Every Silver Lining...
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Episode 2
| "Every Silver Lining..." | |
|---|---|
| Dexter episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 8 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Michael C. Hall |
| Written by | Manny Coto |
| Cinematography by | Jeffrey Jur |
| Editing by | Amy E. Duddleston |
| Original release date | July 7, 2013 |
| Running time | 57 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Every Silver Lining..." is the second episode of the eighth season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 86th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Manny Coto, and directed by lead actor Michael C. Hall. It originally aired on Showtime on July 7, 2013.
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 discovers that Vogel was heavily involved in his childhood, while Debra is pursued by El Sapo while trying to locate the jewels.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.52 million household viewers and gained a 1.2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received highly positive reviews from critics, who considered it an improvement over the season premiere.
Vogel (Charlotte Rampling) shows Dexter (Michael C. Hall) an old recording of a meeting she had with Harry (James Remar). Harry was disturbed by Dexter's behavior, as he was fascinated after visiting a crime scene. Vogel reveals that Harry's fears were confirmed in that Dexter could become a psychopath, so she decided to help him control Dexter's urges. To combat it, she helped him in creating the Code of Harry so Dexter could target criminals.
Vogel contacted Dexter because she wants his help in the new serial killer case, who has been dubbed "The Brain Surgeon." The killer left her a jar containing scoops of brain tissue from the victim found at the park, and she believes the killer might be one of her former patients. She wants him to find him, but Dexter refuses and leaves. Later, Miami Metro finds another victim credited to The Brain Surgeon, and the fingerprints point to Lyle Sussman as the killer. Vogel once again consults on the case, and Dexter finally warms up to the idea of having someone who understands him. Vogel also reveals that Harry did not want her to get involved in Dexter's life, even after his death. Angel (David Zayas) tells Quinn (Desmond Harrington) that he should take the sergeant's exam, also revealing that he knows he is dating Jamie (Aimee Garcia). The pressure causes Quinn's relationship with Jamie to dwindle, prompting her to warn her brother to not get involved in her relationships.
Debra (Jennifer Carpenter) returns to work with Elway (Sean Patrick Flanery), claiming he only retrieved a key to an unknown storage unit. As they check on units, they are unaware that they are being followed by El Sapo (Nick Gomez). Debra finally locates the unit where Andrew Briggs kept the jewels, but is brutally attacked and robbed by El Sapo. Subsequently, Miami Metro is called to the scene, as El Sapo was found shot to death. Worried that Debra might be the target for an unknown hitman, Dexter visits her at her house to warn her, but she tells him to leave. That night, Dexter finds a cabin owned by Sussman, finding evidence to suggest that he might be the Brain Surgeon. He also discovers Sussman dead, making him suspect he is not the Brain Surgeon.
Debra surprisingly shows up at Miami Metro, to testify and claim she was not present during Briggs' murder. Dexter pulls her out of interrogation, having discovered that she killed El Sapo. To protect Debra, Dexter switches the gun found in the scene to avoid being traced to her. Returning home, Vogel calls Dexter to come after finding that someone broke in. Dexter inspects her house, discovering that the intruder left a DVD. It contains footage of the Brain Surgeon forcing Sussman at gunpoint to kill a victim, before executing Sussman. They agree to not get the police involved, so Dexter can track the Brain Surgeon himself.
Production
Development
The episode was written by executive producer Manny Coto, and directed by lead actor Michael C. Hall. This was Coto's ninth writing credit, and Hall's first directing credit.[1]
