Dexter: Original Sin" Creator Clyde Phillips Expresses Disappointment Over Series Cancellation and Uncertain Future of Spinoff Plans
The creator of "Dexter: Original Sin," Clyde Phillips, expressed his disappointment after the Paramount+ prequel series was renewed and then abruptly canceled. Despite the initial renewal for Season 2, the show was ultimately axed by the streaming service. Phillips revealed that the decision was not handled well and left him unhappy with the outcome.
While "Original Sin" will not be returning for a second season, Paramount+ is reportedly planning to open a writers room for a potential Season 2 of "Dexter: Resurrection." Phillips shared that his plans for expanding the "Dexter" universe were impacted by Paramount's merger with Skydance. Former Paramount boss Chris McCarthy had envisioned a broader "Dexter"-verse and wanted Phillips to develop spinoff ideas introducing new characters.
Phillips mentioned that he had been working on spinoff concepts, including a prequel centered on the character Trinity played by John Lithgow in the original series. He also revealed that he had developed scripts for a project following Dexter's son Harrison in a different direction from "Resurrection." However, the merger with Paramount led to a shift in plans, and the focus seemed to be on "Resurrection" rather than the other spinoff ideas.
Despite his efforts in creating multiple spinoff shows and expanding the "Dexter"-verse, Phillips expressed doubts about the future of the "Trinity" series. He believed that Paramount might not be interested in pursuing it, especially after the cancellation of "Original Sin." Phillips acknowledged that while he would be delighted if the "Trinity" series were picked up, he was uncertain about Paramount's intentions.
In conclusion, Clyde Phillips shared his disappointment over the cancellation of "Dexter: Original Sin" and the challenges he faced in developing spinoff ideas for the "Dexter" franchise. The uncertain future of the "Trinity" series and the focus on "Dexter: Resurrection" highlighted the shifting priorities within Paramount's plans for the popular TV series.