Lost Boys (Dexter)

"Lost Boys"
Dexter episode
Episode no.Season 4
Episode 10
Directed byKeith Gordon
Written by
Cinematography byRomeo Tirone
Editing byStewart Schill
Original release dateNovember 29, 2009 (2009-11-29)
Running time57 minutes
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"Lost Boys" is the tenth episode of the fourth season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 46th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Charles H. Eglee and supervising producer Tim Schlattmann, and was directed by Keith Gordon. It originally aired on Showtime on November 29, 2009.

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 follows Arthur after he kidnaps a boy, while Debra suspects Christine was involved in Lundy's death.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.80 million household viewers and gained a 0.8/2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the tension, writing, revelations and performances.