Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Paramount Shelves Dexter: Original Sin After Renewal, Prioritizes Resurrection

A post-merger leadership review is steering resources to the Michael C. Hall sequel.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report Paramount reversed April's Season 2 order for the prequel, which never set production dates or convened a writers' room.
  • Executives are preparing a writers' room for a potential second season of Dexter: Resurrection, which launched in July with stronger early viewership and reviews.
  • The Resurrection premiere drew about 3.1 million viewers on opening weekend and 4.4 million after seven days, according to trade reporting.
  • Original Sin's Season 1 drew solid interest, with a finale of roughly 2.68 million viewers, up 27% from its premiere, and respectable audience and critic scores.
  • Fans and cast voiced frustration, including a Change.org campaign topping 30,000 signatures and social posts from actor Alex Shimizu, while Paramount and Showtime had not provided comment to some outlets.