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This is the fourth episode of the third season of Dexter and it's a really good one and the tension picks up as we see the imminent collision between Dexter's personal life and his family life. This film has some good bout of black comedy, but it also has some surprising emotional moments. I nearly choked up at one of the scenes toward the end. But this episode is focused on Dexter trying to become a family man.

In this episode, "All in the Family," Dexter and Rita tell the kids about Rita's pregnancy, but Astor is far from impressed and furthermore, Rita rejects Dexter's marriage proposal. Meanwhile, Miguel's brother Ramon is not happy with the police, and Miguel suggests that they tell him about Freebo's death. Batista is almost caught in a police prostitution sting and Debra is not pleased about how her partner, Quinn is handling the investigation.

Overall, this is a great episode and I like how Dexter tries his best to incorporate himself as a family man but comes across as really awkward. But however that final scene left me with two...perhaps somewhat moist eyes. I rate this episode 9/10.

Dexter and Rita decide to tell Astor and Cody that their mother is pregnant but Astor questions why they are not married. Out of the blue, Dexter botches the situation proposing Rita and she declines and tells that father and husband are different responsibilities. Meanwhile, there is a break-in the house of Fiona and her fiancé Jack is hit on his head by the burglar, splattering blood on the wall. Angel and his team investigates the murder but Fiona is in shock and unable to help the police. Rita is nervous with the situation, curses an irritating client and is fired by the hotel manager. Ramon is drinking every night and blaming the Miami Metro detectives of incompetent to investigate the murder of his brother, and Miguel suggests Dexter to tell Ramon the fate of Freebo to calm him down. However Dexter feels that Ramon can not be trusted. Yuka is pressing Debra to rat Quinn to get her shield but she declines the offer again. Dexter decides that something must be done with Ramon that is a ticking bomb; finds a surprising revelation in his forensic investigation; and decides to propose Rita in the role of his lifetime.

"All in Family" is another engaging episode of Dexter, where he finds that he must act like most of the normal people do to get married with the stressed Rita. The disturbed Ramon threatens his safety and Miguel seems to be his real friend and might help him to share the burden of his secret life. The needy Angel is almost caught in a vice operation by a female detective. The mystery about the past of Quinn, who seems to be an efficient detective, remains unsolved. My vote is nine.

Title (Brazil): "Tudo em Família" ("All in Family")

I have become addicted to Dexter. The show keeps getting better with every episode. Very well written actors and brilliant lead actors. The show entertains you thoroughly. This episode makes us see many layers of Dexter. He makes you feel for him. You are unsure whether he likes being a normal human being or is he better equipped in acting normal.

I don't usually write reviews but I thought I must seeing as it's been rated highly for whatever reason.

New season, new characters, boring storyline.

Can't get used to the characters.. it's well overrated, you just hope it gets better. It's all of a sudden become a family drama with little action.

I thought Dexter is emotionless... obviously not.

Disappointing.