Dexter: Original Sin
Dexter: Original Sin
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Dexter: Original Sin

"They're catching killers. He's about to become one."

8.2
Yr 2024
Status Canceled
Crime Drama Mystery
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Overview

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.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 60 /100

Critical reception for Dexter: Original Sin is polarized, largely split between franchise loyalists who appreciate the show's return to the source material's tone and critics who find the prequel redundant. Many reviewers praised the casting, particularly Patrick Gibson's nuanced performance as a young Dexter, noting that the series captures the aesthetic and "feel" of the original run more effectively than previous installments.

Conversely, detractors argue that the show suffers from "anticipatory exhaustion," struggling to justify its existence by retreading well-worn ground. While some found the 90s setting and family-centric themes a welcome expansion, others felt the narrative lacked depth, relying too heavily on mimicry rather than forging a distinct identity.

“Original Sin does a much better job at capturing the feel and style of the original series, with a younger, more inexperienced Dexter Morgan trying to find a little meaning in life.”

“Patrick Gibson absolutely nails Michael C. Hall's version of Dexter, down to the subtle facial ticks and physical mannerisms.”

“Dexter: Original Sin feels intent on returning us to dynamics that already played out 100-plus episodes of other Dexter shows.”

“The Showtime prequel series 'Dexter: Original Sin' beats a dead horse in tracing the serial killer's early career.”

Transmission Paths

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US • UK • CA
Paramount+ Amazon Channel
UK • US • CA
fuboTV
US
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US • UK • CA
Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
US
Spectrum On Demand
US
Paramount Plus Basic with Ads
UK • CA
Paramount Plus
CA • UK
Why fans love it

Set in 1991 Miami, this prequel explores the formative years of Dexter Morgan. Patrick Gibson leads as a young man grappling with violent impulses while navigating the mundane social pressures of student life. The series grounds the character in a specific aesthetic, using the neon-soaked atmosphere of the nineties to frame his early attempts at hiding in plain sight.

The tension centers on the uneasy collaboration between Dexter and his father, Harry. Instead of focusing solely on the mechanics of crime, the narrative examines the construction of a lethal moral code. By placing a budding serial killer inside a forensic internship at the Miami Metro Police Department, the show shifts the perspective of a traditional crime drama to highlight the friction between maintaining a public identity and satisfying a private need for blood.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 20
Longest run 10 eps
Patrick Gibson
Patrick Gibson
as Dexter Morgan
10 episodes
Christian Slater
Christian Slater
as Harry Morgan
10 episodes
Molly Brown
Molly Brown
as Debra Morgan
10 episodes
James Martinez
James Martinez
as Angel Batista
10 episodes
Christina Milian
Christina Milian
as Maria LaGuerta
10 episodes
Alex Shimizu
Alex Shimizu
as Vince Masuka
10 episodes
Reno Wilson
Reno Wilson
as Bobby Watt
10 episodes
Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Dempsey
as Aaron Spencer
10 episodes
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Michael C. Hall as Dexter's Inner Voice (voice) 10 episodes Sarah Michelle Gellar as Tanya Martin 10 episodes Brittany Allen as Laura Moser 9 episodes Raquel Justice as Sofia 8 episodes Jeff Daniel Phillips as Levi Reed 5 episodes Sarah Kinsey as Camilla Figg 8 episodes Jasper Lewis as Doris Morgan 7 episodes Aaron Jennings as Clark Sanders 9 episodes Tanya Clarke as Nurse Mary 1 episode Victoria Martzloff as Tiffany 5 episodes Lauren Neal as Coach Pino 2 episodes Chandler Lovelle as Daniela 4 episodes Paola Andino as Jen 3 episodes Jasmine Shanise as Nurse 1 episode Robert Younis as Dr. Rivas 1 episode Emily S. James as Photographer 1 episode Bryson Powers as Andy 1 episode Joe Carson as Bro-y Classmate 1 episode Lincoln Hoppe as OB-GYN 1 episode Jolie Cannava as Donna 1 episode Amie MacKenzie as Dr. Adametta 1 episode Chloe Sciore as Sorority Girl 1 episode Mason Michael Moore as Announcer 1 episode Myles Dante Yazell as Iron Lake Doctor 1 episode Veronica Mendoza as Iron Lake Nurse 1 episode Ken Levine as Football Announcer 1 episode Roberto Sanchez as Tony Ferrer 1 episode Eli Sherman as Little Dexter 5 episodes Carlo Mendez as Hector Estrada 4 episodes Al Coronel as Judge Torres 2 episodes Brayden Gleave as Jimmy Powell 3 episodes Carla Olivia Torres as Isabel 1 episode Carlye Tamaren as Brandi Silvera 3 episodes Jeffrey Stubblefield as Alan Barnes 2 episodes Jerry Hernandez as Alvaro 1 episode Xander Mateo as Young Brian 7 episodes Michael G. Martinez as Raul Martinez 2 episodes Moses Jones as Officer Muszynski 2 episodes Philip Ursino as Pawnbroker 1 episode Shiva Ayama as D.A. Elaine Zhu 2 episodes John Pope as Joe 1 episode Arianna Santos as Rueda Dancer 1 episode Maria Carmen as Rueda Dancer 1 episode Alexis Rowland as Rueda Dancer 1 episode Dawn Noel as Rueda Dancer 1 episode Oriana Siphanoum as Rueda Dancer 1 episode Sarah Kobayashi as Rueda Dancer 1 episode Kaleila Jordan as Rueda Dancer 1 episode Carol Borjas as Rueda Dancer 1 episode Randy Gonzalez as Santos Jimenez 4 episodes Roberto Sanchez as Tony Ferrer 3 episodes Ulyses Espinoza as Alfredo 2 episodes Tyler Lofton as Evan 2 episodes Oswaldo Fuenmayor as Marco 2 episodes Isaac Gonzalez Rossi as Gio 4 episodes Jonathan Adams as Assistant Chief Carl Borlee 2 episodes Amanda Brooks as Becca Spencer 3 episodes Shawn Law as Sheriff 2 episodes Jackie Gonzalez-Durruthy as News Anchor #1 2 episodes Kathleen Rose Perkins as Barbara Plimpton 2 episodes Roby Attal as Brian Moser 3 episodes London Thatcher as Nicky Spencer 6 episodes Savannah Schoenecker as Female Cadet 3 episodes Danny Watters as Officer #1 2 episodes Michael Caponera as Uniformed Officer #2 3 episodes Keisha Thompson as Missy 2 episodes Travis Myers as Nelson 2 episodes
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Keywords

miami, florida based on novel or book prequel serial killer 1990s based on tv series
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Details

First Aired
December 15, 2024
Status
Canceled
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
367