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Buck the System

  • Episode aired Oct 14, 2012
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 56m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
4.4K
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Jason Gedrick and Ray Stevenson in Dexter (2006)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
Dexter tries to bring Debra on board with his new target. LaGuerta, convinced the Bay Harbor Butcher is still out there, attempts to enlist Batista to help her re-open the case.Dexter tries to bring Debra on board with his new target. LaGuerta, convinced the Bay Harbor Butcher is still out there, attempts to enlist Batista to help her re-open the case.Dexter tries to bring Debra on board with his new target. LaGuerta, convinced the Bay Harbor Butcher is still out there, attempts to enlist Batista to help her re-open the case.
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
4.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Stefan Schwartz
  • Writers
    • James Manos Jr.(developed for television by)
    • Jeff Lindsay(based on the novel "Darkly Dreaming Dexter" by)
    • Jace Richdale
  • Stars
    • Michael C. Hall
    • Jennifer Carpenter
    • Desmond Harrington
Top credits
  • Director
    • Stefan Schwartz
  • Writers
    • James Manos Jr.(developed for television by)
    • Jeff Lindsay(based on the novel "Darkly Dreaming Dexter" by)
    • Jace Richdale
  • Stars
    • Michael C. Hall
    • Jennifer Carpenter
    • Desmond Harrington
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    • 10User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Michael C. Hall, David Zayas, and Jennifer Carpenter in Dexter (2006)
    Matt Gerald and Michael C. Hall in Dexter (2006)
    Jennifer Carpenter in Dexter (2006)
    Josh Cooke in Dexter (2006)
    Michael C. Hall, David Zayas, and Jennifer Carpenter in Dexter (2006)
    Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter in Dexter (2006)
    Jennifer Carpenter in Dexter (2006)
    Michael C. Hall and Yvonne Strahovski in Dexter (2006)
    Yvonne Strahovski in Dexter (2006)
    Michael C. Hall, David Zayas, and Jennifer Carpenter in Dexter (2006)
    Yvonne Strahovski in Dexter (2006)
    Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter in Dexter (2006)

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    Michael C. Hall
    Michael C. Hall
    • Dexter Morganas Dexter 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
    • Capt. Maria LaGuertaas Capt. Maria LaGuerta
    • (as Lauren Velez)
    David Zayas
    David Zayas
    • Sgt. Angel Batistaas Sgt. Angel Batista
    James Remar
    James Remar
    • Harry Morganas Harry Morgan
    • (credit only)
    Ray Stevenson
    Ray Stevenson
    • Isaak Sirkoas Isaak Sirko
    Yvonne Strahovski
    Yvonne Strahovski
    • Hannah McKayas Hannah McKay
    Aimee Garcia
    Aimee Garcia
    • Jamie Batistaas Jamie Batista
    Josh Cooke
    Josh Cooke
    • Louis Greeneas Louis Greene
    Jason Gedrick
    Jason Gedrick
    • George Novikovas George Novikov
    Beth Grant
    Beth Grant
    • Donna Randallas Donna Randall
    Katia Winter
    Katia Winter
    • Nadiaas Nadia
    Matt Gerald
    Matt Gerald
    • Ray Speltzeras Ray Speltzer
    Andrew Kirsanov
    Andrew Kirsanov
    • Jurg Yeliashkevychas Jurg Yeliashkevych
    Francisco Viana
    Francisco Viana
    • Det. Jake Simmsas Det. Jake Simms
    Dana L. Wilson
    Dana L. Wilson
    • Det. Angie Milleras Det. Angie Miller
    • Director
      • Stefan Schwartz
    • Writers
      • James Manos Jr.(developed for television by)
      • Jeff Lindsay(based on the novel "Darkly Dreaming Dexter" by)
      • Jace Richdale
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Ray Speltzer's affinity for mazes and bull symbols show parallels from Greek mythology. In Greek mythology the Minotaur is a creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man. The Minotaur dwelt at the center of the Labyrinth, which was an elaborate maze-like construction built to contain it.
    • Goofs
      When attempting to collect DNA from someone at the precinct, Dexter's gloves are on/off between shots.
    • Quotes

      Dexter Morgan: Speltzer is going to kill again. An alarm is going off inside my lizard brain.

      Debra Morgan: Great, now my brother has a lizard brain.

      Dexter Morgan: The amygdala. The most primitive part of the brain that senses danger. Harry taught me to listen to mine.

      Debra Morgan: Oh, well, you'll excuse me if I don't put my faith in your amygdala.

      Dexter Morgan: But you already have, Deb, dozens of times. All the murderers I've helped you catch, who got brought down because of my hunches. My lizard brain has been your secret weapon all along. You just didn't know it.

    • Connections
      References Mary Poppins (1964)
    • Soundtracks
      Dexter Main Title
      (uncredited)
      Written by Rolfe Kent
      Performed by Rolfe Kent

    User reviews10

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    Top review
    8/10
    STROBE LIGHT WARNING!
    On the off chance someone checks viewer reviews before watching, I wanted to leave a warning that strobe lights are used late in the episode. You'll know it's coming when Deb approaches a house by herself at night. If you're sensitive to it, like I am, just be prepared to look & listen for a few minutes. Otherwise, just another great episode.
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    • Release date
      • October 14, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood Forever Cemetery - 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • John Goldwyn Productions
      • The Colleton Company
      • Devilina Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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