I think everyone feels the same about the season premiere and I also enjoyed the episode as well.

- As someone else mentioned, I too, missed the character of Sgt. Doakes. He was the perfect antagonist to Dexter and the precinct doesn't seem the same without him.

- Rita's pregnancy seemed to be brought into the storyline a little too early (first episode?). Without spoiling it for the rest of you who don't know, I'm wondering if this season will follow what I've "heard" is in the second Dexter book. I can see how this might lead to Dexter's personal turmoil if they introduce it along with Rita's pregnancy.

- Showtime really has the quality level for this show set high. Bringing on Jimmy Smits was a question mark for me, but he is a really good actor. I hope he mixes in well with the cast the same way John Carradine did last season.

- Alright Batista! Earned the gold!

Wish Rita's pregnancy wasn't mentioned is the header section...Thanks for the spoiler.

yeah Erin I've notice the same thing. it's seriously disappointing. I might have to brave the boards at television without pity... ack!

Chuck - I wasn't referring to how Dexter would explain the murder to the police, I was referring to how he can reconcile his actions with Harry's Code, ie the Rules. He has a bit of a conscience in there.

Oh and I agree that I hope Dex still keeps his bachelor pad - only a bit of him playing daddy at a time please

Solid season premiere, but I'm sensing that this season may not quite match the level of the first two. Don't get me wrong, I'm seeing a lot of potential and I still think it's going to be good. But last night I felt like there was a slight change in tone-it seemed lighter, as if the writer/producers were trying to dull the show's edge a bit to possibly attract more viewers.

Can someone explain to me why there aren't many postings anymore? I noticed that also. There used to be around 20 posings per day, and now we're lucky if there is 5. Is there something going on with the bloggers? I would really like to know.

i've honesty noticed that there haven't been many articles even posted on tvsquad anymore. what happened to it? i've been dissapointed. and this isn't exactly a good way to start out a new season of Dexter, the best show ever

anyways, i thoroughly enjoyed it.

Did NOT see that coming at the end (Showtime seems to pull the same twists alot these days no??? wink wink for those who watch another show whose name i wont say for fear of spoiling others on it)

Thought Smits was a good add.

However, it was quite clear to me that Dex's kill was self-defense. I don't think that there is any rule against protecting yourself. In fact, I thought that WAS the first rule.

Hey, at least we got some sort of review this time, right?

"Generally, this first episode of Dexter, season three is a good one."

Making sense is for losers, apparently. I've tried to steer clear of the TVSquad bashing lately, but this low standard of writing just puts me over the edge. Lift your game, TVSquad.

From the moment Jimmy Smits appeared onscreen, I got the strange feeling that this season might be Dexter vs. Columbo.

I can't wait to see what is in store for Dexter! It's going to be interesting to see Dexter go through pre-fatherhood; we already know he is good at being a dad. I think Deb or Batista may find something out about Dexter this season, I think Deb already knows in the Dexter books, so maybe they will still include some things from the books. It's going to get interesting.