I'm a big-time Dexter fan, through and through. Dexter (seasons 1-8) is the only series I rewatch all the time.
Like Harry (according to Dexter), change is not easy for me.
So when Dexter: New Blood came out, at first the change of scenery, the cold, the absence of some beloved cast members and the lack of humour and latin music were a huge disappointment to me. However, after watching it as a standalone show (with no comparisons to the original), it grew on me.
Now, with this new show, of course we're not used to the new faces in the cast. We all remember the young Dexter, Deb and Harry to look different, even Laura Moser.
However, I think it may be unfair to judge the casting as we're not in the shoes of the casting directors and producers. I believe they had to consider many aspects besides just similar looks.
Yes, we all wish that Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, James Remar and the rest of the original cast could magically play the younger versions of their own characters, but time only goes one way. (Bonus: I really like Christian Slater. He's awesome as always!)
So far, after watching the first episode twice, I like it. I think everyone did a pretty decent job filling in those big Dexter shoes.
I cannot deny, actually, the fact that I'm now even more excited to watch Dexter: Resurrection after getting a glimpse of Dexter being revived in the emergency room.
In short, I think this show is cool and will probably grow on me even more with time.
If you're a Dexter fan, go in with no specific expectations or judgment. I believe you'll enjoy it!
