The Dexter prequel just revealed another fantastic Easter egg from the original series!
Dexter: Original Sin Season 1 has officially passed its midway point with the release of Episode 6, titled "The Joy of Killing." This episode sees Dexter striving to get his new life as a serial killer back on track, only to face yet another major obstacle. These challenges set the stage for more intense developments in the episodes to come.
As showrunner Clyde Phillips has emphasized in multiple interviews, easter eggs play a vital role in this prequel series. The writers and producers have meticulously incorporated references to the original series, ranging from subtle callbacks that require a sharp eye to more obvious nods that any fan can spot.
The latest episode, "The Joy of Killing," features one such easter egg that falls into the latter category. Spoilers ahead for Episode 6!
Episode 6 Easter Egg: The Return of the Ice Truck
At approximately the 36-minute mark of Episode 6, viewers witness a young, determined Dexter Morgan (played by Patrick Gibson) stalking Levi Reed through the streets of Miami. Reed is a criminal who escaped conviction despite Harry's certainty that he’s guilty of murder.
During this tense pursuit, Dexter’s mission is interrupted by a large white truck that nearly hits him. Fans immediately noticed something familiar: the back of the truck displayed a logo reading "Miami Chills Ice Refrigerated Delivery."
This truck—and its logo—is identical to the one used by the Ice Truck Killer (Dexter’s biological brother, Brian Moser) in the original series. In Season 1 of the original Dexter, the Ice Truck Killer committed his infamous "no blood" murders using a stolen Miami Chills truck, a detail heavily featured in the pilot episode.
The images below showcase the striking similarity between the trucks in both series.
Could Brian Moser Be the Driver of the Ice Truck?
- At this point in the timeline—15 years before the events of Dexter Season 1—Brian Moser had not yet developed the meticulous "no blood" ritual he later used to communicate with Dexter.
- The Miami Chills company is established in the Dexter universe as a legitimate business, delivering ice to local bars and restaurants.