Summary
Dexter: Original Sinis heading towards a dramatic conclusion to its debut season on Paramount+ with Showtime, with just four episodes to go. The majority of the original main characters have appeared in the prequel series, except for Dexter’s arch nemesis, James Doakes, who was still in the special forces duringOriginal Sin’s 1991 timeline. However, showrunner,Clyde Phillips has teased the possible appearance of the iconic Miami Metro Cop in future seasons.
James Doakeswas never expected to appear inOriginal Sin’s first season, but many fans have theorized that he could make an appearance if the prequel series runs for multiple seasons. Based on the resounding success ofOriginal Sin’s first season,this could mean Doakes is a likely candidate to grace Miami Metro Homicide’s headquarters in the future.
Dexter: Original Sin
Starring
Patrick Gibson, Christian Slater, Molly Brown, James Martinez, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu, Reno Wilson, Patrick Dempsey, Joe Pantoliano, Sarah Michelle Gellar and the voice of Michael C. Hall
Created by
Directed By
Michael Lehmann
James Doakes was one of the few characters in the original series who saw Dexter for who he was: a killer. Erik King portrayed the feisty Miami Metro Homicide detective in the first two seasons, before he was killed off in dramatic fashion. However,this might not be the last time fans get to see the character, asOriginal Sin’s 90s timeline has paved the way for the return of younger versions of multiple dead characterslikeDebra Morgan, Maria LaGuerta and, of course,Harry Morgan. In an interview withThe Hollywood Reporter,Original Sin’s showrunner, Clyde Phillips, was asked if James Doakes might return at some point:
I think that’s the most powerful presence, who saw through Dexter, or at least looked at Dexter and saw something else that no one else saw. That Dexter wasn’t as blended in as he thinks. That whole, “I’m watching you, mother f****r!” I can’t tell you when that will happen, but to answer your question, that’s probably the most exciting thing that has to happen.
This is a surprisingly direct answer to a question that has been on the minds of many fans ever since it was announced that a Dexter prequel series was in the works. Doakes didn’t work at Miami Metro in 1991, so the characters ‘no show’ so far is not a ‘surprise mother f****r moment! As Phillips states,‘it has to happen’ at some point, but it could be a few years away yet.
Doakes Could Turn Up Before Actually Joining The Ranks Of Miami Metro Homicide
If theDexterprequel series runs as long as the original show, Doakes’ return could be saved for the latter part of the story. However, fans don’t want to wait too long to witness the first meeting between Dexter and the future thorn in his side. According to the timeline established inDexter, James Doakes joined Miami Metro in 1997, andOriginal Sin’s first season is set over the course of two weeks in 1991.Doakes arrival seems a long way off, unlessOriginal Sinhas a huge time jump.However, this doesn’t mean that Doakes can’t turn up before he becomes officially employed by Miami Metro. It is known that Maria LaGuerta and Doakes had a history with each other, and this could have begun prior to working together. Doakes was in the special forces, but he might have assisted Miami Metro with a case between 1991 and 1997.
Surprise Mother F****r
If this is the way Doakes is brought into the fold inOriginal Sin, it probably means he’ll be utilized in a guest role.This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as long as it doesn’t come off as cheap fan service. Doakes' appearance inOriginal Sinhas to make sense to the story, otherwise, it might be best to save him for the final season. Doakes is a character who is bound to be mentioned inthe sequel series,Resurrection, now thatDexter Morganhas been outed as the real Bay Harbor Butcher. Doakes will likely be posthumously exonerated of the crimes, and a storyline involving a young Doakes inOriginal Sinwould dovetail nicely with the events in the current timeline.
