Dexter: Original SinThey're catching killers. He's about to become one.
In 1991 Miami, Dexter Morgan transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can't be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. With the guidance of his father, Harry, he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on law enforcements' radar. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.
WritersJames Manos Jr., Jeff Lindsay, Terry Huang
And in the beginning...
Dec 15, 2024
Young Dexter Morgan struggles to keep his urges in check while navigating life with his father, Harry, and sister, high-school senior Deb. After Harry has a health scare, Dexter realizes it may finally be time to fulfill his destiny.
Kid in a Candy Store
Dec 22, 2024
Dexter adjusts to his new job as a forensics intern at Miami Metro, as Harry returns to work after his medical leave. Deb lashes out at her dad by engaging in petty criminal behavior.
Miami Vice
Dec 22, 2024
Dexter goes after a loan shark with ties to Batista, as Harry is told to keep an eye on Maria Laguerta, Miami Metro's newest homicide detective. Deb throws a party to win the favor of her volleyball teammates.
Fender Bender
Dec 29, 2024
Dexter targets a retired mob hitman (who may still be killing), as Harry works the gruesome murder case of a 10-year-old boy. Deb sneaks into a nightclub with Sofia and meets an exciting new friend.
F Is for Fuck-Up
Jan 5, 2025
After a kill goes wrong, Dexter is grounded by Harry. Deb deepens her relationship with Gio, and bonds with her brother on the anniversary of their mother's death.
The Joy of Killing
Jan 12, 2025
Miami Metro is shaken by a kidnapping that hits close to home, as Dexter sets his sights on a killer that slipped through the cracks of the justice system. But first, Dexter must survive a double date with Deb and her new boyfriend.
The Big Bad Body Problem
Jan 26, 2025
Dexter needs to find a new hiding place after his most recent dumping ground is blown. Harry and LaGuerta pitch a controversial theory to Spencer, as the hunt for a missing child continues. Deb gets in trouble for an outburst in volleyball practice.
Business and Pleasure
Feb 2, 2025
Deb sneaks away for a trip with her mysterious boyfriend. Dexter is tasked with finding her. Harry and LaGuerta travel to Tampa to look into a potential serial killer on the loose, while Miami Metro closes in on suspects in the child kidnapping.
Blood Drive
Feb 9, 2025
In the fallout of a SWAT raid gone wrong, Dexter closes in on the child kidnapper. Meanwhile, Deb goes to work with her Dad... and sees Miami Metro in a new light. Harry digs deeper into the serial killer case but keeps his theory from LaGuerta.
Code Blues
Feb 16, 2025
Dexter races to find the missing kidnapped child before it's too late. Deb visits her godfather in the hospital and rethinks her future. Harry comes face-to-face with a serial killer... leading to a shocking result.
MovieGuys
@MovieGuys
Simply put, not good. The unimaginative and rather cheesily titled "Dexter Original Sin" is, unlike the original series, about as subtle as a meat clever. The sense of light, sophisticated handling associated with the original series, is largely absent.Instead, the treatment is over the top, at times bordering on the ridiculous. We see Dexter looking at a girly mag but no he's really fawning over news cuttings of serial killer Ted Bundy wedged between its pristine pages. Oh and his sister ends up passed out drunk at a party about to be raped but after Dexter intercedes to save her, she can still apparently "take care of herself". Clearly, as we have just seen, that's not true. Its this kind of low brow, unintelligent nonsense, with a dash of woke BS, that sinks this series to the bottom. As is so often the case too, its a shame, as its a decent cast who have come together for this bloody debacle. In summary, all the trappings of success can't make up for the absence of a well crafted, intelligent, believable story. I adored the original Dexter because its everything, this lifeless facsimile, is not. An emphatic pass from me.
Horseface
@Horseface
A pretty good prequel to Dexter. Better than that new blood sequel, or whatever it was called. I guess that's why there's only one season of that. If course, it's still Dexter, so it has a ton of plot holes, ridiculous conveniences, silly scenarios, etc. But then again, it's Dexter, so it's entertaining and gripping if you crank up your suspension of disbelief. It's worth it. The casting has some eerily similar actors. Like Angel and the lab partner, I mean holy crap, it's hard to believe it's not the same actors thrown in a time machine. Deb on the other hand, what is going on there? I mean, Deb in the contemporary Dexter show is borderline anorexic. This younger actor is chubby and gets more overweight for each episode. I mean, wow, in episode 10! How did they not instruct her to lose weight as part of the contract. Deb is my favorite character in the contemporary Dexter, and Jennifer Carpenter just burns through the screen in every episode. This younger actor has a foul mouth and an attitude, too, which is great, but she looks nothing like Deb. Gonna be interesting to see if there's a plot planned for her starting to starve herself for some reason.
