"Remains to Be Seen" | |
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Dexter episode | |
Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 2 |
Directed by | Brian Kirk |
Written by | Charles H. Eglee |
Cinematography by | Romeo Tirone |
Editing by | Louis Cioffi |
Original release date | October 4, 2009 |
Running time | 49 minutes |
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"Remains to Be Seen" is the second episode of the fourth season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 38th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Charles H. Eglee, and was directed by Brian Kirk. It originally aired on Showtime on October 4, 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 struggles to remember the location of Benito Gomez's body, while the Trinity Killer stalks his next victim.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.37 million household viewers and gained a 0.6/1 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, although some were critical of the slow progress in the storylines.