Run (Dexter)
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| "Run" | |
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| Dexter episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 7 Episode 4 |
| Directed by | John Dahl |
| Written by | Wendy West |
| Cinematography by | Jeffrey Jur |
| Editing by | Louis Cioffi |
| Original release date | October 21, 2012 |
| Running time | 54 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Run" is the fourth episode of the seventh season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 76th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Wendy West, and directed by John Dahl. It originally aired on Showtime on October 21, 2012.
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 and Debra try to get Ray Speltzer brought in to pay for his crimes, but discover a roadblock. Meanwhile, Isaak tries to prevent Miami Metro from further investigating his club.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.18 million household viewers and gained a 1.1 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, who praised the scenes between Dexter and Debra, as well as the intensity of the labyrinth sequence.
After another nightmare, Debra (Jennifer Carpenter) asks Dexter (Michael C. Hall) over his role in Arthur Mitchell's case and Rita's death. Dexter confirms he was chasing Arthur, but states he did not want Rita to get killed for it.
Speltzer (Matt Gerald) is arrested by four officers after a tense fight. Due to not enough evidence, the only way to prosecute him will be through a confession. Debra manages to obtain a confession after insinuating that he based his killings on his relationship with his mother. However, Speltzer and his lawyer successfully convince a judge that the officers used brutality during his arrest and that he could not consent to his Miranda rights, allowing Speltzer to walk freely. Dexter sneaks into Speltzer's RV to obtain evidence, only to get into a fight with Speltzer. Despite his determination, Dexter is knocked unconscious. He later wakes up trapped in Speltzer's labyrinth, but manages to escape.
After another police raid, Isaak (Ray Stevenson) concludes that they are not aware of Viktor's death, suggesting that either Dexter and/or Louis worked to kill him. To get the police out of the Koshka's back, Isaak and George (Jason Gedrick) convince a bartender to commit suicide with Mike Anderson's gun and take the blame for his murder, promising to secure the financial future of his family. Miami Metro is called to the crime scene, but Angel (David Zayas) is still not convinced that the bartender could kill Mike. He then shares his theory with Quinn (Desmond Harrington), and both conclude it might have been staged.
Debra has a fierce encounter with Speltzer at a funeral for his victim, and then talks with Dexter over how she does not want to end up like him. Dexter surprises Speltzer at the cemetery and knocks him unconscious with a shovel, taking him to his kill table at the crematorium. Dexter kills Speltzer by cremating his body along with his box of blood slides. He then meets with Debra, confirming that he killed Speltzer. When Debra asks if he did it for her, he says he did not. Debra is glad that Speltzer died, but questions her mentality.
Production
Development
The episode was written by executive producer Wendy West, and directed by John Dahl. This was West's eighth writing credit, and Dahl's 13th directing credit.[1]
