The return of Dexter with Original Sin has captured the attention of millions, setting a new streaming record on Showtime. The prequel series, created by Clyde Phillips, explores Dexter Morgan's early days at Miami Metro in 1991,

"Dexter: Original Sin," the prequel drama to "Dexter," debuted as the most-streamed series premiere on Showtime in the cable net’s history.

Original Sin' actress talk about the Showtime prequel and playing the character originated by Jennifer Carpenter.

Dexter: Original Sin debuted on Friday, December 13 with one episode on Paramount+ before its cable premiere on Sunday evening. Episode rollout will continue that way with two new episodes streaming this Friday. This data encompasses viewership from Friday through Sunday.

Dexter Morgan will be ringing in the new year with his Dark Passenger. And a few soon-to-be-dead bodies. TVLine’s month-long #2025FirstLook series continues today with an exclusive sneak peek at an upcoming episode of Dexter: Original Sin.

The second episode of Dexter: Original Sin aired on Paramount+ with Showtime on December 20. It fully introduced Dexter Morgan to the world of Miami Metro Homicide, and it was a steep learning curve for the forensic intern and budding serial killer.

Dexter: Original Sin very quickly made it clear that what we thought we knew about Dexter Morgan wasn’t all that true. It turns out that there was a son before Dexter. The premiere episode made it clear that some of the canon that we already knew would be changed.

Original Sin has been a smashing success, setting a viewership record and paving the way for more prequels of the original series. With the Trinity Killer in development, fans have a lot to look forward to.

Dexter: New Blood introduced a divisive retcon that also created a massive plot hole, but Original Sin now has the chance to fix it years later.

Dexter: Original Sin may be a new look at a classic franchise, but its best parts are ones that no fan saw coming.