An Inconvenient Lie
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Episode 3
| "An Inconvenient Lie" | |
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| Dexter episode | |
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| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 3 |
| Directed by | Tony Goldwyn |
| Written by | Melissa Rosenberg |
| Cinematography by | Romeo Tirone |
| Editing by | Louis Cioffi |
| Original release date | October 14, 2007 |
| Running time | 52 minutes |
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"An Inconvenient Lie" is the third episode of the second season and fifteenth overall episode of the American television drama series Dexter, which first aired on October 14, 2007 on Showtime in the United States. The episode was written by co-executive producer Melissa Rosenberg and was directed by Tony Goldwyn.
Set in Miami, the series centers on Dexter Morgan, a forensic technician specializing in bloodstain pattern analysis for the fictional Miami Metro Police Department, who leads a secret parallel life as a vigilante serial killer, hunting down murderers who have not been adequately punished by the justice system due to corruption or legal technicalities. In the episode, Dexter begins attending NA meetings while pursuing a new victim, while the FBI and police start working on the Bay Harbor Butcher case.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.95 million household viewers. The episode received highly positive reviews from critics, with particular praise towards the second half of the episode and its exploration within Dexter's character.
Dexter (Michael C. Hall) begins attending Narcotics Anonymous meetings, pretending he is an addict to cover up himself. Dexter leaves early, and Rita (Julie Benz) is upset that he is not taking it seriously. Dexter agrees to return when Rita threatens to break up their relationship.
Lundy (Keith Carradine) forms his task force, which includes Debra (Jennifer Carpenter), Angel (David Zayas), and Masuka (C. S. Lee). During this, Dexter follows a new victim, Roger Hicks (Don McManus), a car salesman that may have been involved in previous murders. He follows him to his dealership and is tricked by Hicks into buying a new SUV. During another visit, Dexter checks his office and finds a pattern: his victims are brunettes. He later goes to another NA meeting, where he gives a statement under the name Bob. A woman, Lila (Jaime Murray), takes an interest in him, aware that Dexter is lying about his name and story. When Dexter claims he does not see the point of the NA meetings, Rita decides to take a break from him, preventing him from visiting her and the children.
Debra is disturbed by the interviews she must take, and repeatedly asks Lundy to take her off the case. Lundy defends his decision, as he feels Debra can be helpful through her encounters with the Ice Truck Killer. Lundy later runs into Dexter at the morgue, and they exchange a conversation about the motives behind the Bay Harbor Butcher. To get Doakes (Erik King) out of the picture, Dexter stabs Doakes' car's flat tire, allowing him to finally reach Hicks. He sedates him and brings him to his kill table, where he begins opening up about the role of Rita in his life. Hicks insults Rita, prompting an angry Dexter to kill him.
At the department, Debra discovers a pattern when two victims are revealed to have criminal records and contacts Lundy about it. Dexter returns to NA, revealing his name and opening up about the "Dark Passenger" affecting him inside. Doakes witnesses the speech, believing that this is Dexter's secret. He tells him to clean up, revealing he knows he is responsible for his flat tire. Dexter visits Rita to admit he was wrong, and Rita accepts to welcome him back. She takes him to one of the NA meetings but feels worried when she sees Dexter greet Lila, who is now his sponsor.
Production
Development
The episode was written by co-executive producer Melissa Rosenberg and was directed by Tony Goldwyn. This was Rosenberg's fourth writing credit, and Goldwyn's fourth directing credit.[1]
