Dexter: Original Sin
"They're catching killers. He's about to become one."
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.
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.
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- First Aired
- December 15, 2024
- Status
- Canceled
- Origin
- US
- TMDB Votes
- 367