It's already a given that Christian Slater's Harry Morgan will die in Dexter: Original Sin, but the show has a big decision to make with its timing.

Fans are puzzled over the absence of key character Tom Matthews in Dexter: Original Sin, given his significant role in the original series. Despite the missing character, a fan theory suggests that the role of Matthews will likely be introduced in the prequel series, potentially tying up loose ends.

[This story contains spoilers from the first five episodes of Dexter: Original Sin.]

Original Sin is the prequel fans didn't know they needed. After the original series ended in 2013, devotees wondered what would befall their beloved Dexter upon the show’s completion. He made it out of Miami unscathed,

Another day, another dollar… another kidnapping. In the opening moments of Friday’s Dexter: Original Sin, the serial kidnapper hits closer to home when Captain Spencer’s son Nicky gets taken from the family’s garage in a horrifying home invasion.

Dexter: Original Sin Episode 7, titled The Big Bad Body Problem, will air on Friday, January 24, 2025. The season features 10 episodes, released weekly on Paramount+ with Showtime in the US. The finale will air on February 14,

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A kill goes wrong, and Harry grounds Dexter in a new episode of "Dexter: Original Sin" on Sunday, Jan. 5, at 10 p.m. ET on Showtime.

Dexter: Original Sin has captured attention since its release, as it continues the thrilling life of the fictional serial killer, Dexter Morgan. This time, however, the focus is on his youth before he becomes a cold-blooded and vengeful murderer.