After a traumatic incident pushes his bloodlust to the surface, Dexter’s adoptive father, Harry Morgan, gives him a choice: turn himself in, or learn a code. The Code of Harry—a set of rigid rules designed to channel Dexter’s homicidal needs toward "those who deserve it"—becomes his bible.
The central question of Original Sin is a potent one: If the show delivers on the promise of Patrick Gibson’s eerie mimicry of Hall and Christian Slater’s tortured father figure, Dexter: Original Sin might just be the sharpest entry in the franchise since its golden years. dexter: original sin
The season will track Dexter's first kills, his internship at Miami Metro Homicide, and the early relationships that defined him, including his awkward bond with his sister, Debra, and his rivalry with the ambitious Sergeant James Doakes. One of the biggest draws of Original Sin is its clever double-casting. Showtime has brought in big names to play younger versions of beloved characters, while also bringing back original actors for framing-device narration. After a traumatic incident pushes his bloodlust to
| Young Character | Actor | Original Actor (Narrator/Cameo) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Patrick Gibson | Michael C. Hall (Voiceover narration) | | Harry Morgan | Christian Slater | James Remar | | Debra Morgan | Molly Brown | Jennifer Carpenter | | Maria LaGuerta | Christina Milian | Lauren Vélez | | Angel Batista | James Martinez | David Zayas | | Vince Masuka | Alex Shimizu | C.S. Lee | The season will track Dexter's first kills, his