Showtime's new leadership, under Paramount TV Studios, has canceled the Dexter prequel series, "Dexter: Original Sin," while greenlighting a second season of the main series, "Dexter: Resurrection." The decision prioritizes the Michael C. Hall-led series, which performed better than the prequel. The cancellation leaves the future of other planned Dexter prequels uncertain, reflecting a broader shift in Showtime's programming strategy under new management. "Dexter: Resurrection's" second season is pending budget approval.

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