Young Dexter learns to kill in the Dexter: Original Sin trailer

Unlike his victims, Dexter can never die. Although Michael C. Hall’s incarnation was dormant for the time being, the fine folks at Paramount+ With Showtime pulled a page out of the Bazinga playbook and made Dexter young again. After waiting almost three years, the new prequel series, Dexter: Original Sinhas a trailer.

Dexter: Original Sin describes the early days of serial killer Dexter Morgan (played in his younger form by Patrick Gibson), who quenches his thirst for blood by killing the suspects during his day as an intern at the Miami Metro Police Department. Young Dexter is still a chip off the old block, so his serial killer father (Christian Slater, taking over for James Remar) teaches the young man the ropes – and the rope to hang people with. The series is full of recasts like that, including Christina Milian taking over Detective LaGuera from Luna Lauren Velez, and James Martinez taking over Angel Batista’s mantle from David Zayas. The show also has Patrick Dempsey and Sarah Michelle Gellar bringing some star power to Paramount+ with Showtime.

As for Michael C. Hall, fans won’t see him, but they will hear him. Once again, Hall will play Dexter’s internal monologue, reminding viewers that there is only one real Dexter. Don’t forget it Dexter: Resurrection, starring Michael C. Hall, will reportedly begin filming in 2025.

Young Dexter Dexter: Original Sin premieres Friday, December 13 on Paramount+ With Showtime.