Dexter: New Blood

SHOWTIME | Release Date: November 7, 2021

5.9	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 138 Ratings

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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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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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JurfyMar 26, 2022

Один из лучших сериалов которые ведел последние пару лет, не понимаю недовольство кто ставит низкие оценки

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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!

11 of 19 users found this helpful118

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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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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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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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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

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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.

3 of 10 users found this helpful37

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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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AugustosnNov 7, 2021

The return of Dexter is absoluty exciting and electric. Can't wait for watch the next episodes.

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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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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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