Dexter’s storyline in the OG show left him hiding out as a lumberjack after his stepsister, Debra (Jennifer Carpenter), was killed off. But in “New Blood,” it was implied that his life had ended, so they decided to opt for another spinoff instead.

"If people like Easter eggs, this show is going to be an Easter egg hunt," said showrunner Clyde Phillips. By Whatever shock still exists from Dexter’s miraculous survival is quickly replaced by a big hit of nostalgia.

So it’s natural that some fans may wonder what Dexter: Original Sin, a prequel taking place 15 years before the events of the original series, has to offer. And it’s a question that Original Sin creator and original series showrunner Clyde Phillips is happy to answer.