Dexter: New Blood Uncovers Shocking Twist in Harry and Dexter’s Past

WARNING: This article contains spoilers for episode 5 of Dexter: Original Sin.

The fifth episode of Dexter: Original Sin, titled “F Is For F**k-Up,”unveils a shocking twist concerning the relationship between Dexter and his father, Harry Morgan. Following a memorable premiere and a dynamic double-feature with episodes 2 and 3, episodes 4 and 5 have continued to elevate the series’ narrative depth and entertainment value. In this episode, the storytelling cleverly shifts focus to Harry’s backstory, intricately weaving through multiple timelines.

The impressive cast includes Patrick Gibson in the lead role as the new protagonist, supported by talents such as Molly Brown, Christian Slater, Patrick Dempsey, and Sarah Michelle Gellar. Episode 4 successfully builds on the momentum of its predecessors, showcasing Dexter’s prowess as he eliminates his second target, Tony Ferrer, alongside Nurse Mary from the pilot episode. New episodes of Dexter: Original Sin air every Friday, exclusively on Paramount+.

Dexter: Original Sin Episode 5: A Revealing Moment for Harry

Dexter’s Disturbing Demonstration to Harry

Harry Morgan (Christian Slater) restrained in Dexter: Original Sin season 1, episode 5

One of the most jaw-dropping moments in Dexter: Original Sin occurs when Dexter places Harry on his infamous killing table towards the end of episode 5. After sedating his father, Dexter strips Harry of almost all his clothing and secures him to the table, taking care to protect his surroundings with plastic wrap. While this scene is undeniably shocking, it’s crucial to realize that Dexter’s intent was to demonstrate his evolved killing techniques to Harry. The implication is clear: he never planned to take Harry’s life.

Additionally, Dexter aims to showcase to Harry that had he completed the assassination of Levi Reed after his failed murder trial, he would have aligned with Dexter’s moral code. Harry, grappling with his own demons after a drunken encounter at a bar, almost ends Levi’s life with a silenced pistol. This act could have not only derailed Harry’s career but also classified him as a murderer, creating a link between him and Dexter in their shared vigilantism.

Harry’s Position on Dexter’s Table: An Uncomfortable Reality

Shared Accountability between Harry and Dexter

By placing Harry on his own killing table, Dexter highlights a troubling reality: Harry shares a significant level of guilt for the previous killings, despite not directly participating in them. While Dexter carries out the acts, Harry is complicit and shaped Dexter’s moral framework through the Code of Harry. This raises critical questions: Should Harry be exempt from accountability, or is he equally culpable for attempting to “cleanse”Miami’s streets? As episode 5 draws to a close, it’s evident that Harry’s conscience may not be as clear as he once believed.

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