"Run" | |
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Dexter episode | |
Episode no. | Season 7 Episode 4 |
Directed by | John Dahl |
Written by | Wendy West |
Cinematography by | Jeffrey Jur |
Editing by | Louis Cioffi |
Original release date | October 21, 2012 |
Running time | 54 minutes |
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"Run" is the fourth episode of the seventh season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 76th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Wendy West, and directed by John Dahl. It originally aired on Showtime on October 21, 2012.
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 and Debra try to get Ray Speltzer brought in to pay for his crimes, but discover a roadblock. Meanwhile, Isaak tries to prevent Miami Metro from further investigating his club.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.18 million household viewers and gained a 1.1 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, who praised the scenes between Dexter and Debra, as well as the intensity of the labyrinth sequence.