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When it comes to spinoffs, modern TV networks seem to have an endless appetite.
Even the shows most dedicated fans will likely admit that its been a fairly bumpy ride.
And its apparent from the beginning what ripe material they were working with.
Its a great set piece, one that the series would rarely match again.
As such, the first season also revolved around Dexter trying to figure out where he came from.
Sadly, it wouldnt always be working with material of this caliber.
Of course, in retrospect, that audience is obviously the viewers of the show itself.Whoo, Dexter!
You kill people but, like, in a cool way!
This episode is the best example of these elements all coming together.
Does he deliver on his promise in the third season and beyond?
New Dexter is a lot like the old Dexter.
But at least, at the time, it felt like it was working toward something special here.
It also grants one of the rare moments that we ever really, truly fear for Dexter.
But hes never been toe-to-toe with someone like Trinity, who has been concealing himself for decades.
And if Nebraska is any indication, things arent going well foranyone.
A rightfully poignant episode in a season that fell drastically out of step with itself.
Are You … ?
InDextertime, thats essentially pressing fast forward.
But its wonderful to see someone like Deb not be treated like a total buffoon.
It kills time until its allowed to hit the aforementioned bullet points and calls it a day.
Everything after would be a fall from grace.
The Family Business(New BloodEpisode 9)
Well, noteverything.
Sins Of The Father (New BloodEpisode 10)
What do you do with Dexter?
Does he get to go free?
And if its the last thing, who gets to do him in?
Sins Of The Father provides little hope that the two will ride off into the sunset.
