Easy as Pie (Dexter)
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Episode 7
| "Easy as Pie" | |
|---|---|
| Dexter episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 7 |
| Directed by | Steve Shill |
| Written by | Lauren Gussis |
| Cinematography by | Romeo Tirone |
| Editing by | Louis Cioffi |
| Original release date | November 9, 2008 |
| Running time | 58 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Easy as Pie" is the seventh episode of the third season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 31st overall episode of the series and was written by co-producer Lauren Gussis, and was directed by Steve Shill. It originally aired on Showtime on November 9, 2008.
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 is pressured by Miguel in targeting Ellen Wolf, while Camilla's condition worsens.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.83 million household viewers and gained a 0.4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who praised the emotional tone and performances in the episode.
Rita (Julie Benz) asks Dexter (Michael C. Hall) to make a guest list for the wedding, but Dexter struggles because he has few friends. Dexter later visits Camilla (Margo Martindale), who has been moved to a hospice as her condition worsens. She makes him arrange her funeral while reminding him to find the perfect key lime pie before she dies.
Ramón (Jason Manuel Olazabal) is released without charge but is forced to begin his retirement early. To lure The Skinner, Angel (David Zayas) wants to use Anton (David Ramsey) to attract him, worrying Debra (Jennifer Carpenter). Wendell's mother also scolds Debra, who blames her for her son's death. Miguel (Jimmy Smits) talks to Dexter about his dissatisfaction with the system ruining prosections. He suggests targeting Ellen Wolf (Anne Ramsay) for participating, but Dexter refuses because she does not fit the Code. Camilla is given another month to live, but she does not want to experience the pain. Unable to commit suicide, she asks Dexter to euthanize her, leaving Dexter conflicted over the idea of killing an innocent person.
Miami Metro investigates a new murder, and Masuka (C. S. Lee) quickly recognizes that the perpetrator is Albert Chung, a man with a criminal record. During the investigation, Miguel and Ellen had a conflict over the case. At home, Miguel once again asks Dexter to kill Ellen. When he refuses, Miguel angrily kicks him out. Yuki (Liza Lapira) tells Debra that the Internal Affairs investigation into Quinn (Desmond Harrington) is now closed because Debra informed him, remarking that an officer died because of him. Debra also ignores the police's protocol and warns Anton, but he decides to stay. After finding a lead in tree trimmers, Debra visits Anton, and they kiss.
Sylvia (Valerie Cruz) confides in Rita that Miguel might have an affair, but Dexter reassures them that that is untrue. LaGuerta (Lauren Vélez) cooperates with Ellen to secure Chung's rendition. Dexter and Miguel meet, and the latter apologizes for his actions. Dexter then asks Miguel to be his best man at the wedding, and he accepts. Dexter visits Camilla, who has already decided he could not go forward with the euthanasia, revealing she earlier concluded his brother Brian was the Ice Truck Killer. Dexter gives her a new key lime pie, injecting it with sodium thiopental to euthanize her. As she dies, Dexter confesses to killing Brian, and Camilla considers he was right in doing it.
Production
Development
The episode was written by co-producer Lauren Gussis, and was directed by Steve Shill. This was Gussis' third writing credit, and Shill's fourth directing credit.[1]
