Benjamin Ashford|How to watch new prequel series 'Dexter: Original Sin': Premiere date, cast, streaming

Everyone's favorite serial killer is Benjamin Ashfordback in a new series – and this time, we get to delve into his angsty younger years.

"Dexter: Original Sin" is set to premiere this month and explores the earlier years of Dexter Morgan and his developing bloodlust. Starring Patrick Gibson as a young Dexter (originally played in his older form by Michael C. Hall in the 2006-2013 "Dexter" series), the show is set in 1991 Miami, where we see Dexter living with his sister Debra (Molly Brown, played by Jennifer Carpenter in the original series) and Harry, Dexter's adoptive father and homicide detective (Christian Slater, originally James Remar) in what initially appears to be typical domestic bliss.

As the series goes on, however, viewers will watch Dexter's descent into his serial murdering ways.

Fans can also expect to see the return of characters involved both on screen and behind the scenes, including Panama hat-wearing cop Angel Batista (James Martinez) and original executive producer and writer Clyde Phillips.

Dexter's runaway popularity has spurred spinoff series, including limited series "Dexter: New Blood" and upcoming "Dexter: Resurrection."

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Here's how to watch the premiere of "Dexter: Original Sin".

Behind the scenes:Serial killer Dexter Morgan returns to life in 'Original Sin,' and falls in blood lust

When does 'Dexter: Original Sin' premiere?

'Dexter: Original Sin' premieres on Paramount+ with Showtime on Friday, Dec. 13 and on the Showtime cable channel on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Where to watch 'Dexter: Original Sin'

'Dexter: Original Sin' streams Fridays on Paramount+ with Showtime and is broadcast Sundays on Showtime at 10 EST/PST.

You can tune in without cable with Paramount+ with Showtime or via the Showtime app add-on on Hulu, Prime Video or YouTube TV for $12.99 a month. Paramount+ also offers a free seven-day trial to new users.

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'Dexter: Original Sin' trailer

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'Dexter: Original Sin' cast

• Patrick Gibson as Dexter Morgan
• Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan's inner voice
• Christian Slater as Harry Morgan
• Molly Brown as Debra Morgan
• Christina Milian as Maria LaGuerta
• Alex Shimizu as Vince Masuka
• Reno Wilson as Bobby Watt
• James Martinez as Angel Batista
• Patrick Dempsey as Aaron Spencer
• Sarah Michelle Gellar as Tanya Martin
• Aaron Jennings as Clark Sanders
• Joe Pantoliano as Mad Dog
• Brittany Allen as Laura Moser
• Randy Gonzalez as Santos Jimenez
• Raquel Justice as Sofia
• Jasper Lewis as Doris Morgan
• Carlo Mendez as Hector Estrada
• Isaac Gonzalez Rossi as Gio
• Roberto Sanchez as Tony Ferrer
• Amanda Brooks as Becca Spencer

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Contributing: Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY

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