Dexter: OriginalSinhas officially been renewed for season 2. The show is a prequel series to the popular serial killer dramaDexter, revealing more about the origin story of Dexter Morgan. The series is set in Miami in 1991 and follows a younger version of the protagonist as he struggles to control his dark inner urges, transitioning froma student to a serial killer.Dexter: Original Sinfeatures a leading castincluding Patrick Gibson, Christian Slater, Molly Brown, Christina Millian, Alex Shimizu, and Patrick Dempsey. The series premiered in December 2024 and wrapped up its first installment in February.
Per Paramount+,Dexter: Original Sinhas officially been renewed for season 2. Like season 1, the sophomore effort will air on Paramount+ with Showtime. The announcement notes that the start of production date will be forthcoming.
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In announcing the show’s renewal, Paramount+ cited how well the series has done in terms of viewership. According to their numbers, theDexter: Original Sinseason finale had 2.68 million viewers, making it the most-watched episode of the season. The series also had over 15 million social media engagements across the season. These factors contributed to the prequel series becoming Showtime’s most-streamed series in 10 years. These high viewership numbers madeDexter:Original Sinseason 2fairly inevitable.
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Dexter: Original Sinis not the only part of the franchise with news coming down the line. An additional series,Dexter: Resurrection, is scheduled for release this summer. The series will star original protagonist actor Michael C. Hall in his reprised role, with a supporting cast that includes John Lithgow, Peter Dinklage, Krysten Ritter, and Jack Alcott.Dexter: Original Sin’s renewal means that production is likely under way soon and could potentially have a similar release schedule as season 1. This would result in the two shows airing roughly six months apart.
Our Take On The Dexter: Original Sin Renewal
Season 1 Was Well-Received, But Season 2 Could Really Shine
Season 2 may beDexter: Original Sin’s time to shine. While the series' reviews were positive overall, the spinoff prequel only got a68% Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes, which is lower thanDexter’s overall 71% rating and quite a bit lower than some of the original show’s better-reviewed seasons. In hisDexter: Original Sinseason finale review,ScreenRant’s Greg MacArthur gave the episode 9 out of 10 stars, calling it an “exceptional first season.” While the prequel has won over some critics already, season 2 will be a chance for the series to win over even more critics.
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.
