One Dexter Spinoff Gets A Positive Update As The Franchise Keeps Growing

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Dexter: Original Sin renewed for second season at Paramount+ with Showtime
Michael C. Hall involved in prequel series, providing inner monologue
Show focuses on Dexter’s origin, family life, and younger self, garnering fan interest.

When Dexter ended its eight-season run in 2013, most people presumed that America’s favorite serial killer had filled up his final blood slide and wouldn’t be seen again. However, in recent years, the Dexter franchise has been revived and appears to show no signs of slowing down, as new spinoff shows are being created and various great actors are joining this unique world.

A lot of the focus right now is on Dexter: Resurrection, which will see Michael C. Hall reprise his role as the iconic Dexter Morgan.

Meanwhile, Neil Patrick Harris, Eric Stonestreet, and Peter Dinklage have all been added to that cast, which has naturally built up the excitement. However, a different Dexter spinoff has now been handed a positive update, showcasing that there is just as much interest in the blood splatter analyst as there was during the late 2000s.

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Variety has revealed that the prequel series Dexter: Original Sin has now been officially renewed for a second season at Paramount+ with Showtime. It’s a positive update for Dexter fans who were enjoying a deep dive into the younger version of Dexter, played by Patrick Gibson. The show’s first season concluded just over a month ago on February 14, and the quick turnaround in renewal news is a positive outlook for the series’ future.

C. Hall was also involved in the prequel series as he provided the voice for the young Dexter’s inner monologue, which created a connection to the original series, while he is also an executive producer. The show itself focuses on Dexter’s origins as a serial killer as he learns the infamous Code that was designed by his father, Harry Morgan. The series smartly connected to Dexter with subtle nods and references while working as an aid in many ways, as it provided fans of the original show with a lot of backstory and detail about Dexter’s younger life.

Dexter: Original Sin also features Debra Morgan, who cannot return in the upcoming Dexter: Resurrection spinoff due to the fate she meets in the final episode of the original series. Focusing more on their family life and the dynamic between them and their father has helped to make the prequel feel unique in comparison to the original show, but the classic Dexter tone has remained.

This news proves that there is a lot of life left in Dexter as a franchise, following the mixed reviews that the sequel series Dexter: New Blood received. Dexter is a character who has always proven to be popular with audiences, who are intrigued by his cold yet likable personality. Dexter: Resurrection is slated to premiere later this year, while there is also talk of another spinoff focused on the younger life of the Trinity Killer, who John Lithgow originally played. The Trinity Killer is one of Dexter’s greatest foes, and a show focused on him entirely could be an interesting way of growing the franchise without revolving the story around Dexter himself. Whether that ends up seeing the light of day remains to be seen, but for now, fans can get excited about Dexter: Original Sin, which is confirmed to be continuing.