Miami, 1991. When his bloodthirsty urges can't be ignored any longer, young Dexter Morgan must learn to channel his inner darkness as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer with the guidance of his father, Harry.
Ah, Miami in 1991. Back when fashion was unforgivable, everyone had landlines, and the only thing scarier than the crime rate was the hair gel. Enter Dexter: Original Sin, a prequel that takes us back to Dexter Morgan’s formative years. Paramount has decided to squeeze out more blood from this iconic stone, and let me tell you, it’s as messy as Dexter’s post-kill ritual. But is it worth your time? Absolutely. If only to watch Christian Slater as Harry Morgan, brooding so intensely you half-expect him to single-handedly trigger another Ice Age sequel.
Cast of Characters (and Confusion)
Patrick Gibson steps into the shoes of young Dexter Morgan, and he’s got the right amount of creepy-but-endearing charm. Christian Slater as Harry, Dexter’s ghostly Jiminy Cricket with a murdery twist, is sheer perfection. Harry spends the series trying to teach Dexter “The Code” while simultaneously looking like he’s about to drop the next big grunge album.
Sarah Michelle Gellar shows up, which feels like a time warp because she’s forever Buffy to me. But here, she’s got a role that lets her chew some scenery, and you love to see it. Molly Brown is Dexter’s mom, and, spoiler alert, she’s not here for long, but she’s memorable. Patrick Dempsey pops in too, probably to remind us he’s still McDreamy, and then there’s the pièce de résistance: the velvet voice of Michael C. Hall narrating as older Dexter. It’s like ASMR for murder enthusiasts.
The Plot: Murderous Puberty
The story kicks off with Dexter Morgan battling his burgeoning Dark Passenger (or as I call it, his murdery inner gremlin) while navigating life as a student. It’s a classic coming-of-age tale—except instead of acne, Dexter’s worried about where to hide bodies. Harry, his adoptive dad, tries to channel Dexter’s urges into something “productive,” like taking out bad guys instead of, you know, random innocent folks. Think of it as DIY justice, but with more plastic wrap.
Miami is a character in itself, draped in neon and humid air thick with moral ambiguity. The series leans heavily into nostalgia, with enough Easter eggs to make even the most casual Dexter fan feel like a kid on a homicidal Easter hunt. But be warned: there are a few timeline tweaks and character reimaginings that may make purists twitch.
What I Liked
A Killer Reimagining: They’ve taken the essence of the original and added a fresh coat of (fake) blood. The premise of exploring Dexter’s origins is compelling, even if it’s morally murky.
Christian Slater’s Harry: Slater’s performance is spot-on. He’s intense, haunting, and just a smidge sarcastic—exactly how you’d imagine a dad teaching his kid to channel his murderous impulses.
Nostalgia Galore: The show is packed with nods to the original series. From the ominous score to subtle callbacks, it feels like a love letter to longtime fans.
Voice of Michael C. Hall: Hall’s narration ties the series to the original and gives it a gravitas that’s hard to replicate.
What I Disliked
Unnecessary Swearing: Look, I’m no prude, but the dialogue sometimes feels like it was written by a teenager who just discovered the f-word. Less is more, folks.
Big Name Overload: While I love Sarah Michelle Gellar and Patrick Dempsey, their roles feel like a safety net in case the younger actors don’t resonate. Let the newbies shine!
Woke Checkboxes: Paramount just can’t resist shoehorning in the buzzwords of the day. It’s not egregious, but it’s noticeable enough to roll your eyes.
Where’s the Training Montage? One glaring omission: the actual process of Harry teaching Dexter “The Code.” It’s teased but never fully explored. Come on, give us the serial killer version of The Karate Kid montage!
The Final Cut
Despite its flaws, Dexter: Original Sin manages to deliver a bloody good time. It doesn’t quite reach the heights of the original series, but it’s a fascinating peek into Dexter’s origin story. With standout performances and a rich, nostalgic atmosphere, it’s worth a watch—just maybe keep a stress ball handy for the timeline tweaks and occasional dialogue cringe.
Rating: 7.2/10
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