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 1.98 million household viewers and gained a 1.0 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
Nadia returns to the Fox Hole, where George (Jason Gedrick) threatens her in finding it, as it contains a GPS that could lead them to Viktor's location, demanding that she gets close to Quinn.
To prevent Dexter from pursuing Speltzer, Debra gets him to accompany Angel (David Zayas) and question Randall's ex-girlfriend and partner-in-crime, Hannah McKay (Yvonne Strahovski).
Club gave the episode an "A–" grade and wrote, "I'm also a huge fan of Isaac because he killed Louis, thereby eliminating the show's most problematic element.
"[5] Richard Rys of Vulture wrote, "Deb still has many questions to ask, but getting too caught up in reality checks on a show about a serial killer forensics analyst is a trap that will only lead to misery and letdown.
For me the transition between fantasy and reality felt creepily seamless: I was convinced Dex was only "thinking" about attacking the suspect who wouldn't open his mouth for the DNA swab.
Just days after discovering he is a serial killer, his sister might have come to appreciate what a valuable service he provides - to public safety, if not Miami Metro Homicide's case-closure statistics.
"[9] Billy Grifter of Den of Geek wrote, "After two intense episodes, it would be normal for the brakes to be applied somewhat in Buck the System, and they are in the early part of the story.
It's a tough sell, but with unexpected help from serial killer Ray Speltzer, played by seasoned hard man actor Matt Gerald, it might be achievable.
However, to borrow the most overly-used phrase in the television reviewing business, the game has now changed and the fascination with Season 7 so far hasn't been any kind of action or suspense.
"[11] Alex Moaba of HuffPost wrote, "After Deb spent most of last episode trying to convince herself she could rehabilitate the serial killer out of Dexter, she came close to seeing his side of things in "Buck The System.