I couldn't wait for this Dexter sequel. I must have watched all 8 seasons of Dexter multiple times, so I had high hopes. After the first 3 episodes I was left wondering if things would ever ramp up, but by episode 4 the story really begins. The fact that they've set this in a small town makes it far more difficult to portray the habits of the old Dexter as they once did under the bustle of a city like Miami. It's a different kind of Dexter, but potentially a great one.
The negatives: Dexter opening theme. The original intro music and video are iconic, and for some reason there was literally zero effort put into it this time. I love that they have included Deb, because, let's face it, she is as likeable as Dexter. But the way they've done it pretty much consists of her randomly popping up and screaming at Dexter. Dexter's lack of chemistry with any of the actors is odd. He had such great connection with his fellow forensic/police friends. And there's his job, we have pretty much zero exposure to his once intriguing scientific skills, and have replaced that with an everyday, boring sales job. But, the addition of an important character may just be the saving grace of this sequel, and then I'll be left hoping for the series to continue! For all our sakes, let's hope that's the case.
The negatives: Dexter opening theme. The original intro music and video are iconic, and for some reason there was literally zero effort put into it this time. I love that they have included Deb, because, let's face it, she is as likeable as Dexter. But the way they've done it pretty much consists of her randomly popping up and screaming at Dexter. Dexter's lack of chemistry with any of the actors is odd. He had such great connection with his fellow forensic/police friends. And there's his job, we have pretty much zero exposure to his once intriguing scientific skills, and have replaced that with an everyday, boring sales job. But, the addition of an important character may just be the saving grace of this sequel, and then I'll be left hoping for the series to continue! For all our sakes, let's hope that's the case.