Dexter

[Yamer]

I missed how the girl ended up in that room. Or was that skipped over?

[djsFlames]

She was the one at the bar in episode one, I believe. Cop covered the tab for her drinks.

Might have to go back and connect the dots, but I believe the chief said there was somebody who could provide accommodation for the night. Looks like that person set up a trap for people (women) passing through?

Probably gets clarified later.

Spoiler!

Some not so great dialogue I thought with how Dexter 'excused' his absence, but the kid playing Harrison can act which helps. I like the kid more than I thought I would. Also the glove planting was kind of silly. And the guy picking up and moving potential evidence.. wtf?? Obviously Clancy Brown's character is going to be a thorn in Dex' side and probably turn the area upside down. Dexter is going to have to break out his forensic expertise to stay ahead of them, which is when the old show was at its most fun. The week wait is going to suck.

[guzzy]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

She was the one at the bar in episode one, I believe. Cop covered the tab for her drinks.

Might have to go back and connect the dots, but I believe the chief said there was somebody who could provide accommodation for the night. Looks like that person set up a trap for people (women) passing through?

Probably gets clarified later.

Spoiler!

Some not so great dialogue I thought with how Dexter 'excused' his absence, but the kid playing Harrison can act which helps. I like the kid more than I thought I would. Also the glove planting was kind of silly. And the guy picking up and moving potential evidence.. wtf?? Obviously Clancy Brown's character is going to be a thorn in Dex' side and probably turn the area upside down. Dexter is going to have to break out his forensic expertise to stay ahead of them, which is when the old show was at its most fun. The week wait is going to suck.

the obvious assumption is they are setting up Dexter's next victim.

[KTrain]

I'm not sure what I was expecting for the reboot but I'm feeling underwhelmed. It just feels like more of the same (which isn't terrible I guess) but it feels like a 15 year old show.

I guess I was hoping the writing would be more focused and polished to compete with the premium shows that have been released since. Shows like True Detective or Mindhunter.

I'll still finish the season to see what happens but I guess I was hoping the production and writing would have improved with the time they've had to bring it back.

[Erick Estrada]

Yeah it's kind of underwhelmed me as well. I thought the writing would be better but I'm holding out hope that it improves.

[direwolf]

I guess I’m easy to please. I’m really enjoying it so far. The first episode hooked me right back in, and I thought episode 2 was even better.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by direwolf

I guess I’m easy to please. I’m really enjoying it so far. The first episode hooked me right back in, and I thought episode 2 was even better.

It's not that I'm not liking it and more that maybe my expectations were maybe too high.

Spoiler!

I really like the small town northern setting and all but I guess I was a little disappointed that the first episode had to end in typical Dexter fashion. I was hoping for more of a buildup of him trying to contain the beast within rather than him turning back into Dexter Morgan in the very first episode. He went 10 years without killing and I wanted to spend a little more time with him as Jim rather than it turning into a typical Dexter storyline of bad dude getting sliced up.

[Russic]

I'm into it, but it's Covid times... my bar to get into anything is pretty low these days. I'm underwhelmed also, but what else have I got going on?

[djsFlames]

The writing was never realistic, even in its prime.

But it was certainly more polished and clever than this.

So far NB seems on par writing-wise with season 5/7. Not nearly as bad as 8. But I'm not getting season 1-4 vibes thus far. Which is odd because this is the original showrunner.

The positive is the cast is significantly better and likeable. Acting-wise, the effort is there. And that helps a lot.

Hope it gets a little more complex and goes out with a big bang. I'll definitely see it through.

[Yamer]

I kinda feel like Jack Alcott is stealing the show a bit. I never thought I would find myself interested in a Harrison storyline, but here I am. He's the most interesting character right now, IMO.

[Acey]

I don't really mind that it feels like old Dexter. I like old Dexter for the most part and feel like they would have missed the ball if they tried to completely reinvent the wheel.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Yamer

I kinda feel like Jack Alcott is stealing the show a bit. I never thought I would find myself interested in a Harrison storyline, but here I am. He's the most interesting character right now, IMO.

He's really good. Kind of the one character with a bit of awareness calling things out. Someone the audience can resonate with, while every other character is just playing their part in the old Dexter formula.

[ben voyonsdonc]

It isn't spectacular so far. Still watchable but some of the terrible acting makes it hard for me to feel completely into the show.

Harrison is definitely the best part thus far. I'm wondering if a future spinoff is likely - not saying it is a good idea but there might be some material there.

[djsFlames]

I liked episode 3. Big step up from the first two, IMO. Some plot progression finally.

Really enjoyed the interactions between Dex and Deb in that one.

And Harrison is ...intriguing to say the least.

[direwolf]

Latest episode was great. I love watching Dexter get back into forensics/detective mode.

[Knightslayer]

Latest episode was definitely the best but been a pretty big disappointment so far.

The acting is really bad.

[nfotiu]

This season is looking to be much better than the later seasons of the original run.

[direwolf]

Originally Posted by Knightslayer

The acting is really bad.

Disagree. I'm just not seeing this bad acting you're talking about. The acting has been fine IMO. The kid who plays Harrison has been especially good, and Michael C. Hall picked up right where he left off. You've also got a veteran character actor like Clancy Brown, who couldn't give a bad performance if he tried.

[Knightslayer]

Originally Posted by direwolf

Disagree. I'm just not seeing this bad acting you're talking about. The acting has been fine IMO. The kid who plays Harrison has been especially good, and Michael C. Hall picked up right where he left off. You've also got a veteran character actor like Clancy Brown, who couldn't give a bad performance if he tried.

Really? Acting has been pretty bad since season 1. Surprised you think other wise. Debra was probably worst actor I have watched in Tv show history.

This season isn't as bad but definitely not great. I would say below average acting.

[MoneyGuy]

Is Harrison going to become Dexter’s protege?