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Dexter

Dirty Harry

  • Episode aired Oct 25, 2009
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 49m
IMDb RATING
8.9/10
4.4K
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S4.E5
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Michael C. Hall in Dexter (2006)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
Dexter is inspired to investigate the Trinity Killer on his own, while Debra blames herself for an event that was out of her control, and Rita realizes how little she knows her husband after... Read allDexter is inspired to investigate the Trinity Killer on his own, while Debra blames herself for an event that was out of her control, and Rita realizes how little she knows her husband after discovering one of his secrets.Dexter is inspired to investigate the Trinity Killer on his own, while Debra blames herself for an event that was out of her control, and Rita realizes how little she knows her husband after discovering one of his secrets.
IMDb RATING
8.9/10
4.4K
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  • Director
    • Keith Gordon
  • Writers
    • James Manos Jr.(developed for television by)
    • Jeff Lindsay(based on the novel "Darkly Dreaming Dexter" by)
    • Tim Schlattmann
  • Stars
    • Michael C. Hall
    • Julie Benz
    • Jennifer Carpenter
Top credits
  • Director
    • Keith Gordon
  • Writers
    • James Manos Jr.(developed for television by)
    • Jeff Lindsay(based on the novel "Darkly Dreaming Dexter" by)
    • Tim Schlattmann
  • Stars
    • Michael C. Hall
    • Julie Benz
    • Jennifer Carpenter
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 7User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    John Lithgow in Dexter (2006)
    John Lithgow in Dexter (2006)
    John Lithgow in Dexter (2006)
    John Lithgow in Dexter (2006)
    James Remar and Michael C. Hall in Dexter (2006)
    Michael C. Hall in Dexter (2006)
    Desmond Harrington and Michael C. Hall in Dexter (2006)
    Michael C. Hall and C.S. Lee in Dexter (2006)
    James Remar in Dexter (2006)
    Jennifer Carpenter in Dexter (2006)
    C.S. Lee in Dexter (2006)
    Jennifer Carpenter in Dexter (2006)

    Top cast

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    Michael C. Hall
    Michael C. Hall
    • Dexter Morganas Dexter Morgan
    Julie Benz
    Julie Benz
    • Rita Morganas Rita Morgan
    Jennifer Carpenter
    Jennifer Carpenter
    • Debra Morganas Debra Morgan
    Desmond Harrington
    Desmond Harrington
    • Det. Joseph 'Joey' Quinnas Det. Joseph 'Joey' Quinn
    C.S. Lee
    C.S. Lee
    • Vince Masukaas Vince Masuka
    Luna Lauren Velez
    Luna Lauren Velez
    • Lt. Maria LaGuertaas Lt. Maria LaGuerta
    • (as Lauren Velez)
    David Zayas
    David Zayas
    • Sgt. Angel Batistaas Sgt. Angel Batista
    James Remar
    James Remar
    • Harry Morganas Harry Morgan
    John Lithgow
    John Lithgow
    • Arthur Mitchellas Arthur Mitchell
    Geoff Pierson
    Geoff Pierson
    • Deputy Chief Tom Matthewsas Deputy Chief Tom Matthews
    David Ramsey
    David Ramsey
    • Anton Briggsas Anton Briggs
    Courtney Ford
    Courtney Ford
    • Christine Hillas Christine Hill
    Julia Campbell
    Julia Campbell
    • Sally Mitchellas Sally Mitchell
    Christina Robinson
    Christina Robinson
    • Astor Bennettas Astor Bennett
    Preston Bailey
    Preston Bailey
    • Cody Bennettas Cody Bennett
    Brando Eaton
    Brando Eaton
    • Jonah Mitchellas Jonah Mitchell
    Vanessa Marano
    Vanessa Marano
    • Rebecca Mitchellas Rebecca Mitchell
    Alicia Lagano
    Alicia Lagano
    • Nikki Waldas Nikki Wald
    • Director
      • Keith Gordon
    • Writers
      • James Manos Jr.(developed for television by)
      • Jeff Lindsay(based on the novel "Darkly Dreaming Dexter" by)
      • Tim Schlattmann
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    Storyline

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    Dexter is inspired to investigate the Trinity Killer on his own, while Debra blames herself for an event that was out of her control, and Rita realizes how little she knows her husband after discovering one of his secrets.
    • hospital
    • murder
    • police
    • forensics
    • secret
    • 3 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      A Twilight (2008) poster can be prominently seen in Astor's bedroom when Deb is settled in there. Executive producer and regular screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg is also the screenwriter of the Twilight films.
    • Goofs
      Previously, in Dex Takes A Holiday (2009), Frank Lundy is heard recording notes during his encounter with the Trinity killer. He quotes the physical description of the killer as being 200-220 Lbs. Later, Dexter is listening to the same tape recovered from the evidence room; the playback describes the Trinity killer as being 190-200 Lbs.
    • Quotes

      Det. Debra Morgan: It doesn't matter what I do or what I choose I'm what's wrong. There's nothing I can do about it. If I'm not hurting myself, I'm hurting everyone around me. There's nothing I can do about it. I'm... I'm broken.

    • Connections
      References Dirty Harry (1971)
    • Soundtracks
      Loco En El Barrio
      (uncredited)

      Performed by St. John

      Written by Bob Mair Nick Vincent and Richard Trapp

      Courtesy of Black Toast Music

    User reviews7

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    Top review
    Get rid of Rita
    I keep hoping that Dexter will find that Rita is an evil serial killer (as opposed to a less evil serial killer like Dexter) so he can "slice and dice" her. She is manipulative, selfish, self centered, unbelievably self-righteous, and completely controlling. I fast forward through most scenes with her because she is so irritating.

    Are the writers really trying to portray the character as a good mother and devoted wife? If that is their intention then they can only be pandering to control-freak women who are obsessed with infecting every last detail of their husband's (or boyfriend's) life and thoughts.

    Dexter's need to have Rita in his life is really creepy and nauseating.
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    • mg501
    • Sep 24, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 25, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Long Beach, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Showtime Networks
      • John Goldwyn Productions
      • The Colleton Company
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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