At the two-thirds point in Season 4 of Dexter much has happened surrounding the Trinity Killer but Miami Metro continues to be in the dark about his activities. Meanwhile, Dexter continues to cozy up to the much older--and experienced serial killer who in many ways Dexter identifies with--to the point of trying to imitate some of Trinity's behaviours regarding his family and lifestyle. There's just a few more episodes until the inevitable occurs--but how will it--and what will be the fallout? We should get more clues in this episode. In case you were wondering about the title of this episode it pretty much describes this "lull" that Dexter is experiencing defined as "Slack water, or slack tide...the period during which no appreciable tidal current flows in a body of water."
'Hardly See Them'
Portraying Kyle Butler, Dexter runs into Arthur.
'Slow to Evolve'
Quinn and Dexter help Debra move into the apartment
Dexter - S4xE8
Episode 7: 'Slack Tide'
Dexter finds himself enjoying a brief moment of tranquility. He's finally managed to strike a balance between work, family... and other pursuits. But he's keenly aware that times like these aren't meant to last. When Miami Metro discovers a string of murders connected to a prominent photographer, Dexter sees an opportunity for a clean kill. However, his plans seem to be thwarted every step of the way. Quinn has taken a renewed interest in Dexter's nightlife. Dexter's plans to keep Astor and Cody distracted with new activities soon backfire. Even Harry disapproves of Dexter's choice of pastime, urging him instead to focus his efforts on the Trinity Killer. Meanwhile, Debra returns to work, frustrated to find everyone treating her with kid gloves. She decides to concentrate on her pursuit of the Trinity Killer as well as delving into her father's checkered past - investigations which Dexter fears might lead her to danger - or worse, the truth.
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