Overview

• Despite an April renewal, reports say Paramount has no plans to film a second season of the prequel and the show has remained on hiatus since February.
• Sources cited by Variety indicate no production dates were ever set and no writers room was launched for a follow-up to Original Sin.
• The company is pivoting to Dexter: Resurrection, with reporting that a writers room will open for a possible second season even though it has not been formally renewed.
• The move is attributed to a post‑merger slate assessment under new leadership that includes Skydance Television president Matt Thunell.
• Original Sin, a 1991-set prequel starring Patrick Gibson with narration by Michael C. Hall, drew strong reviews, though coverage notes the decision narrows Showtime’s current scripted lineup.