Dexter S04E06 720p HDTV
Title: If I Had a Hammer
Here is what TV.com had to say about this episode: "Dexter knows it's only a matter of time before the Trinity Killer's latest handiwork is discovered by Miami Metro. He has to work doubly hard to stay one step ahead of their investigation. Debra is shut out from her own case. She considers risking her career and bending the rules in the name of justice. LaGuerta and Batista realize that by playing by the rules they may have painted themselves into a corner. Dexter gleans relationship advice from a most unlikely source when the friction between Rita and Dexter comes to a head."
First of all, I'd like to begin by letting everyone know just how disturbed I am by seeing a naked John Lithgow. Not a pleasant sight. I'm almost laughing on the inside, really.
It's interesting to note that throughout this episode, Dexter continues to see parts of himself in "The Trinity Killer" (Arthur Mitchell as played by John Lithgow).
Since the season began, baby already haven been born, Dexter and Rita marital problems have only grown. In the last episode, Rita finally finds out that Dexter never rid himself of his old apartment. As usual, Dexter's people skills only worsen the situation.
In comes family therapy. Dexter admits that he hasn't a clue on how to communicate with Rita. This leads Dexter to look for answers. Back to Arthur Mitchel AKA: The Trinity Killer. Since Dexter is seeing so much of himself in Arthur, Dex decides to find some life's lessons from Arthur's own life; Managing his serial killings and his model family. Of course, this splits Dexter's focus. Family vs hunting down The Trinity Killer.
Answer: "Two birds with one stone". At least that's how I see it. In following and studying Arthur Mitchell for the inevitable chopping table, Dexter is learning the tricks of the trade. Since season 1 of Dexter, we've always known that he sees himself as mimicking life and emotions. But is learning from The Trinity Killer another lesson in imitation? Who knows. Dexter freely admits that he cannot see his life without Rita and the kids.
Back to Miami PD. La Guerta and Batista are facing transfer due to their "official" relationship statement. How to resolve. Career or relationship first. Well, the resolve on this is somewhat sad, but the obvious development if we're to keep all of our regular or favorite characters. Career before relationship. I never really was one for office romance anyway. It never ends good. At least, in this episode both La Guerta and Batista go their own ways without creating a hostile work environment.
Dexter is still on the prowl. Finding clue after clue; Pushing Arthur's buttons for a reaction. If Dexter only had a hammer? Well, it would seem that in the end The Trinity Killer gives Dexter his very own "starter kit", hammer included.
I rather liked this episode. I always like all or most Dexter episodes. I'm sure that next week we will be met with yet another suspenseful episode. And for those of us that are caught up with the slogan "Dexter: America's most likable serial-killer", we just can't wait to see Arthur Mitchell on Dexter's chopping block... errrr I mean table.
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