And in the Beginning...

I thought this would be cheesy but...having Michael C Hall's voice as the narrator is really a game changer. As a die-hard Dexter fan the first episode is very promising.

Deb is a little hard to adapt too but its the first episode I will withhold judgement. Theres' just something not meshing. Its like the on pre-req the have for Deb is that she curses and while she was a curser she was much more than that.

Christian Slater as Harry. What a fantastic choice. He brought the young Harry to life. What a great actor

Michelle G: Love her character, she's added a new dimension. This entire cast is stellar.

The colorful Miami, the og music themes, the characters we loved portrayed by great actors, the continuous rotation from comedy to horror, the realistic dialogues etc.

This is just the beginning of course, we don't know exactly what story they want to tell with this prequel, but this first episode gave us every reason to be anticipated to see what they want to do.

Patrick Gibson does an excellent job as Dexter. Same goes for Christian Slater as Harry. I struggled to see Molly Brown as Debra at the beginning, but that's normal since Jennifer has unique characteristics. It's great cast in general.

This episode hits the nostalgia man, everything New Blood couldn't do in 10 episodes.

Wow.. this is very unexpected, the acting is extremely good, i had goosebumps in some moments, the atmosphere is so good, the cast is extremely good.. i don't know, honestly.. i'm speechless. It's just incredibly well acted, the actors are extremely on point, Patrick Gibson's giving me Michael C. Hall vibes.. Molly Brown's like Jennifer Carpenter reincarnated.. Christian Slater's like made for playing James Remar role.. everyone is so good. This is pure nostalgia, it's like i'm watching the original show from 2006, i don't know.. it's weird how good it is. Clyde Phillips is the real deal man, Michael Lehmann and Monica Raymund too, i'm so F happy!

Off to a great start! Some very good decisions made from the producers. Original music, throwback original opening sequence and almost perfect casting gets this series off to a great start.

I enjoyed the flashbacks as it lets you know we are in this time period for Dexter. We may jump back to show you some backstory, but we are staying here for awhile so you can see how he learned his craft.

As others have said, the pacing is just a tad fast but they really nailed a lot of the things they needed to. I can't wait to see each character at Miami Metro begin their intersections with Dexter. Better than expected!!

The first episode of Dexter: Original Sin is a strong start that pulls you right into the early life of Dexter Morgan. It does a fantastic job of showing how his dark urges begin to surface and how Harry's moral code starts shaping him into the calculated killer fans know. Patrick Gibson's portrayal of young Dexter is spot-on, capturing both his vulnerability and his eerie detachment. Christian Slater brings depth and authority to Harry, making their dynamic compelling. The 1990s setting feels authentic and adds a layer of nostalgia. This episode lays a solid foundation, balancing suspense, character development, and tension. It's fascinating to see the origins of Dexter's duality unfold, making it a must-watch for fans and newcomers alike.