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: The episode builds toward Dexter’s first human target—a nurse named Mary who was killing patients in the hospital where Harry was recovering from a heart attack. This established Dexter’s signature method, including his first trophy (her earrings).

While the original series gave us glimpses of Dexter’s childhood through "Harry’s Code" flashbacks, Original Sin provides a full-immersion experience into 1991 Miami. The premiere introduces us to a young Dexter Morgan (played by Patrick Gibson) as he transitions from a student to a forensics intern at the Miami Metro Police Department.

The premiere episode is now streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime. Rewatch it. Listen for the “and in the” moments. They are the heartbeat of a prequel that, against all odds, gives a dead franchise new, dark life.