Sin of Omission (Dexter)
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Episode 8
| "Sin of Omission" | |
|---|---|
| Dexter episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 6 Episode 8 |
| Directed by | Ernest Dickerson |
| Written by | Arika Lisanne Mittman |
| Cinematography by | Romeo Tirone |
| Editing by | Keith Henderson |
| Original release date | November 20, 2011 |
| Running time | 52 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Sin of Omission" is the eighth episode of the sixth season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 68th overall episode of the series and was written by Arika Lisanne Mittman, and directed by Ernest Dickerson. It originally aired on Showtime on November 20, 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 tries to get Travis to help him find Gellar, while Debra wonders why LaGuerta wants to close a case.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.05 million household viewers and gained a 1.0 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mixed reviews from critics, who criticized the pacing and writing of the episode.
Following his trip to Nebraska, Dexter (Michael C. Hall) returns to Miami, apologizing to Debra (Jennifer Carpenter) for his absence. He later attends Brother Sam's funeral service, where he is surprised to realize that he left him his own Bible.
Gellar (Edward James Olmos) continues stalking Travis (Colin Hanks), suggesting he could use Lisa (Molly Parker) as the new Whore of Babylon. Travis is later visited by Dexter in the museum, having learned that he let the woman, Holly Benson, go. Dexter offers to help him, but Travis refuses, as he is scared of what Gellar could do. Using Sam's Bible, Dexter gets Travis to help him by using the idea of sin of omission. Travis accepts to help him, but wants to make sure Lisa will be protected. He tries to avoid the police, but is knocked unconscious by Gellar when he visits Lisa.
Miami Metro investigates the case of a call girl who died after using drugs and hitting her head, with Dexter and Masuka (C. S. Lee) finding evidence that someone else might be involved. To Debra's surprise, LaGuerta (Lauren Vélez) closes the case by deeming it an accidental overdose, and is later seen talking to someone to reassure that it is taken care of. Debra notices Dexter's pen is from Nebraska, and Dexter finally reveals he talked with Jonah Mitchell. Jamie (Aimee Garcia) and Louis (Josh Cooke) have started dating, and Angel (David Zayas) is not content. He reluctantly dines with them to get to know Louis, where he threatens him.
A new Whore of Babylon tableau is discovered, revealing that Lisa is the new victim. Debra finds the connection to Travis, ruling him as one of the potential Doomsday Killer accomplices. Dexter finds a name in the costume and tracks it to Nicholas Galway (W. Morgan Sheppard), a retired priest suffering from dementia. Dexter uses the opportunity to confess to his murders, and Galway absolves him. He discovers that he served at a church, and decides to visit it, ignoring Debra's attempt to have dinner with him. Gellar tortures Travis for abandoning his mission, but is forced to flee when Dexter arrives. Reaching his breaking point, Travis finally agrees to help Dexter.
Production
Development
The episode was written by Arika Lisanne Mittman, and directed by Ernest Dickerson. This was Mittman's first writing credit, and Dickerson's fifth directing credit.[1]
