Will Dexter: Original Sin retcon Harry's death? Speculations and theories explored 

In Dexter: Original Sin, the focus on Dexter's early life and Harry's training makes Harry's death a hot topic again. While the prequel doesn't completely undo Harry's death, it adds some new parts that might change our understanding of it.

Since Harry is central to Dexter's development, his role in the story is important here. The show has some inconsistencies with the timeline and how characters develop, especially with Brian Moser as a key enemy. This makes people question whether Harry's fate will be changed to fit the new story.

Below, we explore the main theories from fans and see how they could affect the Dexter: Original Sin storyline.

Disclaimer: This article contains speculations on Dexter: Original Sin and fan theories. Reader's discretion is advised.

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Dexter: Original Sin alters the franchise timeline

The Original Sin series has sparked a big debate about its timeline. According to fans on Reddit, the prequel takes place 15 years before the first season of Dexter. But here's the catch: in the original series, Harry's death is mentioned as happening around a decade before the story starts in 2006.

If the prequel follows this 15-year gap, Harry would still be alive during a significant part of the show's events. Episode 1 of Original Sin makes things more complicated. It shows Dexter joining Miami Metro in 1991, but the original series says he had almost 12 years of forensic experience by the start of Season 1. This doesn't add up.

A user named @Hillbillybob12345 noticed this on Reddit and commented:

"2006-12≠1991... so yes, it was retconned."

The word "retconned" means that the show has changed something in the original story. This suggests that Harry's death might not fit with what fans thought before. The way the show handles this discrepancy can be confusing. It looks like the new series has made some intentional or unintentional changes to the timeline.

These changes could mean that Harry's death doesn't happen exactly when fans of the original series would expect it to.

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Could Brian Moser be involved in Harry’s death on Dexter: Original Sin?

Dexter: Original Sin has introduced a twist with the character of Brian Moser, Dexter’s long-lost brother, who is revealed as the NHI Killer. The show's ninth episode sets the stage for a big confrontation between Harry and Brian in the Season 1 finale. This has sparked speculation that Harry's death might not have been a simple suicide as previously thought.

Perhaps Brian had a more direct hand in it, either orchestrating it or pushing Harry into a situation that led to his death. In Dexter Season 2, it is revealed that Harry committed suicide due to the burden of what he had created in Dexter.

However, the prequel, Dexter: Original Sin, suggests another possibility. Brian’s desire for vengeance and increasing influence hint that Harry's death could have been manipulated by him. This could mean that Dexter’s origin story might be altered slightly without completely changing it.

Clyde Phillips, the showrunner, has kept quiet about Harry’s fate in Original Sin. He has only said that Harry’s presence is much needed to realize what makes Dexter himself, which suggests there may be more to Harry’s story than what we know so far. It is possible that the show could reveal new information about Harry’s death without completely rewriting it.

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You can watch the latest episodes of Dexter: Original Sin on Showtime and Paramount+.