Warning! This article contains spoilers from Dexter: Original Sin Episode 3.
Summary
- Legacy character makes a joyous appearance in another solid episode.
- Dexter embarks on a second kill, revealing his dark passenger.
- Introduction of Maria LaGuerta adds friction and allies, showcasing Dexter’s development.
The third episode of Dexter: Original Sin aired on Paramount+ with Showtime on December 20. Things really got going with a particularly gruesome kill, more revelations about Harry Morgan’s past, a potential love interest for socially awkward Dexter and further exploration of Debra’s teenage angst. There were a lot of things to love about this particular episode, and a lot of promise for the future of the season. Original Sin’s pilot has become a massive ratings hit, so there’s a chance this show could be renewed sooner rather than later.
Episode 3 was directed by Monica Raymund and written by Safura Fadari. The title of the episode is ‘Miami Vice’. It saw Dexter embark on his second kill, a loanshark called Tony Ferrer, who’d been evading justice for years. The forensics intern is very much still perfecting his dark passenger, as he follows Harry’s strict code. The episode also saw the introduction of another fan favorite legacy character, and the circumstances surrounding this special appearance were very interesting, adding an extra layer of context to the original Dexter series.
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A Legacy Character Makes A Joyous Appearance In Another Solid Episode
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Dexter: Original Sin Episode 1 |
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Starring |
Patrick Gibson, Christian Slater, Molly Brown, James Martinez, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu, Reno Wilson, Patrick Dempsey, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Raquel Justice and the voice of Michael C. Hall |
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Miami Vice |
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Directed By |
Monica Raymund |
After a brilliant introduction to the world of Miami Metro in ‘Kid In A Candy Store’, the third episode sees the actual introduction of Maria LaGuerta into the Dexter prequel series. It was a smart move to save the character for this episode, and give her a special entrance of her own. She immediately gets stuck into her new job, and causes friction with Aaron Spencer (Patrick Dempsey). However, she makes an ally in Harry Morgan, and these scenes work particularly well, as they show a softer side to Dexter’s adoptive father. The 70s flashbacks featuring the sting operation and the development of Harry’s relationship with Laura Moser are very well done, and they don’t distract from the main story, and if anything, they add to it.
The episode is a stark reminder to the audience that Dexter is very much not the finished article yet, but that makes him all the more interesting to watch, as he’s significantly different to the original series. Seeing a young Dexter on the prowl is very entertaining, especially when he is caught in the act by a very unexpected and talkative creature. There is also a nice American Psycho Easter egg which will delight fans, and a funny exchange with Masuka, who provides Dexter with a fake ID, for a price, of course. There is a much darker side to Dexter’s lab geek colleague, and Original Sin is definitely teasing it for a future storyline.
This Episode Of Original Sin Is Classic Dexter And It Works Extremely Well
The first episode of Dexter: Original Sin dealt with Dexter’s first kill, which was essential as a starting point for his origin story. It followed it up with a full introduction to the Miami Metro regulars, and this third episode felt like classic Dexter, and that is a good thing. Dexter’s second kill was audacious, clumsy and epic. The build up was great, and the eventual kill felt different while throwing in a nice dollop of familiarity. Dexter keeps making mistakes, and this adds to the tension.
Dexter’s love interest, Sofia, played an important part in this episode, and Dexter had to get himself out of trouble due to his need for trophies, which was a nice little pre-cursor to the inevitable introduction of the blood slides. Michael C. Hall’s narration is full of darkly humorous one-liners, reminiscent of the earlier seasons, and it works as he recaps the events of his second kill. The fan service is also kept to a minimum in this episode, which is a good thing, as the overarching plot is coming into focus. Overall, Miami Vice is the strongest of the first three episodes, and if it carries on this way, it’s going to be one hell of a season.
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