This article contains spoilers for Dexter: Resurrection ‘A Beating Heart’
Summary
Anytime an iconic show is rebooted or given the spinoff treatment, there are a lot of nerves among fans, and that has been the case for those who lovedDexter. WhenDexter: Resurrectionwas revealed, people were skeptical, especially since there had already been two spinoff shows based on this intellectual property.
Dexter fans were concerned thatDexter: Resurrectionmight hurt the legacy of the iconic series, but it appears that’s not going to be the case.In fact, if ‘A Beating Heart’ is anything to go by, this show might end up makingDexterfeel even more important than ever.
Dexter: Resurrection ‘A Beating Heart’ Will Impress Fans With Its Tone
The Reviews Have Been Overwhelmingly Positive So Far
The originalDexterhad an obvious tone, which did a great job of making the series compelling to audiences. Each episode would always have a fast pace and lots of details to keep people gripped, and that’s exactly what ‘A Beating Heart’ did inDexter: Resurrection’sopener to kickstart the series with a bang. The episode didn’t hold anything backwith a big murder taking place, lots of tension being built, and tons of character focus being at the heart of everything that happened, much like the original series.‘A Beating Heart’ had the difficult task of reintroducing Dexter Morgan to the world, explaining how he escaped dying, while also giving audiences a reason to want another season related to these characters. Fortunately, it managed to achieve all of that and then some. The show had the usual wit and humor that people expect fromDexter, while also being cunning and clever with the plot, which was a positive sign for long-term fans.
The reviews forDexter: Resurrectionhave been overwhelmingly positive for the first two episodes that have aired publicly. They have maintained the same level of drama and threat that audiences have come to know and expect from the franchise, and that’s one of the reasons why it has been reviewed so positively.The show has a 90% Tomatometer rating and an 83% Popcornmeter score, proving that critics and fans alike have enjoyed the show until now. It’s a clear sign that the tone has been matched from the original series, and carrying on the Dexter legacy in that manner is exactly what people wanted to see, all while freshening things up and being unique within itself.
Dexter: Resurrection Featured Numerous Cameos Of Iconic Characters
It Felt Like A Nod Was Being Made To Link The Original Series
Dexter: Resurrectionmight be linked to the original series, continuing the story of Dexter’s life. However, it’s important that the show stands out as its own and doesn’t just come across as a carbon copy, andthat wasn’t the case in the opening episode. Dexter: Resurrectionhad a fun tone and used music in a manner that it had never been before, which felt fresh. However, the show also featured several returning characters from the original show, who will have entertained fans.Three of Dexter’s greatest enemies in the Trinity Killer, Miguel Prado, and James Doakes, made a return in a dream sequence that created a scene perfect for any long-term fans. It’s easy to imagine that audiences would be talking about what those characters mean to them, and that’s something that was purposefully done for that nostalgia factor, which is essential.
While those two former villains were just small cameos,Dexter: Resurrectionalso brought back Harry Morgan andAngel Batista in more important roles. They’re again taking on supporting roles, just as they had during the original Dexter series. It’s not about a quick appearance for those two, and the fact thatDexter: Resurrectionis going to feature many original characters will help bridge the gap between the two shows, ensuring there is absolute continuity and a seamless transition between the shows that will allow fans to watch them as one long series.
Dexter’s Original Charm And Violence Were Brought Together Perfectly
The Pressure Is Now On Dexter: Resurrection, Maintaining The Quality
Dexterhad a very specific tone throughout its run, with the titular character being a serial killer who audiences would typically hate due to his violent nature. However, he has a charm due to the fact that he’s also quite awkward and funny, all of which comes together in an entertaining way that creates a classic character. All of his charm and quirks are back in this show, and that’s important because fans wanted the show to feel familiar in many ways. Of course, this needs to be different in many waysso thatDexter: Resurrectionis uniquewithin itself, but a show like this relies upon all of the original fans, and so far, a great job has been done in relating to them. Now the pressure is onDexter: Resurrectionto maintain the same level of quality to keep pleasing long-term fans while also driving the show forward to new levels of popularity to ensure it’s renewed for another season.
