Dexter: Original Sin serves as a prequel show to the original Dexter that came to an end with the airing of the final episode back on September 22, 2013.

Original Sin — or maybe I should just speak for myself. It’s not that I’m having trouble following what’s going on, but that I’m genuinely not sure where to devote my attention. Four episodes into the first season,

Original Sin when it was first announced, and wasn’t sure if I even wanted to watch the new prequel series when it came out a

"If people like Easter eggs, this show is going to be an Easter egg hunt," said showrunner Clyde Phillips. By Whatever shock still exists from Dexter’s miraculous survival is quickly replaced by a big hit of nostalgia.

Original Sin' actress talk about the Showtime prequel and playing the character originated by Jennifer Carpenter.

Dexter: Original Sin very quickly made it clear that what we thought we knew about Dexter Morgan wasn’t all that true. It turns out that there was a son before Dexter. The premiere episode made it clear that some of the canon that we already knew would be changed.

James Martinez and Alex Shimizu, who take on the roles made famous by David Zayas and C.S. Lee, respectively, share their relationships to their counterparts: "I slid into C.S. Lee’s DMs."

Original Sin has been a smashing success, setting a viewership record and paving the way for more prequels of the original series. With the Trinity Killer in development, fans have a lot to look forward to.

Dexter: New Blood introduced a divisive retcon that also created a massive plot hole, but Original Sin now has the chance to fix it years later.