Dexter: Original Sin (2024)

Dexter: Original Sin parents guide

It stays inside its TV-MA, with moderate sex and nudity, and strong violence.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

Jump scares

A couple

One or two sudden jolts.

Gore

Graphic gore

Blood and wounds shown clearly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

Moderate

Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.

Language

Strong

Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Four questions

Is Dexter: Original Sin scary?

Only a little. Dexter: Original Sin has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Dexter: Original Sin?

Graphic gore and strong violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

What is Dexter: Original Sin rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated TV-MA, and it earns it: moderate sex and nudity, strong violence, and frequent strong language. Not one for kids.

Is Dexter: Original Sin sad?

Yes, it carries real weight. Expect it to land.

What is Dexter: Original Sin about?

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.

Cast and crew

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Dexter: Original Sin is on our Revenge, Mystery on Prime Video, Crime on Prime Video, Drama on Paramount+ and Mystery on Paramount+ lists.

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