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Dexter: Original Sin

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Dexter: Original Sin
Genre
Created byClyde Phillips
Based on
ShowrunnerClyde Phillips
Starring
Music byPat Irwin
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes5
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Robert Lloyd Lewis
  • Nick Zayas
  • Alexandra Franklin
  • Marc Muszynski
  • Michael Amodio
  • Erik J. Carpenter
CinematographyEdward J. Pei
Editors
  • Perri Frank
  • Katie Ennis
  • Louis Cioffi
Running time46–58 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkParamount+ with Showtime
ReleaseDecember 13, 2024 (2024-12-13) –
present (present)
Related

Dexter: Original Sin is an American crime drama mystery television series created by Clyde Phillips. It is a prequel series to Dexter.[1] The series premiered on December 13, 2024 on Paramount+ with Showtime.[2]

Cast and characters

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Main

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Special guest star

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  • Sarah Michelle Gellar as Tanya Martin, the chief of forensics of the homicide division at Miami Metro Police Department and Dexter's boss

Recurring

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  • Brittany Allen as Laura Moser, Dexter's biological mother in flashbacks
  • Sarah Kinsey as Camilla Figg, a records clerk at Miami Metro Police Department
  • Raquel Justice as Sofia Rivera, Debra's best friend and Dexter's love interest
  • 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

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No.Title [3]Directed byWritten by [4]Original air date [5][6]
1"And in the Beginning..."Michael LehmannClyde PhillipsDecember 13, 2024 (2024-12-13)
2"Kid in a Candy Store"Michael LehmannKatrina Mathewson & Tanner BeanDecember 20, 2024 (2024-12-20)
3"Miami Vice"Monica RaymundSafura FadaviDecember 20, 2024 (2024-12-20)
4"Fender Bender"Monica RaymundNick ZayasDecember 27, 2024 (2024-12-27)
5"F Is for Fuck-Up"Michael LehmannAlexandra Franklin & Marc MuszynskiJanuary 3, 2025 (2025-01-03)
6"The Joy of Killing"TBATerry HuangJanuary 10, 2025 (2025-01-10)
7"The Big Bad Body Problem"TBAKatrina Mathewson & Tanner BeanJanuary 24, 2025 (2025-01-24)
8"Business and Pleasure"TBATeleplay by : Mary Leah Sutton
Story by : Mary Leah Sutton		January 31, 2025 (2025-01-31)
9"Blood Drive"TBATeleplay by : Scott Reynolds
Story by : Scott Reynolds & Alexander Kellerman		February 7, 2025 (2025-02-07)
10"Born This Way"TBATeleplay by : Clyde Phillips
Story by : Clyde Phillips & Alexandra Franklin & Marc Muszynski		February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14)

Production

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Development

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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.[7]

Casting

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On May 23, 2024, Patrick Gibson, Christian Slater, and Molly Brown were cast in starring roles.[8] 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.[9][10][11] 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.[12] 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.[13] On August 14, 2024, Amanda Brooks joined the cast in a recurring capacity.[14] On September 20, 2024, Eli Sherman, London Thatcher and Sarah Kinsey joined the cast in undisclosed capacities.[15]

Filming

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Principal photography for the series began on June 5, 2024 in Miami.[9] In August 2024, it was reported that filming moved to Los Angeles.[14]

Release

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Dexter: Original Sin premiered on December 13, 2024 on Paramount+ with Showtime.[2]

Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 72% approval rating with an average rating of 6.5/10, based on 16 critic reviews.[16] According to Metacritic, which calculated a weighted average of 50 out of 100 based on 6 critic reviews, the series premiere received a "mixed or average" response.[17]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Paramount Press Express | Showtime | Dexter: Original Sin | Episodes". Paramount Press Express. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  4. ^ "Dexter: Original Sin". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  5. ^ "Shows A-Z – dexter: original sin on showtime". The Futon Critic. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  6. ^ Ortiz, Andi (December 13, 2024). "'Dexter: Original Sin' Release Schedule: When Are New Episodes Out?". TheWrap. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ "Dexter: Original Sin: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  17. ^ "Dexter: Original Sin: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
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