The Angel of Death (Dexter)
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Episode 5
| "The Angel of Death" | |
|---|---|
| Dexter episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 6 Episode 5 |
| Directed by | S. J. Clarkson |
| Written by | Scott Reynolds |
| Cinematography by | Romeo Tirone |
| Editing by | Keith Henderson |
| Original release date | October 30, 2011 |
| Running time | 51 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"The Angel of Death" is the fifth episode of the sixth season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 65th overall episode of the series and was written by co-producer Scott Reynolds, and was directed by S. J. Clarkson. It originally aired on Showtime on October 30, 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 investigates Travis by his own, while Travis is pressured by Gellar to find new victims.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.80 million household viewers and gained a 0.8 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, with many criticizing the lack of progress and repetitive themes.
Dexter (Michael C. Hall) investigates Erin's corpse's wings. He notices glue, and tracks it down to a specific ancient exhibition. Without informing the police, he decides to form his own research and visits the museum. He discovers that Travis (Colin Hanks), who was in the scene, also works there.
With Gellar (Edward James Olmos) quickly named as a prime suspect by the media, Travis is forced to stalk the victims himself, as they prepare to find the "Whore of Babylon". Travis follows a woman to a party, but fails in capturing her, forcing Gellar to step in and help him kidnap another woman. At the same time, Angel (David Zayas) and Quinn (Desmond Harrington) interrogate Gellar's assistant, Carissa Porter (Mariana Klaveno), who is unsure if Gellar is truly the Doomsday Killer. Angel is annoyed when Quinn and Carissa flirt with each other, and they later end up having sex.
Masuka (C. S. Lee) hires a new intern, Louis (Josh Cooke), and privately asks him to help him retrieve the Ice Truck Killer's prosthetic hand from the auction site. Louis fails to find it, but removes all the search history of the hand to prevent it from getting leaked. Debra (Jennifer Carpenter) is scolded by Jamie (Aimee Garcia) when Harrison walks in and sees some of the graphic pictures of a crime scene, and she decides to take therapy. She also decides to get a new place to move out, deciding to take a house where a murder-suicide took place. Dexter, meanwhile, continues talking with Brother Sam (Mos Def), revealing that he feels darkness inside him after witnessing his mother's murder when he was young. Sam simply tells him that he needs to use all his good will to overcome the darkness within.
Dexter breaks into Travis' house and discovers his research, concluding he is involved in the murders. He later returns to attack him and question him. Travis explains that Gellar is the person in charge and he is frustrated that he cannot do it himself. This prompts Dexter to spare him and leave, but he continues following him. As he opens his shop, Brother Sam is shot by an unknown assailant.
Production
Development
The episode was written by co-producer Scott Reynolds, and was directed by S. J. Clarkson. This was Reynolds' sixth writing credit, and Clarkson's third directing credit.[1]
