Truth Be Told (Dexter)

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"Truth Be Told"
Dexter episode
Episode no.Season 1
Episode 11
Directed by Keith Gordon
Written by
Cinematography by Romeo Tirone
Editing byScott Wallace
Original release dateDecember 10, 2006 (2006-12-10)
Running time54 minutes
Guest appearances
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"Truth Be Told" is the eleventh episode of the first season of the American crime drama television series Dexter . The episode was written by producer Drew Z. Greenberg and Tim Schlattmann, and directed by Keith Gordon. It originally aired on Showtime on December 10, 2006.

Contents

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 finds a connection to Ice Truck Killer through his past, while Rudy proposes to Debra.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.76 million household viewers and gained a 0.4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, who praised the performances, revelations and writing.

Plot

Rudy tracks down and kills the amputee prostitute who talked to Angel, leaving her dismembered remains in a public Christmas display. Dexter finds he is connected to the Ice Truck Killer, linking him to a bloody 1973 case that Harry investigated involving Dexter's biological mother. While researching newspaper articles from when he was a boy, he comes across the date of October 3, or 103, the number laced throughout the crime scene. Meanwhile, Captain Matthews has LaGuerta replaced for failing to find the Ice Truck Killer. Rita decides to take Astor and Cody to visit Paul in prison.

Rudy convinces Debra to join him on his rented boat where he proposes to her. However, he then reveals himself as the Ice Truck Killer and chokes her unconscious. Dexter begins to suspect Rudy due to Angel mentioning that he punched his attacker and finding out that there was a blood stain on his collar that was not consistent with his stab wound. Dexter takes a sample from the shirt and compares it to a blood sample from a piece of cotton wool in Rudy's trash, confirming the match. He tries to contact Debra to alert her of the danger she is in, but she is already tied up on Rudy's boat.

Production

Development

The episode was written by producer Drew Z. Greenberg and Tim Schlattmann, and directed by Keith Gordon. This was Greenberg's second writing credit, Schlattmann's second writing credit, and Gordon's first directing credit. [1]

Reception

Viewers

In its original American broadcast, "Truth Be Told" was seen by an estimated 0.76 million household viewers with a 0.4 in the 18–49 demographics. This means that 0.4 percent of all households with televisions watched the episode. [2] This was a slight decrease in viewership from the previous episode, which was watched by an estimated 0.79 million household viewers with a 0.4 in the 18–49 demographics. [3]

A censored version of the episode was broadcast on CBS on May 4, 2008. It was seen by an estimated 6.34 million household viewers with a 2.2 in the 18–49 demographics. [4]

Critical reviews

"Truth Be Told" received critical acclaim. Eric Goldman of IGN gave the episode an "amazing" 9.2 out of 10, and wrote, "Dexter is hurtling towards the season finale, and this episode raised all the stakes, as both Dexter and Deb found out Rudy was The Ice Truck Killer, at the worst possible time." [5]

Paula Paige of TV Guide wrote, "They did a fantastic job unraveling the mystery on this week's show; I can hardly wait until next Sunday. The lovely Christmas theme and the gifts the ITK left for Dexter and the gang were really thoughtful, and so beautifully wrapped." [6]

Jonathan Toomey of TV Squad wrote, "Oh. My. God. This may very well have been a perfect hour of television. Could this show possibly be any better? Frankly, I have no idea how I'm going to spend my Sunday nights after next week's season finale." [7] Television Without Pity gave the episode an "A" grade. [8]

Julie Benz and Jennifer Carpenter submitted this episode for consideration for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards. [9]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Broadcast & Cable Nielsens: Week Ending December 10, 2006". Ratings Ryan. August 11, 2020. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Broadcast & Cable Nielsens: Week Ending December 3, 2006". Ratings Ryan. August 9, 2020. Archived from the original on April 13, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Weekly Program Rankings". ABC Medianet. May 6, 2008. Archived from the original on December 9, 2008. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  5. ↑ Goldman, Eric (December 11, 2006). "Dexter: "Truth Be Told" Review". IGN . Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  6. ↑ Paige, Paula (December 10, 2006). "Dexter: Truth Be Told". TV Guide . Archived from the original on November 13, 2007. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  7. ↑ Toomey, Jonathan (December 11, 2006). "Dexter: Truth Be Told". TV Squad . Archived from the original on May 8, 2007. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Dexter: Truth Be Told – "Think Not Disdainfully Of Dex, But Look On Him With Favor."". Television Without Pity . September 27, 2007. Archived from the original on April 9, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  9. ↑ "2007 Emmys CONFIRMED Episode Submissions". The Envelope Forum, Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on August 22, 2007. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
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