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'Dexter: Original Sin' Reviews Question the Existence of Showtime's Prequel

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Dexter's bloody return in 'Original Sin' faces an ominous critical reception, questioning the show's raison d'être despite a cast of stars.
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  • Early reviews pan 'Dexter: Original Sin' as a misguided and unnecessary addition to the iconic crime drama franchise, despite the presence of fan-favorite actors like Patrick Gibson and Christian Slater.
  • With the original Dexter series ending in 2013, this much-anticipated prequel has the unenviable task of reviving a beloved character and storyline, a challenge that seems to have fallen flat with critics so far.
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Patrick Gibson, Christian Slater, Showtime, 'Dexter: Original Sin'
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