Finding Freebo
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Episode 2
| "Finding Freebo" | |
|---|---|
| Dexter episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Marcos Siega |
| Written by | Melissa Rosenberg |
| Cinematography by | Romeo Tirone |
| Editing by | Stewart Schill |
| Original release date | October 5, 2008 |
| Running time | 49 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Finding Freebo" is the second episode of the third season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 26th overall episode of the series and was written by co-executive producer Melissa Rosenberg, and was directed by Marcos Siega. It originally aired on Showtime on October 5, 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 sets out in finding Freebo before he can reveal his identity, while Miguel sets out in his own investigation.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.79 million household viewers and gained a 0.3/1 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who considered it as an improvement over the season premiere.
Dexter (Michael C. Hall) is curious about his prospects as a possible father after Rita (Julie Benz) reveals her pregnancy. Rita is still unsure about the idea of another baby, so she wants Dexter's opinion on the matter. Eventually, she decides to keep the baby, but does not want to pressure Dexter into being part of the child's life.
As the police investigates the identity of the Jane Doe, Miguel (Jimmy Smits) asks to be involved in the case, but LaGuerta (Lauren Vélez) turns him down. He decides to invite Dexter and Rita to dine with him and his wife Sylvia (Valerie Cruz), using the opportunity to question him about the investigation. Miguel reveals that his brother Ramon (Jason Manuel Olazabal) is currently investigating as a police officer, as he found Freebo's mother's phone, worrying Dexter that they might find a connection.
Debra (Jennifer Carpenter) continues being pressured by Yuki (Liza Lapira) to find anything important with Quinn (Desmond Harrington). Instead, Debra continues seeing Anton (David Ramsey) to find information on Jane Doe. Later, Debra and Angel (David Zayas) find Freebo's partner, Zack Adelman (Todd Giebenhain), who claims that one of Miguel's recently convicted criminals is innocent. Through the cases, they identify Teegan as Jane Doe. Realizing Freebo killed her and might still be in town, Dexter sets out to kill him.
Dexter breaks into Teegan's house and discovers that Freebo is hiding. He takes him to the garage, where he kills him. However, Miguel has arrived outside the house, planning to kill Freebo himself. Dexter is forced to abandon the body and walk outside, explaining that he killed Freebo in self-defense. Miguel sympathizes with Dexter, feeling he could not do it himself. They exchange a hug, and Dexter asks him to leave so he is not traced. Unbeknownst to them, part of Miguel's shirt was covered with Freebo's blood.
Production
Development
The episode was written by co-executive producer Melissa Rosenberg, and was directed by Marcos Siega. This was Rosenberg's seventh writing credit, and Siega's fourth directing credit.[1]
