Dexter and Doakes’ interactions were absolute fucking PEAK. Seeing these two butt heads, now seeing each other for who they truly are, was amazing. Especially amidst Dexter trying to decide who he is, it’s so amazing to see his interactions with an adversary that, in reality, he actually respects, respect being something he doesn’t even hold for Harry anymore. Speaking of which, the ending reveal was absolutely insane and really should bring about some major ramifications next episode given the path Dexter has spent the whole season on. I worry that the writers have kinda written themselves into a corner because they can’t really have Dexter turn himself this early in the show. Iirc, they end up kinda fucking themselves on that front come the s2 finale, but given how invested and entertained I’ve been all season, I doubt my feelings toward it will be as bitter as they were on my last rewatch.