Cold Snap

Great 1st episode! The old dexter is back. I love the new environment dexter is in, I think the storyline is great so far. Can't wait to see the next episode.

I'm perplexed at some reviewers complaining that the new Dexter is woke.

Please go back to S1, Ep. 1, and have a look at the diversity within the show. Four of the seven main cast members were non-white. To refresh your memory: LaGuerta (Cuban-American), Batista (Puerto Rican), Doakes (African-American), Masuka (Japanese).

The double amputee seen line dancing could easily be a callback to S1. If you'll remember, Brian Mosier (aka The Ice Truck Killer) worked as a prosthetist and was, what Vince Masuka stated, "an amputee devotee."

This was a near perfect ten for me. I'm dinging it one point because the movement of the white deer seemed a little odd. CGI, perhaps? Still, WAY more believable than the CGI storm in the series finale!

Dexter fans rest easy. So far, the first episode promises a respectful continuation of Dexter, and has me excited for the season.

With MUCH higher production values, cinematography and a much focused script, "Cold Snap" might come off as an entirely different beast at first. But it quickly catches you up with the quiet life of Dexter Morgan these past 10 years.

Who Dexter now? What has he been doing, how much longer can he stay hidden? The premiere episode quickly answers these and more.

Much like catching up with an old friend, New Blood feels more new than familiar, with just enough of that old Dexter DNA thrown in there to keep fans happy. But i'm glad that they chose to evolve the character rather than do a rehash.

Theres less crash humor here, and the change of setting does wonders for the show. Its a much lonelier and quieter tone than fans might be used to, and the exploration of regret is definitely an interesting one. It felt much more like Fargo than the thriller days of miami.

And sure, most of this is set up, but its done well. Personally, i cant wait to see how this season ends.

This was a very solid first episode, and Michael C. Hall gives a familiar yet all new performance as Dexter which grounds the entire thing. The setup brings high stakes and some really intriguing problems that are sure to blow up in Dexter's face before long, which is exactly how the show should feel. All the right elements are here to give this show the send-off it truly deserves, here's hoping they pull it off.

The original series is one of my favourite TV shows of all time, with a horrid ending. Now that legendary series has got a chance to fix everything, and it is off to a strong start.

Cold Snap is a very good episode, it is paced perfectly, written well, and acted well. It feels like the old Dexter, despite taking place in a completely different location. While not much happens in this episode until around half way, it is just a joy to see Michael C Hall back as this character. There is nothing about his performance that suggests Dexter has lost its mark. He is as good here as hes always been. I loved how they managed to fit Jennifer Carpenter into this new series, since it wouldn't be the same without her.

Looking forward to seeing this story progress. And on the side note, did anyone else get chills when the Blood Theme played at the end? Epic, just epic.

Hello Dexter Morgan, and welcome back!