Talk to the Hand (Dexter)
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| "Talk to the Hand" | |
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| Dexter episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 6 Episode 11 |
| Directed by | Ernest Dickerson |
| Written by | |
| Cinematography by | Romeo Tirone |
| Editing by | Keith Henderson |
| Original release date | December 11, 2011 |
| Running time | 48 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Talk to the Hand" is the eleventh episode of the sixth season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 71st overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Manny Coto and co-executive producer Tim Schlattmann, and directed by Ernest Dickerson. It originally aired on Showtime on December 11, 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 prevents a biochemical attack on Miami Metro on his pursuit of Travis, while Debra gets an upsetting revelation during a therapy session.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.92 million household viewers and gained a 0.9 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mixed reviews from critics, with Debra's subplot receiving negative reactions.
Miami Metro has arrived at the yacht, finding Steve's body. During this, Angel (David Zayas) is held hostage at the Dorsey household, where Travis (Colin Hanks) instructs Beth (Jordana Spiro) to take the Wormwood poison to the Miami Metro headquarters and release it, using Angel's ID to gain access.
Quinn (Desmond Harrington) visits the Dorsey household, discovering Angel tied. As he saves him from a fire, Travis escapes. The squad returns to the precinct, where Beth awaits for Debra (Jennifer Carpenter) to arrive. Dexter investigates Steve's background, and discovers Beth is his wife. Before she can meet with Debra alone, Dexter throws Beth to a room just as she releases the poison. Beth dies, while Dexter survives with some side effects from the exposure. Due to the potential terrorism scale of the case, Homeland Security arrives to take over the Doomsday Killer case.
Dexter steals Gellar's hand from his corpse and uses it to mount a tableau at the museum, pretending to be Travis. This leads the team to conclude that Gellar is dead, while Dexter sends a message to Travis to warn him he will come for him. Debra meets with Matthews (Geoff Pierson), who confirms his involvement in the call girl's case. He states he was feeling alone, and tried to save her and fled to avoid a PR nightmare. He later shows up at her office angry when he is being forced into retirement, but Debra is confused as she did not tell anyone. During another therapy session, Dr. Ross (Rya Kihlstedt) talks with Debra over her feelings for Dexter. When she insinuates that Debra feels more for Dexter than just as a brother, Debra is offended by the suggestion and ends her sessions. Later, she has a dream where she and Dexter share a kiss.
Debra discovers that LaGuerta (Lauren Vélez) was responsible for Matthews' resignation. Debra is upset that she used her, but LaGuerta expresses no remorse over her actions. Dexter uses the message to lure Travis, signaling his boat's location, where he will ambush him. As Travis arrives, Dexter is unable to proceed as the side effects of the poison occur. Travis seizes the opportunity to sedate him and throw him on a life boat. He then lights the water with gas flames, forming his new tableau, the "Lake of Fire". Travis then leaves the scene, leaving Dexter on an exploding boat. Unbeknownst to him, Dexter has escaped from the boat just before the explosion.
Production
Development
The episode was written by executive producer Manny Coto and co-executive producer Tim Schlattmann, and directed by Ernest Dickerson. This was Coto's fifth writing credit, Schlattmann's 12th writing credit, and Dickerson's sixth directing credit.[1]
