I Watched Dexter: New Blood Before Resurrection, And There’s A Pattern In The Spinoffs That’s Giving Me Breaking Bad Vibes

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Dexter Morgan’s tale resumes in Dexter: Resurrection, contrary to what seemed like the finale in New Blood. The narrative carries on from where it ended, with our beloved vigilante-serial killer finding himself in New York City, attempting to resolve a new wave of chaos caused by his son Harrison. I’ve been thoroughly enjoying the episodes thus far, as the continuation is giving me strong reminders of Breaking Bad, the deeper we delve into it.

In my affection for the original series, as much as I appreciate James Remar’s return, I believe the initial Dexter unintentionally harmed the show’s integrity. The revival seems to be rectifying this. In these fresh episodes, Dexter appears to be in a phase reminiscent of “Heisenberg,” and if you find that perplexing, let me clarify.

Although I cherish the original series, including James Remar’s return, I feel the original version may have hurt the show in some way. The revival appears to be making amends for this. In these new episodes, Dexter seems to be going through a “Heisenberg”-like phase, and if you’re unsure about this reference, let me explain.

Both Dexter And Walter White Are Easy To Root For, Despite Their Crimes

The TV shows “Breaking Bad” and “Dexter” skillfully transform morally questionable characters, such as a drug dealer and a serial killer, into relatable figures. They share a similar technique, humanizing them by giving them strong motivations for their reprehensible actions. For Walter White, this motivation was to amass as much money as possible to secure his family’s future after he succumbed to cancer. On the other hand, Dexter Morgan’s motivation lies in hunting down and eliminating dangerous criminals who have eluded justice or operate outside of its reach.

In everyday situations, it’s safe to say that most of us wouldn’t support characters like those found in some shows. Shows such as ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Dexter’ work hard to make their protagonists appear sympathetic, often leading viewers to perceive more logical characters, such as Skyler White or Maria LaGuerta, as villains instead.

I find it intriguing to draw parallels between these two characters, as both series employ extramarital affairs as a means to portray them negatively. Cheating is universally disliked, and I appreciate the writers’ strategy of making viewers lean towards the clearly villainous characters by revealing an unsavory aspect about a character we might otherwise sympathize with.

Part Of What Made Breaking Bad Incredible Was How It Reshaped Walter White

The TV show Breaking Bad is often hailed as one of the best ever made due to various factors, but what truly sets it apart for me is its ability to change how viewers perceive Walter White. From start to finish, we witness his transformation from a man struggling to keep up, to the legendary character known as “Heisenberg.” Initially a high school teacher, he eventually ascends to become a drug lord over the course of the series, only to end up as an immoral figure by its conclusion.

Initially driven by the need to secure his family’s future after his demise, his ambition gradually metamorphoses into a relentless pursuit of wealth and influence. There’s an unmistakable air of arrogance as he takes pride in producing the finest meth in the southwestern U.S. This obsession consumes him completely, leading him to perform reprehensible acts to preserve his standing. Shocking instances abound where you find yourself questioning the man he’s become – from letting Jane Pinkman die, to tainting a child with poison.

In addition to its thrilling scenes, the series “Dexter” was missing that powerful emotional blow that made viewers question their support for Dexter. Even when Dexter allowed Doakes to perish, I didn’t feel much sympathy for the sergeant, despite his numerous reasons to be. Doakes can be considered a villain because he was a good cop who suspected his fellow officer of being involved in underhanded activities, and as it turned out, he was completely correct. In the end, “Dexter” concluded with Morgan escaping unpunished and living in the wilderness. This isn’t the kind of justice a serial killer like him truly deserved, which is provided in the novels.

Dexter New Blood And Resurrection Have Leaned Into Reminding Us That He Is Not A Good Person, Despite His Own Opinion

In their current narratives, Dexter: New Blood and Resurrection have done a commendable job in reintroducing the elements that made Breaking Bad captivating. Through characters like Harrison, Angela Bishop, and Angel Batista, we’re subtly reminded that Dexter Morgan, despite his attempts to justify his actions by targeting criminals and adhering to a personal code, is essentially a serial killer. His compulsion to kill, even though it often seems justified, remains an integral part of his character.

Harry’s coding or not, he’s not an admirable individual, and his own son acknowledged this. Just recently in “Resurrection“, when Dexter embarked on a pursuit for a serial killer using the moniker “The Dark Passenger”, it seemed to be more about personal pride and the excitement of a hunt rather than adhering to any true moral code.

It’s also accurate to say that Dexter is primarily a survivalist. He deceitfully took the life of Sergeant Logan, portraying it as essential to protect Harrison. However, the truth is, deep down, he has no genuine desire to confront the consequences of his extensive list of crimes. Despite his claims of noble motivations behind his numerous killings, his true intention seems to be avoiding retribution.

If he hadn’t fled the city when Angel Batista came to see him at the start of “Resurrection,” it suggests that he wouldn’t have run away if Angel got too close to the truth throughout the series. It seems like the revival is unveiling storylines that reveal Dexter as not the hero portrayed in the original series, a development I’m eagerly anticipating, provided they execute it well.

On Fridays, I eagerly tune into Paramount+ for fresh installments of “Dexter: Resurrection,” or if that doesn’t work for my schedule, I catch it on Showtime every Sunday at 8:00 p.m. ET. I can hardly contain my anticipation as we delve deeper into this season, with fingers crossed that Dexter will eventually reconnect with his son, a parting we witnessed at the close of “New Blood.

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2025-07-21 16:08