Despite initial news that the show had been renewed for a second season a month and a half after Season 1 ended, Dexter: Original Sin was officially canceled in August 2025. Sources tell Variety that the show was actually never officially renewed. Instead, it was put on hiatus. There was no schedule in place to resume filming for a second season.

"Dexter: Original Sin" has been canceled by Paramount after just one season. Oddly enough, the series received a renewal back in April, but that is no longer the case. Instead, the series will come to an abrupt end after just one season. Variety reported on the cancellation, providing more details about the show being shut down.

The Dexter franchise is making another sharp turn. Despite receiving a Season 2 renewal earlier this year, Dexter: Original Sin will not be returning. Sources confirmed to Variety that Paramount quietly shelved the prequel series,