One of the biggest series hits of the 2000s is back, but not in the way you think. After Dexter already received a classic sequel four years ago with Dexter: New Blood, we are now diving into the Past of the legendary serial killer and learn about his no less bloody past.
Dexter: Original Sin is the title of the new series that takes us to the beginnings of Dexter Morgan and is sure to have some dark revelations. Michael C. Hall, the previous star of the franchise, is no longer in front of the cameraInstead, the younger Patrick Gibson takes over the part in the prequel.
New Dexter series comes without Michael C. Hall: This is what Patrick Gibson looks like as a young version of the serial killer
We will probably only find out whether Gibson is a worthy replacement for Hall when Dexter: Original Sin premieres. But we can already take a first look at the young Dexter Morgan Paramount+ and Showtime, for whom the series is being produced, have released a whole bunch of first look images.
In the first picture you can see Gibson as a young Dexter Morgan in a thoughtful pose. In the second picture it gets more dangerous: He is obviously committing a murder. The third picture shows him together with Christian Slater, who plays Dexter’s father Harry Morgan embodied. Picture No. 4 shows Molly Brown as Dexter’s adopted sister Debra Morgan and finally there is Slater again with his gun drawn.
The plot of Dexter: Original Sin begins 15 years before the events of the main series. Specifically, we find ourselves in Miami in 1991. The young Dexter Morgan leads an unremarkable student life. In the course of the ten episodes In the strong first season, he gradually discovers his passion as a serial killer and yet somehow tries to maintain the facade of inconspicuousness.
When does Dexter: Original Sin start on TV?
Filming for Dexter: Original Sin has been underway since June. A start date has not yet been set, however. With a little luck, the first season could later this year will be released on Paramount+. If not, we will have to wait until 2025.