Dexter: Original Sin

Warning! This article contains spoilers from Dexter: Original Sin Episode 6.

Summary

Aaron Spencer is revealed as the villain, predictable but overdue for Dexter fans.
The 70s flashbacks are stalling, with Hector Estrada's introduction lacking depth.
Debra Morgan's loyalty shines, adding a fun twist with high school drama in this episode.

Dexter: Original Sin is back after a two-week break, and the action picks up where the last one left off, with Dexter arriving at a crime scene of his own making, with a dead body in his boot. Elsewhere, Aaron Spencer is revealed as the big bad of the first season, and Dexter is very much onto him. In the 70s timeline, Harry takes to fatherhood, while Laura Moser cozies up to Hector Estrada.

This episode was directed by Monica Raymund and written by Alexandra Franklin and Tanner Bean. It aired on Paramount+ with Showtime on January 24, 2025, and the title of the episode is 'The Big Bad Body Problem'. The big reveal is shocking but fairly predictable, but it could pave the way for Tom Matthews' introduction into the series, and that is exciting for fans.

Dexter: Original Sin - Episode 6 Review

The second half of Dexter: Original Sin kicks into action, with another kidnapping, a double date and a new target for young Dexter.

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By Callum Murray

The Revelation Of Aaron Spencer As The Villain Is Predictable But Long Overdue

Dexter: Original Sin Episode 7
Starring	Patrick Gibson, Christian Slater, Molly Brown, James Martinez, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu, Reno Wilson, Patrick Dempsey, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Raquel Justice and the voice of Michael C. Hall
Episode Title	The Big Bad Body Problem
Directed By	Monica Raymund

There was a feeling that the masked kidnapper in Original Sin could be a character already known to the audience, and while the whodunit element added a different vibe to the Dexter-verse, it was about time it was revealed. The seventh episode confirms that Patrick Dempsey's Aaron Spencer is the man responsible for Jimmy Powell's death, as well as the kidnapping of his own son, and Dexter Morgan is, of course, the only one who sees him for who he truly is. A motive hasn't been established just yet, and this will be vital in selling Aaron Spencer as the villain. As much as it wasn't an unexpected twist, it was a big turning point in Original Sin's debut season. Dempsey has proven he can play a convincing villain, with his recent role in Eli Roth's Thanksgiving, so it is an exciting prospect to see him square off with Dexter in future episodes.

The fact that Aaron Spencer was still working despite the supposed devastating kidnapping of his son did make him a prime suspect, and this made his eventual reveal lack the shock factor that was intended . The fact that Dexter isn't the only murderer within Miami Metro Homicide feels very unrealistic, and it could potentially turn the final three episodes into a very silly escapade if not dealt with correctly. However, it could also lead to the key introduction of Harry Morgan's true confidante, Tom Matthews, which is an exciting prospect for legacy fans.

The 70s Timeline Is Treading Water In This Episode And Doesn't Offer Much

The 70s flashbacks featuring Harry Morgan and Laura Moser were one of the highlights of Original Sin, but the story feels like its dragging on a bit now. Of course, there is the key introduction of Hector Estrada, but it feels like the storyline could have reached a conclusion much sooner than it has. Naturally, it'll be resolved in the finale to tie up with the 90s storyline, but what more is there to say? Fans know what happens to Laura Moser, so it might be time to just show it and focus primarily on the present timeline, especially with so much story to get through.

The Debra Morgan Sub-Plot Is The Highlight

Debra Morgan's loyalty to her brother is explored in this episode, as she takes his side when Dexter's girlfriend, Sofia, accuses him of cheating on her. The accusation stems from a used condom wrapper she finds in his car, which 'innocently' found itself there due to Dexter's amateur disposal of his most recent victim in a garbage container. This fall out leads to Sofia getting her own back by revealing what Debra did to the cheerleaders' car in the previous episode and this is when the audience is treated to some classic Debra violence. Molly Brown is exceptional in arguably the most difficult role to recast, with Debra in her formative years. The high school drama is fun, and adds a different dynamic to the prequel series.