Summary
WhenDexterended 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, theDexterfranchise 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 onDexter: Resurrection, which will seeMichael 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 differentDexterspinoff 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.
Varietyhas revealed that theprequel seriesDexter: Original Sinhas now been officially renewed for a second season at Paramount+ with Showtime. It’s a positive update forDexterfans who were enjoying a deep dive into the younger version ofDexter, 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 alsoinvolved in the prequel seriesas 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 toDexterwith 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 Sinalso features Debra Morgan, who cannot return inthe upcomingDexter: Resurrectionspinoff 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 inDexteras a franchise, following the mixed reviews that the sequel seriesDexter: New Bloodreceived. Dexter is a character who has always proven to be popular with audiences, who are intrigued by his cold yet likable personality.Dexter: Resurrectionis slated to premiere later this year, while there is also talk of another spinoff focused on the younger life of theTrinity 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 aboutDexter: Original Sin, which is confirmed to be continuing.
