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When I think about my favourite-ever TV series, there's one gem that's (perhaps unexpectedly) in among my mix of favourites. Dexter, which first aired in 2006, is an all-time classic – and many fans agree, with a number of its eight original seasons scoring 96% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Now Dexter is set to return once more – and thankfully not as season two of the so-so-rated New Blood offshoot – in a much-hyped prequel called Original Sin. It's sounding wholly different to anything before it, too, with Hollywood royalty already attached – but the original star, Michael C Hall, no longer involved.
At the time of writing there's no trailer – we're a long way from that, as filming hasn't commenced yet – only information that's recently come to light, including the attachment of Christian Slater, playing Dexter's father, and Patrick Gibson – of Shadow and Bone fame – taking on the role of a young Dexter Morgan. It might be made 18 years after the original series aired, but its timeline is set 15 years prior to the original air date.
There's plenty of material to cover, no doubt, and with a score sheet that can be wiped clean, the writing team can take this new Dexter outing in any direction they please. And with that initial cast list already at the helm, this could be the Dexter season to rope me (and other fans) back in – as, let's face it, there were moments in seasons 6 and 8 of the original when I almost gave up.
If the show is yet to commence shooting, which is expected imminently – Dexter Daily reckons on the 6 June, based on a teaser from Showtime – it might not be until summer 2025 that we get the first episode airing. That also confirms Showtime remains attached to the franchise, which will surely mean many of the best streaming services will be fighting for rights to air outside of the USA.
So while it's still rather loose in terms of plot, shooting date commencement and anticipated publish date right now, I'm still excited about one of the best-ever crime drama mystery thrillers returning in a whole new form. Don't let us down, Showtime, as Dexter: Original Sin could be the 2025 series fans have been waiting for – whether they know it or not.
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Mike is the Tech Editor at T3.com. He's been writing about consumer technology for 15 years and, as a phones expert, has seen hundreds of handsets over the years – swathes of Android devices, a smattering of iPhones, and a batch of Windows Phone too (remember those?). But that's not all, as a tech and audio aficionado his beat at T3 also covers tablets, laptops, gaming, home cinema, TVs, speakers and more – there's barely a tech stone unturned he's not had a hand on. Previously the Reviews Editor at Pocket-lint for 10 years, he's also provided work for publications such as Wired, The Guardian, Metro, and more. In addition to his tech knowledge, Mike is also a flights and travel expert, having travelled the globe extensively. You'll likely find him setting up a new mobile phone, critiquing the next MacBook, all while planning his next getaway... or cycling somewhere.
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