Just Let Go (Dexter)
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Episode 6
| "Just Let Go" | |
|---|---|
| Dexter episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 6 Episode 6 |
| Directed by | John Dahl |
| Written by | Jace Richdale |
| Cinematography by | Martin J. Layton |
| Editing by | Michael Ruscio |
| Original release date | November 6, 2011 |
| Running time | 54 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Just Let Go" is the sixth episode of the sixth season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 66th overall episode of the series and was written by co-executive producer Jace Richdale, and was directed by John Dahl. It originally aired on Showtime on November 6, 2011.
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 tracks Brother Sam's shooter, while Travis starts having second thoughts over his commitment to Gellar's mission.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.98 million household viewers and gained a 1.0 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mixed reviews from critics, with many criticizing Dexter's storyline and lack of focus on the Doomsday Killer story arc, although some were intrigued by its ending.
Dexter (Michael C. Hall) discovers that Brother Sam (Mos Def) has been shot in his shop. He believes he might be to blame for his shooting, believing that the gang he confronted probably took action against Sam after their leader disappeared.
Travis (Colin Hanks) begins having second thoughts over his mission, but Gellar (Edward James Olmos) insists he continue. He feels guilt for the woman kidnapped whom they intend to use as the Whore of Babylon, and questions Gellar's tactics. Despite Gellar ordering him to not care for her, Travis provides her with food. Angel (David Zayas) questions Carissa (Mariana Klaveno) over her involvement with Gellar, forcing Quinn (Desmond Harrington) to not get involved. However, Debra (Jennifer Carpenter) orders Quinn to join him, which results in their affair exposed. Due to this, Carissa cannot be a witness to the case, ruining it and upsetting Debra.
Dexter finds that Leo, one of the gangbangers, might be responsible for Sam's shooting and follows him. However, Mike (Billy Brown) arrives at his house to raid it upon receiving a lead, and Leo is killed. The case is closed, but Dexter realizes that the shooter might actually be Nick, as Sam's dog does not bark at him. He talks with Brother Sam, who confirms Nick shot him. Nevertheless, Sam wants Dexter to not let the darkness within to consume him, and wants him to forgive Nick. Per her therapist's suggestion, Debra hosts a house-warming party for her new house. However, the event is crashed by a drunk Quinn, who brings a girl with him. When he tries to make a pass on Jamie (Aimee Garcia), Angel punches him and he walks off ashamed.
Reaching his limit, Travis decides to release the woman and drops her off near a beach. Dexter is later informed that Brother Sam succumbed to his wounds, and debates over his conversation about Nick. He takes him to the beach, where he makes it clear he knows he shot him, and Nick confesses. Nevertheless, he also says he forgives him. Realizing that Sam died, Nick takes it as good news. This angers Dexter, who subsequently drowns Nick in the water. After killing him, Dexter looks back at the soil, seeing Brian Moser (Christian Camargo) applauding him.
Production
Development
The episode was written by co-executive producer Jace Richdale, and was directed by John Dahl. This was Richdale's first writing credit, and Dahl's tenth directing credit.[1]
