For as eager as we remain to begin the new season of 'Dexter' on June 30, our hearts sink to remember that season 8 will kick off the final chapter for Showtime's beloved serial killer. Before we have to say goodbye, however, let's get the blood flowing with brand-new photos from the upcoming premiere, "A Beautiful Day"!

We have no idea how 'Dexter' season 8 will close out the saga this summer, but the premiere episode seems much more dreary than its title would imply. Showtime has released the first round of photos for the final season opener, highlighting Deb in her depressed and degenerate state, while the rest of Miami Metro mourns the loss of Captain LaGuerta from season 7 finale "Surprise, Motherf---er!"

Dex certainly looks to be up to his old tricks, but what has Masuka gleefully eying through a blood-stained window, and what could visiting neuropsychiatrist Dr. Evelyn Vogel (Charlotte Rampling) have done to earn Dexter's ire so quickly?

In addition to Rampling, ‘Dexter’ season 8 will feature appearances from ‘The Shield’'s Kenny Johnson, the return of Yvonne Strahovski‘s Hannah McKay, ‘24‘ villain Julian Sands as a wealthy international businessman, ‘One Tree Hill’'s Bethany Joy Lenz as Dexter’s new neighbor Cassie and ‘Last Resort‘ star Darri Ingolfsson as her antique-dealing love interest, ‘Entourage‘'s Rhys Coiro as a bail jumper on Deb’s radar, ‘The Walking Dead‘ star Nick Gomez as a hitman that goes up against Deb, and ‘The Boondock Saints’ star Sean Patrick Flanery as ex-cop-turned-private-eye Jacob Elway.

Take a look at the photos from the 'Dexter' final season premiere, "A Beautiful Day," below, and give us your predictions for the final episodes in the comments!

Dexter Final Season 8 Premiere A Beautiful Day Photos
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