Based on the four episodes made available for review, the revival is a solid effort at creative redemption.

(Hint: Dexter might not be the only serial killer in residence.)

The originalDexterfinalewasbad, and fanswereunderstandably disappointed.

DEXTER: NEW BLOOD

Jack Alcott, Michael C. Hall, and Julia Jones in ‘Dexter: New Blood.'.Seacia Pavao/SHOWTIME

Still, I think it’s fair to say that most of us were able to move on.

Was the world clamoring for moreDexter?

Without seeing all 10 episodes, it’s impossible to say yet whetherNew Bloodsucceeds.

There’s a decided and familiar lack of subtlety, too.

“I guess mine are just a little unique.”

They were, and maybe still are.

It’s kind of fun seeingDexteragain, with its serial killer-meets-dad jokes charm.