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One of the "big" episodes of the first season of Dexter in that it sees the progression of the Ice Truck Killer storyline ("fresh" body parts, with blood flow, are left at different areas of Miami and they belong to the police's number one suspect, the night watchman), the relationship of Dexter and Rita (a miserable dog whines constantly because it isn't treated properly by its owner, with Rita setting her foot down despite the neighbor's bitchy, antagonistic, rude tone; taking it to a family that will love it, showing that she actually does have a backbone, and taking the first step in embracing sexual desire by giving Dex a blow job!), Dexter's secret investigation of the serial killer (the killer who invaded his home, set up the night watchman's body parts in areas extracted from photographs in Dex's album from his past, taken by Harry, left an "invite" to find the still-alive #1 suspect in the abandoned Angel of Mercy hospital), Debra's continual rise in her police department (stuck looking at surveillance tapes that might or (most probably) might not give them details on the killer's appearance by LaGuerta, a dispatched call (from Dexter, of course) leads her to the night watchman's whereabouts), a little development in the life of Detective Angel (David Zayas; he keeps requesting opinions from Dex on different jewelry gifts for his estranged wife, and the results continue to leave him discouraged), LaGuerta's humbling (after the unwise press conference calling the night watchman their killer, she must visit his mother to apologize; the mother, however, isn't angered towards her, but instead just wants LaGuerta to find her son; LaGuerta starts to allow Debra to slowly advance from the doormat position on her police squad), Doakes' hard times with his own cops and Guerrero's posted thugs as warning signs of a "return fire" soon to come (Doakes is eventually taken hostage, pummeled, and seems on the verge of being shot by Guerrero personally with those who set up the detective coming to his rescue, in turn admitting in their actions that this all was a sting to catch their drug-lord in the act of attempting to kill a cop), and ultimately Dexter's challenge regarding the "Code of Harry" (the ice truck killer leaves the night watchman on the slab awaiting execution, but Dex proves to him that he's not some garden variety psychopath; his code allows him not to just kill anyone, and that proves Harry's incredible influence on Dexter's growth and development from child to adult). Of course, as in each episode of the series, Dexter comments in narrative voice about "putting on his mask", so he continues to mimic human behavior although not truly feeling emotions is a burden he must forbear. The episode excellently takes us back and forth in flashback, connecting past events to present, and this all allows for a chess game between Dex and the ice truck killer who knows lots of intimate details.

Plot; The personal connection between Dexter and the so-called Ice Truck Killer becomes clearer.

This episode uses flashbacks perhaps more extensively than any previous episode, and to good effect. The relationship between a young Dexter and his adoptive Father really shines a light on what it is exactly that makes Dexter tick. W/8 episodes left in this first season, there really aren't any startling reveals, but the desire to know the identity of the season's big bad and his motivations only increases.

Secondary characters also get more than just token developments, w/one getting a side plot that is completely personal and has no connection to the bigger story at large and another that will have direct repercussions for Dexter himself. It's all good stuff, and serves to give the side players another dimension.

Very good episode, more wonderful flashbacks of Dex and his dad. Harry: "You can't be a bully, Dexter. First of all, it's wrong. Secondly, people remember bullies. People like me, cops. A Bully is a felony waiting to happen. So..?" Dexter: "Blend in". Batista gets some scenes of his own, and is terrific in them. Dex really messes with him, unintentionally, Dex: ox?, Batista: f***!, it's x's and o's. Love Rita's neighbour, and the George Bush mask for Halloween hehe. Though seriously could of done without the Laguerta and Mrs. Tucci garbage.

Why does Doakes expect Dex to know why the killer is doing things? he's just the blood guy. ;]

The Doakes storyline came to an end in "Let's Give the Boy a Hand", and though its conclusion was satisfying and surprising, I can't help but feel that it was out of place in a show like Dexter. It played like a cop crime series, and while Dexter greatly involves crime and cops, it just was too disconnected from the Ice Truck Killer story. Luckily, that story got all the more interesting in this episode, as Tony Tucci was revealed to be not a suspect, but a captive of the killer. This leads to some good character development for Lt. LaGuerta (Lauren Veléz), as she tries to reassure Tucci's mother that they will find her son. This episode also greatly fleshes out the importance of the Code of Harry to Dexter, as upon finding a horribly mutilated Tucci begging for death, he refuses to kill an innocent man. It also shows that he does, in a way, care for Debra, as he tips her off for the credit. A better episode than the previous two, "Let's Give the Boy a Hand" makes the Ice Truck Killer all the more mysterious and horrifying.

This episode begins with Dexter at the beach, a hand has been found in a seat at the beach. The hand that has been found on the beach is from Tony Tucci. The police found Tony's feet. Dexter discovered that Tucci is still alive. Dexter found Tony's ankle. Rita gives Dexter a blowjob for the first time. Doakes got ubducted by Guererro his guys. Guererro got shot down by Mac. They arrested Guererro. Dexter found Tony at the hospital. Dexter saved Tony. Nice episode of Dexter Season 1, Dexter saved Tucci and solved this little mystery. But his stalker is getting more personal.

My Reaction / Review for Dexter Season 1 Episode 4 ''Let's Give the Boy a Hand'' (S1. E4): Episode 3 was awesome and I gave it a rating of 9.5/10. Let's see if this one is better or worse. And La Guerta was wrong! But is Tucci really dead? ''You cant be a bully Dexter'', I always love some advice from Harry. That dog owner is unbelievably rude. So Tucci is alive? I knew it. I like how the killer keeps leaving his little gifts in places connected to Dex's childhood. The little doggo is so cute. Angel cares so much about his wife, so sweet. The scenes where Dex and Rita get more intimate are always so awkward, its obvious that Dex is uncomfortable. Oh boy they got Doakes. Im so happy Tucci is alive. Overall an amazing episode, my rating is 9/10.

They get Guerrero and they saved Tucci. We saw also the play between the killer and Dexter that make also the flashbacks and we see more about Dexter past trough this case. And love also the relationship between Dexter and his wife (the blowjob or handjob look pretty sexy even if we didnt see anything).

We see a little bit more about Dexter, his past still make us understand him better. We dont really know what mean these play with Dexter and the killer: whats the point in all these? We will maybe learn it later. Pretty classic episode with some funny moments (Angel and his ring). Need to see more.