That would now serve as yourSPOILER ALERT.

Not content to leave well enough alone (does he ever?

Smits, whose guest arc onDexterin 2008 fizzled due to poor writing, positively glows onSOA.

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The other prominent new guest star this season isLosts Harold Perrineau.

Weve spent these past seasons getting to know the history of the club, its lore and its scandals.

ButSOAhas widened that circle out exponentially.

The premiere, which stretched to the 90-minute mark, earned its length.

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