The trailer for Dexter: Original Sin has dropped, and it’s bringing young Dexter Morgan to the screen like you’ve never seen him before—awkward, fresh-faced, and still figuring out how to do murder right. Patrick Gibson stars as Dexter in his “pre-chop shop” era, while Michael C. Hall reprises his role as Dexter’s snarky inner monologue. Because what’s a killer without a little passive-aggressive commentary in his head?
Miami, 1991: Pastels, Palm Trees, and Pre-Homicidal Tendencies
The year is 1991. Dexter is just a baby bat learning how to fly in the dark… metaphorically speaking, of course. He’s a college student, trying to balance late-night study sessions and his ever-so-inconvenient urge to murder. (We’ve all been there, right?) But don’t worry—Papa Harry (played by Christian Slater, because, why not?) is here to guide him with a Code that’s basically the “Murder for Dummies” handbook.
Dexter starts off his killing career with some ground rules: only go after the worst of the worst, don’t get caught, and maybe don’t leave your DNA at the crime scene. But here’s the kicker—young Dex is interning at Miami Metro Police Department’s forensics lab. Yes, that’s right, he’s a future serial killer nerding out over crime scenes like it’s Comic-Con.
Who’s Who in the Blood-Soaked Cast
This prequel isn’t just about Dexter. It’s got a star-studded lineup:
– Molly Brown plays someone, probably looking concerned a lot.
– Christina Milian? Yes, that Christina Milian, presumably delivering sultry side-eye.
– James Martinez and Alex Shimizu? Great names; can’t wait to see them as cops or clueless victims.
– Reno Wilson, because every show needs “that guy you vaguely recognize.”
– Special guest star Sarah Michelle Gellar, possibly slaying something. Vampires? Expectations? We’ll find out.
– And Patrick Dempsey, who may or may not still be McDreamy even in the ‘90s.
Save the Date: December 13th (Because Nothing Says “Festive” Like Serial Killers)
Mark your calendars, murder enthusiasts! Dexter: Original Sin premieres Friday, December 13th, on Paramount+ with Showtime. A date so ominous, it’s practically begging you to binge-watch with a side of popcorn and existential dread.
So, buckle up. Young Dexter is here to fumble his way through blood spatter analysis and awkward first kills. Will he manage to keep his double life under wraps? Or will he accidentally spill the beans at an office party? Tune in to find out—and maybe consider locking your doors. Just in case.
