No Emmy love for Dexter: Original Sin and its cast.
The 77th Annual Emmy Award nominations were officially unveiled earlier today, and fans of Dexter: Original Sin were left disappointed — the prequel series received zero nominations across the board.
Set in 1991 Miami, Dexter: Original Sin chronicles the origin story of a 20-year-old Dexter Morgan as he transforms from a gifted student into a morally complex avenging serial killer. Despite critical praise and a strong fan response, the Television Academy chose to overlook the series entirely.
One of the most celebrated aspects of Original Sin was its cast. Patrick Gibson, in particular, drew widespread acclaim for his nuanced performance as young Dexter. Gibson masterfully channeled the mannerisms, tone, and emotional restraint made iconic by Michael C. Hall in the original series. His portrayal brought fresh depth to the character, impressing longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Molly Brown also shone brightly as young Debra Morgan, delivering a raw, emotionally charged performance that echoed Jennifer Carpenter’s legacy while adding her own bold interpretation. Supporting actors like Christian Slater, Patrick Dempsey, and James Martinez delivered memorable performances that elevated the show.
And yet, none of this translated into Emmy recognition.
No FYC Campaign — A Missed Opportunity?
It’s worth noting that Showtime and Paramount+ opted not to include Dexter: Original Sin in this year’s “For Your Consideration” (FYC) campaign — a move that significantly limited its chances of scoring nominations. Instead, the networks focused their awards efforts on other high-profile Paramount+ series, presumably those with greater perceived potential for awards traction.
While skipping an FYC campaign doesn’t necessarily disqualify a show from being nominated, it certainly narrows the odds — especially in an exceptionally competitive year for drama television.
Who Did Get Nominated in the Drama Categories?
With Dexter: Original Sin shut out of the nominations, here are the series and stars that earned recognition in the drama categories instead:
Outstanding Drama Series:
- Andor (Disney+)
- The Diplomat (Netflix)
- The Last of Us (HBO)
- Paradise (Hulu)
- The Pitt (HBO Max)
- Severance (Apple TV+)
- Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
- The White Lotus (HBO)
Lead Actress in a Drama Series:
- Kathy Bates – Matlock
- Sharon Horgan – Bad Sisters
- Britt Lower – Severance
- Bella Ramsey – The Last of Us
- Keri Russell – The Diplomat
Lead Actor in a Drama Series:
- Sterling K. Brown – Paradise
- Gary Oldman – Slow Horses
- Pedro Pascal – The Last of Us
- Adam Scott – Severance
- Noah Wyle – The Pitt
Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:
- Patricia Arquette – Severance
- Carrie Coon – The White Lotus
- Katherine LaNasa – The Pitt
- Julianne Nicholson – Paradise
- Parker Posey – The White Lotus
- Natasha Rothwell – The White Lotus
- Aimee Lou Wood – The White Lotus
Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:
- Zach Cherry – Severance
- Walton Goggins – The White Lotus
- Jason Isaacs – The White Lotus
- James Marsden – Paradise
- Sam Rockwell – The White Lotus
- Tramell Tillman – Severance
- John Turturro – Severance
Guest Actress in a Drama Series:
- Jane Alexander – Severance
- Gwendoline Christie – Severance
- Kaitlyn Dever – The Last of Us
- Cherry Jones – The Handmaid’s Tale
- Catherine O’Hara – The Last of Us
- Merritt Wever – Severance
Guest Actor in a Drama Series:
- Giancarlo Esposito – The Boys
- Scott Glenn – The White Lotus
- Shawn Hatosy – The Pitt
- Joe Pantoliano – The Last of Us
- Forest Whitaker – Andor
- Jeffrey Wright – The Last of Us
What’s Next for Dexter: Original Sin?
Despite the Emmy snub, Dexter: Original Sin remains a standout among the most recent TV offerings. With Season 2 already in development, there’s still hope that future installments will gain the awards recognition the series deserves.
The 77th Emmy Awards will air live on Sunday, September 14, on CBS and stream on Paramount+.