Dexter: Original Sin
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| Created by | Clyde Phillips |
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| Showrunner | Clyde Phillips |
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| Music by | Pat Irwin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Running time | 46–58 minutes |
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| Network | Paramount+ with Showtime |
| Release | December 13, 2024 – present |
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Dexter: Original Sin is an American crime drama mystery television series created by Clyde Phillips. Following on from Dexter: New Blood, the series' frame story sees serial killer of killers Dexter Morgan thinking back on his youth which takes place fifteen years before the first season of Dexter while on his deathbed.[1] The series premiered on December 13, 2024 on Paramount+ with Showtime.[2]
Cast and characters
Main
- Patrick Gibson as Dexter Morgan, a recently hired forensic intern at Miami Metro Police Department
- Christian Slater as Harry Morgan, Dexter's adoptive father and homicide detective at Miami Metro Police Department
- Molly Brown as Debra Morgan, Dexter's adoptive younger sister and Harry's daughter
- Christina Milian as María LaGuerta, the first female homicide detective at Miami Metro Police Department
- James Martinez as Angel Batista, a fellow detective working alongside Harry at Miami Metro Police Department
- Alex Shimizu as Vince Masuka, a forensic analyst at Miami Metro Police Department
- Reno Wilson as Bobby Watt, Harry's homicide division partner at Miami Metro Police Department
- Patrick Dempsey as Aaron Spencer, the captain of the homicide division at Miami Metro Police Department.
- Michael C. Hall as the narrator/inner voice of Dexter
Special guest star
- Sarah Michelle Gellar as Tanya Martin, the chief of forensics of the homicide division at Miami Metro Police Department and Dexter's boss
Recurring
- Brittany Allen as Laura Moser, Dexter's biological mother in flashbacks
- Raquel Justice as Sofia Rivera, Debra's best friend and Dexter's love interest
- Jeff Daniel Phillips as Levi Reed
- Sarah Kinsey as Camilla Figg, a records clerk at Miami Metro Police Department
- Jasper Lewis as Doris Morgan, Dexter's adoptive mother and Debra's biological mother in flashbacks
- Aaron Jennings as Clark Sanders
- Roberto Sanchez as Tony Ferrer
- Eli Sherman as Little Dexter
- Carlo Mendez as Hector Estrada
- Randy Gonzalez as Santos Jimenez
- Joe Pantoliano as Mad Dog
- Isaac Gonzalez Rossi as Gio
- Amanda Brooks as Becca Spencer, Aaron's ex-wife
- London Thatcher as Nicky Spencer, Aaron and Becca's son
Episodes
| No. | Title [3][4] | Directed by | Written by [5] | Original release date [4] |
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| 1 | "And in the Beginning..." | Michael Lehmann | Clyde Phillips | December 13, 2024 |
| 2 | "Kid in a Candy Store" | Michael Lehmann | Katrina Mathewson & Tanner Bean | December 20, 2024 |
| 3 | "Miami Vice" | Monica Raymund | Safura Fadavi | December 20, 2024 |
| 4 | "Fender Bender" | Monica Raymund | Nick Zayas | December 27, 2024 |
| 5 | "F Is for Fuck Up" | Michael Lehmann | Alexandra Franklin & Marc Muszynski | January 3, 2025 |
| 6 | "The Joy of Killing" | Michael Lehmann | Terry Huang | January 10, 2025 |
| 7 | "The Big Bad Body Problem" | Monica Raymund | Katrina Mathewson & Tanner Bean | January 24, 2025 |
| 8 | "Business and Pleasure" | Monica Raymund | Teleplay by : Mary Leah Sutton Story by : Mary Leah Sutton & Johanna Ramm | January 31, 2025 |
| 9 | "Blood Drive" | TBA | Teleplay by : Scott Reynolds Story by : Scott Reynolds & Alexander Kellerman | February 7, 2025 |
| 10 | TBA | TBA | Teleplay by : Clyde Phillips Story by : Clyde Phillips & Alexandra Franklin & Marc Muszynski | February 14, 2025 |
Production
Development
On February 6, 2023, Showtime gave production a series order for an origin-story prequel for Dexter, titled as Dexter: Origins created by Clyde Phillips.[1] It was later retitled as Dexter: Original Sin and will consist of 10 episodes. Phillips who serves as the showrunner is also expected to executive produce alongside Scott Reynolds, Michael C. Hall, Mary Leah Sutton, Tony Hernandez, and Lilly Burns, with Robert Lloyd Lewis serving as a producer. Production companies involved with the series are Showtime Studios and Counterpart Studios.[6]
Casting
On May 23, 2024, Patrick Gibson, Christian Slater, and Molly Brown were cast in starring roles.[7] In June 2024, James Martinez, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu, Reno Wilson, and Patrick Dempsey joined the cast as series regulars while Sarah Michelle Gellar was cast as a special guest star.[8][9][10] On July 11, 2024, Joe Pantoliano, Brittany Allen, Randy Gonzalez, Aaron Jennings, Raquel Justice, Jasper Lewis, Carlo Mendez, Isaac Gonzalez Rossi, and Roberto Sanchez were cast in recurring roles.[11] On July 26, 2024, at San Diego Comic-Con during the Dexter: Original Sin panel, it was announced that Michael C. Hall is set to narrate the inner voice of a young Dexter Morgan.[12] On August 14, 2024, Amanda Brooks joined the cast in a recurring capacity.[13] On September 20, 2024, Eli Sherman, London Thatcher and Sarah Kinsey joined the cast in undisclosed capacities.[14]
Filming
Principal photography for the series began on June 5, 2024 in Miami.[8] In August 2024, it was reported that filming moved to Los Angeles.[13]
Release
Dexter: Original Sin premiered on December 13, 2024, on Paramount+ with Showtime.[2]
Reception
Upon its release Dexter: Original Sin became Showtime's most streamed premiere with over 2.1 million global cross-platform viewers.[15]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 68% approval rating with an average rating of 6.6/10, based on 19 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Original Sin cares less about injecting fresh blood than reviving a tried-and-true formula, making for a prequel that's just solid enough to scratch the Dexter itch with a scalpel."[16] According to Metacritic, which calculated a weighted average of 50 out of 100 based on six critic reviews, the series premiere received a "mixed or average" response.[17]
References
- ^ a b Jurgensen, John (February 6, 2023). "Paramount Reveals Plan to Remake Showtime in the Image of 'Yellowstone'". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on August 18, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Otterson, Joe (September 12, 2024). "'Dexter' Prequel Series 'Original Sin' Sets Premiere Date, Drops First Teaser". Variety. Archived from the original on September 12, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ "Paramount Press Express | Showtime | Dexter: Original Sin | Episodes". Paramount Press Express. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ^ a b "Shows A-Z – dexter: original sin on showtime". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ^ "Dexter: Original Sin". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (May 23, 2024). "'Dexter: Original Sin' Casts Patrick Gibson As Young Serial Killer; Christian Slater & Molly Brown Round Out Morgans". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Nemetz, Dave (May 23, 2024). "Dexter Prequel Series Reveals Cast — See Who's Playing a Young Dexter". TVLine. Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (June 5, 2024). "'Dexter: Original Sin' Adds James Martinez, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu & Reno Wilson As Production Begins In Miami". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (June 20, 2024). "Patrick Dempsey Joins 'Dexter: Original Sin' In Series Regular Role". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 24, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Maas, Jennifer (June 27, 2024). "Sarah Michelle Gellar Joins 'Dexter' Prequel Series as Dexter's Boss". Variety. Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (July 11, 2024). "'Dexter: Original Sin' Sets 9 To Recur Including Joe Pantoliano, Brittany Allen, Carlo Mendez & Jasper Lewis – Meet Dexter's Two Moms". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Thomas, Carly (July 26, 2024). "'Dexter: Resurrection' Series Set at Showtime With Michael C. Hall Returning". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (August 14, 2024). "'Dexter: Original Sin' Adds Amanda Brooks". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 18, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ Ortiz, Andi (September 20, 2024). "'Dexter: Original Sin' Adds 3 to Cast, Finds Child Dexter and Young Camilla Figg | Exclusive". TheWrap. Archived from the original on December 17, 2024.
- ^ Manfredi, Lucas (December 20, 2024). "'Dexter: Original Sin' Becomes Showtime's Most Streamed Premiere With Over 2.1 Million Global Cross-Platform Viewers". TheWrap. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
- ^ "Dexter: Original Sin: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ^ "Dexter: Original Sin: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
