WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for Dexter: Original Sin season 1, episode 6!The origin of one of the most heartwarming aspects of Dexter Morgan from both the main series and New Blood is finally revealed inDexter: Original Sin, and it fits his character perfectly. Through thenew and returning characters inDexter: Original Sin,the backstories of some defining aspects of the main show and the titular serial killer are finally divulged, and some prove more surprising than others. Some prove to be more dramatic, such as the truth behind Harry Morgan and Laura Moser’s relationship, while others, like Dexter’s donut-bringing tradition, are born out of some funnier moments.
Just like becoming the “Donut Guy” at Miami Metro,Dexter: Original Sinseason 1, episode 6 reveals how another part of Dexter’s “mask” of normalcy originally came about. InDexterseason 2, it was revealed that Dexter was a really skilled bowler, and even played in a league with other employees at Miami Metro. It didn’t seem that Harry was a big bowler, sothe origin of Dexter’s interest in bowling was somewhat of a mystery in the main series. However,Original Sinfinally explains how he was inspired to pick up that hobby, and it was a complete accident.
Dexter Panicked When Explaining To Sofia Why He Was Busy
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Dexter’s interest in bowling began when he was 20 years old, as he was trying to get out of a date with his new girlfriend, Sofia. After Dexter and Sofia were driving home from their double date with Deb and Gio, Sofia asked the titular character whether he would want to hang out again the following night. However, the next night was when he was planning to stalk and kill Levi Reed, who Harry almost tried to kill inOriginal Sinseason 1, episode 5.Having to think quickly on his feet, Dexter hesitated and said that he couldn’t hang out because he was going bowling.
Not only did Dexter say that he was going bowling, but he made the context of the lie more difficult to keep up with by explaining that it was practice for his bowling league. While Sofia believed him, Deb would certainly know that Dex hadn’t been going to bowling practice and isn’t a league. So,afterDexter: Original Sinseason 1, episode 6, it’s likely that he’ll actually have to find a league to join to keep up his lie, which he can also continue to use as an excuse for Sofia.
Dexter technically joins the Miami Metro bowling team before the season 2 premiere, butOriginal Sinis seemingly adjusting this league to begin much earlier.
SinceDexter is on a team with other members of Miami Metro inDexterseason 2, he’ll also likely be the one to suggest to others at the station that they join a bowling league. Batista and Masuka were among the players in the main show, so these two returningDextercharacters inOriginal Sinare apt to be the ones who he recruits first. Additionally, since the photo of the bowling team from the main series includes Dexter, Masuka, Batista, and another unknown man, the latter will, hopefully, finally get an introduction beforeDexter: Original Sinseason 1’s finale.
Dexter Being A Great Bowler Ended Up Helping With His “Cover” In Miami & Iron Lake
Dexter’s Bowling Gave Him A “Normal” Extracurricular
While it started out as a lie to get out of a date, Dexter turned out to be an excellent bowler, and actually enjoyed playing the sport. He then used it as part of his “cover” to appear more “normal” to those around him – the exact same intention behindwhy Dexter brings donuts to Miami Metroin the main series.Dexter believes that being part of a team in a “normal” sport like bowling is a great mask to lower suspicion of him, while furthering his camaraderie with others at the station, like Batista and Masuka.
Dexter Finally Revives One Of The Best Parts Of The Original Show That New Blood Forgot
Dexter: Original Sin season 1’s episodes are bringing back a major aspect of the original series that couldn’t return in New Blood’s story.
Dexter’s Biological Father Was An Avid Bowler Before His Death
Eventually, Dexter would find out that his bowling skills might have actually been inherited. InDexterseason 1, he discovers that hisbiological father, Joe Driscoll, has been murdered, with Dexter inheriting Joe’s house and belongings. While at the house,Dexter finds a bowling ball and bag as well as a photo of Joe with his bowling team, with Dexter picking up this hobby soon after. Since Joe Driscoll is still alive duringDexter: Original Sin, it’s possible that he could appear in the series at the bowling alley – though without any direct interactions with Dexter.
New episodes ofDexter: Original Sinseason 1 release Fridays on Paramount+ with Showtime.
Dexter: Original Sin
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Dexter: Original Sin explores Dexter Morgan’s early years in 1991 Miami as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. Guided by his father, Harry, Dexter crafts a moral code and navigates a forensics internship at Miami Metro Police, all while controlling his darker impulses.
Dexter
Dexter is a television series following Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter analyst for Miami Metro Police who secretly leads a dual life as a vigilante serial killer. Released in 2006, the show focuses on Dexter’s internal conflict as he hunts down criminals who elude justice within the legal system.
