
  • Unlike Astor, Cody doesn't fully understand what happened but is deeply affected.

Season 5: Moving Away

  • Astor becomes angry at Dexter and convinces Cody to move to Orlando with their grandparents.
  • Cody, still young, doesn't hold the same resentment as Astor but follows her lead.

Later Seasons: Occasional Mentions

  • In Season 6, Cody is mentioned when Astor returns briefly.
  • After Season 5, he is never seen again but is assumed to still be living with his grandparents.

Legacy & Impact

  • Represents Dexter's attempt at a normal life, which ultimately fails.
  • Unlike Astor, he never resents Dexter, showing that he still cares for him.
  • Disappears from Dexter's life, emphasizing how much his family falls apart after Rita's death.

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