Ep 10. Sins of the Father

The episode "Sins of the Father" is the finale of the first season of Dexter: New Blood. Dexter has returned to his hometown of Iron Lake under an assumed name after faking his own death. He's been living a quiet life as a store clerk and spending his nights killing people who he believes deserve it. His teenage son Harrison has joined him, but has struggled with his dad's dark side.

In this episode, Dexter's life is thrown into chaos as he confronts ghosts from his past. His old nemesis from Miami, Sergeant Doakes, is unexpectedly in Iron Lake. Dexter tries to keep a low profile and not draw suspicion from Doakes, who thinks Dexter is still dead. Meanwhile, the town is reeling from the brutal murder of the sheriff, whose death Dexter knows was orchestrated by Kurt Caldwell, a powerful and corrupt businessman who has been pulling the strings in Iron Lake.

As the investigation into the sheriff's murder heats up, Dexter realizes that his own past may be catching up with him. His late sister Deb, who died in the series finale of the original Dexter series, starts to appear to him in visions. Dexter is plagued by guilt for all the people he's killed over the years, and wonders if he's destined to be a monster forever.

The tension builds as Dexter and Harrison go to confront Caldwell, who has kidnapped Harrison's girlfriend. They engage in a violent showdown that leaves several characters dead or injured. Dexter is forced to reckon with his own morality and decide if he's willing to sacrifice himself to protect his loved ones.

In the end, the season finale sets up some intriguing possibilities for the future of the show. Dexter's relationship with Harrison remains strained, and Doakes is still on his trail. As Dexter prepares to flee Iron Lake once again, he knows that he can never outrun his past.