Showtime and Paramount have repeatedly capitalized on the popularity of *Dexter*, creating four different series centered around the character. The show’s appeal lies in its protagonist – a serial killer who, despite his actions, operates with a twisted sense of justice, targeting other criminals. This creates a complex moral dilemma and leads to serious consequences for Dexter. The story blends elements of classic crime dramas with the exciting tropes of superhero narratives, featuring a double life full of violence and truly menacing villains who constantly challenge the main character.
For almost 20 years, the Dexter series has remained incredibly popular, and it continues to attract new fans through streaming and social media. However, there may be a limit to how long it can go on, as Paramount recently cancelled the second season of *Dexter: Original Sin* despite positive reviews and good viewership on Paramount+. It’s worth noting that *Original Sin* wasn’t the first attempt at a Dexter prequel.
Dexter: Early Cuts Starring Michael C. Hall Was the Original Dexter Prequel
Starting in 2009, Showtime created a series of animated shorts called Dexter: Early Cuts to build excitement for new seasons of the show. These shorts, released over three years (2009, 2010, and 2012), featured narration by Michael C. Hall and showed some of Dexter’s first murders. They explained the backstories of the victims whose slides he kept hidden in his air conditioning unit.
Each season of the show featured a different writer from the original series, including Scott Reynolds, a veteran writer and producer. To give each season a unique look and feel, different comic book artists were brought on board, creating a darker and more visually striking style. The overall effect is similar to the cutscenes in the game *Max Payne*, which also used a comic book aesthetic.
In a recent interview, writer Lauren Gussis explained that the show’s new format allowed them to explore more intense storylines. For example, one plot involves a U.S. sniper who accidentally kills a child while serving overseas, and later becomes a target for Dexter. This event even leads Dexter to collect a blood sample as a memento. Despite these darker themes, the show still maintains the original series’ blend of dark humor, drama, and suspense. Michael C. Hall also continues to use silly voices for disguises, a tradition from the original show.
As a critic, I found the first season of *Dexter* really compelling because it introduced us to three distinct cases for Dexter to solve. The subsequent two seasons brought even more interesting villains into the mix, including a copycat killer – a truly chilling character, especially because they didn’t operate with the same internal code Dexter does. I won’t give away any specifics, because the twists and turns in those episodes are genuinely surprising. Now, about *Dexter: Early Cuts*, the animated series… most fans don’t consider it part of the official story. There are a few small inconsistencies between what happens in the animation and the live-action show, but honestly, they’re pretty minor and don’t detract from the overall experience.
If Dexter: Original Sin hadn’t been cancelled, these plot holes probably would have become bigger problems. The show’s writers likely wouldn’t have stuck closely to the story of a web series made fifteen years earlier. Still, it’s fun that this series exists and adds another chapter to the Dexter story.
Okay, so *Dexter: Early Cuts* isn’t a full-length show – each episode is super short. But honestly, they’re surprisingly well done! If you’re a *Dexter* fan counting down the days until Season 2 of *Dexter: Resurrection*, these little snippets will definitely hold you over. You can find them all conveniently compiled in this YouTube playlist, so go check it out!
In addition to the TV series, Marvel published two comic books based on the *Dexter* novels, written by the author of the original books, Jeff Lindsey. However, these comics don’t follow the storyline of the show, so you won’t see the same characters or events. They’re best understood as continuations of the novels, especially since the TV series began to diverge from the book’s plot after its first season.
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