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Turning Biminese

  • Episode aired Oct 26, 2008
  • TV-MA
  • 49m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
8.2K
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Michael C. Hall and Larry Sullivan in Dexter (2006)
Psychological DramaSuspense MysteryCrimeDramaMysteryThriller

Dexter hears the story of a husband who has gotten away with murdering two wives for financial gain and tracks the man to Bimini, but Rita has a medical emergency while Dexter has disappeare... Read allDexter hears the story of a husband who has gotten away with murdering two wives for financial gain and tracks the man to Bimini, but Rita has a medical emergency while Dexter has disappeared.Dexter hears the story of a husband who has gotten away with murdering two wives for financial gain and tracks the man to Bimini, but Rita has a medical emergency while Dexter has disappeared.

  • Director
    • Marcos Siega
  • Writers
    • Jeff Lindsay
    • James Manos Jr.
    • Tim Schlattmann
  • Stars
    • Michael C. Hall
    • Julie Benz
    • Jennifer Carpenter
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    8.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Marcos Siega
    • Writers
      • Jeff Lindsay
      • James Manos Jr.
      • Tim Schlattmann
    • Stars
      • Michael C. Hall
      • Julie Benz
      • Jennifer Carpenter
    • 10User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Michael C. Hall
    Michael C. Hall
    • Dexter Morgan
    Julie Benz
    Julie Benz
    • Rita Bennett
    Jennifer Carpenter
    Jennifer Carpenter
    • Debra Morgan
    C.S. Lee
    C.S. Lee
    • Vince Masuka
    Luna Lauren Velez
    Luna Lauren Velez
    • Lt. Maria LaGuerta
    • (as Lauren Velez)
    David Zayas
    David Zayas
    • Sgt. Angel Batista
    James Remar
    James Remar
    • Harry Morgan
    Jimmy Smits
    Jimmy Smits
    • ADA Miguel Prado
    Desmond Harrington
    Desmond Harrington
    • Det. Joseph 'Joey' Quinn
    David Ramsey
    David Ramsey
    • Anton Briggs
    Valerie Cruz
    Valerie Cruz
    • Sylvia Prado
    Jason Manuel Olazábal
    Jason Manuel Olazábal
    • Ramon Prado
    • (as Jason Manuel Olazabal)
    Kristin Dattilo
    Kristin Dattilo
    • Det. Barbara Gianna
    Marc John Jefferies
    Marc John Jefferies
    • Wendell Owens
    Christina Robinson
    Christina Robinson
    • Astor Bennett
    Preston Bailey
    Preston Bailey
    • Cody Bennett
    Larry Sullivan
    Larry Sullivan
    • Ethan Turner
    Katherine Kirkpatrick
    • Laura Moser
    • Director
      • Marcos Siega
    • Writers
      • Jeff Lindsay
      • James Manos Jr.
      • Tim Schlattmann
    • All cast & crew
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    9g-bodyl

    The Definition of a Paradox!

    This is the fifth episode of the third season of Dexter and once again, it's another fine episode. This episode clearly defines the nature of a paradox and coming from Dexter's mouth himself, it's about creating and taking life. This episode further explains the conflict between Dexter's family life and his "dark passenger" life. Also, this episode has us wondering if anyone else knows about Dexter's dark secrets.

    In this episode, "Turning Biminese," Dexter and Rita argue about finding a house and moving in with each other which Dexter clearly doesn't want. While on a golfing trip, Miguel tells Dexter about this killer who keeps on getting off and Dexter decides to make him his next victim. But while away, Rita has an emergency health problem and Dexter is nowhere to be found. Also, Debra seems to be getting a bit fond of her informant.

    Overall, this is a great episode and it explores the relationship between Dexter and Rita even more. I think we must ask ourselves whether it's even logistically possible for the two to get married. I guess we will find out soon enough. I rate this episode 9/10.
    9claudio_carvalho

    Paradox Personified – Taking and Creating Life

    Dexter and Miguel go to a golf club and the ADA tells Dexter that his hands are tied by the law in a case of Ethan Turner, a killer that has murdered his wife to get her money and disposed her body in international waters while sailing. The criminal has escaped from justice for lack of evidence. Dexter concludes that Ethan meets his code and targets him as his next victim. Meanwhile, Rita and Syl begin a house hunting and Dexter argues with Rita. Debra is investigating the disappearance of Freebo with the confidential informant Anton and they meet the junky Tilly that tells about the boy Wendell, Freebo's watchman that saw Dexter. Ramon becomes the liaison between his department and Miami Metro in the investigation of a murder case and Masuka wins the respect of his team with his observations about the crime. Dexter tells that will go fishing in Mercy Reef but heads to Bimini in a Caribbean cruise instead hunting down Ethan Turner. When Rita has a medical emergency, Miguel can not reach him and sends the US Coast Guard to seek him out in Mercy Reef. When Miguel is informed that Ethan Turner, he connects the dots and concludes that Dexter is a vigilante.

    "Turning Biminese" is another great episode of Dexter, where he concludes that he is a paradox personified, taking and creating life. Masuka's feelings are hurt with his colleagues in the Miami Metro, but he wins respect with his efficient expertise and attitude against the arrogant Ramon. Debra seems to have a crush on Anton and the needy Miguel has a weird encounter with the undercover detective. But the best part of the show is the conclusion of Miguel about Dexter's double life. My vote is nine.

    Title (Brazil): "Viagem a Bimini" ("Travel to Bimini")

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    James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Sharon Angela, Max Casella, Dan Grimaldi, Joe Perrino, Donna Pescow, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Michael Drayer in The Sopranos (1999)
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    • Trivia
      Debra references the word 'bumkiss' and is corrected by Anton that the word she's looking for is 'bupkis'. Bupkis means absolutely nothing. It comes from the Yiddish 'bobkes', meaning nonsense or nothing.
    • Goofs
      When Dexter leaves the marina to go fishing he has four fishing poles standing up on his boat, but after the camera cuts to his hands the poles are gone.
    • Quotes

      Vince Masuka: Your victim was smothered. That's not opinion. That's science. And science is one cold-hearted bitch with a 14-inch strap-on.

    • Connections
      References Apocalypse Now (1979)
    • Soundtracks
      Callate
      Written by Bob Mair, Nick Vincent, and Luis Rivera

      Performed by Cash El Principe

      Courtesy of Black Toast Music

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    • Release date
      • October 26, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • La Puente, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Clyde Phillips Productions
      • John Goldwyn Productions
      • The Colleton Company
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    • Runtime
      • 49m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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