Dexter: Original Sin

TV
80/100
MovieNerd Score

In 1991 Miami, Dexter Morgan 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, he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on law enforcements' radar. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.

Filmmaking

Overall
81
Screenplay
84
Acting
63
Cinematography
71
Production
73
Directing
69
Concept
83
Story
87
Dialogue
93
Characters
95
Pacing
96
Musical Score
70

Attributes

Entertaining
84
Uniqueness
79
How Much I Like It
83
Twists
53
Artistry
42
Fun
67
Cliche
33
Cheesy
36
Broad Appeal
83
Cerebral
55
Emotional
72
Discussion Worthy
75

Genres

Comedy
74
Drama
52
Suspense
23
Action
66
Mystery
9
Thriller
55
Horror
0
Adventure
10
Romance
52
Science Fiction
0
Fantasy
0
Animation
0

Maturity

Family Friendly
22
Positive Message
5
Thematically Mature
14
Intense
28
Sexuality
35
Nudity
1
Violence
67
Gore
74
Crude
19
Profanity
66
Scary
0
Substance Use
72

1 Review

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81 Overall84 Screenplay63 Acting71 Cinematography73 Production83 Concept87 Story93 Dialogue95 Characters70 Musical Score79 Uniqueness84 Entertaining

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Creators and Cast

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Episodes

Season 1

10 episodes

S1 E1 · And in the beginning...

Young Dexter Morgan struggles to keep his urges in check while navigating life with his father, Harry, and sister, high-school senior Deb. After Harry has a health scare, Dexter realizes it may finally be time to fulfill his destiny.

S1 E2 · Kid in a Candy Store

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S1 E3 · Miami Vice

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S1 E4 · Fender Bender

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S1 E5 · F Is for Fuck-Up

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S1 E6 · The Joy of Killing

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S1 E7 · The Big Bad Body Problem

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S1 E8 · Business and Pleasure

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S1 E9 · Blood Drive

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S1 E10 · Born This Way

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