"Do the Wrong Thing" is the sixth episode of the seventh season of the American crime drama television series Dexter.
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 1.99 million household viewers and gained a 1.0 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
LaGuerta (Lauren Vélez) continues her investigation into the Bay Harbor Butcher, moving into his possible involvement in the Barrel Girls gang.
While dining with Jamie (Aimee Garcia), Angel (David Zayas) expresses interest in buying a restaurant, and contemplating retirement, feeling that this gives him a new purpose.
Quinn (Desmond Harrington) is given $10,000 by George (Jason Gedrick) to stop interferring in the investigation, but Nadie (Katia Winter) convinces him in giving it back.
During their date, Debra asks Sal about his new book, and he reveals that he made his own blood report on Randall's victims, which found Hannah's DNA in one of the murders.
Club gave the episode a "B" grade and wrote, "With the tear Dexter has been on since the season began, it was easy to forget that a lull had to come at some point.
“Do The Wrong Thing” certainly feels like a lull, though it has more than enough solid moments to justify its existence, and it wasn't a chore to watch.
Quinn, on the other hand..."[6] Richard Rys of Vulture wrote, "Maybe the cure for Dexter's compulsions is kinky naked time with a hot blonde who has a few skeletons in her closet (and one in a hole).
"[7] Katy Waldman of Slate wrote, "To me, “Do the Wrong Thing” was really all about Hannah McKay – her allure, her danger, the possibilities she opens up for Dexter.
In another tableau shocker to rival Deb's discovery of her brother killing Travis Marshall, Dexter had his way with Hannah McKay.
"[10] Nick Harley of Den of Geek wrote, "The major shift of Dexter's focus from Isaak to Hannah has been a strange detour that has definitely dulled the action in sunny Miami.
Hopefully the Hannah McKay plot will grow and blend nicely into the main action and serve as a focal point in the season's endgame.