Ultimately, Dexter: Original Sin explores more than just Dexter’s origin story. It delves into Harry’s motivations for creating The Code, his reasons for adopting Dexter, and the guilt that eventually led him to take his own life.

Perhaps future episodes will come up with worthy points of interest in Dexter’s early days, but right now it seems like “Dexter: Original Sin” exists solely because “Dexter: New Blood” was well-rated and Showtime needs a franchise. So long as that’s the case, I guess we’ve got our answer: Dexter can’t die.

We're sure you're all aware that Dexter Morgan was killed in the Dexter: New Blood finale, but the Dexter: Original Sin premiere brings him back from the dead! Find out how it happens after the

Dexter: Original Sin kicks off with a thrilling, nostalgic bang, diving deep into Dexter’s twisted beginnings while offering plenty of surprises for both old fans and newcomers.

This post contains spoilers from the series premiere of Showtime’s "Dexter: Original Sin" now streaming on Paramount+. "Things were a little messy in the beginning…" That's how Dexter Morgan (Michael C.

Dexter: Original Sin” is, as the title says, the origin story of blood splatter expert and serial killer Dexter Morgan. Clyde Phillips, the showrunner on the first series, is again directing this 10-part series.