Okay, let's talk about Dexter: New Blood. We all watched it (or at least pretended to). But something's been bugging me. Where *exactly* does this reboot take place?
Iron Lake: Sounds Familiar, Right?
The show tells us it's Iron Lake, New York. A small, snowy town. Full of secrets, of course. Because what small town isn't?
But does it *feel* like upstate New York? I'm not so sure. Let's dive a little deeper, shall we?
My Unpopular Opinion: It's Actually...
Brace yourselves. I think Iron Lake is less New York and more…generic "small town, USA." Think Stephen King's Castle Rock, but colder. Much colder.
Hear me out! We've seen this town a million times. A place where everyone knows everyone. And they're all hiding something awful. It's a trope!
Evidence A: The Vibe
The atmosphere? Totally familiar. A mix of quaint and creepy. You know the type. Where the local diner serves the best (and only) pie. And everyone stares just a little too long.
Plus, the snow. So much snow! It could be anywhere that gets blasted with blizzards for half the year.
Evidence B: The Characters
Let's be honest, the townsfolk are pretty stock. The grizzled sheriff (Angela Bishop). The quirky shop owner. The rebellious teenager.
We’ve seen these archetypes before. They could be from any small town drama ever made! Honestly, who *wasn't* a suspect at some point?
Evidence C: The Lack of "New York-ness"
Where's the New York attitude? The fast-talking? The bagels? I'm only half-joking! Even upstate, you'd expect a *little* bit of that New York flavor.
Instead, it’s almost aggressively…Midwestern? Or maybe even Canadian. Sorry, Canada!
So, What Does It All Mean?
Maybe I'm overthinking this. Maybe I just wanted more of that Miami sunshine. But I truly believe Iron Lake is a state of mind. It's that unsettling feeling of being watched. Of secrets bubbling beneath the surface.
It's a place where Dexter Morgan couldn't *really* escape his past. No matter where he was.
And honestly, isn't that the real point of the show? The setting might be New York on paper, but in my head, it's just "Anytown, USA." A place where the dark passenger can find you, no matter what.
What do you think? Am I crazy? Or did Dexter really just end up in Genericville?
“Sometimes the snow whispers secrets." - Probably someone in Iron Lake.
