Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Dexter: Original Sin season 1, episode 8 and Mr. Robot season 1.Christian Slater plays Harry Morgan inDexter: Original Sin, and it’s a perfect reason to watch his very similar role in an acclaimed drama show with 94% on Rotten Tomatoes. AfterDexter: Original Sinepisode 8, the show is quickly coming to the climax of Harry Morgan’s story. His relationship with Laura Moser (Brittany Allen) is about to end in tragedy, he just found outBrian Moser is the NHI Killer, andHarry Morgan is still going to die inOriginal Sin. As Harry’s story reaches the tipping point, fans ofOriginal Sinmay want more of Christian Slater’s tremendous performance.
Luckily, Slater already played a character who’s essentially a darker version of Harry Morgan nine years ago. He played Mr. Robot inMr. Robot, which actually turned out to be one ofChristian Slater’s best TV shows ever.Mr. Roboteven earned an unusually high score of 94% onRotten Tomatoes, which is currently nearly 30% higher thanOriginal Sin’s score. Plus, Mr. Robot’s similarities to Harry Morgan make it the perfect show to watch while waiting for the next episode ofDexter: Original Sin.
Christian Slater’s Character In Mr. Robot Is Very Similar To Harry Morgan In Dexter: Original Sin
Slater’s Mr. Robot Manipulates Rami Malek’s Elliot Into Committing Crimes For The Greater Good
Christian Slater plays the titular character inMr. Robotalongside Rami Malek, and Mr. Robot is extremely similar to Harry Morgan. Throughout the originalDexter, Harry Morgan would appear to Dexter in visions to offer guidance and basically serve as his conscience.Mr. Robot essentially fills the same role for Elliot (Malek) as Harry did for Dexter. He offers Elliot guidance on how to take down the oppressive E Corp and how to commit cyber crimes.Mr. Roboteven revealed that Slater’s character was a manifestation of Elliot’s deceased father, just as Harry was inDexter.
Mr. Robotis currently only available to rent or buy from providers like Amazon, Apple, and Fandango at Home.
Harry and Mr. Robot even have similar motivations. Harry developed Dexter into a serial killer both to protect his son and to catch the criminals who slipped through the cracks of the legal system. Mr. Robot, on the other hand, was trying to get Elliot to overthrow an evil global mega-corporation.Mr. Robot and Harry both had a strong sense of justice, a protective love for their sons, and a morally gray background behind them: it’s almost like Christian Slater is playing the same character again inOriginal Sin. Anyone who likes Slater’s take on Harry will almost certainly love his take on Mr. Robot.
Mr. Robot Puts A Darker Spin On Dexter’s Harry Morgan
Mr. Robot Acts As Elliot’s Worst Instincts, While Harry Morgan Tries To Keep Dexter Good
The biggest difference between Christian Slater’s characters inMr. RobotandDexter: Original Sinis in how they influence their respective sons. Harry Morgan always tried to keep Dexter from being a monster, and he developed the Code of Harry to make sure Dexter only killed people who deserved to die. Mr. Robot, on the other hand, basically acted as the manifestation of Elliot’s darkest urges, and he tried to get him to commit all kinds of crimes with all manner of collateral damage in the quest to overthrow E Corp.Harry was a manifestation of Dexter’s better angels, but Mr. Robot was a manifestation of Elliot’s worst demons.
Why James Remar Is Returning As Harry Morgan In Dexter: Resurrection Instead Of Christian Slater
Harry Morgan is now a role shared by two actors, which makes the timeline of the Dexter franchise a little confusing, but there is logic behind it.
The difference between Mr. Robot and Harry also serves as yet another reasonMr. Robotis worth watching afterOriginal Sin.Mr. Robotessentially works as an alternate take onDexter, one where Harry tried to get Dexter to fully embrace his “dark passenger” instead of trying to suppress it. Anybody who likes diving into Dexter’s psyche and trying to figure out what makes him tick will love how farMr. Robotgoes to examine Elliot’s relationship with his father and his origins as a cyber criminal.Mr. Robotis essentially perfect for fans of bothDexter: Original Sinand Christian Slater.
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.
Mr. Robot
Mr. Robot follows Elliot, a young programmer with an anti-social disorder, who hacks people to connect and protect those he cares about. The series explores his involvement with a cybersecurity firm and underworld organizations targeting corporate America. Debuting in 2015, it addresses contemporary cultural themes.
