TVSquad reviewer Jonathon Toomey gave the first episode 9 out of 10 and said of it that "This show is legit, well-worth watching. The only reason I'm holding back that last star is because the screener DVD I received only had the pilot episode and I suppose it's possible that the show could go downhill after that. But I wouldn't bet on it. " Toomey also later added another review of the premiere, stating that "I'm worried though. Dexter is good. In fact, it's really good. That's why I'm worried. Why? Because Showtime has a nasty little habit of canceling great shows. There was "The Chris Isaak Show". Then "Dead Like Me". The most recent casualty? "Huff". All three of those shows were spectacular. And you know what? Dexter is better than all of them. So, yeah... I'm worried."