How Dexter: Resurrection Season 1 finale has made things harder for the show in Season 2

Dexter: Resurrection ends its first season on a note that feels too satisfying to be true. It has received a mainly positive response so far, unlike the franchise's past projects, where the endings have often been polarizing. Even the ending of the original show, nearly a decade ago, didn't satisfy fans.

It wasn't just that it lacked boldness or shock value, it also struggled creatively. Some viewers found it unconvincing, while others felt it was rushed. Many felt stronger character development could have solved these issues.

Unfortunately, the show failed to stick the landing, and something similar happened with its follow-up project, Dexter: New Blood. This Showtime miniseries showed its serial-killer protagonist returning to fight his evil thoughts with a newfound way of survival, while moving out of Miami to New York. Even then, the ending left people feeling there was room for improvement.

Unlike those shows, Dexter: Resurrection offered a far more satisfying payoff at the end of its first season, according to many fans. That may not be the best thing for Season 2, as it now has to live up to the promise of the first season. While fans may get over Dexter Morgan's continued return from his "death," they might not forgive the show for yet another underwhelming finale.

Dexter: Resurrection Season 1 finale might make things harder for the show in Season 2

Dexter Morgan is back at his usual routine of targeting criminals who may have slipped through the cracks of the justice system. It has always been the central hook behind the show. It followed this vigilante anti-hero as he tried to move past the traumas of witnessing a horrifying death at a very young age, which left him an orphan.

In Resurrection, Dexter finds a life in New York City. He is still haunted by his traumas and the Dark Passenger, who has always been part of who he is. He is still driven by his sociopathic tendencies to kill people to satisfy his urges. While it's not the healthiest way to deal with these issues, it creates a chilling drama that explores his psyche.

In his new life, Dexter tries to form a stronger bond with his son, Harrison, who is also afflicted with similar problems. The first season of Resurrection showed Dexter helping Harrison avoid potentially being charged by the police. It followed his attempts to build a genuine emotional connection with Harrison while still succumbing to his usual tendencies.

The show delivers plenty of twists but also highlights Dexter's struggle to balance his old life with the one he hopes to build. He acknowledges his true nature but also sees his bond with his son or his new friend as a way to be more human.

Hence, Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 seemingly has bigger shoes to fill than anticipated. Hopefully, it won't suffer from the creative issues that fans have been pointing out over the years.

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