Is There Going To Be More Dexter New Blood
So, you watched Dexter: New Blood, huh? And now you're itching for more, just like the rest of us! The big question is: will there be a season 2?
Let's dive in, shall we? Think of it like Dexter trying to analyze a crime scene, but instead of blood spatter, we're looking at ratings, fan reactions, and network buzz.
The Case for More Blood (New Blood, That Is)
New Blood wasn't exactly a flop, was it? It was a ratings juggernaut! People tuned in week after week to see Dexter Morgan, our favorite (or at least most fascinating) serial killer, try to navigate a normal life in snowy Iron Lake.
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Michael C. Hall slipping back into Dexter's skin? Come on, that's TV gold! Plus, Harrison, Dexter's son, brought a whole new layer of angst and daddy issues to the table.
What the Actors Say
Michael C. Hall has been pretty coy about the whole thing. Imagine Dexter playing it cool after covering up a crime scene. That's the vibe.
He's hinted that it's not entirely up to him. Showtime (now Paramount+ with Showtime) holds the cards, and they're being predictably tight-lipped.
The Murky Waters: Why a Season 2 is a Challenge
Here's where it gets a little complicated, like trying to untangle Dexter's dark passenger from his desire for connection. Remember that ending?
Yeah, Harrison... well, let's just say he made a choice. A very permanent choice, leaving Dexter six feet under. How do you continue a show called "Dexter" without... Dexter?
There's been talk about a potential spin-off focusing on Harrison. Think "Harrison: New Blood," with the young Morgan grappling with his own inherited darkness.
The Harrison Factor
Jack Alcott, who played Harrison, definitely has the acting chops to carry a show. Whether audiences are ready for a Dexter-less Dexter-verse is another question.
Some fans might feel betrayed if they change the core formula too much. It's like offering them a veggie burger when they were craving a bloody steak!
So, What's the Verdict?
The truth is, nobody knows for sure right now. The powers that be at Paramount+ with Showtime are likely weighing all the factors: ratings, fan demand, creative possibilities, and of course, the bottom line.
We can hope. We can dream. We can even start writing our own fan fiction where Dexter somehow faked his death and is now running a bakery in Miami. (Okay, maybe that's just me).
"Sometimes, hope is all we have. And sometimes, that's enough." - Probably something Dexter would say, if he were a bit more optimistic.
Keep your eyes peeled for official announcements. Until then, maybe re-watch the original series or New Blood. Or, you know, start practicing your own "dark passenger" stare in the mirror. Just kidding... mostly.
The return of Dexter (or his legacy) is definitely a possibility, but in the meantime, we can all ponder the complexities of justice, morality, and the enduring appeal of a good (or rather, bad) guy with a code.
