It's already a given that Christian Slater's Harry Morgan will die in Dexter: Original Sin, but the show has a big decision to make with its timing.

[This story contains spoilers from the first five episodes of Dexter: Original Sin.]

Fans are puzzled over the absence of key character Tom Matthews in Dexter: Original Sin, given his significant role in the original series. Despite the missing character, a fan theory suggests that the role of Matthews will likely be introduced in the prequel series, potentially tying up loose ends.

Dexter: Original Sin Episode 7, titled The Big Bad Body Problem, will air on Friday, January 24, 2025. The season features 10 episodes, released weekly on Paramount+ with Showtime in the US. The finale will air on February 14,

Paramount+ with SHOWTIME then you can actually tune in at midnight ET on Fridays to catch the new episode. However, if you're an old school Showtime cable subscriber, then you can tune in on Sunday nights at 10pm ET/PT.

Original Sin is the prequel fans didn't know they needed. After the original series ended in 2013, devotees wondered what would befall their beloved Dexter upon the show’s completion. He made it out of Miami unscathed,

Dexter: Original Sin episode 4 sees Dexter making a huge mistake during a kill, while Harry investigates the murder of a young boy.

Dexter: Original Sin has captured attention since its release, as it continues the thrilling life of the fictional serial killer, Dexter Morgan. This time, however, the focus is on his youth before he becomes a cold-blooded and vengeful murderer.

Original Sin episode 6 "The Joy of Killing" finds Dexter in a difficult position after a body part mysteriously resurfaces.