Another day, another dollar… another kidnapping. In the opening moments of Friday’s Dexter: Original Sin, the serial kidnapper hits closer to home when Captain Spencer’s son Nicky gets taken from the family’s garage in a horrifying home invasion.

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.

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

New supporting characters need more development, while Patrick Dempsey shines as Aaron Spencer.

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

Original Sin this season. Stream new episodes Fridays on the Paramount+ with Showtime plan. Dexter: Original Sin (Paramount+) "Mid-Season Lookahead" - Dexter prequel series These actors never use their real accent.