Resistance Is Futile

Lore & Background

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 this episode, Dexter discovers that the FBI is following him, while Doakes takes Dexter's blood slides with him. The episode was written by co-executive producer Melissa Rosenberg and directed by Marcos Siega. This was Rosenberg's fifth writing credit, and Siega's second directing credit.

Reader's Guide

The episode opens with Dexter apologizing to Rita for his affair with Lila while staying guard outside her house. He then drives off to dispose of Jimenez's body at the cabin but finds that a car is following him — the car belongs to the FBI, and some agents check his office to check the blood work database. Meanwhile, in Port-au-Prince, Doakes meets with a friend, Leones (Peter Macon), asking him to analyze Dexter's blood slides, but he does not have them with him. Dexter discovers that the slides are missing but believes Lundy has them.

Did You Know?

• According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.03 million household viewers and gained a 0.5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
• Lauren Vélez submitted this episode for consideration for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards.
• Eric Goldman of IGN gave the episode an 'amazing' 9.5 out of 10, writing it 'felt like the penultimate episode of the season.'
• The episode features Doakes tracking Dexter with a GPS in the boat, leading to a fight where Dexter gets shot in the leg and uses handcuffs to knock Doakes unconscious.