Craig@CS11__
Dexter New Blood
Episode One
“Cold Snaps”
“Tonight’s The Night. Hello Dexter Morgan.”
We’re home. Back like we never left. New Blood opens with a very relaxing, very simple atmospheric feeling. And that is what makes the inevitable SNAP so incredibly satisfying. Every scene feels like Dexter is subduing his urges and living kill free, but in the back of your mind you obviously feel on edge knowing something will trigger him.
They’re super playful with that aspect. They know the viewer. There’s lines of dialogue that are so ironic given Dexter’s past life. And i loved how they played with it. He’s living a sort of Gene Takavic like lifestyle and despite knowing what’s coming, i liked the casual status quo we got to live in. Harrison’s return was obvious. One thing i was excited for was seeing Dexter be a father to a child who’s not easily ignored. He’s old enough where there’s an actual dynamic and i’m interested in how they use that. I’m hoping they go into that specific Territory. Besides that, Angela seems cool. I very quickly connected with their relationship and that’s all i can ask for. I will say though, she’s a cop, Dexter’s a Serial Killer. I’m not gullible enough to not notice the enormous cliche that New Blood could be heading towards. It is hilarious to see Dexter LOVES to go for the Girlfriends with children even after Rita. He’ll never change.
I don’t want to exaggerate but man. New Blood just has a cinematic feel. It’s got an amazing backdrop with this snowy small town. That’s a beautiful visual to run with and especially when we’re dealing with Blood. Looking forward to how it’ll use it’s location compared to the Sunny Miami i spent 8 seasons with.
Dexter’s relapsed. He killed for the first time in 10 years. The fallout of his return to that life is gonna be spectacular. Debra being the ghost in Dex’s mind is genius storytelling and her being that voice in his head that actively tells him “NO”. The voice that is happy he managed to find a normal life and doesn’t want to see the old Dexter. There’s already been and there’s going to continue to be some incredible back and forths on a performance and character level.
The episode spent 70% with zero Michael C. Hall inner monologue. And i love how it finds itself into New Blood. The need to touch the deer to prove everything he touches doesn’t die followed by that exact thing happening, causing him to lose control is crafted so perfectly. I got goosebumps and an enormous smile on my face during that sequence.
Last note. The Music in this episode and i assume the entirety of New Blood is UNBELIEVABLE. It’s fucking fantastic honestly. Such a great vibe setting, and it feels at home. The OG show didn’t have much licensed stuff but i’m loving how NV is handling it.
