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 | 1 |
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| Cinematography | Edward J. Pei |
| Editor | Perri Frank |
| Running time | 49 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| 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. It is a prequel series to Dexter.[1] The series premiered on December 13, 2024 on Paramount+ with Showtime.[2]
Cast and characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- Patrick Gibson as Dexter Morgan
- Christian Slater as Harry Morgan
- Molly Brown as Debra Morgan
- Christina Milian as María LaGuerta
- James Martinez as Angel Batista
- Alex Shimizu as Vince Masuka
- Reno Wilson as Bobby Watt
- Patrick Dempsey as Aaron Spencer
- Michael C. Hall as the narrator/inner voice of Dexter
Special guest star
[edit]- Sarah Michelle Gellar as Tanya Martin
Recurring
[edit]- Brittany Allen as Laura Moser
- Raquel Justice as Sofia Rivera
- Jasper Lewis as Doris Morgan
- Aaron Jennings as Clark Sanders
- Joe Pantoliano as Mad Dog
- Randy Gonzalez as Santos Jimenez
- Carlo Mendez as Hector Estrada
- Isaac Gonzalez Rossi as Gio
- Roberto Sanchez as Tony Ferrer
- Amanda Brooks as Becca Spencer
Episodes
[edit]| No. | Title [3] | Directed by | Written by [4] | Original air date [5] |
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| 1 | "And in the Beginning..." | Michael Lehmann | Clyde Phillips | December 13, 2024 |
| 2 | "Kid in a Candy Store" | TBA | Katrina Mathewson & Tanner Bean | December 20, 2024 |
| 3 | "Miami Vice" | TBA | Safura Fadavi | December 27, 2024 |
| 4 | "Fender Bender" | TBA | Nick Zayas | January 3, 2025 |
| 5 | "F Is for Fuck-Up" | TBA | Alexandra Franklin & Marc Muszynski | January 10, 2025 |
| 6 | "The Joy of Killing" | TBA | Terry Huang | January 17, 2025 |
| 7 | "The Big Bad Body Problem" | TBA | Katrina Mathewson & Tanner Bean | January 24, 2025 |
| 8 | "Business and Pleasure" | TBA | Teleplay by : Mary Leah Sutton Story by : Mary Leah Sutton | January 31, 2025 |
| 9 | "Blood Drive" | TBA | TBA | February 7, 2025 |
| 10 | "Born This Way" | TBA | TBA | February 14, 2025 |
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]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
[edit]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]
Filming
[edit]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
[edit]Dexter: Original Sin premiered on December 13, 2024 on Paramount+ with Showtime.[2]
Reception
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 67% approval rating with an average rating of 5.7/10, based on 6 critic reviews.[14] 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.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ "Dexter: Original Sin". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ "Shows A-Z – dexter: original sin on showtime". The Futon Critic. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Dexter: Original Sin: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ^ "Dexter: Original Sin: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
