"Storm of Fuck" | |
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Dexter: New Blood episode | |
Episode no. | Episode 2 |
Directed by | Marcos Siega |
Written by | Warren Hsu Leonard |
Featured music | Pat Irwin |
Cinematography by | Hillary Fyfe Spera |
Editing by | Perri Frank |
Original air date | November 14, 2021 |
Running time | 52 minutes |
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"Storm of Fuck" is the second episode of the American television miniseries Dexter: New Blood, a continuation of the series Dexter. The episode was written by consulting producer Warren Hsu Leonard and directed by executive producer Marcos Siega. It originally aired on Showtime on November 14, 2021, being also available on its streaming service at midnight on the same day.
The series follows Dexter Morgan after faking his death on the original series finale. Dexter now lives in the fictional small town of Iron Lake, New York, hiding his identity under the name of Jim Lindsay, a local shopkeeper and having suppressed his killing urges. He is now in a relationship with Angela Bishop, the town's chief of police, and is beloved and respected in the town. A local troublemaker and the arrival of a mysterious person cause friction in his new life, as the past comes back to haunt him. In the episode, Matt Caldwell's disappearance prompts an investigation near Dexter's cabin, worrying him that they will incriminating evidence. Dexter also tries to connect with his son after he decides to stay with him. The episode marks the first appearance of Clancy Brown as Kurt Caldwell, the main antagonist.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.560 million household viewers and gained a 0.12 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics. Critics praised the acting, the scenes between Dexter and Harrison and welcomed Brown's debut but others criticized the pace, tone, momentum and Debra's role in the episode.