Dexter fans might be up for some disappointing news! Crime drama Dexter: Original Sin, a title prequel to the show Dexter, which was initially renewed for the second season, has reportedly been cancelled by Paramount due to certain circumstances. This news has left netizens pondering about it and curious about what led to the drastic decision. Let's delve into more details.<h2>Why has Dexter: Original Sin been cancelled?</h2>Showtime had earlier announced a second season renewal of Dexter: Original Sin in April, six weeks after the 1991-based series. However, as per reports, the show had been on hiatus since production had wrapped, and no start date for the production of season 2 was ever scheduled.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/nobody-x-review-bob-odekirk-starrer-garners-mixed-reaction-netizens-say-i-didn-t-think-it-was-as-good-1755923731009">Nobody X review: Bob Odenkirk starrer garners mixed reaction, netizens say, 'I didn't think it was as good...'</a>&nbsp;Moreover, after the leadership changes in Paramount, the Dexter franchise was then shifted from Showtime to Paramount Television Studios under Matt Thunell. According to several reports, Paramount's decision has also led to a focus on the Resurrection show, which continues the present-day Dexter's story from the original 2006-13 series and the 2021-22 follow-up Dexter: New Blood.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/when-sunita-ahuja-said-govinda-will-never-leave-his-family-for-a-stupid-woman-1755871099003">When Sunita Ahuja said Govinda will never leave his family for a ‘stupid woman'</a><h2>Fans react to Dexter: Original Sin cancellation</h2>

Soon after the reported announcement, many flooded the social media platforms with disappointing and angry posts, questioning the makers, Why would they do it after so long. One user wrote, "Dexter Original Sin has been CANCELLED after one season".&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Dexter Original Sin has been CANCELLED after one season 💔 <a href="https://t.co/XJh3CMryfz">pic.twitter.com/XJh3CMryfz</a>&mdash; Dexter (@DexterMorganG) <a href="https://twitter.com/DexterMorganG/status/1958969597295538347?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Another user wrote, “They ended up canceling Dexter original sin wtfffff???? I’m so sad it had so much potential, bro wtf @paramountplus. Explain, because it was such a successful project, I don’t get why the announcements for season 2 just to cancel everything months later.???”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/-i-thought-i-was-dying-austin-butler-on-experiencing-temporary-blindness-during-the-bikeriders-shoot-1755872198714">Austin Butler thought he was 'dying' on experiencing temporary blindness</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">They ended up canceling Dexter original sin wtfffff????😭😭😭 I’m so sad it had so much potential bro wtf <a href="https://twitter.com/paramountplus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@paramountplus</a> explain because it was such a successful project I don’t get why the announcements for season 2 just to cancel everything months later.???&mdash; Marianne Parenteau (@marieparenteau4) <a href="https://twitter.com/marieparenteau4/status/1958978933963080004?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Dexter Original Sin getting canceled sucks. I loved that show and its amazing casting. Hopefully, in a couple of years, they will bring it back, but they probably won't. There is just so much story potential for season 2, it's disappointing", wrote the third user.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Dexter Original Sin getting canceled sucks. I loved that show and its amazing casting. Hopefully in a couple of years they will bring it back but they probably won&#39;t. There is just so much story potential for season 2 it&#39;s disappointing. <a href="https://t.co/V2xytw67C8">pic.twitter.com/V2xytw67C8</a>&mdash; Jason (@TheVoid457) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheVoid457/status/1959059126517961086?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>All about Dexter: Original Sin</h2>Dexter: Original Sin is an American crime drama mystery television series created by Clyde Phillips for Paramount+. A prequel to the television series Dexter (2006–2013).&nbsp;The first part was set in Miami, 1991, about a young Dexter Morgan, when his bloodthirsty urges can't be ignored any longer. He must learn to channel his inner darkness as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer with the guidance of his father, Harry.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/veteran-actor-raza-murad-expresses-anger-over-death-rumours-files-police-complaint-this-should-stop-now-1755871535143">Actor Raza Murad expresses anger over death rumours, files police complaint</a>&nbsp;The main characters in the show are Patrick Gibson, Christian Slater, Molly Brown, Christina Milian, James Martinez, Alex Shimizu, and Patrick Dempsey, among others.&nbsp;

Dexter: Original Sin, which is a prequel to the series Dexter, has reportedly been cancelled by Paramount. The show stars Patrick Gibson, who plays the titular role in the crime-thriller show. 

Dexter fans might be up for some disappointing news! Crime drama Dexter: Original Sin, a title prequel to the show Dexter, which was initially renewed for the second season, has reportedly been cancelled by Paramount due to certain circumstances. This news has left netizens pondering about it and curious about what led to the drastic decision. Let's delve into more details. Why has Dexter: Original Sin been cancelled? Showtime had earlier announced a second season renewal of Dexter: Original Sin in April, six weeks after the 1991-based series. However, as per reports, the show had been on hiatus since production had wrapped, and no start date for the production of season 2 was ever scheduled. Also Read: Nobody X review: Bob Odenkirk starrer garners mixed reaction, netizens say, 'I didn't think it was as good...' Moreover, after the leadership changes in Paramount, the Dexter franchise was then shifted from Showtime to Paramount Television Studios under Matt Thunell. According to several reports, Paramount's decision has also led to a focus on the Resurrection show, which continues the present-day Dexter's story from the original 2006-13 series and the 2021-22 follow-up Dexter: New Blood. Also Read: When Sunita Ahuja said Govinda will never leave his family for a ‘stupid woman' Fans react to Dexter: Original Sin cancellation

Dexter: Original Sin, which is a prequel to the series Dexter, has reportedly been cancelled by Paramount. The show stars Patrick Gibson, who plays the titular role in the crime-thriller show.&nbsp;

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Dexter: Original Sin cancelled despite renewal announcement by Paramount? Know why