| "Everything Is Illumenated" | |
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| Dexter episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 6 |
| Directed by | Steve Shill |
| Written by | Wendy West |
| Cinematography by | Romeo Tirone |
| Editing by | David Latham |
| Original release date | October 31, 2010 |
| Running time | 49 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Everything Is Illumenated" is the sixth episode of the fifth season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 54th overall episode of the series and was written by co-executive producer Wendy West, and was directed by Steve Shill. It originally aired on Showtime on October 31, 2010.
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 reluctantly helps Lumen when her plan goes awry, just as Miami Metro is set to arrive at the location.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.63 million household viewers and gained a 0.8/2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised the writing and tension in the episode.