And in the Beginning...

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.

Start off by saying I love Dexter at its best, and I'm a huge fan of the original series. At times I've felt this franchise has let fans down, so I had pretty low expectations coming into this first episode. The last episode of Dexter: New Blood was particularly bad, and the last Dexter I have watched.

And after the intro and first scene? I really thought this show might be a complete disaster. I couldn't tell if a 'Naked Gun' level of contrived stylization was happening, or if the production was just objectively bad. Turns out, it was just a bad scene, and while I know production doesn't generally follow the chronology of an episode, this first scene just looked like a rehearsal, and likely was one of the first scenes filmed.

As the episode goes on everything improves, almost scene by scene - all the way to the ending. There were still some cringy acting mannerisms from several actors, including the lead, throughout the episode. Because it's so consistent, I'd say this is a direction failure trying to shoehorn one version of a character into another. Hopefully as this show progresses, the actors will be allowed to perform their own version of the returning characters.

I really believe after watching this first episode that this show could really become quite good. I think enough pieces are in the right place.

I felt very similar after the first episode of Dexter: New Blood, and believe that series had an excellent run of episodes all the way through the 2nd to last. About that last episode of New Blood... it appears producers of the new Dexter shows didn't like that episode either, at least it's outcome, because a re-imagining of how those events went down has begun.

Goosebumps, soundtrack, voice... it's all there. This premiere episode delivers a potent dose of Dexter nostalgia, capturing the essence of the original series while carving its own unique path. The cast is brilliant, particularly the actors portraying young Deb and Masuka. They absolutely nail the mannerisms and energy of their older counterparts. That Masuka casting is scary good. He seems like the original actor every time he's on screen, it's crazy.

The opening scene immediately grabs you, and the updated intro, while featuring a slightly jarring crunch sound effect, is a welcome return to form. The episode isn't without its flaws. Some of the CGI, particularly the snowy police car, is distractingly bad. The licensed music choices, while period-appropriate, feel a little overdone and at times clash with the show's established tone. The added storyline about Harry's deceased son, while intriguing, feels a bit like an unnecessary retcon.

Despite these minor quibbles, the premiere successfully rekindles the dark magic of Dexter. Patrick Gibson captures Dexter's awkwardness and simmering darkness, while Molly Brown's Deb is a firecracker, perfectly embodying the character's brash energy. The first kill scene, a clever reimagining of Dexter's origin story, is both brutal and darkly comedic.

Overall, "Dexter: Original Sin" is off to a strong start. It's a promising return to the world of Dexter Morgan, and I'm eager to see where the season goes from here. It felt very much like like good old classic Dexter episodes.

You need to see it on your own, although good as a first episode if you are a fan of the series you will like it but its pace is a little fast, if you are not a fan the episode is goof too, Although I hope it improves with each episode, like the New Blood series, although I think it has even better potential, along with the next Dexter Resurrection series, I hope they finally give a good closure to the character Dexter.

And speaking more about the episode, the characters and the actors' interpretation are very good, just like the original series, I would say that it is the best of this first episode, the episode is a solid 7.5-8/10.

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.