WARNING! This article contains major SPOILERS for Dexter: Original Sin season 1, episode 7!The end ofDexter: Original Sinseason 1, episode 7 confirms the shocking identity of Nicky Spencer’s kidnapper, which alsoreveals how the prequel can finally introduce Captain Thomas Matthews. In addition to Dexter tracking down various killers and LaGuerta being focused on the unidentified NHI killer, the crisis of a mysterious figure kidnapping the children of high-profile authority figures in Miami has loomed overDexter: Original Sinseason 1. Afterkidnapping and killing Jimmy Powell, the son of an important judge, the suspect kidnapped Aaron Spencer’s son, Nicky, with the captain throwing the blame on the cartels.
In reality,Dexter: Original Sinseason 1, episode 7 confirms thetheory that the kidnapper is Captain Aaron Spencer himself. After killing Jimmy Powell, Spencer attacked his ex-wife before kidnapping and severing the finger of his own son for a yet-undisclosed reason. Because the captain of Miami Metro Homicide accidentally got his blood on the box with Nicky’s finger,Dexter ended up figuring out that Spencer is the killer. It’s now only a matter of time before Dexter puts Spencer on his table and there’s a vacancy in the captain position – and the original show hints at who will fill that role.
Aaron Spencer Being Dexter: Original Sin’s Killer Sets Up Thomas Matthews To Replace Him As Captain
With Aaron Spencer being confirmed as Jimmy Powell’s killer, it seems the series is setting him up to be killed inDexter: Original Sin’s season 1 finale. Dexter has already put it together that Spencer being the killer would explain the hesitation cut on Nicky’s finger, the killer’s blood type being the same as Nicky’s, and Spencer curiously being at Dexter’s desk early in the today. Now, it’s just a matter ofDexter needing to find cold, hard proof that Aaron Spencer is Jimmy’s killer and Nicky’s kidnapper, which he’ll also have to tell Harry.
Dexter will almost certainly be the one to kill Spencer on his table at the end ofOriginal Sinseason 1, which means that Miami Metro Homicide will need to hire a new captain. While it would make sense for Dexter’s father to be in line for that position, Harry Morgan’s death is also looming in the distance. Plus, the main series revealed that Harry never even reached the rank of lieutenant, let alone captain, of Miami Metro Homicide. SinceBobby Watt is also a detective, the identity of the lieutenant inDexter: Original Sinseason 1 is still technically unconfirmed.
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However, the main series points to the idea that Miami Metro’s current lieutenant inDexter: Original Sinis the yet-to-be-seen character Thomas Matthews. While he serves as the captain of Miami Metro Homicide at the start ofDexter’s original show, flashbacks with Harry and discussions about the character indicate thatThomas Matthews should be the lieutenant duringOriginal Sinseason 1’s timeline. However, Matthews shockingly hasn’t been introduced in the show yet, despite how closeDexterrevealed he and Harry were before the latter’s death.
Thomas Matthews was portrayed by Geoff Pierson throughoutDexter’s original series.
Spencer’s role in the prequel series generally seemed to replace the function that Matthews would serve at this time, which might have made simultaneously including the two redundant. As such, it seems likeDexter killing Aaron Spencer will be the most opportune time to finally bring young Thomas Matthews into the fold, as he’s the most likely character to get the promotion to captain. Still, the timing of Matthews’ introduction will be tricky for continuity purposes betweenOriginal Sinand what was previously established inDexter.
Matthews Still Has To Be Introduced Before Harry Morgan’s Death In Dexter: Original Sin
Matthews Was The Only One Who Knew How Harry Really Died
Thetimeline ofDexter: Original Sinitself now seems to have a problem with the overlap of Thomas Matthews’ introduction, Harry Morgan’s death, and Captain Spencer’s death. If Captain Spencer dies in the season 1 finale, then Matthews might not be introduced until the very end of that episode. However,Dexterestablished that Matthews and Harry had been long-time friends and colleagues before the latter’s death, which also seems like it will occur in the season 1 finale, as Dexter’s voiceover in the premiere said Harry would only live for less than another year.
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To be faithful to what was outlined inDexter, Matthews will have to be introduced beforeOriginal Sin’s season 1 finale, and the prequel will have to give some focus to his friendship with Harry. In the main series, Matthews was the only person who knew thetruth about Harry’s suicide, with Harry also tasking Matthews with looking after and protecting Dexter and Deb after his death. Therefore, it’s possible thatDexter could kill Spencer in the penultimate episode, givingOriginal Sinmore time to address Thomas’ potential introduction and Harry’s inevitable death.
Will Miami Metro Discover The Truth About Spencer Being The Killer?
Dexter Might Blame The Cartels To Cover His Own Tracks
Original Sinconfirming Aaron Spencer is the killer also now begs the question of whether Miami Metro discovers the truth.Miami Metro never learned about Dexter’s killingsthroughout his entire employment there, so it wouldn’t be surprising if the team remained oblivious to Spencer’s actions.The original series never mentioned that a former Miami Metro captain was a killer, which seems like an important piece of information for the homicide department to discuss. Consequently, Dexter may kill Spencer inDexter: Original Sinbut, to cover his own tracks, still let the cartel take the blame for Spencer’s crimes.
New episodes ofDexter: Original Sinseason 1 release Fridays on Paramount+ with Showtime.
Dexter: Original Sin
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Dexter: Original Sin explores Dexter Morgan’s early years in 1991 Miami as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. Guided by his father, Harry, Dexter crafts a moral code and navigates a forensics internship at Miami Metro Police, all while controlling his darker impulses.
Dexter
Dexter is a television series following Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter analyst for Miami Metro Police who secretly leads a dual life as a vigilante serial killer. Released in 2006, the show focuses on Dexter’s internal conflict as he hunts down criminals who elude justice within the legal system.
