Showtime’s award-winning drama series Dexter is expanding not only with a prequel but also with a sequel series as well. 

Original Sin

In January 2023, it was announced that a prequel series was in development, centered around a young Dexter Morgan. The prequel show, titled Dexter: Original Sin, follows the young serial killer as his adoptive father Detective Harry Morgan teaches him a strict code to live by, one that shapes Dexter when he is hunting murderers. While trying to avoid getting caught, the young Dexter begins his forensics internship with the Miami Metro Police Department. 

Clyde Phillips, showrunner for the first four seasons of the original run of Dexter, is serving as showrunner on the prequel, and starring as the young Dexter Morgan is Patrick Gibson. Dexter isn’t the only character showcasing a younger version of themself. Christian Slater will portray Harry Morgan, Molly Brown will be Debra Morgan, Christina Millian will be Maria LaGuerta, and James Martinez will portray Angel Batista. Also joining the cast is Sarah Michelle Gellar and Patrick Dempsey. It has also been revealed that Michael C. Hall will be returning to lend his voice to the inner mind of the young vigilante serial killer. Dexter: Original Sin will premiere in December 2024.

Resurrecting a Killer

It seems strange to do a sequel series to Dexter, given how Dexter: New Blood chose to end the character. Despite Dexter’s fate at the end of the limited series, showtime is producing a follow-up titled Dexter: Resurrection. 

“We are thrilled to have the brilliant Michael C. Hall reprise his iconic role as Dexter Morgan in Showtime’s most successful series ever,” said Paramount Global Co-CEO, Chris McCarthy. “While Dexter: Resurrection will appeal to the tens of millions of longtime fans, Dexter: Original Sin will introduce a whole new generation of viewers into this iconic series by starting from the beginning, which is sure to satisfy existing audiences as well.”

Little is known about Dexter: Resurrection, such as plot details, casting, and production. It is yet to be revealed which returning cast members will appear, such as Jennifer Carpenter as Debra Morgan or Dexter’s son, Harrison. Based on the ending of New Blood, it can be assumed that Carpenter will return, as well as David Zayas as Angel Batista. However, explaining how Dexter Morgan will return is possibly the biggest question mark regarding the series. Audiences will have to wait until the series premiers in the summer of 2025.