Dexter: New Blood
SHOWTIME | Release Date: November 7, 2021
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lipinoFeb 10, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was a mixed bag until the finale, which turned out to be Game Of Thrones season 8 level bad. Some good, some bad, and then pure turn-off-the-TV trash. Basically, Dexter had to act out of character in order to be caught. Very similar to Game of Thrones, where characters had to behave unlike themselves in order to suit the ending. If you have to change the characters to suit your ending, maybe your ending needs changing.

Dexter was sloppy throughout the season, going after criminals that he knew were being targeted by cops, at the places the cops would surely show up. Yes he had been latent for many years, but being rusty doesn't mean you become stupid.

The Harrison relationship was frustrating and went nowhere, then rapidly went somewhere, and then nowhere again. Briefly I thought it may actually be very interesting, if Harrison was actually hunting Dexter, suspecting him of being the Bay Harbor Butcher and killing his mom. But no, they didn't delve into anything that interesting.

In order to suit the ending, Dexter had to become completely bonkers at the end, needlessly killing a cop to needlessly escape from prison from a charge that never would have stuck. And somehow we are to believe that his son killing him will somehow be healing, that he'll live happily ever after. That it won't completely destroy him and make him worse than Dexter. I had to fast forward to the credits from there, it was just too dumb to watch at that point.… Expand
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AugustoFleckJan 10, 2022
I didn't expect a happy ending for Dexter, but this was disappointing. I'm so sad with this.
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Hassan-TanakaJan 16, 2022
Good, sometimes very good, acting, decent visual effects, interesting music and some politically correct trash. One could say 8/10, until the last episode. It was terrible. Much worse than so much hated finale of the original series. To avoidGood, sometimes very good, acting, decent visual effects, interesting music and some politically correct trash. One could say 8/10, until the last episode. It was terrible. Much worse than so much hated finale of the original series. To avoid spoilers let's just say that the characters, especially the main one, defy logic and well established patterns of behaviour.

When you flavour a cake with some c*ap, the whole cake becomes c*rap.… Expand
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AggroKmTFeb 21, 2022
The Original Series was great Not only great it was awesome. But they killed the last season with a Bad ending. Oh dear i was Very nervous about the New Show. And at first there was the "Dexter" spirit. I still cant belive they did an evenThe Original Series was great Not only great it was awesome. But they killed the last season with a Bad ending. Oh dear i was Very nervous about the New Show. And at first there was the "Dexter" spirit. I still cant belive they did an even worse ending than the Original Show.

Im Very sad about that season 1-5 were. excellent and the Soundtrack were allways on Point … Expand
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AngryShark92Jan 9, 2022
I really wanted to be proven wrong, but when I noticed the political feats of the first episode, I was worried about this series’ trajectory. I thought politics would get in the way of competent writing as it so often does these days, and itI really wanted to be proven wrong, but when I noticed the political feats of the first episode, I was worried about this series’ trajectory. I thought politics would get in the way of competent writing as it so often does these days, and it seems as though it was indirectly linked to its downfall.

After seeing the diversity checklist in the first episode (gay couple, amputee, indigenous female chief, competent black officer, moronic white male officer, climate change, anti-billionaire/capitalism), I figured it was just the virtue signalling that every terrible writer nowadays likes to throw in for pandering, and that it would all be overcome by a decent series. I truly hoped that it would not get worse, but I cannot help but think that it is the reason why the writing went the way it did.

The characters are awful, and the actors are all pretty disappointing. Angela, has almost no flaws outside of being a mediocre adoptive mother, Audrey and Harrison are stereotypical angsty teens with limited emotional range, Logan, again is flawless, Mr. Krabs (Kurt Caldwell) is very dull and wooden, and Molly Park is just incredibly annoying and sums up every leftist influencer stereotype you can think of. None of these characters are particularly interesting, which is why it is sad to see them get more screen time than Dexter does.

The subplot for Audrey and Harrison (melodramatic school issues) is entirely useless, it does not do anything for the actual plot, so why is it even included? Angela’s history again, is entirely irrelevant, it connects for one episode and doesn’t really mean much because you can predict what happens ahead of time. As for Kurt, not too interesting as an antagonist I must say, he’s no Ice Truck Killer, or Trinity, he’s just a generic bad guy to oppose Dexter. None of these subplots add anything to the show and they are the reason for the boredom of filler in the middle episodes.

In the original series, almost every episode (if not advancing the main plot) was either a different potential target for Dexter which usually had a good backstory, or was about the personal/professional lives of the surrounding characters that linked back to the main plot. In New Blood, none of the side stories have anything to do with the plot or have any meaningful exposition to enrich the characters, it just felt like filler. Now, the reason I mention that politics would potentially ruin the show is because of how the story would have to be manipulated to cast certain characters in a better light. Starting off, every evil or incompetent character in this show is a white male, not surprising for this day and age, but it makes things more predictable. Angela, who they remind you is of indigenous descent and a single-mother, is absolutely impeccable, she was able to piece together so many vague clues with zero context to put together the whole picture of Dexter’s past, partly because he has suddenly become incompetent in his “trade” he has applied for decades, and made several mistakes, which is way off character, and I honestly think partly because she is a token female minority character in a day and age where they are the best at everything. You can hate my politics all you want, but it just seems really convenient that all of this evidence, including Molly’s monologues on the BHB, seem to get pieced together so easily. Especially when Dexter is so good at covering his tracks and having the foresight to prevent these types of issues, and so Dexter had to be toned down. The problem with that is you have to literally emasculate and dumb-down the beloved title character to make all of this seem possible and plausible. The Dexter in this show, is not the same Dexter from the original series. This version is boring, weak, and watered down. The version everybody wanted to see was the cold, calculated, dark-humored, intellectual sociopath of old. It made sense that he was “dull” in the first episode, but this a guy who has fooled family, friends, colleagues, and specialized investigators for well over 2 decades, and has fooled this current group for over 2 years. It’s just a shame what they did to him, and how this whole plot played out.

+ Wanted to put Michael C Hall here, but even he doesn’t look like he is enjoying this

- Terrible writing
- Terrible acting
- Terrible casting
- Terrible ending
- Boring antagonist
- Annoying characters
- Horrendously slow pacing
- Ruined Dexter as a character
- Incredibly predictable
- Too many inconsistencies
- Harrison’s entire arc is truly irrelevant

My score is a zero, they ruined Dexter, end of story.… Expand
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whoischarlotteMar 23, 2022
Dexter: New Blood really works as a return for an iconic television character in a new setting.
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moonstruck4uDec 5, 2021
Lacking everything that made me love Dexter. Suspense? Nope. Character ambiguity? Nope. Teenage angst? Yes, but nothing new here. Debra? Loved your character in the past but now you too have caught the boring infection. Voice over? Yes, butLacking everything that made me love Dexter. Suspense? Nope. Character ambiguity? Nope. Teenage angst? Yes, but nothing new here. Debra? Loved your character in the past but now you too have caught the boring infection. Voice over? Yes, but just not with the endearing irony of the past. M. C. Hall, still love you but damn, you need more meat. And more humor.… Expand
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oculusdexterJan 10, 2022
WORST. ENDING. EVER. The season was really good until the last episode which completely destroyed everything. The last episode is complete and utter spit in the face. To avoid spoilers, let's just say that some of the main charactersWORST. ENDING. EVER. The season was really good until the last episode which completely destroyed everything. The last episode is complete and utter spit in the face. To avoid spoilers, let's just say that some of the main characters completely lost any ability to think and act logically, and showed an absolutely extreme level of hypocrisy and double standards. And it resulted in an ending that doesn't make any sense from either logical or moral points of view. Don't watch this. And btw, poor Ethan.… Expand
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MetaALEX21Nov 23, 2021
Absolutely impossible to watch, sheer disappointment, each episode is worse than the previous one.
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vkrepkiyJan 15, 2022
Fсkd up the ending within 15 minutes. Who wrote this unlogical bllsht?! Everything was great until that. Fсk u.
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michajsenJan 20, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Know Your Enemy.

Harrison, slowly lowering rifle, says, "I've thought of you my whole life, grieved for you, searched for you, & since I've found you, I feel I could love you Dad, but I don't want to be you. Go."

That's how it should have been written. That's true love. Forgiveness & compassion.

They utterly missed what could have been THE Dexter moment.

Instead, they write that trite holier than thou sludge & hand us yet another absolute trash ending.

It's amazingly unspeakable just how one (Clyde Phillips/showrunner) can know, write & present an amazing character & product for 4 seasons, yet at the end (twice now & throughout the new season), completely unhinge & totally destroy everything that was previously built. It's sacrilege.

Just like baseball teams, Clyde Phillips needs a "closer" because clearly he cannot pitch a full game. (unlike King Vince Gilligan of Breaking Bad & Better Call Saul - THE best shows of their genre) Storyboard anyone, anyone?… Expand
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corwin84Jan 14, 2022
The dumbest scenario ever. So many storyline failures, no logic in actions, bad acting. I'm very angry, great TV series is ruined!
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Czech1201Jan 11, 2022
aaand here we go again, terrible ending at first and even worse ending now, great job..
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LuisJorgeToroJan 9, 2022
In Admiral Ackbar's famous words "It's a trap!"
It seems the people behind this revival secretly hate their fan base.
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LonelyDinosaurJan 11, 2022
Final episode ruined everything. Дальше мне лень по английски что то писать заморачиваться, как и сценаристам этого финала. Зачем вообще трогали.
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gunnyartNov 13, 2021
I had high hopes for this, but I was so disappointed. They went out of their way to hit every “Woke” agenda item possible. Preachy leftism from start to finish.
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ScooterBoy1992Nov 19, 2021
This is just hard to watch. They struggle to come anywhere close to what made the first 4 seasons of Dexter good. It's now a cheap cliché melodrama with some guy that used to be a serial killer.
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HannibalBDec 5, 2021
I've tried to like this show. I wanted to like it. I love Dexter. From the beginning of this season, I've felt a lurking sense of impending disappointment. I've overlooked the strong female characters, the obnoxious teens, the brainlessI've tried to like this show. I wanted to like it. I love Dexter. From the beginning of this season, I've felt a lurking sense of impending disappointment. I've overlooked the strong female characters, the obnoxious teens, the brainless police, the unbelievable human reactions. But episode 5 is so lazy, so contrived, so filled with impossible coincidences, and silliness, that I don't know if I can watch anymore. This isn't Dexter. No matter how dark things got, the original Dexter was always fun. Things moved quickly. Any cheating with the plot was earned. If I have to pinpoint the problem with this season, it's the over-emphasis of Harrison. There's just too much time spent on him. I don't think it was a bad idea to have him appear in Dexter's life, but it would've been so much better if he had remained a bit of a mystery, if we didn't see too much of him. But we see way too much of him feeling sorry for himself, emoting, and just being boring. It drags down the pace and leaves us with little hope that he can surprise us in the end. Making him a mystery would've been so much better.… Expand
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daniel_Jan 24, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is it possible to create an even worse ending than Dexter had? This show proves that it is.… Expand
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BOWiSep 26, 2022
I remember actually liking the ending of Season 8. I have to say that "New Blood" delivers and manages to reinforce this series' position as a masterpiece. I truly don't understand the mixed reaction.
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Medeiro2014Mar 4, 2022
Bad script, its sad how they destroy an amazing character and story, of course there are time where you say... Dexter dont do this, a forced story with a simplistic exit. Shame, i love this series :(
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BaidaJan 9, 2022
Finale was disappointing, again. Although it was great season, it failed to deliver cathartic conclusion. Sad.
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FonvisinJan 16, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To begin with, the series has absolutely nothing to do with the previous eight seasons.

You will find practically nothing here that would connect the original painting with a modern miserable likeness.

From the very start, the series is filled with cardboard characters in the form of a black cop!, a mestizo sheriff!, a disabled person! and Asian reporters. Seeing these characters in the first episodes, I guessed the ending of the series correctly. It would be foolish to expect anything else from American tolerance. Dexter's character is more than completely changed, from a cold, unfeeling predator, he turned into a cozy homebody living in a nice little town. Fantasy! A man who had no feelings for all 8 seasons was changed beyond recognition by the script. We are shown a cardboard studio city filled with the same characters without backstories, without any purpose and interaction with the plot. They are all lifeless, speaking in short phrases and silly jokes. Everything about the show is rigged to take the story to its ridiculous ending, there are no plot twists we're used to seeing in the original 'Dexter', we don't see Hall constantly slipping over the edge. He does not make incredible decisions, his eyes do not shine as before. From a crouching tiger, he was turned into an old sick dog who lost his grip. This series has nothing to do with the previous one. Here everything is set up so that the viewer would condemn him for his dark past, stop seeing him as a fighter against evil, Batman, an arbiter of justice, and see only an old maniac. The Dark Passenger, Harry, the codex, Debb, all of the character's main features, weaknesses and internal dialogues are simply deleted from the series. This series was created for the sake of tolerant by American standards, the completion of a huge seven-year work on the coolest movie maniac. In other words, this is Dexter in a modern way, on a modern agenda. The viewer is not offered to make a choice, he is forced to kneel and kiss the boot.

It is very difficult for me to sum up what I have seen. After repeatedly watching the previous 8 seasons and reading all the books in the series, I am convinced that the series ended on the last episode of season 8 many years ago. Rest in peace.… Expand
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JurfyMar 26, 2022
Один из лучших сериалов которые ведел последние пару лет, не понимаю недовольство кто ставит низкие оценки
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metacritiqueurJan 3, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tout allait bien jusqu'au dernier épisode. Ils avaient réussi à mettre en place une relation père-fils acceptable. Dexter aurait pu former Harrison, mais les showrunners ont cédé à la facilité et la bêtise. Le seul à même de comprendre et d'aider Harrison devait donc mourir ? N'importe quoi !

Donc là, le gamin est venu pour retrouver son père, le tuer, et repartir fonder une vie "normale" comme si de rien n'était ? Sans remords, et alors que la veille il partageait enfin son mal être qu'il a en commun avec un père qu'il a cherché des années ? Aucune logique chez les scénaristes en bout de course.

Une série de plus dont la fin est bâclée.… Expand
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notepadx16Dec 19, 2021
So far this show as been up to par with the best seasons of the original series. A loaf of fresh air after that horrible final episode!
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valrondJan 10, 2022
Episodes 1-9 were good, then they **** it up again like in season 8, it's even worse than the original finale.
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MartyMcfacepalmNov 23, 2021
If you want to watch a show about a mysterious small town in the cold, just watch Twin Peaks instead. As someone who was a fan of pretty much all of the original series of Dexter (The only ones I truly disliked were seasons 6 and 8) DexterIf you want to watch a show about a mysterious small town in the cold, just watch Twin Peaks instead. As someone who was a fan of pretty much all of the original series of Dexter (The only ones I truly disliked were seasons 6 and 8) Dexter New Blood is a ridiculous, conceited, politicized rehash of the first few seasons of Dexter. The Harrison storyline is not even original because they already used it with the trinity killers son Jonah coming back. Clyde Phillips gets far more credit than he deserves. I gave this show a chance and watched the first few episodes, but every other line of dialogue was filled with cringe inducing leftist lectures that were extremely out of place. I may have enjoyed this show despite that if the storyline was interesting but it most certainly is not. Dexter’s motivation for the first murder was also absurd, he did not find proof or evidence he just based it in on one line of dialogue that he learned while visiting the police station. Dexter also has no chemistry with his love interest like he did with Rita. This show is absolute garbage, as I said before just watch Twin Peaks instead.… Expand
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bumbacladJan 24, 2022
Dexter: New Blood gave me covid. No, but seriously, it is just leftist propaganda through and through with absolutely no regard for logic or story telling. Just watch the first episode on Amazon if you don't believe me and see for yourselfDexter: New Blood gave me covid. No, but seriously, it is just leftist propaganda through and through with absolutely no regard for logic or story telling. Just watch the first episode on Amazon if you don't believe me and see for yourself why it will not be worth paying for as I feel ripped off even though, with prime, I watched it for free.… Expand
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cyberscoundrelJan 11, 2022
Another case of a season that could have been so, so great if the ending didn't completely fall flat on its face. This season had some undoubtedly fantastic and 'classic' feeling Dexter moments, however the way they end this series is almostAnother case of a season that could have been so, so great if the ending didn't completely fall flat on its face. This season had some undoubtedly fantastic and 'classic' feeling Dexter moments, however the way they end this series is almost more of an insult than the ending they were attempting to reprimand. Unless they release an 'alternate' ending that actually utilizes the many highly interesting plot threads they spent all season creating and building up to, then this is sadly an almost pointless addition to the series. With that being said, if you're okay with having an unsatisfying ending and just want more Dexter moments, this will absolutely give you that, I remember being THRILLED after the first episode thinking "oh sh%t, this show is really back in full swing!" And they do manage to maintain and build upon that momentum, all up until the second half of the last episode, where everything that had been laid out was essentially shot in the foot. So disappointing… Expand
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TudorPopescuFeb 14, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some minor plotholes and discrepancies here and there, but overall I really enjoyed seeing Dexter again. All the main cast are great. The only thing I hated was the ending, which was **** Dexter was killed by Harrison. I wanted a happy ending for Dexter. I feel like he died for nothing. He died so that the dark passenger of Harrison won't be tempted? I don't know about that. But now his dark thoughts are left unaddressed, there's no one there to help him manage them. I wanted Dexter to live, goddammit!… Expand
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KloonNov 7, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Genius first episode! Lots and lots of Easter eggs paying homage to the original - especially loved the ham in the iron skillet with the red blood “looking” sauce that matched the old opening sequence! Can’t wait to watch every week with my friends, just like we did way back when! Thanks for bringing Michael C. Hall back!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
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jakessn47Nov 9, 2021
Really liked all the callbacks to the old series as I just finished up season 6 rewatching the original series but some parts of it didn't fit the character of Dexter and felt forced and out of place. I would still say overall I am notReally liked all the callbacks to the old series as I just finished up season 6 rewatching the original series but some parts of it didn't fit the character of Dexter and felt forced and out of place. I would still say overall I am not dissapointed and am looking forward to the growth that we will see for the show and the characters although i found none of the characters interesting except for Dexter.… Expand
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Meta-ReviewsJan 16, 2022
Sadly a truly unique show was been polluted by sloppy scripting and woke politics.
If you loved the original series you're in for a let down as New Blood had so much possibility that is flushed down the drain in 1 episode, ending the show for good.
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BoknowsmoviesNov 11, 2021
it looks like meta critic is removing audience reviews even if they are legitimate in their criticisms. Be careful what you wish for with echo chambers.
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MikeB618Nov 15, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So far, I'm into it. The viewer reviews on here are a bit ridiculous in terms of Dexter being "too diverse" .. Too diverse would mean the diversity is overbearing and becomes too much of a focal point to the narrative. Thats not the case here. In Dexter, much like reality.. Gay people can run businesses. Women can be successful in their careers. Handicap people live normal lives and people of color can in fact be good upstanding citizens. My beefs are these. I for one loved how Dexter ended all those years ago. Dexter sailed into the storm, giving into who he really is at his core and abandoning everything he built to be himself. Poetic. So far in the new series, it's a slow burn. We see Harrison return and he's a super boring character with little to no dimension. The antagonist has yet to be determined but it seems that it'll be an old rich guy so that would be a bit contrived (unless the writers throw us a curveball). Dexter himself has become yet again domesticated and it feels stale. thankfully, we see Dexter return to form but that happens rather quickly, not leaving the viewer really wanting more. If this was any show but Dexter, I'd likely have lost interest but I'm excited to see what's in store. I wish there was more than 2 episodes to watch but that's where we're at. Worth checking out so far if you're excited to see Michael C Hall return as America's favorite serial killer. Don't listen to the people crying about diversity, it really isn't that bad.… Expand
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ReitonycellJan 12, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This serie is special, the actors are excellent good, the ending is not perfect, but inevitable, Dexter needs to die. The only problem is that to kill a beloved character like Dexter, needs more time than only one episode, they maked the things really fast, i think that they needed more to make the end better, but without all the problems with the last episode, now we can say goodbye to Dexter, the best serial killer of fiction.… Expand
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WreckWrenDec 31, 2022
That was about the only way it could get worse after the terrible ending to the original series.
Awful. 0 seems harsh because... I guess the video plays. It could be slightly worse.
NOT MUCH, THOUGH.
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LukepetersonDec 12, 2021
If they can bring it home with a good ending this season will rank with seasons 1 and 4 in my opinion. Don’t let me down ShowTime
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DexEngineerMay 3, 2022
Lazy location, bad acting... actors are bored or something is wrong with them. Most time boring. Childish dialogs. Dexter's son is one bad ignorant. Besides lack of good actors and good acting. Waste of time. Either victim of low budget ofLazy location, bad acting... actors are bored or something is wrong with them. Most time boring. Childish dialogs. Dexter's son is one bad ignorant. Besides lack of good actors and good acting. Waste of time. Either victim of low budget of amatourish director.… Expand
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bob516Feb 24, 2022
A somewhat clumsy attempt to close the show that ended on ridiculously bad Season 8. I get it the writers had a lot to contend with in the flawed final seasons so I'll give them a pass on the problems throughout this series. The ending itselfA somewhat clumsy attempt to close the show that ended on ridiculously bad Season 8. I get it the writers had a lot to contend with in the flawed final seasons so I'll give them a pass on the problems throughout this series. The ending itself was not without its problems, but I put up with it to get to a worthy climax.… Expand
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RalfbergsApr 25, 2022
It was ok, but not really the same Dexter as we knew before and also lots of it was fan service/too simplistic and predictable.
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r96skJan 31, 2022
*SPOILERS*

I can only talk for myself of course, but I thoroughly enjoyed this Dexter revival/miniseries. It's nothing as good as the phenomenal season four and probably is a tad short when compared to the seasons that precede the*SPOILERS*

I can only talk for myself of course, but I thoroughly enjoyed this Dexter revival/miniseries. It's nothing as good as the phenomenal season four and probably is a tad short when compared to the seasons that precede the aforementioned, but it's without doubt much better than anything that followed The Trinity Killer.

It's an absolute joy to see Michael C. Hall back as Dexter, it's testament to his acting and the character that you genuinely love to watch him. Jennifer Carpenter's return as Debra is also terrific, as is the late reappearance of the awesome Batista (David Zayas) but also the newcomers to the series are enjoyable too. I got attached to the community of characters pretty much instantly, with the standouts being Jack Alcott, Julia Jones and Clancy Brown. I'd be up for seeing more, honestly.

I found the story to be rather engrossing, it got me tense and uncomfortable a fair few times. I see some say it's rushed, I won't quite say that but the last few episodes do feel a bit sped up - but I gained much entertainment from it and feel happy about the ending, which is much more satisfying than the original conclusion that we got. I see IMDb reviewers have the final episode as the serie's lowest ever, which is absolute rubbish in my opinion - borderline insulting, in fact.

I read there are rumours of a continuation of some sort. I'd be up for one no doubt, but I'd be pleased if it ended here too.… Expand
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danielgoneguitaFeb 25, 2022
After a mediocre series finale, the show needed a dignifying swan song. And they did it. The result is a functional endeavor featuring the best of what made the original great.
Michael C. Hall didn’t skip a beat. It’s as if he channeled hisAfter a mediocre series finale, the show needed a dignifying swan song. And they did it. The result is a functional endeavor featuring the best of what made the original great.
Michael C. Hall didn’t skip a beat. It’s as if he channeled his inner dexter morgan for years after the original run was over. Right away, in the first episode, it becomes apparent the actor was born to do it. Strikingly familiar in tone and modes, he embraces the character with sufficient harmony to grant us the pleasure of reliving it. More than a nostalgia act, this is a serious embrace of a long-terminated franchise, and it can even be consumed by someone oblivious to the past.… Expand
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WireDreamFeb 28, 2022
“Dexter” was, in its original incarnation, one of my favorite shows, with Season 4 being the pinnacle of this series (with a brilliant John Lithgow as the Trinity Killer). From that point on it had its ups (Julia Stiles giving a great“Dexter” was, in its original incarnation, one of my favorite shows, with Season 4 being the pinnacle of this series (with a brilliant John Lithgow as the Trinity Killer). From that point on it had its ups (Julia Stiles giving a great performance in season 5) and sadly, many downs (season 6’s abysmal and infuriating Deb’s-In-Love-With-Dexter epiphany), and, most especially, the terrible final season, and it’s insulting series finale. “Dexter: New Blood” wasn’t perfect, with too many “Seriously?" moments than I would have liked, but, like the original's final few seasons, the acting always elevated when the material faltered (even with that Deb-Loves-Dexter fiasco), and the performances here were excellent, most notably the great Jennifer Carpenter, as Dexter's dead sister Deb (taking over for their father as Dexter’s subconscious), the always reliable Clancy Brown, as the “unofficial mayor" of Iron Lake with secrets of his own, Julia Jones, as Dexter's police chief girlfriend, and Jack Alcott (most recently in The Good Lord Bird) as Dexter's now-teenage son. (And just when you think you know where THAT’S going, thankfully, it does not. Well, entirely anyway.)

The last two episodes of this were riveting, if predictable, and we finally were gifted with a series finale we deserved almost a decade ago. (But what we do NOT need, now or ever, is "Dexter: New Blood" season 2. Yeah, I know. Like that’s not gonna happen.)… Expand
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MagnusBelmontJan 11, 2022
Compare to last season final, this is a real nice ending for the character/plot that is dexter. Great cast, the image reflect beautifully colder environnement and nice scenario.
Definetly not perfect, but a good season we deserved in my opinion.
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9
Brazzers007Dec 13, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wasn't sure what to expect but after a disappointing original end (season 8) new blood goes back to Dexter's roots and is captivating. Great story, great acting, great narration. Give me more… Expand
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10
AugustosnNov 7, 2021
The return of Dexter is absoluty exciting and electric. Can't wait for watch the next episodes.
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10
WayTooBadNov 22, 2021
I'm hooked again, why on earth have they waited this long to continue? With the quality of the other shows these days, I'm willing to overlook the inconsistencies.
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ValBalJan 9, 2022
Considering how much of a needed fix this was for the disappointing season 8 of Dexter I got exactly what I wanted. A perfect finale for America’s favorite serial killer. It also leaves me wanting for more. A lot more.
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vercogamingDec 21, 2021
It's been 8 years since the original series ended, and most of us can say that "Remember the Monsters?" was not a great ending for our anti-hero. New Blood is great in a lot of ways and not so great in others. One of the great parts of NewIt's been 8 years since the original series ended, and most of us can say that "Remember the Monsters?" was not a great ending for our anti-hero. New Blood is great in a lot of ways and not so great in others. One of the great parts of New Blood is Michael C Hall. Not only is he fantastic, but he slides back into this role without any hiccups. It's nice to see what Dex has been doing with himself since we last saw him. He has a wonderful girlfriend, he has friends, and he has a good life in Iron Lake without killing. But it's not the Dexter we know and love. At least until the end of the first episode. Also, why didn't Yvonne Strahovski at least come back for a small cameo? I hate when characters are written out with just a mention. The arrival of someone from Dexter's past is nice, but after 7 episodes, he's more of a pain than a good addition. Jennifer Carpenter as Deb is great as always. He foul-mouthed honesty is what Dexter needs at times, but sometimes she gets a little too intense. The plot of New Blood follows the typical Dexter formula of Dex trying to balance life and his Dark Passenger with an underlying plot of a "big bad." Overall I am enjoying New Blood. It's not the same, but it shouldn't be. Dexter is older and a lot has happened in 10 years. I hope the next three episodes really end the miniseries in a better way than season 8 did.… Expand
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XberJan 11, 2022
Nice start and atmosphere , reminds me a lot of Fargo.
Angela characters is too flat and one sided , lack of humanity.
Deb character feels intresting at first but get anoying fast.
A lot of inconsisntency of the plot. Innecesary season
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DemetriuspulaJul 11, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THEY KILLED DEXTER! BASTARDS! IlLOGICAL ACTIONS OF THE HEROES WHICH LEAD TO A BAD END… Expand
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HardHeadHartmanNov 25, 2021
Dexter: New Blood. SURPRISE MOTHER F#CKER!

New Blood brings back Michael C. Hall to play the witty Dexter Morgan now known in the small town of Iron Lake as Jim Lindsay. Do yourself a favor and watch the show, you'll love it. I love it.
-me
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SGooseNov 10, 2021
A triumphant return for the series. With Clyde Phillips back at the helm, this revival for Dexter is well-paced and lean with none of that fat that weighed the original series down. It's smart and exciting, with a style brand new but alsoA triumphant return for the series. With Clyde Phillips back at the helm, this revival for Dexter is well-paced and lean with none of that fat that weighed the original series down. It's smart and exciting, with a style brand new but also familiar to the original first four seasons of the show. It's not only a revival for the character, and a return to form, but also an evolution, with plenty of new tension to keep viewers on the edge.… Expand
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silentsleeperDec 11, 2021
Feels more like the old Dexter with every episode and every episode feels better than the last. I think the story is setting up really well. The ending should be really good this time around.
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BlizzardsukksJun 27, 2022
Disappointing and bland Sequel to a Masterpiece. Cant emphasize enough how poorly this is written… the forced „woke“ Elements are the Cherry on top of your brown Cake.
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eva3si0nJul 28, 2022
Dexter: New Blood wasn't supposed to come out. Dexter: New Blood only disappoints as a result. Yes, in general, if we consider season 9 as a separate project, it is not bad, and you can watch it very much. But if you consider the series as aDexter: New Blood wasn't supposed to come out. Dexter: New Blood only disappoints as a result. Yes, in general, if we consider season 9 as a separate project, it is not bad, and you can watch it very much. But if you consider the series as a whole, then this is an extra season. Season 8 ended with dignity. As for Dexter: New Blood itself, there is no good and intelligible antagonist, there is no interesting story. If you're a big fan of the original series, it hurts you to watch it… Expand
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AmplifixDec 4, 2021
Seen the first 4 episodes, I expected worse. It's great that dexter is back, however it feels a bit forced at times. The story is getting more interesting after watching episode 4, but I think the story is missing the depth of the originalSeen the first 4 episodes, I expected worse. It's great that dexter is back, however it feels a bit forced at times. The story is getting more interesting after watching episode 4, but I think the story is missing the depth of the original series. Hopefully the other 6 episodes will make it more interesting. It gets a 6 for now.… Expand
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ZuchetoJun 26, 2023
Absolutely terrible writing... As with every show nowadays, they have to make the white male character an idiot or a villain. They completely destroy the character of Dexter from start to finish and everything in between is utterly boring.
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AlanoSilvaPBFeb 24, 2023
Espero que tenha sido uma alucinação coletiva, pq eu vou fazer de conta que isso aqui não existe!
Horrível
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KoeplerFFeb 7, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The worst resurrection of the franchise. It looks like the series was created to kill Dexter and close the storyline of him… Expand
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DonldTrump_45ThJan 26, 2023
Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

My final rate is: 6
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