Dexter

[Flames_Gimp]

Originally Posted by oldschoolcalgary

Damn...

I was a huge Dexter fan, but skipped the last season, as I had heard not so great things about it...though I know, generally, where he ended up...

Should I watch S8 of the first season before starting this new one?

I didn't mind the end of the old series but it left me wanting more. You don't really need to watch it to understand the new season if you have an idea what happened.

[oldschoolcalgary]

Originally Posted by Flames_Gimp

I didn't mind the end of the old series but it left me wanting more. You don't really need to watch it to understand the new season if you have an idea what happened.

Thanks... its been a while since the show ended.

I'll maybe read up a little again on the S 7-8 before trying to get back into it.

The trailer looks promising though - hopefully, it will have the same spirit that made it so great in the first place

[Cecil Terwilliger]

I would recommend reading a recap or watching a YouTube “everything to know before the reboot” video. I’m sure even the premiere has a “previously on dexter” recap.

The last two seasons sucked. A lot. Watching them right before this new season may leave you with a bad taste in your mouth that sullies new blood.

[oldschoolcalgary]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

I would recommend reading a recap or watching a YouTube “everything to know before the reboot” video. I’m sure even the premiere has a “previously on dexter” recap.

The last two seasons sucked. A lot. Watching them right before this new season may leave you with a bad taste in your mouth that sullies new blood.

yeah, I remember S7 as the year it lost the plot for me, which is probably why I didn't watch S8...

That said, it really was strong for the first 4-5 seasons iirc, so I am looking forward to this sequel...

[djsFlames]

Interesting opener.

Spoiler!

The first half where he was embracing his life as Jim Lindsay felt all kinds of wrong.

Did the whole town seem extra corny to anybody else? Was I think on purpose. Represents how phoney his fake life and emphasizes how poorly he was designed to fit into normality.

But it was a good build up to the return of Dex.

The return of the monologue and kill room was awesome!! Thought we would never get the old ritual again so that was kind of.. surreal. Laughed at Dex's mocking him in the store with the knife. Then, finally, the theme to close out...inject it right into my veins.

Debra has been haunting him looks like. Her portrayal in this was pretty uh.. eerie.. maybe cause it's a figment of his imagination and not how she would be IRL. I mean for starters, not enough F-bombs. But the guilt over her would be realistic so it makes a lot of sense that she's what's made him go that long resisting his urges.

Does Harrison have his own Dex symptoms? I would imagine the answer will be yes. This is way better than when he tried to teach/padawan that kid in season 8 or whatever. That was incredibly dumb since it also ended up going nowhere.

Didn't know what to expect but I was entertained. This should be a fun ride.

The added fan service touch from the original screenrunner of "tonight's the night" was also perfectly placed. Someone here called that one.

[direwolf]

That 1st episode sucked me right back in. Great opening!

[MoneyGuy]

Originally Posted by oldschoolcalgary

Damn...

I was a huge Dexter fan, but skipped the last season, as I had heard not so great things about it...though I know, generally, where he ended up...

Should I watch S8 of the first season before starting this new one?

I don’t think it’s necessary to watch last season to pick up this ‘new’ series.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by MoneyGuy

I don’t think it’s necessary to watch last season to pick up this ‘new’ series.

Spoiler!

They would need to know what happens to Deb though to get what's going on there. But most probably heard about her fate at least.

[Flames_Gimp]

When he finally accepted the dark passenger and Dexter was "back", it sucked me right back in, such a great show, I hope it's back for a long time.

[djsFlames]

The showrunner is promising big things.

I want it to continue indefinitely too, but you can't help but think Clyde Phillips has this season designed as a sort of big bang conclusion to rectify the last one that there might be no coming back from.

[Yamer]

Jennifer Carpenter doesn't look like she's aged a day.

[looooob]

Originally Posted by Yamer

Jennifer Carpenter doesn't look like she's aged a day.

well duh she's been dead the whole time


(but yes I agree with you)

[nieuwy-89]

First episode was predictable, but it was also fun and entertaining. Set up some good potential season storylines with Harrison, the missing girls, and some odd supporting characters that kept popping up.

I like the new setting and having Deb as the new Harry. I also found it interesting that Dex has ingrained himself into local law enforcement just like in Miami.

I hope the writing gets a bit better as the cocaine- fueled confession from the friend seemed overly convenient. The show was at its best when Dexter did his own detective work to prove a persons guilt beyond any doubt before getting them on his table.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by nieuwy-89

First episode was predictable, but it was also fun and entertaining. Set up some good potential season storylines with Harrison, the missing girls, and some odd supporting characters that kept popping up.

I like the new setting and having Deb as the new Harry. I also found it interesting that Dex has ingrained himself into local law enforcement just like in Miami.

I hope the writing gets a bit better as the cocaine- fueled confession from the friend seemed overly convenient. The show was at its best when Dexter did his own detective work to prove a persons guilt beyond any doubt before getting them on his table.

I hope the plot progression becomes less predictable/convenient as well. Although for an introduction episode of sorts, it did what it needed to (set the stage and get Dexter back to what he does best) and it was fun to watch. Something that made the first four seasons such a riveting ride was that you didn't know where it would go next, and the stakes always felt high. Hopefully whatever they have planned lines us up for a similar kind of crazy ride.

[Machiavelli]

My only big complaint about the premiere was the acting of the cop girlfriend. Pretty interesting that she looks a lot like Deb, though...

[Draug]

Are all of the episodes available, or is 1 released each week?

[Knightslayer]

I didn't like the first episode at all. Pretty weak for a premiere. Also, dexter seems to be a lot more sloppier or am I misremembering how neat he was in his killings.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Knightslayer

I didn't like the first episode at all. Pretty weak for a premiere. Also, dexter seems to be a lot more sloppier or am I misremembering how neat he was in his killings.

Maybe cause he hadn't done it in like, a decade?

Feels pretty obvious. He even calls himself rusty in the dialogue.

[Shazam]

Jim is better when he makes mistakes. Part of the problem with the later seasons is he was God-level SK.

[jammies]

Originally Posted by Machiavelli

My only big complaint about the premiere was the acting of the cop girlfriend. Pretty interesting that she looks a lot like Deb, though...

I was struck by that as well, it's like the guy has some kind of deep-seated psychological issues.