Backseat Driver

Once again, as with the first two episodes, I'm struck by how much the fun and the funny are back. Perhaps because they were so lacking in the dreadful 'New Blood.' Even Michael C. Hall seems to be having a much better time-I know Dexter is!

So far, so good, no extremely annoying Deb (Jennifer Carpenter). Instead, we get a lot of screen time from the very enjoyable Harry (James Remar). Even Jack Alcott (Harrison), whom I could not stand in 'New Blood,' is born-again watchable. Newcomer Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine (Blessing Kamara) is a delight. The only clunker is Kadia Sarah (Det. Claudette Wallace). The character is something out of a Russian spy movie and would never, ever be a NYC detective. Unfortunately, the actress is as annoying as the character.

Then, when it couldn't get any better, we take a trip back to Miami and meet up with Angel (David Zayas), Quinn (Desmond Harrington) and Masuka (C. S. Lee).

Perfectly done. Everything was done absolutely perfectly, definitely has the potential to be better than the best seasons of the original series. So great they brought Clyde Phillips back because it seems like he is a very good writer. It's very well written. There is a new character Blessing Kamara who is a very nice character to see. Lovely to see some of the OG character's back (I will not spoil who though). Harrison is a now became an incredibly likeable character, not like how he was in New Blood, but he isn't aware of Dexter's whereabouts and may switch up when he sees him again, I am not sure. I am looking forward for the other episodes, I like how they are once a week so I do not watch everything in 2 days. Very well done to the writers, film crew, producers, actors, anyone else I missed out because this seems like it will be a great piece of television. Please make it 4-5 seasons I want to see at least 50 episodes. People may say "Dexter is being dragged". IT IS NOT. The amount of potential this show has is insane, it's different to the main show, but similar at the same time if you get my drift. I hope Dexter finally gets a happy ending, I mean i hope it doesn't end at all to be honest. But overall a very very VERY good episode 3, same with the other 2 episodes.

After three episodes Dexter is back as if he has never been gone. It is concerning how good this show is and how near it comes to the original. Yes, the Miami 2000s look is timeless and can't be copied. But New York works stunningly good for Dexter.

Brilliant as he explores the city by uber driving. He hunts down his victim old fashion like back in the old days. Something Dexter New Blood did not give us.

Michael C. Hall is over 50 by now and has updated his character to a new version. Dexter is now a father and a bit more on safety. But it's still the Dexter we love. They did not change his character to the worse like so many sequels nowadays.

By killing his first victim since New Blood Dexter finally is back. Resurrected indeed. And that just in three episodes alone. A masterpiece. Clyde Phillips is a genius.

A brilliant and well-rounded episode that sets the tone for the entire season. Dexter's character is truly back-sharp, witty, and with a surprisingly great sense of humor. Unlike last season, which didn't quite impress me, this episode stands out as not just another strong entry, but the best episode of the season so far. In my humble opinion, it even surpasses any episode from the entire previous season.

I Hope They Keep This Level of Quality

So far, the season is off to a fantastic start, and if it keeps up this momentum, it could easily become one of the top five seasons in the entire series-and I'm not exaggerating! Everything is falling into place perfectly so far.

The episode starts quickly with Dexter returning to his dark world After waking from his coma Dexter appears composed but determined showing that the Dark Passenger inside him is still alive

The police focus their investigation on Harrison His interaction with Detective Claudette Wallace during questioning reveals maturity beyond his years and hints at the possibility that he may follow a dark path similar to his father

Dexter resumes his old habits by tracking a serial killer targeting Uber drivers named Ronald Schmidt The cat and mouse game between Dexter and Schmidt highlights Dexters intelligence and meticulous planning

The scenes showing Dexter preparing his kill room are detailed and ritualistic symbolizing his full return to his cold and controlled nature

The climax is the confrontation between Dexter and Schmidt Dexters calm and deadly approach makes the scene chilling His declaration I am Dexter signifies reclaiming his identity and power

The episode ends with Dexter discovering an invitation to a secret killers gathering which requires biometric verification using a severed finger This opens the door to a darker and more complex world hinting at new threats and alliances

Themes and Character Development

Harrisons storyline raises the question of whether he is destined to follow in his fathers footsteps or choose a different path His calmness in lying and manipulating reveals new psychological depth

Dexters full acceptance of his identity is central to this episode His ritualistic return to killing shows he no longer fights the darkness but embraces it as part of who he is

The invitation to the killers club suggests Dexter is moving from a lone predator to a player in a larger and more dangerous community

Overall Impression

Episode three successfully balances intense psychological drama with thrilling procedural elements It revitalizes Dexters character by grounding him in his original dark complexity while pushing the story toward new and intriguing directions The episodes pacing character interactions and suspenseful climax make it a standout episode in the new season.