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Strong episode! On the emotional side. There is a 90-sec period a little after the middle, in the restaurant, where Dex is showing Deb that video that it really gets deep. That, on the contrary to the whole Deb's behavior and struggle all along the episode brings out different depths of her character.

Quinn on the other side was not the Quinn we used to see. Although as a character he has shown glimpses of rational and reasonable thinking during times of emotional burden, even though his actions did not back that up, this time he showed integrity and change. However, he was still misunderstood. To be honest I never liked Quinn, but the last two seasons I feel like he deserves a break from always being mistaken, or simply put, 'he's a good guy'.

I really liked Dexter's assertiveness and confidence on drugging Deb when she was about to tear it all down. I was thinking while watching it 'If I were him, I'd sedate her... Oh there you go'. Walking out of her house he had one of those amazing monologues/thoughts-to- himself/realizations saying 'I am perfect...', and then shortly after that he had that kill, which has been a while to see one. After all, he kills people. It was what the viewers want to see, it wasn't rushed and it came naturally.

On the plot side, I believe the episode sort of covered a hole, or, better, a hint created in episode 2. That there is a possibility for Dr. Vogel to be doing all the gruesome murders for some kind of study over Dexter. Although the very *SPOILERY* 'see what happens next' shots didn't quite rule that second part out... Or maybe it's just a teaser. They recited LaGuerta's death details making sure that everything went as Dexter planned it at the season finale last year.

All in all, it was a good episode without a whole lot to be going on. It created a tension which eventually will need to be released later on.

Hope my review will tempt people to see the episode. Have a good one :-)

I know it seems weird to rate all three episodes with 10. But I can't do it in other way, the show is definitely getting better and better. Each series bring us closer to a very logic, not happily ever after ending.

Dex and Dr. Vogel continue chasing the mysterious killer from Vogel's past, who know sends "gifts" to both of them.

But there is something more important happening in What's Eating Dexter Morgan? It continues to explore each character in different ways. Quinn who always looked like lady-lover hunk, seems to be rational and trustful friend to Debra. He actually saves the whole plot. To spoil furthermore, he will be involved in Debra-Dexter-Vogel secret relationship for the whole season and he can be future La Guerta.

Debra is going bad. She is alcohol addicted, suffering from what she has done and decides to confess. It's a great dramatic episode for her because she fights against herself - remembering what she used to be before killing Maria and what she has become. That's why Deb decides to bring everything to the end, despite a great love to her brother.

I am almost sure that Jennifer Carpenter will have brilliant award season next year. She is a bright candidate for drama supporting actress race, having whole package to be a winner: alcoholic, suffering ex-cop, emotionally unstable and the one fighting against her own moral standards. Critics gonna love it.

Dexter is trapped. He swore never to hurt sister. The code clearly forbids to kill innocent and this has always been a MUST rule for him. But now Vogel assures him that rule of Never Be Caught is number one rule. Dex is confused. He has to choose sister or his own safety which directly affects son Harrison. This dilemma makes character very interesting because he has never faced such problems before, since killing is not way out.

Evelyn gains more control on Dexter since she is the only person who can "read" him. Dexter starts realizing that she is the only person capable of helping him and keeping the secret. The same time, Vogel convinces him that Dex is perfect as serial killer and he must not doubt in his powers. This is what Morgan need at this point of his life - self- confidence to continue killing serial killers.

What's Eating Dexter Morgan? gives a hope to very tense future 9 episodes. For this reason I consider it to be the better then previous one.

What's Eating Dexter Morgan? Is about Deb spiraling out of control due to guilt and Dexter's hunt for the brain surgeon.

Season eight makes its presence felt here, as Deb goes into the station to confess to the murder of LaGuerta. Quinn though cuts her off and Dexter injects her and saves her from herself. The guilt's just too strong, because she's such a good person. Once again displaying the quality character of Debra. Vogel and the brain surgeon stuff, is so so at this point. It's all about Deb and the lives she affects.

This episode begins with Dexter, he discovered that Harrison ate a entire box of ice cream. Deb has been brought to the police station for alcohol consumption while she was in her car. The Brain Surgeon case is closed, Lyle's death was a suicide according to the police. Dexter goes to a restaurant with Deb. Dexter broke in to Ron's house. Deb is drunk and goes to the police station. Deb confessed to Quinn that she killed LaGuerta. Dexter poisoned Debra before she can tell the entire truth. Dexter brought Deb home. Dexter killed Ron. Nice episode of Dexter Season 8, Almost Dexter's secret got revealed by Deb. Can Dexter still keep it all a secret?

(S8. E3) My Reaction / Review for Dexter Season 8 Episode 3 ''What's Eating Dexter Morgan?'': Episode 2 was good and I gave it a rating of 9/10. Let's see if this one is better or worse. Deb is still a mess, nothing new here. So now the killer knows about Dex too? That's not good. Dr. Vogel seems to trust Dex, that he is able to find this killer. Is that gym guy really the serial killer? Galuzzo cooks people? He is a cannibal? Damn, I didn't see that coming. Wow, Deb confessed that she killed Laguerta, it makes sense though because she was feeling guilty. This confession could destroy everything, Dex did the right thing, I hope Dr. Vogel can help. Im glad Dex killed the cannibal. My rating is 9/10.

1. Deb gets a DUI 2. Deb and Dex get dinner 3. Deb looks like she passed out

Carpenters performance is really popping off. Her acting out is not overdone, but believable enough to have hope for this season. Dr. Vogel and Dexter are trying to pick up the pieces of her shambles and it's quite heartbreaking to see.

I don't think that Vogel is a good influence on Dexter because she as an expert is confirming that Dexter is a perfect psychopath, incapable of love or lots of other human emotions. She may be right, but we've seen a lot of sides of Dexter that wasn't completely selfish or psychopathic, which Vogel has yet to observe.

His last statement "I consume everyone I love" is the truth that the audience has known for a while. Whether Dexter admits it or not, the few people that he's loved or grown close to, are all hurt or dead in some ways, perhaps except Harrison. In this final season, this is a different Dexter that we see, completely loaded in guilt, and quite frankly, just angry at himself. So far, the episodes are decent and I think they are capturing well what the writers intended to communicate.