"Dexter" Circle of Friends (2006)

Director:

Steve Shill

Writers:

Daniel Cerone (writer)
Jeff Lindsay (novel)

TV Series:

"Dexter" (2006)

Original Air Date:

12 November 2006 (Season 1, Episode 7)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Plot:

The Ice Truck Killer is supposedly identified, but Dexter is skeptical. Meanwhile, Rita must deal with the return of her menacing, recently paroled ex-husband.

Plot Keywords:

Motel | Bound And Gagged | Digging Hole | Fingernail | Handcuffs

Cast

Michael C. Hall	...	Dexter Morgan
Julie Benz	...	Rita Bennett
Jennifer Carpenter	...	Debra Morgan
Erik King	...	Sergeant James Doakes
Lauren Vélez	...	Lt. Maria Laguerta (as Lauren Velez)
David Zayas	...	Angel Batista
James Remar	...	Harry Morgan
Geoffrey Pierson	...	Capt. Tom Matthews (as Geoff Pierson)
C.S. Lee	...	Vince Masuka
Mark Pellegrino	...	Paul Bennett
Sam Witwer	...	Neil Perry
Christian Camargo	...	Rudy Cooper
Mark L. Young	...	Jeremy Downs
Lizette Carrion	...	Shanda
Brad William Henke	...	Tony Tucci

Runtime:

52 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:TV-MA | Japan:Unrated | Japan:R-15 (DVD rating) | Netherlands:16

Filming Locations:

Miami, Florida, USA

Company:

Colleton Company, The

Goofs:

Factual errors: The subplot involving the return of Rita's abusive husband, Paul, is not realistic. When he picked up the children from school without her consent, Dexter acted like there was nothing she could do when, in fact, her restraining order (mentioned in a previous episode) should have granted her custody and defined his visitation/parenting-time rights. Rita could have reported Paul for custodial interference, which is a crime. Contacting her likely also violated the terms of his probation, and she could have reported this to his probation officer. Finally, her comment to Dexter that she couldn't get divorced until Paul signed the divorce papers is inaccurate. Most state laws provide for a "default divorce" where a divorce can become final if the other side does not contest the case by filing documents in court.

Quotes:

Dexter Morgan: The FBI estimates that there are less than 50 serial killers active in the United States today. We don't get together at conventions, share trade secrets, or exchange Christmas cards...But sometimes I wonder what it's like for the others. The only sound I hear, the only sound in the entire world....is my heart beating.

Movie Connections:

References Brokeback Mountain (2005)

Soundtrack:

Psycho Music One

Disney Dad and Other Friends

Paul approaches to Astor and Cody posing of good father while Rita requests the divorce. Meanwhile Debra and Angel follow a lead and arrest a taxidermist that may be the Ice Truck Killer; the deranged guy confesses the crimes and the police department celebrates, while Dexter is disappointed with his former "friend". Meanwhile Dexter regrets to let Jeremy Downs escape; when he is ready to fix his error, the teenager is arrested by the police accused of murder. Dexter sees his circle of friends in jail.

"Circle of Friends" is an average episode of this series. The relationship of Paul, Rita and the children looks like a soap-opera; the exposition of Dexter to Jeremy Downs in the precinct is unreasonable and incoherent for a cold blood killer like Dexter. The chase of the Ice Truck Killer is the best part of this show. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): "Círculo de Amigos" ("Circle of Friends")