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, the police finds a key suspect as the Ice Truck Killer, while Dexter faces Rita's abusive ex-husband.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.61 million household viewers and gained a 0.3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.

Debra and Batista identify the Ice Truck Killer as Neil Perry, a taxidermist with a history of violent mental illness.

LaGuerta sees Perry's arrest as a way to advance her political career, but feels betrayed when her superior, Captain Matthews, takes the credit.

Dexter tries to cover up a past mistake when Jeremy Downs, a victim whom he allowed to escape, is arrested again for a murder charge.

Dexter, disappointed that the Ice Truck Killer was nothing more than a mentally disturbed psychopath, requests to see him so he can ask questions.

[2] This was a slight increase in viewership from the previous episode, which was watched by an estimated 0.59 million household viewers with a 0.3 in the 18–49 demographics.