Kid in a Candy Store (Dexter: Original Sin)
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- Katrina Mathewson
- Tanner Bean
| "Kid in a Candy Store" | |
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| Dexter: Original Sin episode | |
| Episode no. | Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Michael Lehmann |
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| Cinematography by | Edward J. Pei |
| Editing by | Katie Ennis |
| Original air date | December 20, 2024 |
| Running time | 46 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Kid in a Candy Store" is the second episode of the American crime drama mystery television series Dexter: Original Sin, prequel to Dexter. The episode was written by supervising producers Katrina Mathewson and Tanner Bean, and directed by executive producer Michael Lehmann. It was released on Paramount+ with Showtime on December 20, 2024, and airing on Showtime two days later.[1]
The series explores a young Dexter Morgan, as he begins working as a forensic blood spatter analyst at the Miami Metro Police Department. It also explores his inner conflicts, wherein he begins his days as serial killer. In the episode, Dexter begins his first day at Miami Metro, struggling to fit in with the rest. Flashbacks depict Harry's attempts to arrest drug kingpin Hector Estrada and meeting Laura Moser to act as his informant.
The episode received mixed reviews from critics, with some criticizing the pacing and storylines, although Patrick Gibson received praise for his performance.
Tanya (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Masuka (Alex Shimizu) introduce Dexter (Patrick Gibson) to the forensics department in Miami Metro. At an unknown location, a masked man takes a kidnapped kid and locks him in a room.
Miami Metro is called to a homicide scene, with Dexter along to assist. Nevertheless, Dexter is only asked to bring coffee, and is mocked when he offers his hypothesis on the murder. Dexter tries to win over the squad, but his social awkwardness gets in the way. As a favor, Harry (Christian Slater) asks Batista (James Martinez) to take Dexter out for the night to help him. Harry also has to deal with Debra (Molly Brown), who is angry that her father is not willing to eat healthy food after his hospital stay.
In flashbacks, Spencer (Patrick Dempsey) and the squad are investigating drug kingpin Hector Estrada, hoping they can find a person who can infiltrate his gang for information. Later, Harry and his team bust a drug dealer, Joe Driscoll, along with his accomplice, Laura Moser (Brittany Allen). When Joe fails to cooperate, Harry approaches Laura and convinces her to become an informant in Estrada's gang, promising to let her go without any charges. He later takes her home, telling her he will protect her. He also meets Laura's children, Dexter and Brian.
Batista takes Dexter to a Cuban nightclub, teaching him how to dance. He explains that the club always pays tribute to a boy named Rene, a Cuban immigrant who came to Miami during the Mariel boatlift. He got involved with a loan shark named Tony Ferrer, and Ferrer killed Rene's mother for failing to pay in time. Dexter recognizes the mother as Carla Carballo, as he saw her crime scene photo in the file room. Batista also reveals that Rene killed himself at her gravesite out of guilt, leaving no witnesses to prosecute Ferrer. The following day, Dexter wins over the department by showing up with donuts, to Harry's delight. A severed finger is sent to Judge Powell and Miami Metro identifies it as belonging to Jimmy, Judge Powell's son and the kid who has been kidnapped. Spencer suggests the cartel might be involved. Dexter feels upset at the actions and considers pursuing the kidnapper, but decides to focus on tracking Ferrer instead.
Production
Development
The episode was written by supervising producers Katrina Mathewson and Tanner Bean, and directed by executive producer Michael Lehmann. This was Mathewson's first writing credit, Bean's first writing credit, and Lehmann's second directing credit.[2]
