Cold Snap

Very good pilot maybe a lot of events left with out explanation but there will be enough time to this later; obviously Michael C. Hall still got it, the character, the freak mode sometimes, the whole package still there; I hope this season will be good written so they could continue the series.

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.

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!

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 called that opening with the cop pulling Dex over. Also, she has a major Deb look and is a cop. Anyone notice that? Interesting choice. I'm sure that was intentional.