The original post: /r/television by /u/dhanrajmore on 2025-07-27 17:18:10+00:00.
I’m really enjoying Dexter: Resurrection, but I can’t help missing the atmosphere of the original Miami-based series.
The cinematography back then had this unique contrast—the bright, sunlit days against Dexter’s dark, nighttime rituals—which created a visual irony that made his double life feel even more haunting. In Resurrection, the cold, wintry New York setting feels more one-note; everything is already bleak, so that powerful visual tension is lost. I also miss the layered character dynamics. The original show gave real space to side characters like Deb, Doakes, Masuka, LaGuerta, and Angel, and of course, I really miss Rita-her relationship with Dexter, each with their own arcs that didn’t just support Dexter’s story but often challenged or derailed it. It felt like a living world with unpredictable influences, not just a single-track plot. Resurrection feels more focused and emotionally tight, but also more linear—events unfold along one line, with fewer threads weaving together over time.
I guess there was something special about storytelling in the 2005 era, before technology and hyper-connectivity took over. Back then, crimes had a certain artistry, and smart culprits still had an edge. Writers could build tension through real investigation, human error, and the slow uncovering of clues through character-driven storytelling not GPS pings and CCTV everywhere. Crime stories had space to breathe, and the build-up felt earned.