Dexter: Original Sin (2024)

Series Overview

Dexter: Original Sin is an American crime drama prequel series created by Clyde Phillips for Showtime. It premiered on December 13, 2024. The series follows a young Dexter Morgan (Patrick Gibson) in 1991, when he is still in college and begins his journey as a serial killer, following the "Code of Harry" established by his adoptive father Harry Morgan (Christian Slater). The series also stars Molly Brown as Debra Morgan, James Martinez as Angel Batista, Alex Shimizu as Vince Masuka, and Reno Wilson as Bobby Watt.

The series received mixed reviews from critics but was well received by audiences. Despite an initial announcement of a renewal for a second season in April 2025, in August 2025 Paramount decided to cancel the series, focusing on another continuation of the franchise — Dexter: Resurrection.

Dexter Franchise Timeline

The Dexter franchise includes several series that should be watched in this order:

• Dexter: Original Sin (2024) — prequel, 1 season, 10 episodes. Set in 1991, showing Dexter's formation as a killer.
• Dexter (2006–2013) — original series, 8 seasons, 96 episodes. The story of Dexter Morgan, a forensic expert who secretly kills criminals.
• Dexter: New Blood (2021–2022) — continuation, 1 season, 10 episodes. Set 10 years after the original series finale, as Dexter tries to start a new life.
• Dexter: Resurrection (2025) — continuation after New Blood, 1 season (on air). Dexter returns after the events of New Blood.

Where to Watch

• Paramount+ (official streaming): Dexter: Original Sin on Paramount+
• UAKino (search): Dexter: Original Sin on UAKino

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