Dexter: husband, father, serial killer. I really couldn't have hoped for a better episode than what the season premiere delivered. It addressed many of the questions last season left us with, as well as established yet another truly sinister serial killer for Dexter (Michael C. Hall) to hunt this season. We knew Dexter's life would be difficult with the marriage, but the demands of raising a baby are taking their toll on Dexter, forcing him into errors he never would have made before. He's messing up cases and botching his captures, and the episode ends in a thrilling cliff hanger that should make a major impact on the remainder of the season and how Dexter will have to operate.There is a mysterious murder that is made all the more interesting when Agent Lundy (Keith Carridine) comes out of retirement. The murderer (John Lithgow) is known as the "Trinity Killer", and has eluded Lundy's capture for the better of 30 years. We get a glimpse of the chilling methods the killer uses, and Lithgow's performance could elevate the character into Dexter's most worthy and challenging target yet.
Deb (Jennifer Carpenter) is still dating Anton (David Ramsey), and the sudden return of Lundy, with whom she had romantic dealings with previously, should put some needed tension into her life. We also see relationships budding for Laguerta (Lauren Velez), Batista (David Zayas), and Quinn (Desmond Harrington). Quinn's will make for an interesting subplot, as the new woman could provide some shake-ups every once and a while. As for Laguerta and Batista, they both are now involved with someone not too surprising, but it could provide some problems for the two down the road.
Verdict: Dexter is back and firing on all cylinders. The episode immediately addresses the difficulties Dexter will face this season, and delivers a new and chilling adversary that will push Dexter to his limits. ☆☆☆☆1/2
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