Swim Deep (Dexter)
| "Swim Deep" | |
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| Dexter episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 7 Episode 5 |
| Directed by | Ernest Dickerson |
| Written by | Scott Reynolds |
| Cinematography by | Jeffrey Jur |
| Editing by | Amy E. Duddleston |
| Original release date | October 28, 2012 |
| Running time | 57 minutes |
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"Swim Deep" is the fifth episode of the seventh season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 77th overall episode of the series and was written by producer Scott Reynolds, and directed by Ernest Dickerson. It originally aired on Showtime on October 28, 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 discover that LaGuerta is re-opening the Bay Harbor Butcher's case, while Isaak finally gets a chance to meet Dexter.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.28 million household viewers and gained a 1.2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the scenes between Dexter and Isaak, as well as Jennifer Carpenter's performance.