Sí Se Puede (Dexter)
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Episode 6
| "Sí Se Puede" | |
|---|---|
| Dexter episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 6 |
| Directed by | Ernest Dickerson |
| Written by | Charles H. Eglee |
| Cinematography by | Romeo Tirone |
| Editing by | Matthew V. Colonna |
| Original release date | November 2, 2008 |
| Running time | 54 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Sí Se Puede" is the sixth episode of the third season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 30th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Charles H. Eglee, and was directed by Ernest Dickerson. It originally aired on Showtime on November 2, 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 and Miguel work together in pursuing a white supremacist, but Dexter questions if Miguel is ready. Meanwhile, Debra suspects that Ramón Prado might be The Skinner.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.04 million household viewers and gained a 0.5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who praised the scenes between Dexter and Miguel.
Dexter (Michael C. Hall) and Miguel (Jimmy Smits) hang out in Dexter's boat, and Miguel asks him how he feels about killing Ethan Turner. Dexter said that "it felt right," delighting Miguel. Dexter then has an imaginary conversation with Harry (James Remar), who states he cannot get Miguel involved in his life. Miami Metro discovers that The Skinner has killed Wendell after talking with the police. Debra is shaken as she talks with Wendell and Garza before their deaths and wonders if Ramón (Jason Manuel Olazabal) might be the Skinner. She confides this to Angel (David Zayas) and Quinn (Desmond Harrington), and they agree to investigate without notifying anyone else. LaGuerta (Lauren Vélez) is surprised when she finds that Ellen Wolf (Anne Ramsay) is investigating Miguel for misconduct and refuses to help her. She also informs Dexter that Camilla Figg (Margo Martindale) is dying from terminal lung cancer. Dexter visits her, and she explains that her only wish before her death is to eat the "perfect key lime pie."
Dexter suggests targeting Clemson Galt, a white supremacist who killed a pregnant woman but only went to prison for robbery, yet he continues operating from within. Dexter is surprised when Miguel agrees to help him, using his influence to help Galt escape prison. Yuki Amado (Liza Lapira) pressures Debra into wearing a wire to get information from Quinn, or she will expose her cover. Sylvia (Valerie Cruz) offers Rita (Julie Benz) to work with her in real estate, and she accepts. Angel once again asks Barbara (Kristin Dattilo) on a date; while she initially declines, she eventually accepts to go out with him.
Debra follows Ramón, witnessing him put a man in his trunk. She and Quinn follow him, finding him torturing the man, a supplier for Freebo. They conclude he is not The Skinner but arrest him nevertheless for the kidnapping. After Quinn praises Debra's work in front of LaGuerta, Debra tells him about the internal affairs investigation into him. Quinn is not bothered, telling her Yuki is simply trying to get back at him. Dexter takes Galt and kills him but tricks Miguel into going to another location, as he fears he will not be the same when he takes part in the killing.
Production
Development
The episode was written by executive producer Charles H. Eglee, and was directed by Ernest Dickerson. This was Eglee's first writing credit, and Dickerson's first directing credit.[1]
