'Dexter' Revived, and Fans Are Absolutely Losing It
10/17/2020 06:56 pm EDT
Timing
Many fans wrote that the return of a beloved show is exactly what they needed in a tumultuous year like 2020. Some suggested that that was the point — that Showtime was turning back to a beloved franchise that was sure to draw an audience rather than taking a risk on something new.
Ending
Some fans were able to take a glass-half-full view of the revival in relation to the unpopular ending, feeling that if new episodes were released, the original ending would no longer be the ending, and that the new ending could be better.
Rewatch
For many, the news of a revival was all they needed to justify a binge-rewatch of the original series. FYI, Dexter is streaming on Netflix as well as Showtime right now.
Other Shows
Of course, fans of other shows saw this revival as a sign that such projects could work, and they hoped to see their personal favorite get picked up as well. Many went back much further than Dexter to pick out shows they believe deserved another season.
Characters
Meanwhile, fans flooded official Showtime accounts with tweets, comments and pleas for what they wanted to see in the series. Overwhelmingly, they wanted to see Debra return for the revival in some form or another.
Return to Form
Fans called out the "vibes" they wanted the new season of Dexter to embody, comparing it to past seasons of the show. Many expected the writers and creators to draw more from the earlier seasons than the latter half of the original series.
Other Cancellations
Finally, TV fans couldn't help but put the Dexter revival side-by-side with recent cancellations — of which there are many due to the coronavirus pandemic. In a time when so many shows are getting axed, some wondered if it was the right time to invest in a revival rather than the other series that are holding on for dear life.
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