In the trailer for “Dexter: Original Sin,” young Dexter learns to kill

In contrast to his victims Dexter can never die. Although the Michael C. Hall incarnation lay dormant for now, the good folks at Paramount+ With Showtime took a page from the Bazinga playbook and made it count Dexter young again. After almost three years of waiting, the new prequel series is released, Dexter: Original Sinhas a trailer.

Dexter: Original Sin describes the beginnings of serial killer Dexter Morgan (played in his younger form by Patrick Gibson), who quenches his thirst for blood by killing suspects during his day internship at the Miami Metro Police Department. Young Dexter is still a bit old school, so his serial killer father (Christian Slater, replacing James Remar) teaches him how to hang people. The series is full of such recasts, including Christina Milian taking over as Detective LaGuera from Luna Lauren Velez and James Martinez taking over the mantle of Angel Batista from David Zayas. The show also stars 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 that Dexter: Resurrection, starring Michael C. Hall will reportedly begin filming in 2025.

Young Dexter Dexter: Original Sin Premieres Friday, December 13th on Paramount+ with Showtime.