| "Those Kinds of Things" | |
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| Dexter episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 6 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | John Dahl |
| Written by | Scott Buck |
| Cinematography by | Alan Caso |
| Editing by | Louis Cioffi |
| Original release date | October 2, 2011 |
| Running time | 54 minutes |
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"Those Kinds of Things" is the first episode of the sixth season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 61st overall episode of the series and was written by showrunner Scott Buck, and was directed by John Dahl. It originally aired on Showtime on October 2, 2011.
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 attends his 20-year high school reunion to hunt his next victim, while two new serial killers emerge.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.19 million household viewers and gained a 1.1 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, although some criticized the writing and new character development.