Dexter: Original Sin Should Reveal This Character Knew Dexter’s Secret

Dexter: Original Sin Should Reveal This Character Knew Dexter's Secret

Key Takeaways

  • Dexter: Original Sin premieres December 13, 2024, on Paramount+, and it’ll reveal more about Dexter’s past.
  • MOst of the original main characters are returning, and this could also include Tom Matthews, who may have known more about Dexter than previously thought.
  • Harry Morgan asked Matthews to protect Dexter, sparking theories that Matthews knew about Dexter’s dark deeds.

As a long-time fan of Dexter, I must admit that the character of Tom Matthews has always intrigued me. With his mysterious past and questionable allegiances, he was a character who seemed to know more than he let on. And with the upcoming prequel series, Dexter: Original Sin, we finally get to delve deeper into Matthews’ life and uncover any secrets he may have been harboring about our favorite serial killer.


As a die-hard fan, I can hardly contain my excitement for the premiere of “Dexter: Original Sin” on Paramount+ with Showtime on December 13, 2024! This week, we got a glimpse of the new prequel series’ teaser trailer, and it’s left us eagerly anticipating the unfolding events across the 10 episodes of the first season.

In the upcoming series “Dexter: Original Sin,” most of the primary characters from the original “Dexter” are expected to reappear. It seems that the pivotal character, Tom Matthews, may have found his actor in Matthew William, who will portray a Miami Metro Police Officer with strong similarities to Geoff Pierson’s younger version of Matthews from the initial “Dexter” series. Given Tom Matthews’ close relationship with Harry Morgan, he might have been privy to the code during the 90s timeline where “Dexter: Original Sin” is set.

Harry Morgan Asked Tom Matthews To Protect Dexter And It’s Possible He Knew He Was A Killer All Along

Multiple spectators suspect Tom Matthews may have concealed vital information regarding Dexter. Prior to his demise, Harry Morgan entrusted Matthews with safeguarding Dexter and Debra, possibly extending to concealing the fact that Harry’s code was ever disclosed. An article on Giant Freakin Robot titled ‘Dexter’s Boss Knew Who The Serial Killer Was All Along’, explores the extent of Matthews’ knowledge about Dexter.

It’s not unreasonable to wonder how Harry could believe Matthews would look after Dexter, given that he was unaware of the boy’s dangerous pastimes.

As a gamer, I find it intriguing to ponder over this scenario – if I, as Tom Matthews, didn’t have knowledge about Dexter’s dark passenger, I wouldn’t be able to fully guard him. Geoff Pierson, the actor who played me, shared his thoughts on what his character might or might not have known in an interview back in 2013, as reported by Wetpaint Entertainment on the Dexter Daily website.

Indeed, it seems the key point here is the extent of Matthews’ knowledge given their long-standing relationship, as his father was associated with yours. So far, we’re yet to discover if this will be revealed. Remains to be seen, really.

The primary cause of fans’ doubts about Matthews possibly knowing about Dexter’s murderous acts stemmed from his unwillingness to consider LaGuerta’s theory regarding the forensic analyst as the Bay Harbor Butcher, and his lack of reaction towards her own mysterious death. This leads some to suspect that he might have been in denial about Dexter’s true identity, a suspicion that can also be applied to Angel Batista and Joey Quinn.

Key Episodes To Watch That Hint At Matthew’s Knowing Dexter’s Secret

  • Season 2, Episode 10 – There’s Something About Harry
  • Season 7, Episode 10 – The Dark… Whatever
  • Season 7, Episode 11 – Do You See What I See?
  • Season 8, Episode 1 – A Beautiful Day

Dexter: Original Sin Could Reveal That Matthews Did Know Dexter Was A Killer Or At Least Had Strong Suspicions

Dexter: Original Sin
StarringPatrick Gibson, Christian Slater, Molly Brown, James Martinez, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu, Reno Wilson, Patrick Dempsey, Joe Pantoliano, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Matthew William and the voice of Michael C. Hall
Created byClyde Phillips
Directed ByMichael Lehmann

In “Dexter: Original Sin,” a young Dexter Morgan, who is 20 years old, starts an internship in the forensic department at Miami Metro Homicide in 1991, where his adoptive father, Harry Morgan, serves as a detective. It’s possible that this prequel series could uncover some intriguing details about what Tom Matthews knew about Dexter during this period of time.

Dexter: Original Sin Should Reveal This Character Knew Dexter's Secret

In the upcoming series, Dexter: Original Sin, much has been left unexplored regarding the character Tom Matthews. Details about who will portray him and the extent of his role in the prequel remain scarce. However, it’s crucial to note that Tom’s character could hold significant importance in Dexter: Original Sin, as he was a close friend of Harry and might have been privy to many of Dexter’s secrets or suspicions due to this relationship. Christian Slater, playing Harry Morgan in the series, hinted in an interview with Collider that his character will have some unexpected aspects that could potentially tie back to Tom Matthews.

Additionally, there are events concerning Harry’s character that even Dexter is unaware of, which aspects I am particularly eager to explore. I believe these unknown details provide a deeper understanding of who this individual truly was.

The dynamic between Harry Morgan and Tom Matthews should be further investigated in the prequel series, Dexter: Original Sin. As we approach the release date, there has been a lot of focus on his partnership with Bobby Watt (Reno Wilson) and Aaron Spencer (Patrick Dempsey), but it remains to be seen if their friendship was as strong as hinted in the original Dexter series.

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2024-09-14 01:03