Dexter: Original Sin Immediately Blew My Mind By Setting Up Michael C. Hall’s Resurrection Return, And Other Fans Are In Agreement

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As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of binge-watching under my belt, I can confidently say that the return of Dexter Morgan in the prequel spinoff “Dexter: Original Sin” has sent shockwaves through the TV landscape. While I was initially taken aback by the series’ opening sequence, which seemed to be a direct follow-up to the events of “Dexter: New Blood,” I must admit that it piqued my curiosity and left me eagerly anticipating what lies ahead.

Warning: This discussion may contain spoilers if you haven’t seen the initial episode of Dexter: Original Sin, which is available on Showtime or Paramount+. Here’s how to access it!

Among all the fictional universes that appeared on the 2024 TV schedule across various channels, only one franchise focuses on an apparently immortal serial killer, narrated in a particularly calming manner: Showtime’s Dexter, which rekindled its gory amusement afresh with the prequel spinoff Dexter: Original Sin. The new series features Patrick Gibson as the lead character initially played by Michael C. Hall, along with numerous co-stars who bear a striking resemblance to the original series’ main cast.

Instead of delving into major events from the forensic analyst’s past as we anticipated, the new show took us by surprise with its opening. It didn’t go back to the 1990s like we thought, but instead continued the storyline following the seemingly fatal finale of Dexter: New Blood. This twist was intended to replace the underwhelming ending of the original series run. Let’s examine one of the most surprising TV moments in the last quarter of 2024’s television schedule and how they might pave the way for Michael C. Hall’s return in Dexter: Resurrection.

How Dexter: Original Sin Set Up Michael C. Hall’s Return For Resurrection

As a devoted fan, I was utterly captivated when series creator Clyde Phillips daringly chose to delve deeper into the aftermath of “New Blood”‘s climactic finale. The shocking moment where Harrison Morgan, portrayed by Jack Alcott, took it upon himself to shoot his father, all because Dexter had inadvertently taken an innocent life to safeguard his own existence, left me spellbound.

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In a recent explanation, the creator of Dexter’s Original Sin, Clyde Phillips, revealed the reasoning behind making a prequel. This newfound understanding is much clearer to me now.

At first glance, it seemed as though Dexter was beyond help, losing blood onto the frosty ground. Miraculously, he was saved at the last moment, enabling EMTs to transport him to a full-fledged hospital. Remarkably, the medical staff managed to revive the infamous vigilante murderer when he went into cardiac arrest. Even though Dexter wasn’t magically up and about, tracking down Harrison once more, it’s now confirmed that he has returned among the living. I’m eagerly anticipating the new series to uncover what fresh lifestyle adjustments Dexter will make.

I’m equally eager to find out if the upcoming spinoff continues directly from the hospital scene depicted in the premiere, or if it presents Dexter as already recovered. Intriguingly, the series _Original Sin_ may provide some insight on this matter before its conclusion.

How Fans Reacted To The Dexter: Original Sin Premiere

Fans’ reactions to Dexter Morgan’s return as a younger man varied greatly, as is common for any new series, especially one that continues a much-adored series. However, there were quite a few viewers who shared my surprise at the prequel’s opening scene. Here are some of the joyous responses found on X:

  • Just got so giddy while watching the first minute of Dexter Original Sin!!!! OH MY GOSH!!!!! Ahhhhh fuck yes. – @AshleyESanders
  • I love how they transition from Dexter: New Blood to the prequel and correcting what they did from the finale!!!! And this updated intro is fucking amazing! Goosebumps!!! So nostalgic and beautiful! #DexterOriginalSin – @NiceJanice19
  • The opening scene to Dexter original sin gave me the chills man – @blexcii
  • Not gonna lie, once my brain adjusted to Dexter being played by someone other than Michael C Hall, I loved Dexter: Original Sin episode 1. I’m pretty fuckin stoked for the rest of the season (and what those first couple of minutes ultimately lead to ) @DaBatman7
  • I actually really like how Dexter Original Sin opens with a sequel scene to New Blood. The franchising of this show might be forced but at least they’re cooking – @LynchUnhinged

Oh, and let’s get one more in here just for Wilkes and giggles.

It seems to me that various TV series have manipulated their storylines by incorporating prequels to establish future plots, but I find it challenging to recall any that followed the unique approach taken by “Dexter: Original Sin.” It’s hard to envision many other shows where this concept would fit as seamlessly.

Indeed, there were numerous viewers who voiced their less-than-favorable opinions regarding Dexter’s early years in the prequel. Their criticisms spanned a wide range, from labeling it as a money-making scheme to critiquing its repetition of previously established plot points. Some even noted that the characters exhibited identical quirks and idiosyncrasies as they did during the main series’ chronology. While these criticisms hold weight, they do not diminish the enthusiasm of other fans.

Here are some remarks tucked aside that didn’t fall into the extremely positive or negative categories, yet still managed to amuse me.

  • Dexter: Original Sin should be an animated series – @YoungerPope
  • That was no reason for Dexter original sin to use that bad chuckie wig again or even exist. – @hekoya1
  • The new actor for dexter original sin looks like he is a serial killer just he is too afraid to kill anybody – @gavincombs15

On Sundays at 10:00 PM Eastern Time, you can watch “Dexter: Original Sin” on Showtime. If you want to see it three days earlier, you can stream it on Paramount+.

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