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 1.00 million household viewers and gained a 0.5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
While golfing, Miguel (Jimmy Smits) tells Dexter (Michael C. Hall) about Ethan Turner (Larry Sullivan), a man who murdered his wife and avoided prison thanks to his lawyers.
Anton (David Ramsey) leads Debra (Jennifer Carpenter) to Wendell (Marc John Jefferies), Freebo's doorman.
When The Skinner kills another woman, Miami Metro is forced to work with the Sheriff's Department, which includes Ramón (Jason Manuel Olazabal).
Matt Fowler of IGN gave the episode an "amazing" 9 out of 10, and wrote, "Dexter had his own version of a "bachelor party" and feels ready to marry and buy a new house.
"[5] Jeffrey Bloomer of Paste wrote, "The Prado arc has frustrated fans and has never struck me as particularly viable to the series' overall development, but now Miguel has an inextricable part in Dexter's fate.
The new subplot provides a much-needed foil to the developing domestic aspect of the series: for the first time, Dexter has someone who knows what he does, and that presents new possibilities as well as a potential threat.
After several weeks where I felt like the show was dragging, the pace finally picks up - and not just in the very funny and disturbing sequence where Dexter had to rush his way through the cruise ship kill so he could get off the boat in time.
"[7] Paula Paige of TV Guide wrote, "Miguel's heart-felt speech about being the same as Dexter and being OK with his chosen side gig, was almost like someone professing their love for another.
"[8] Debra McDuffee of TV Squad wrote, "Even though our beloved Dexter can be predictable, the way the writers drop the little nuggets for us and how they unfold is still done in such a suspenseful way that we can't help but be on the edge of our seats, even if only to yell out that we saw it coming.