Inside Michael C. Hall’s ‘Dexter’ Return
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Jackie Strause
scrn logline
Dexter rises from the grave in a shocking prequel series that delves into the origins of TV's most notorious serial killer.
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- The prequel series, 'Dexter: Original Sin,' reveals how Dexter survived his apparent death in the 'Dexter: New Blood' finale, with showrunner Clyde Phillips explaining a scientific reason for his resurrection.
- The new series features a young Dexter (played by actor Patrick Gibson) in 1991 Miami, exploring his early days as an aspiring serial killer under the guidance of his father Harry (Christian Slater), while a parallel timeline in 1973 sheds light on Harry's own tragic backstory.
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Michael C. Hall, Clyde Phillips, Patrick Gibson, Christian Slater, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Patrick Dempsey, Molly Brown, Brittany Allen, John Papsidera, Showtime, Dexter, Dexter: Original Sin, Dexter: Resurrection, Dexter: New Blood