with Dexter: Original Sin Starting in late 2024, the prequel show has a number of pitfalls it needs to avoid in order to improve on its parentage and programming. New Blood miniseries. The upcoming project has almost no members from the original Dexter When the cast returns, the revamping of the show's established characters allows them to be seen in a new light. Although Dexter franchise was wildly successful, not perfect. so that Original Sin Be careful not to make the same mistakesor new and preventable.
Although Dexter: Original Sinthe cast consists almost entirely of franchise debutants, Michael C. Hall's role as narrator gives a sense of consistency between three performances. Hall has played Dexter Morgan since the original show began in 2006, albeit intermittently due to the multi-year gap between them. Dexter and New Blood. Not dealing with it Original Sin would be a bit unusual, so bringing Hall back into the lineup is a smart move. However, the presence of an actor is only a small step to ensure the success of the play.
8 The original Sin calls for stronger character development for the supporting characters
Dexter's friends, colleagues, and enemies should have more compelling arcs.
Understandably, Dexter and New Blood both focused almost entirely on the titular character of the franchise. That being said, both shows are full of very interesting supporting characters so far. While some other members of the cast are given their own mini-arcs, they tend to end the story in a very similar situation to where they started. Dexter: Original Sin can fix this by removing the entire cast's stories instead of just sticking with Patrick Gibson's Dexter Morgan.
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there will be a mix of new characters and younger versions of existing ones.
Characters like Deb would be very interesting to begin with Original Sin as unrecognizable versions of their characters, and as the show progresses, more and more like how the original actor played them. A prequel show has more freedom with new characters because there will be no preconceived notions about how they should act and where their story should go. Unfortunately, the newcomers can't be too attractive, or it would make their absence from the original show more noticeable.
7 Dexter Morgan must face real consequences
Patrick Gibson's Dexter can't get through the show without some resistance
Original Sin suffers from the same downfall as many other prequel shows: the main character has too much plot armor. Because other shows have already revealed that Dexter is alive the probability that he will die when he reaches adulthood Original Sin it just doesn't exist. Likewise, he can't be caught for his crimes because that would set back large parts of the franchise's future.
One option could be that new characters are in danger (perhaps from Dexter).
Because Dexter's future has already been written in a very high level of detail, Original Sin in order for the story to be compelling, it must find a believable and entertaining way for the character to be in danger. It can't be safe from everything or the whole show would feel flat and indifferent. One option could be that the new characters are in danger (perhaps from Dexter), as their absence at later points in the timeline could mean they're dead, but it could also mean they're somewhere else. This tension could be a good addition to the show.
6 Dexter: Original Sin Must Have a Happy Finale
The franchise has twice tried to bring Dexter Morgan to the best possible ending
Dexter's ending was so divisive that it ultimately led to this Dexter: New Blood is done – giving the story a second chance to wrap things up. unfortunately New Blood's finale was not well received. As such, the franchise never had an ending that fans quite embraced. Although Original Sin While the saga can't wrap up as it's set in its timeline, it could still include a final episode that turns around the series' poor record.
It is currently unclear how many seasons it consists of Original Sin will be done. The overall success of the previous two shows suggests that the prequel will continue beyond the already produced single season. However, there is always the risk of a show failing, and the first batch of episodes stands forever as proof of its failure. If so, he will make ends meet Dexter and New Blood Better by comparison – but only because they both actually have the right ending.
5 Dexter Morgan can't be a Love Interest to Original Sin
Rita must remain Dexter's first love
Dexter marrying and ultimately losing Rita in the original show is a huge moment in the main character's development. He even shocks himself that he actually loved his late wife because he has trouble processing or even feeling real emotions. Although Dexter had relationships with women before Ritanone of this led him to experience anything approaching the concept of romantic love, so it would make no sense for the Patrick Gibson version of the character to experience it in the prequel.
of course Gibson's Dexter may have connections that look authenticbut the prequel must escape the temptation to allow young Dexter to develop his capacity for love. Dinner dates and even sex can and probably should be included, as both will help Dexter blend in and look like everyone else. That being said, the story probably has more interesting things to give it screen time.
4 Michael C. Hall's Voiceover Don't Confuse the Timeline
The original Sin should clarify what point in the timeline the older Dexter is talking about
Story duties will still be handled by the protagonist's creator Original Sinhowever Hall's return poses a problem. In other shows, voting is a very modern thing. It's Dexter's inner monologue, giving a real-time account of what's going through his mind. Although Gibson plays the character on screen, it's a reminder of his youth instead of his version of Dexter, as Michael C. Hall provides the voiceover.
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If so, Original Sin It's important to determine early on which point in Hall Dexter's timeline he's talking about. He could communicate from his events Dexter, new blood or even the upcoming sequel show, Resurrection. Each era provided a different context for Hall's storyand if not made clear, it could be a distraction from the prequel formula rather than a good addition. While keeping it indeterminate has its advantages, it's less of an option.
3 Dexter: Original Sin can't work for very long
A Dexter prequel should have an endgame
Showtime is definitely planning a multi-season run Original Sinbut it must have a definite end point not too far in the future. The longer the show is in production, the closer it will be to the events of the original show. That wouldn't really make sense Original Sin exactly where to finish Dexter beginsMichael C. Hall has already been established as the Dexter Morgan of that era, as Gibson playing the character so far into the future would create a strange dissonance.
in short, Original Sinnumber of days is open. Also, from a canonical perspective, the show needs to leave a large number of in-universe years behind with its final episode. Dexterthe first one. Instead of trying to seamlessly merge the two shows, it makes sense that there would be a non-chronic period to separate them. An alternative approach might work, but it would be weird. Michael C. Hall voicing a “younger” version of himself in a scene where the actor once physically played the character is just a little too meta.
2 Original Sin must conform to the Dexter Canon
Writers are responsible for avoiding canon conflicts
Upcoming Dexter The prequel isn't alone in its problem of honoring pre-existing franchise installments. Delving into the past of a fictional universe is always risky because it can change how subsequent events are perceived and even how much meaning they make. Even a small typo or forgotten piece of lore can create a huge gap in the logic of the larger story. Dexter and New Blood should be used to inform Original Sinworld buildingotherwise, the entire franchise may be damaged as a result.
Dexter Franchise Timeline (In Chronological Order)
- Dexter: Original Sin (Prequel) – Premieres December 2024
- Dexter (Original show) – 2006-2013
- Dexter: New Blood (Continued) – 2021-2022
- Dexter: Resurrection (Continued) – Premieres 2025
A large number of characters and plots are now available Dexter shows that there are many moving parts should be considered in scripts for Original Sin. That doesn't mean the prequel can't introduce fresh stories. In fact, it would be strange if it didn't. On the other hand, writers must ensure that new material does not clash or conflict with other areas of the franchise. It's a hard line to walk, but one that must be properly walked to preserve the integrity of the larger story.
1 Flashbacks are not required in Dexter: Original Sin
A Dexter prequel should leave flashbacks in the past
Both of them Dexter To date, shows have made clever use of flashbacks to contextualize the main character's journey and experiences. However, with Original Sin essentially acting as one big flashback, showing earlier moments in Dexter's life would be unnecessary. All the highlights of Dexter's earlier years have already been shownand if Original Sin's “present” storyline isn't interesting enough on its own, it begs the question of why the era was chosen. So, there is a way Original Sin may include moments from other parts Dexter timeline.
With a follow-up show on the horizon, Original Sin could pass with Dexter: Resurrection looking at what happened after the events New Blood. It would be an interesting writing challenge and also incredibly exciting. Not only that, but it would further justify Michael C. Hall's role in the film Original Sin casting With an older version of the title character Dexter: Original SinAs Hall tells the story, it seems reasonable to witness firsthand what his iteration leads to.