| "And in the Beginning..." | |
|---|---|
| Dexter: Original Sin episode | |
| Episode no. | Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Michael Lehmann |
| Written by | Clyde Phillips |
| Cinematography by | Edward J. Pei |
| Editing by | Perri Frank |
| Original air date | December 13, 2024 |
| Running time | 50 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"And in the Beginning..." is the series premiere of the American crime drama mystery television series Dexter: Original Sin, prequel to Dexter and Dexter: New Blood. The episode was written by series creator Clyde Phillips, and directed by executive producer Michael Lehmann. It was released on Paramount+ with Showtime on December 13, 2024, and aired on Showtime two days later.[1]
The episode's frame story picks up from "Sins of the Father", the finale of Dexter: New Blood, where after being shot by his son Harrison, Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) is taken by the police to a hospital and revived by doctors after flatlining, where-upon his "life flashes before [his] eyes" to when he first began working as a forensic blood spatter analyst at the Miami Metro Police Department, the series exploring the younger Dexter (Patrick Gibson) and his inner conflicts, wherein he began his days as a serial killer.
The series premiere received mixed reviews from critics. While Patrick Gibson received praise for his performance as Dexter, the episode was criticized for its lack of originality and writing.
- ^ Ortiz, Andi (December 13, 2024). "'Dexter: Original Sin' Release Schedule: When Are New Episodes Out?". TheWrap. Retrieved December 16, 2024.