The news broke on August 22 that Paramount, which is the company that owns Showtime, had decided to cancel the “Dexter” spin-off series “Original Sin.” As expected, this has led to backlash from fans of the popular series. Now, they have launched a petition to save the show.
The petition to save the “Dexter” spin-off series appears on Change.org. Titled “Save Dexter: Original Sin from cancellation,” it has over 30,000 verified signatures as of August 22. The originator of the petition wrote, “Dexter: Original Sin, a captivating series that has ignited the enthusiasm of countless fans around the world, has been unjustly cancelled.”
They then said, “The series had only begun to unravel its complex storyline, introduce intriguing characters, and expand upon the beloved universe of Dexter Morgan, offering a fresh perspective and intriguing twists that had captivated audiences.”
The person continued, “Fans are left wondering about the untapped potential and the stories that would have unfolded. There exists a devoted fanbase eager to see these storylines come to life, promising continued viewer engagement and support.”
The petition concluded by saying, “Join us in urging the renewal of Dexter: Original Sin. Sign this petition to let your voice be heard and to bring back the storytelling excellence that ‘Dexter: Original Sin’ promises to deliver. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that this compelling narrative reaches its well-deserved conclusion.”
Fans React to the Cancellation of ‘Dexter: Original Sin’
Naturally, “Dexter” fans on social media have voiced their disdain for the spin-off’s cancellation. One person on X wrote, “Cancelling Dexter original sin seems like a huge mistake by Paramount.”
Someone else said, “Coming back here all hyped after watching the new episode of #DexterResurrection just to see original sin is cancelled is just ….”
Another fan stated, “It’s not too late for them to change their mind and give us Original Sin season 2, which they should do given the response. I loved the series, season 1 had a good ending, but I’m always open to more.”
It’s also important to note that the “Dexter” prequel series debuted with and maintained strong viewership. According to Variety, the season finale drew in 2.68 million viewers, representing a 27 percent increase over its premiere.
The Cast is Reacting
As previously reported, Paramount had initially renewed “Dexter: Original Sin” for a season two. Because of this, the cast planned to return to the set sometime this year. One of the stars of the show, Alex Shimizu, has posted a series of TikTok videos on the matter.
In one, he posted a shot of the set from their last day on set. Shimizu used a text overlay that read, “Last day ever at Miami Metro.” He captioned the video, “Filmed this thinking we’d be back next year.”
He also posted a video with a link to the previously mentioned petition to save the show.
