Warning! This article contains spoilers from Dexter: Original Sin Episode 2.
Summary
- Miami Metro is properly introduced in Original Sin, echoing the glory of the original series.
- Episode 2 balances humor and darkness while introducing key characters.
- The promising second episode teases a thrilling season ahead.
The second episode of Dexter: Original Sin aired on Paramount+ with Showtime on December 20. It fully introduced Dexter Morgan to the world of Miami Metro Homicide, and it was a steep learning curve for the forensic intern and budding serial killer.
Episode 2 was directed by Michael Lehmann and written by Katrina Mathewson and Tanner Bean. The title of the episode is ‘Kid In A Candy Store’, and it featured flashbacks to the 1970s Dexter timeline showing Harry Morgan meeting Dexter’s mother, Laura Moser, for the first time. In the 90s timeline, the Miami Metro team are hunting down the kidnapper of a prominent judge’s son, while Dexter gets to experience his first crime scene.
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Dexter: Original Sin Episode 1 Review
The first episode of Dexter: Original Sin has premiered on Paramount+ with Showtime, and it’s a glorious return for the serial killer with a code.
Miami Metro Is Properly Introduced And It Is Just As Glorious As It Was In The Original Series
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Dexter: Original Sin Episode 1 |
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Starring |
Patrick Gibson, Christian Slater, Molly Brown, James Martinez, Alex Shimizu, Reno Wilson, Patrick Dempsey, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Raquel Justice and the voice of Michael C. Hall |
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Episode Title |
Kid In A Candy Store |
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Directed By |
Michael Lehmann |
The second episode of Dexter: Original Sin feels like a proper insight into what the prequel will look like week to week, after the pilot episode focused primarily on Dexter’s first kill. Dexter is trying his best to fit in at Miami Metro, and once again, Patrick Gibson nails all the little nuances of the character, with great attention to detail. He eats (a lot), sleeps and surveys a crime scene just like Michael C. Hall’s iteration does, while still making the role his own. James Martinez gets to spread his wings in the role of Angel Batista, with a hint of a lot more to come in future episodes.
Christian Slater’s Harry Morgan is yet again the standout in this episode, and the 1970s flashbacks work really well to introduce the backstory that led to Laura Moser’s murder. There is a desire to find out what exactly happened before Dexter was adopted by the Morgan family, and how different his life could have been if it wasn’t for his mother’s brutal death. The brief appearance of the future Ice Truck Killer is also a treat for legacy fans.
This Episode Is Very Promising And Delivers The Right Mixture Of Humor And Darkness
There is a lot to get through in episode two, including the introduction of the potential big bad of the debut season, who currently remains a mystery to the audience, which adds a welcome mysterious vibe to proceedings. However, these darker moments featuring child kidnapping are balanced out with a nice dollop of classic Dexter humor: one moment features a classic Vince Masuka moment that’ll have audiences rolling around with laughter, and he didn’t even have to follow it up with the iconic laugh afterward. Nice work!
Of course, the focus is still firmly on Dexter Morgan, as he navigates his way through Miami Metro Homicide, trying desperately to impress his new boss, Tanya Martin (Sarah Michelle Gellar), and ingratiate himself with his father’s detective colleagues. His failed attempts are very amusing, but it eventually leads to a fitting nod to a classic Dexter trait, with the birth of his most iconic way of blending in with the crowd. Fans will not be disappointed with this, and the episode as a whole. Original Sin has a long way to go, but this episode increases expectations, and teases a very exciting season ahead!
The dark passenger was rising up and there was only one thing I could do about it. Hello darkness, my old friend.
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