Overview

• Phillips said on the Dissecting Dexter podcast that the cancellation “wasn’t handled well” after he had already told writers and actors to expect Season 2, describing the move as the show being “un‑picked up.”
• After the merger closed in August, new leadership reassessed the slate and prioritized Michael C. Hall’s Dexter: Resurrection, with Variety reporting a writers room is planned for a potential Season 2.
• Despite the April renewal, Deadline and THR report no writers room ever opened for Original Sin and production dates were never set before the decision was reversed.
• Viewership figures cited in reporting show Original Sin drew about 2.1 million global viewers in its first three days at launch, while Resurrection’s premiere amassed roughly 3.1 million in three days and 4.4 million in seven.
• Phillips said he completed 10 scripts each for a Trinity Killer prequel and a Harrison project, but he doubts Paramount will move forward; he also noted a growing fan petition and expressed skepticism it will change the outcome.