Paramount Cancels Dexter: Original Sin Season 2 Despite Renewal

Paramount has canceled the second season of "Dexter: Original Sin," despite an earlier announcement of renewal in April. The prequel series, which debuted in December 2024 and concluded its first season in February, had been on hiatus with no production dates scheduled when the decision was made. Following the Skydance-Paramount merger, new leadership under Matt Thunell decided to shift focus to "Dexter: Resurrection," a continuation of the original Dexter story starring Michael C. Hall, which has received strong viewership and critical acclaim. Paramount plans to open a writers room soon for a potential second season of "Dexter: Resurrection." The cancellation of "Original Sin" coincides with Showtime's ongoing decline and strategic reevaluation of its content slate amid its rebranding as Paramount+ with Showtime. This move reflects a broader effort by the network's new management to prioritize franchises with proven success and consolidate resources.