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This article contains heavy spoilers for Dexter: Original Sin.

Dexter: Original Sin is the spin-off prequel to the show Dexter, detailing the timeline of when Dexter Morgan officially became a vigilante serial killer. The show deeply explores Dexter's inexperience and his ongoing refinement of the art of meticulous murder. Dexter encounters numerous obstacles while searching for guilty individuals to target. However, his thirst for killing remains overpowering.

Dexter: Original Sin also takes the time to present additional origin stories for secondary characters such as Deborah Morgan, Maria Laguerta, and Brian Moser. The show subtly conveys the attitudes of its characters, providing clarity on aspects that were left unexplained in Dexter. Throughout its ten-episode first season, some episodes stand out as notably better than others.

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Dexteris one of the most unique takes on a serial killer on television. Based on the books by Jeff Lindsay, Dexter follows anti-hero Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter analyst with the Miami Metro Police Department, who kills people that fit into his "code." The code he follows was instilled by his adoptive father, Harry, who rescued Dexter from a crime scene as a baby. From there, he saw the dark side of Dexter and wanted to mold him into a guided killer to protect him from his own urges.

As Harry guided Dexter to control his dark passenger, his brutal crimes as a vigilante serial killer seem almost excusable. Dexter lived by Harry's code, using his job at Miami Metro to help him pinpoint targets that would help him satisfy his dark urges, while also ridding the world of the absolute worst of the worst criminals who somehow manage to evade the justice system.

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Dexter: Original Sin has rejuvenated a franchise that many fans assumed would be over after the 2021 miniseries, Dexter: New Blood. Dexter (2006-2013) is a beloved series about a serial killer named Dexter Morgan who satisfies his "Dark Passenger" by killing bad people. If Dexter can prove that one of his potential victims is a criminal who causes harm to others, then he feels justified in his killing. The series brought about a lot of interesting questions about morality and how far is too far if one's actions mean protecting innocent people.

Many fans weren't satisfied with the last couple of seasons of Dexter, especially when it came to the ending. Due to the dissatisfaction with the original series' conclusion, Dexter: New Blood was...

The serial killing Dexterseries has made an even bigger impact on fans than many would've originally thought. Not only was the killer of killers resurrected for a sequel series that set out to "correct" the wrongs of the original series in Dexter: New Blood, but he would also return for two more. Dexter: Resurrection is slated to release sometime in 2025, and Dexter: Original Sin has been releasing episodes weekly since December 13th, 2024.

Dexter: Original Sin tells the story of the killer becoming the killer. Dexter Morgan has graduated from medical school and is searching for a different and more manageable way to act on his bloody urges. Luckily, he finds that becoming a killer and adhering to his father's code helps in a major way. Not only does Dexter now know how to curb his tendencies, but now he has found a new purpose in life by taking out...

The Dexter prequel series, Dexter: Original Sin, turned out to be a hit upon arrival. After the show set a new viewership record with its debut, it was reported that another prequel to the original show is still moving forward with development.

Previously, there were reports of a planned Dexter prequel series focusing on John Lithgow's Trinity Killer. However, rumors emerged earlier this year that the project had been shelved. Per Deadline, the Trinity Killer-focused prequel is confirmed to still be "in development," and it's actually been making quite a bit of progress since it was announced in early 2023. The exciting update on the project comes straight from original series showrunner Clyde Phillips, who created the upcoming spinoff with Scott Reynolds.

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Molly Brown has the daunting task of portraying the younger version of fan-favorite character, Debra Morgan, in the new prequel series, Dexter: Original Sin. Taking an iconic character and making it her own is no small feat, but the Original Sin star recently revealed that she received the biggest vote of confidence from none other than Jennifer Carpenter, who portrayed Deb for all eight seasons of the original Showtime series and the follow-up miniseries Dexter: New Blood.

In an interview with IndieWire, Brown shared that she has yet to meet with Carpenter personally, but that she sent her blessing through the Original Sin casting director when she won the part. "She gave the casting director John Papsidera a message to pass to me, which was really nice that I have her support," Brown said. "[She said] that she’s my biggest fan, which she and my mom might have to discuss whether that’s true or not.

The Dexter original series finale ended on a haunting note. Dexter: New Blood then attempted to revive the series, gifting fans a ninth season and a second finale. Dexter: New Blood isn't exactly a reboot. It's more of the show's second finale. The series follows Dexter Morgan, a man who lives a double life as a serial killer by night and a blood-spatter analyst by day, along with the police. Characters in the original series don't tend to last very long given Dexter's dark hobby. However, Dexter: New Blood still manages to bring some fan favorites back. The ninth season proves that even a character who's officially dead in the original show can reappear in other forms.

Dexter: New Blood ties up some loose ends, especially regarding the way the original series leaves things with Dexter's son, Harrison. Dexter is reunited with Harrison in Dexter: New Blood. 10 years after the events in the season 8 finale,...

The prequel series to the Showtime hit Dexter, called Dexter: Original Sin, premieres later this year, and one of its stars, Patrick Dempsey says hes loving working on the show. People reports the Greys Anatomy veteran said its going great when asked about the show.

Ive had a great time working on it, Dempsey said of Dexter: Original Sin, which follows a young Dexter Morgan as he transitions into the avenging serial killer audiences remember from Dexter. The Dexter series, starring Michael C. Hall as the titular character, ran for eight seasons from 2006 to 2013 on Showtime.

Ive had a great time working on it.

I think coming out of the (2023 actors and writers) strike, were all truly grateful that we have employment, because the business hasnt really come back to where it was before, Dempsey said. Im just really grateful to have a job, and Im really enjoying it. Weve...

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Patrick Dempsey will be playing new original characters in the upcoming prequel series, Dexter: Original Sin. Though many elements of the show are still shrouded in mystery, both stars recently revealed some insights into their characters along with the unveiling of new photos of them in action.

Dexter: Original Sin is set in 1991 Miami, where a young Dexter Morgan (Patrick Gibson) has begun a new forensics internship at Miami Metro. As his dark urges can no longer be ignored, his father Harry Morgan (Christian Slater) helps him develop the Code, allowing Dexter to find and kill people that deserve it, while attempting to keep his daughter Debra (Molly Brown) in the dark. The show will feature many familiar faces from the original series, but will also introduce audiences to a new cast of characters including Captain Aaron Spencer (Dempsey) and CSI Chief Tanya Martin (Gellar).

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Dexter: Resurrection brings back Michael C. Hall to reprise his role, potentially through hallucinations of beloved characters. Bringing Dexter back from the dead could taint the show's legacy and undermine its core themes of ethics and morality. Another resurrection storyline would be a mistake that might not set Dexter: Resurrection on a solid foundation.

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Dexter & Dexter: New Blood.

One of the more surprising revelations from San Diego Comic-Con was the news that Michael C. Hall would be returning to his most famous role in Dexter: Resurrection. After the critically panned series finale of Dexter in 2013, audiences were given the chance of a proper send-off to the titular murderer with a revival series in 2021. The show was promised to audiences as a way to right the wrongs of the original finale and give Dexter the send-off that viewers felt was deserved and for the most part,...

Dexter: Original Sin introduces new cast members, shedding light on Dexter's mothers and previous characters. Surprising familiar names like Laura Moser and Dorris Morgan will provide new depths to Dexter's past and storyline in the prequel. The addition of characters like Hector Estrada and Santos Jimenez hints at more secrets to be uncovered in Dexter: Original Sin.

Dexter: Original Sin has rounded out its cast with nine new roles, including Dexters biological and foster mothers. Set 15 years before the events of the original series, previous casting announcements have already revealed that Shadow and Bones Patrick Gibson will be playing the younger version of Michael C. Halls Dexter Morgan, opposite Christian Slater as his foster father Harry. Other surprising cast announcements have also included Patrick Dempsey (Greys Anatomy) as Miami Metro Police Captain Aaron Spencer, and Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) as Dexters new boss, CSI Chief Tanya Martin.

The Dexter: Original Sin prequel series has cast Patrick Gibson, Christian Slater, and Molly Brown. The new series will delve into Dexter's origin story as he learns to control his dark urges with the help of his father's code. Showrunner Clyde Phillips returns for the prequel, part of a larger shared Dexter universe expanding with the potential for spin-off series, including one about The Trinity Killer.

The long-awaited prequel to the hit TV show Dexter has found its three leads in Patrick Gibson, Christian Slater, and Molly Brown. Titled Dexter: Original Sin, the prequel will take place in 1991, 15 years prior to the events in the critically acclaimed Showtime series. Dexter ran from 2006 to 2013, with a 10-episode limited sequel series titled Dexter: New Blood airing in 2021.

Dexter Release DateOctober 1, 2006CastMichael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Geoff Pierson, David Zayas, James Remar, Aimee Garcia, Desmond Harrington, C.S. LeeMain GenreCrimeSeasons8

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