In the beginning, there was blood . That’s the line from the first trailer of “ Dexter : Original Sin” during which a forensics student transforms into the serial killer we know and love from the popular Showtime series “Dexter.” Patrick GIbson stars as Young Dexter in this prequel series coming to Paramount+ with Showtime next month, the origin story of how Gibson becomes Michael C.
Hall ‘s Dexter Morgan. The trailer for the 10-episode series shows Hall’s Dexter lying on his death bed with his life flashing before his eyes, revealing a colorful Miami and how Dexter’s father, played by Christian Slater , coaxes him into a life of homicide, killing only the bad guys and making sure he never gets caught. Here’s the official logline: “Set in 1991 Miami, ‘ Dexter: Original Sin ‘ follows Dexter (Patrick Gibson) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer.
When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. With the guidance of his father, Harry (Christian Slater), he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on law enforcement’s radar. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.
” “Dexter: Original Sin” also stars Molly Brown, Christina Milian, James Martinez, Alex Shimizu, Reno Wilson, special guest star Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Pat.