WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Dexter: Original Sin episode 4.
After four episodes, theDexterprequel seriesDexter: Original Sinmay have already foreshadowed the eventual death of the new character, Bobby Watt. Developed byNew Bloodcreator Clyde Phillips,the prequel series chronicles a post-college Dexter as he embraces his “dark passenger"through the guidance and teachings of his adopted father, Harry.Dexter implements Harry’s codeto satisfy his violent urges while making sure never to get caught. Thecast ofDexter: Original Sinis led by Patrick Gibson as the new titular protagonist alongside newcomers Molly Brown, Christian Slater, Patrick Dempsey, and Sarah Michelle Gellar.
After Michael C. Hall reprised his iconic role as the charismatic vigilante serial killer in 2021’sDexter: New Blood, he returns asDexter’s inner voice and narrator in the prequel series. The series takes place in Miami in 1991 as Dexter begins his career at Miami Metro PD.Dexter: Original Sinwill likely cover a few anticipated killsthat are already established in Dexter’s lore.Another upcoming Dexter series,Dexter: Resurrection, is expected to be released in the summer of 2025with Hall also slated to return.Dexter: Original Sincould be the first of several newDexterspin-offs and sequel series in the coming years.
Davey Sanchez is not a part of Dexter: Original Sin
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Bobby Watt, played by Reno Wilson, is Harry Morgan’s longtime partner at Miami Metro PD inDexter: Original Sin. This appears to be a major character change from the original series, which indicated that Harry’s partner was actually named Davey Sanchez. Despite this well-establishedDexterlore, however, there’s no Davey Sanchez inOriginal Sinthroughout the first four episodes. Additionally,there is no actor cast as Davey Sanchez in the prequel series, which hints at the fact that instead, Harry’s partner for decades was Bobby Watt. Bobby is pictured in several of Harry’s flashback scenes with Laura Moser.
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While it has not become a highlight ofOriginal Sin, Bobby Watt and Harry Morgan’s relationship is quite tight-knit based on their decades of experience working together. Bobby takes on sort of an uncle role toDexterin the early episodes ofOriginal Sin, which shows thatBobby has known Dexter for most of his life and, more importantly, knows that he is the son of Laura Moser. While Harry and Laura’s romance continues to play out during the flashback sequences of Dexter: Original Sin, Bobby will likely have more of an integral role in that particular storyline, especially since he was working with Harry and Laura, who was their criminal informant.
Dexter Season 8 Reveals Davey Sanchez Was Murdered By A Criminal Who Walked Free
Juan Ryness killed Davey Sanchez and could kill Bobby Watt in Original Sin
In season 8 of the originalDexterseries, it was implied that Harry’s old partner Davey Sanchez was killed by a criminal who walked free named Juan Ryness. Interestingly, Harry witnessed Dexter dismembering Juan Ryness, who Dexter murdered to make things right after he killed Davey Sanchez, which ended up leading Harry to die by suicide. Although Dexter believed that Harry died from heart failure, he actually could not handle the grim reality of Dexter murdering people, even when they aligned with the code.If Bobby Watt is truly Davey Sanchez’s replacement, it sets up a huge tragedy for his characterbefore Harry’s death inOriginal Sin.
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Harry spoke fondly of Davey Sanchez in season 1 of the original series. “Davey Sanchez was a fearless and dedicated cop. Davey Sanchez was a son, a husband, and a father. Davey Sanchez was my partner. Davey Sanchez was my hero.” In a flashback scene in theDexterseason 1 episode “Crocodile”, Harry explains to Dexter that sometimes, bad guys slip through the cracks in the American judicial system, which acts as an early motivation for Harry’s support of Dexter’s vigilantism. Based on Harry and Bobby’s relationship inOriginal Sin, it seems more than likely that he will end up sharing an identical fate to Davey Sanchez.
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Juan Ryness was Dexter’s fourth kill, which means Bobby’s death could be imminent
The death of Harry’s partner in the original Dexter series is what causes Harry to become more serious about supporting Dexter’s use of the Code, especially when he can take out the killers that the Miami Metro Police Department can’t bring to justice. It also leads to a major motivating factor in Harry’s ultimately decision to die by suicide. Because Davey Sanchez has such a foundational role in Dexter and Harry’s lore,Bobby Watt will essentially have to stand in for Davey, unless theDexter: Original Sinwriters are planning to introduce a massive retcon.
It’s also possible that Davey Sanchez could be a character introduced in later episodes ofDexter: Original Sin. Considering, however, thatJuan Ryness is already established as Dexter’s fourth human kill in the original series, and Dexter already has two (and sort of three if you count Mad Dog) under his belt in the prequel series, Bobby Watt’s days on the show could be numbered.
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.
