Is it fanservice or plagiarism to lift an entire plotline from Sandman?
Dexter: Resurrection' Season 1
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Oberstein
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I'm really enjoying this season. Even though it was a bit slow to start, episode 4 really set the pace.
Rewatching the original series, it's crazy how well it's held up. We're talking about a show from 19 years ago, and it's still a great watch.
Not many shows can say the same. I know New Blood sparked a lot of debate, but aside from the ending (as usual), it was a solid season.
Original Sin, on the other hand, just doesn't work for me. Way too teen-oriented, with a fake-ass Masuka, a fake-ass Batista… Might as well just rewatch the original show.
Rewatching the original series, it's crazy how well it's held up. We're talking about a show from 19 years ago, and it's still a great watch.
Not many shows can say the same. I know New Blood sparked a lot of debate, but aside from the ending (as usual), it was a solid season.
Original Sin, on the other hand, just doesn't work for me. Way too teen-oriented, with a fake-ass Masuka, a fake-ass Batista… Might as well just rewatch the original show.
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I dunno, I like the Deb from OS, and Dexter's mom, WOW, she's got it going on
OS coulda used a few more years to really dive into the retro...90s? Miami. They REALLY missed the boat not having Crockett and Tubbs make an extended cameo
IntentionalPun
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Yeah Deb steals the show in OS.I dunno, I like the Deb from OS, and Dexter's mom, WOW, she's got it going on
OS coulda used a few more years to really dive into the retro...90s? Miami. They REALLY missed the boat not having Crockett and Tubbs make an extended cameo
It's a very bad show I somehow enjoyed lol
Some of it is mind bogglingly bad though like all the flashbacks of Harry and Dexter's Mom. It's all so weirdly played straight but just badddd.
Christian Slater has somehow managed to make a career out of a bad Jack Nicholson impression, but it still kinda works!
I agree the flashbacks were a bit much, I had forgotten a lot of the Baby Dexter stuff from the original show. Stringing a single mom along for a YEAR off a simple possession charge, yikes! And she rose to become a sub-boss. Then they cop out on her actual execution.
I never read the books, but is the "Dark Passenger" ever intended to be an actual demon or anything? I feel like the show can't quite commit to "traumatic childhoods make serial killers" versus "it's genetic/a curse".
IntentionalPun
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Yeah it kind of seemed like it was going for "Harry is the real monster" with all the flashback stuff. I mean we knew he directed Dexter to kill people and cheated on their Mom but wooooof at all the stuff in flashbacks lol
xVodevil
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Well over half way trough the season, I've got to say this is pretty sick, loving it with wife. I don't know what happened but after First Blood the writing is top notch, and so far it has a pretty good chance to be up there with one of the best seasons of all, top 3 easily. At this point I dearly hope that some recent rumors are true about renewing for 2 more seasons.
Seyken
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The New Blood and Resurrection's writer is the same from seasons 1 and 4.
He left after 4 and came back, that's the reason Michael C Hall agreed to do it.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Man.
I am really loving this season, it's a true "return to form" as the kids say.
I am really loving this season, it's a true "return to form" as the kids say.
xrnzaaas
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I'm not a huge fan of this season so far, but episode 7 was promising and the best one so far. I didn't expect that the
and
finally has a chance to gain some traction instead of being super boring and disappointing.
The college scene with both Dexter and Harrison attending the lecture was also surprisingly pleasant to watch.
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Batista's hunt after Dexter
The college scene with both Dexter and Harrison attending the lecture was also surprisingly pleasant to watch.
bitbydeath
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My biggest complaint so far is the lack of the intro. Thought this would come back since the prequel included it.
Oberstein
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‘Dexter: Original Sin’ Canceled Despite Renewal Announcement, ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Season 2 Writers Room to Open Soon (EXCLUSIVE)
"Dexter: Original Sin" will no longer be returning for Season 2.
variety.com
There was something missing... perhaps a lack of passion among viewers.
Huh, wonder if D:OS was more expensive for being a period piece or if Hall is more expensive on D:R but the popularity/creative directions justify the cost.
Maybe Slater didn't want to come back? SMG is obviously doing Buffy now. Too bad, 'cause I loved the Deb actress, was looking forward to seeing her become a cop.
Maybe Slater didn't want to come back? SMG is obviously doing Buffy now. Too bad, 'cause I loved the Deb actress, was looking forward to seeing her become a cop.
Revolutionary
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My honest reaction having just finished watching Original Sin a few days ago:‘Dexter: Original Sin’ Canceled Despite Renewal Announcement, ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Season 2 Writers Room to Open Soon (EXCLUSIVE)
"Dexter: Original Sin" will no longer be returning for Season 2.
There was something missing... perhaps a lack of passion among viewers.
Mini-review of OS: fun show, but I figured out the main antagonist of the season way too early. But it's not the fault of the show, it's because I think too damn much. "Oh the lieutenant is the detective from Scream 3 that was a Ghostface Killer misdirect. Maybe he's actually a killer this time"... oops.
Anyway, time to continue watching Resurrection...
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NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
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I think that prequel series aren't as popular as sequel series so maybe that's why they cancelled it, I'm guessing due to low viewer numbers. I still have to finish watching Original Sin and get on Resurrection
Putonahappyface
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Ditto. Although Dexter constantly refering to his dark passenger could make for a dangerous drinking game!
xrnzaaas
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Gotta say, not a big fan of how
plot ended. Sure they presented a lose-lose scenario, but I'm still not satisfied with what they've come up with. It also destroys a good chance for
Batista's
Dexter getting caught or a manhunt after him. Plus the weird NY detective is now focused on a separate case of the hook killer.
It seems like they tried to copy the finale of season 4 with Dexter being exposed and a person close to him dying, but it lacked that punch. There's still one episode to go, but I don't have high hopes.
It seems like they tried to copy the finale of season 4 with Dexter being exposed and a person close to him dying, but it lacked that punch. There's still one episode to go, but I don't have high hopes.
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IntentionalPun
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That was a goofy ass episode.
The Cockatrice
I'm retarded?
Finally caught up and I loved it. Theres some obviously lol stuff but thats how the show always has been, but damn the quality and Dexter being Dexter is awesome. You know how every actor was born to do a role, Michael C. Hall was born to be a hero serial killer. Heres hoping they dont fuck up the ending. It's also sitting at 9.2 on imdb which is insane, thats like top 20 of all times. I was shocked when I just saw that cuz I was in total blackout mode about it.
I just find it amusing that a guy 1 week in NYC can find all these places where he can spend 10 hours taping up plastic and moving bodies and no one notices.
I was hoping for more cat and mouse with the autistic cop lady as well. I feel like Dexter is really sloppy compared to the OG series and it would have been nice to see him have to hone his game rather than surviving on luck like he has been.
I was hoping for more cat and mouse with the autistic cop lady as well. I feel like Dexter is really sloppy compared to the OG series and it would have been nice to see him have to hone his game rather than surviving on luck like he has been.
The Cockatrice
I'm retarded?
Nah. It's because it's been designed to be much shorter than the og series I think 3 seasons?, and they probably did not have the confidence it will bring views, considering how they kept messing up the endings. Most shows these days do not last more than 3-4 seasons compared to when we used to get over 8 of stuff. New generations of viewers have 0 patience, hell it's why each episode has this annoying spoiler preview of the entire episode just like how all trailers nowadays do. They gotta cram as much stuff as possible and despite that, they did a fine job. Gaf's opinions of it are clearly a minority. Show is fucking great.
Ellis
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This season has been brilliant. For me, it is back on track. 8 and New Blood weren't great, but this is as entertaining as the early seasons. Jennifer Carpenter is definitely missed though. Such a good actress. How that woman can tell a story just from a single "fuck" coming out of her mouth is an art in itself.
The original plan was for her to go full on sidekick with Dexter during Season 8. Not sure how that would have turned out, but it would have been nice, as she'd probably still be around now.
Dexter is a psychopath, sure, but I do believe they should have gone with the take of him crying at Debs bedside in season 8. Something had to give for him eventually, and that would've been it.
I say that as I rewatched the whole lot before this season started airing so it's fresh in my mind again.
The original plan was for her to go full on sidekick with Dexter during Season 8. Not sure how that would have turned out, but it would have been nice, as she'd probably still be around now.
Dexter is a psychopath, sure, but I do believe they should have gone with the take of him crying at Debs bedside in season 8. Something had to give for him eventually, and that would've been it.
I say that as I rewatched the whole lot before this season started airing so it's fresh in my mind again.
xrnzaaas
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The cop lady plot ended rather poorly even though I enjoyed the lecture scene. Dexter pretty much gave her a free lead on a different case and that's what she focused on. I don't see how they could give her a eureka moment in the finale without it looking like a cheap trick (like with the sheriff lady in the previous series).
Yoboman
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What a great season. Can't believe Dexter is back in 2025. I'd have to have that in the top 3 Dexter seasons. Definitely the most consistent since season 1, though 2 and 4 arguably had higher peaks
This is pretty crazy for a Dexter season:
Thought it all just worked so well. Dinklage played his role so well, and Uma Thurman is just fucking cool in anything she is in
My only issue with the final episode is Dexter should be wearing gloves! Like he's done that as a basic for the whole series
Some good set up for next season with Charlie, Quinn, Ripper storylines going, fallout from Prater - Harrison was definitely seen on camera
This is pretty crazy for a Dexter season:
Thought it all just worked so well. Dinklage played his role so well, and Uma Thurman is just fucking cool in anything she is in
My only issue with the final episode is Dexter should be wearing gloves! Like he's done that as a basic for the whole series
Some good set up for next season with Charlie, Quinn, Ripper storylines going, fallout from Prater - Harrison was definitely seen on camera
bitbydeath
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Finally a good season ending!
Excluding the prequel it has been a while.
I'm glad they're slowly bringing him back to OG Dexter with
Excluding the prequel it has been a while.
I'm glad they're slowly bringing him back to OG Dexter with
his trophies/slides coming back and now his boat.
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The Cockatrice
I'm retarded?
They did not ruin the ending. Thats impressive. This is one of the best seasons if not the best of Dexter. Im glad hes back. Now lets hope it brought viewers so we can get more as there are quite a lot of nice killers on the loose especially Cam from Modern Family lol
digoutyoursoul
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If there is a Season 2 I wonder if they will bring Astor and Cody back, see how they have coped since losing their mother and the potential of meeting Harrison after all this time.
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xrnzaaas
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No official renewal, but apparently there were already some talks among writers about the script for season 2. I think it's rather safe to say it'll get another season since the show was popular in streaming and got way better reception than the last season (or in fact the last few seasons).
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bitbydeath
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They'll be old enough to be serial killers now. LMAO
FUBARx89
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In the books Dexter notices they're sociopaths & have their own "dark passanger".
xrnzaaas
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It should be doable to bring Cody and Astor back. Based on the imdb resumes of both actors they haven't starred in anything signifcant in recent years (which is actually good, because they wouldn't need superstar paychecks).
Personally I always thought that sending them away after Rita was a cheap way to avoid dealing with them in later seasons, as Dexter would become their sole guardian (well maybe with Deb helping out here and there).
Personally I always thought that sending them away after Rita was a cheap way to avoid dealing with them in later seasons, as Dexter would become their sole guardian (well maybe with Deb helping out here and there).
So many plot holes it is unbeliable if Dexter is not jailed -
* batista was seen by several security personel talking about dexter shortly before his death; there is no way police wouldn't question everyone that worked with Prater;
* calls to harisson on batista's phone;
* the only trophy missing from the vault is precisely bay harbour butcher's. As a police benefactor, there is no way they wouldn't search every inch of the vault and catalog everything;
* gps system on boat;
* dexter's hair and other evidence on vault;
* batista was seen by several security personel talking about dexter shortly before his death; there is no way police wouldn't question everyone that worked with Prater;
* calls to harisson on batista's phone;
* the only trophy missing from the vault is precisely bay harbour butcher's. As a police benefactor, there is no way they wouldn't search every inch of the vault and catalog everything;
* gps system on boat;
* dexter's hair and other evidence on vault;
Yoboman
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Not really
1. There will be a season 2 to confirm the fallout from Batista. Not a plot hole it just hasn't happened yet
2. Dexter took Batista's phone
3. Only Prater knows everything that was originally in the vault and he's dead
4. Agree taking Praters boat was dumb but again it can't be a plot hole if we haven't seen how it concludes?
5. Dexter "cleaned" the vault of evidence in the episode. You can say there's no way he'd be able to clean the whole vault of DNA but that applies to the entire series, you just need suspension of disbelief that the guy who worked in forensics for decades is good at hiding forensics
1. let's see
2. Very easy for cops to pull all calls from the phone provider without the phone itself, this should be the first action of any cop.
3. there are plaques for every trophy;
4. let's see.
5. i'm able to work with that, but let's see.
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Yoboman
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I think a show like Dexter inevitably has these issues in the modern surveillance state and you just need to accept TV logic will be TV logic. Taking the phone is good enough, it addresses the potential plot hole even if it wouldn't work in real life
It's the same with the fact that Dexter or the Dark Passenger would've been caught easily with the amount of surveillance cities have . Even with his special hoodie they'd still track his every movement back to his car/house.
The Cockatrice
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My guy, you're talking about stuff from the final episode. Where the fuck would they even put all that in 50 minutes? Chillax my guy, these will most likely pop up in the next season.
bitbydeath
Gold Member
I wouldn't underestimate how lazy cops can be when they've already "solved" it.
I'm assuming autistic cop will unravel all this in s2 but yeah, I think the cops would be very willing to sweep all this under the rug. After all, they were able to pull a fingerprint of the gun, match it to Dinklage, AND confirm it was the murder weapon ON THE SPOT! That's elite level police "lets close this case!" stuff right there