Dexter: Original Sin Faces Major Decision After Controversial Plot Gap in New Blood

Attention! This article features significant SPOILERS for both Dexter: Original Sin Episode 3 and Dexter: New Blood. With the launch of Dexter: Original Sin, fans are eagerly anticipating how the series will resolve one of the major plot discrepancies from its predecessor, Dexter: New Blood. As a prequel, it has the unique opportunity to revisit pivotal moments from both the original series and New Blood, including confirming Dexter’s survival after the events of New Blood and shedding new light on his first victim, Nurse Mary. As the narrative unfolds, it also holds the potential to address and refine previously contentious aspects of Dexter Morgan’s story.

Dexter: New Blood garnered mixed reactions from fans, especially regarding Dexter’s fate at the hands of Harrison. Although it was an improvement over the series’ infamous lumberjack ending, many viewers felt dissatisfied with the portrayal of Dexter’s death. Additionally, a surprising controversy emerged regarding a significant retcon introduced in New Blood, unrelated to Dexter’s experiences in Iron Lake but instead concerning his earlier days in Miami. Three years later, Dexter: Original Sin now has the chance to address this plot hole comprehensively.

Navigating New Blood’s M99 & Ketamine Retcon

Original Sin Must Decide Between M99 and Ketamine as Dexter’s Tranquilizer

Throughout the original series, Dexter typically utilized M99, a potent tranquilizer primarily employed in veterinary medicine, to subdue his victims. One episode even details how Dexter acquired this substance and evaded DEA regulations. However, Dexter: New Blood made a pivotal change, replacing M99 with ketamine, another sedative. While this might seem inconsequential at first glance, the retcon led to far-reaching consequences, particularly as it was instrumental in Detective Angela (Julia Jones) uncovering Dexter’s true identity as the Bay Harbor Butcher.

Now, Original Sin is positioned to make a critical choice regarding Dexter’s tranquilizer of choice. As Dexter progresses on his journey as a serial killer, he will likely begin to incorporate tranquilizers into his methods. This presents a crucial opportunity for the prequel to either revert to M99, as previously established, or reaffirm the use of ketamine adopted in New Blood. This decision cannot be avoided, as the series must ultimately explain how Dexter’s approach to utilizing tranquilizers began. Whichever path Original Sin takes will become part of the official lore supporting the franchise.

Patrick Bateman References in Original Sin Suggest M99 May Prevail

Dexter’s Use of Patrick Bateman Alias for M99 in the Original Series

Interestingly, Original Sin has already provided a significant clue regarding its stance on the drug debate. In Episode 3, Dexter adopts the alias Patrick Bateman, the infamous character from American Psycho. He has Masuka (Alex Shimizu) create a fake ID using this name, which further serves as a nod to Dexter’s previous usage of Bateman for procuring M99 in the original series. This suggests that Original Sin may lean toward keeping M99 as Dexter’s tranquilizer of choice.

Ultimately, Original Sin may find a way to reconcile the differences between M99 and ketamine entirely. The series could reinstate the use of M99 while crafting a narrative that clarifies why Angela linked the Bay Harbor Butcher to ketamine in New Blood. As M99 is chemically akin to ketamine (often referred to as etorphine), Original Sin could creatively propose that detectives mistakenly identified etorphine as ketamine during their investigation of the Bay Harbor Butcher. Should this scenario unfold, it would not only solidify the continuity of the franchise but also resolve the inconsistencies introduced over the past three years.

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