[This story contains spoilers from the Dexter: Original Sin premiere.]
Tonight’s the primary night time.
Three years after concluding with Dexter: New Blood, Showtime’s favourite serial killer is again in motion with Dexter: Original Sin. The prequel sequence stars Patrick Gibson as a youthful model of Dexter, with Michael C. Hall offering narration (and a shocking on-camera return as nicely). Set throughout Dexter’s earliest days working alongside Miami Metro, Original Sin comes full of returning characters, tropes and Easter eggs aplenty for followers of the unique present.
“We had this canon of lore from 9 seasons of the present from which to attract,” Dexter franchise veteran and Original Sin showrunner Clyde Phillips informed The Hollywood Reporter concerning the prequel sequence, which launched its 10-episode season this weekend. “If individuals like Easter eggs, this present goes to be an Easter egg hunt. We would write the exhibits and begin capturing them. Someone would are available in and say, ‘Oh gosh, I’ve this nice story about an Easter egg,’ and we’d go operating right down to set and put an image on someone’s desk or no matter it’s that the followers are simply going to like.”
Throughout the season, THR will chronicle all of the Dexter Easter eggs littered throughout Original Sin, updating because the episodes roll alongside.
Spoilers forward by season one, episode one, “And within the Beginning…”
Dexter… lives?
Let’s begin right here. It’s not precisely an Easter egg, however we undoubtedly want to get one factor straight proper on the prime. If you solely watched the unique Dexter run and in some way didn’t watch Dexter: New Blood, then it’s doable you thought Dexter was nonetheless a lumberjack someplace. Nope! Not even shut. The serial killer returned for a sequel a pair years again, and within the finale of New Blood, Dexter — look forward to it — dies. Dies! Shot to dying by his personal teen son Harrison. So, in case you had been questioning why Dex was sitting at the back of a automobile, bleeding out, however nonetheless alive…so was each single one who watched Dexter: New Blood. Expect…no, demand! extra solutions when Dexter: Resurrection premieres this summer time, starring the resurrected Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan. (Phillips defined the choice to THR.)
Dexter Rides
OK, the wildest half out of the best way, let’s dig in. The very first scene of each Dexter and Original Sin share one factor in widespread: Miami Metro’s deadliest blood spatter analyst is driving alongside in a automobile. Big variations, after all, embody the unique Dexter’s self-confidence as he drove by the night time stalking prey, whereas the Original Sin Dexter’s simply been shot useless within the chest and is in some way nonetheless alive. Sorry, nonetheless not fairly over it!
Introducing Dexter Morgan
Whatever shock nonetheless exists from Dexter’s miraculous survival is rapidly changed by an enormous hit of nostalgia. The Original Sin opening credit usually are not precisely a shot-for-shot re-creation of the unique sequence’ iconic model, nevertheless it’s fairly darn shut — from bloodied breakfast to that figuring out smile on the finish. Applying Dexter’s acquainted morning routine to Dexter successor Gibson provides the entire thing a well-worn feeling whereas making it clear we’re in for one thing new.
A Shaggy Hair Story
Shocked by younger Dexter’s long-haired appears in his first scene of the sequence? It’s straight from the unique present, which regularly featured flashbacks starring an aged-down Hall. And by “aged down,” I imply carrying a ridiculous long-hair wig to make him appear to be a youngster. It works higher on Gibson for positive, however we’re fortunately out of this period earlier than too lengthy.
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
Speaking of hair, let’s discuss one of many present’s returning characters. Forensic skilled and confirmed pervert Vince Masuka returns in Original Sin, this time performed by Alex Shimizu, and this time, boasting an entire head of hair. Please inform me we’re going to get a Masuka hair loss Origin Story episode.
City of Angel
Continuing in returning characters territory, Angel Batista is again, and so is his hat! James Martinez performs a younger model of the unique present’s iconic detective, full together with his signature look: immaculate hat and tropical shirts aplenty. Could be value paying significantly shut consideration to Angel’s story this season, as within the trendy timeline, David Zayas’ model of the character simply discovered Dexter is the Bay Harbor Butcher, with sparks positive to fly when Resurrection revs up.
Evil Urges
We get to see the total Morgan household having fun with dinner collectively within the first episode, together with Molly Brown doing an excellent Jennifer Carpenter as Deb, and Christian Slater doing an excellent Christian Slater as Detective Harry Morgan. The scene does a fantastic job making you neglect Deb was in love with Dex for a season or two, whereas additionally dutifully reminding the viewers that when this present begins, Harry already is aware of all about Dexter’s darkish passenger.
Goodnight, Nurse
The Original Sin premiere follows Dexter as he makes his first kill, and it’s not the primary time we’ve seen these occasions dramatized. We initially noticed Dexter’s first kill again within the first season of the unique present, in an episode referred to as “Popping Cherry.” Obviously, Nurse Mary’s dying is elaborated upon right here in Original Sin, and seems to serve one thing of a launch level into the remainder of the season.
Rough Start
After killing the nurse, Dexter makes a few sloppy strikes. For one, he deposits her physique in a swamp, leaving her to be devoured by alligators. For one other, he took the nurse’s earrings as trophies. Expect the remainder of the season to delve deeper into why each of these decisions had been very dangerous, and why they’ll in the end result in Dexter’s use of the Bay Harbor as a burial floor, to not point out accumulating blood samples as trophies.
You Spin Me Right Round
Original Sin‘s very first episode ends with Dexter Morgan, newly appointed Miami Metro forensics intern, spinning round and round in a lab chair — precisely as he does all through the primary Dexter sequence.
This story initially posted on Dec. 15 and can be up to date after every episode.
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Dexter: Original Sin streams new episodes Fridays on Paramount+, with linear releases Sunday nights at 10 p.m. Read THR‘s in-depth characteristic on the return of Dexter with Original Sin.
