Despite decent ratings and an early season 2 renewal, it looks like the Dexter prequel series Dexter: Original Sin won’t be getting another season after all. The news comes via a report in Variety . No official reason was given by Showtime. However, it might simply be a casualty of the Skydance/Paramount merger, which has affected content on the network. With the currently running Dexter: Resurrection with original star Michael C. Hall now getting great reviews from fans and critics, it appears a second season of that show is certain. Perhaps Showtime realized that two competing Dexter Morgans would merely dilute the brand.

Set in 1991, Dexter: Original Sin premiered on Showtime in December 2024. Its last episode aired in February of this year. It starred Patrick Gibson

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