It is the 33rd overall episode of the series and was written by Melissa Rosenberg from a story by Scott Reynolds, and was directed by co-executive producer Tim Hunter.
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.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.13 million household viewers and gained a 0.6 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
Sylvia (Valerie Cruz) visits Dexter (Michael C. Hall), fearing that Miguel (Jimmy Smits) was absent for the night and believes it might be an affair.
When Ellen Wolf (Anne Ramsay) goes missing, Dexter investigates her house and discovers blood, realizing Miguel might have been involved.
The episode was written by co-executive producer Melissa Rosenberg from a story by Scott Reynolds, and was directed by Tim Hunter.
Club gave the episode a "B" grade and wrote, "The cat-and-mouse game between Dexter and Miguel has now ramped up for what should be a killer finale, and a still-on-the-loose Skinner seems like to insert himself into the main thread some time soon.
"[5] Jeffrey Bloomer of Paste wrote, "The final episodes will no doubt evolve into the dense plot webs they always do late-season, and now that the show has fallen back into its natural rhythm, it should be a good time.
"[7] Paula Paige of TV Guide was unsatisfied with the Skinner's identity, "George King is just some random character we've hardly seen even though he is central to the plot.
[10] Tim Hunter submitted this episode for consideration for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards.