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Dexter S5E10 — In the Beginning

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Dexter•Season 5•Episode 10

In the Beginning

8.9/10 · 10,833 votesNov 28, 201054 min

Ranked #3 of 12 in Season 5•+0.4 vs season avg

Homicide uncovers some key evidence linked to one of Dexter's and Lumen's prior victims; Debra identifies two more suspects in the case.

Directed byKeith Gordon

Written byScott Reynolds

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Cast7

Michael C. Hall

Michael C. Hall

Dexter Morgan

Jennifer Carpenter

Jennifer Carpenter

Debra Morgan

Luna Lauren Vélez

Luna Lauren Vélez

Maria LaGuerta

David Zayas

David Zayas

Angel Batista

James Remar

James Remar

Harry Morgan

Desmond Harrington

Desmond Harrington

Joseph Quinn

C.S. Lee

C.S. Lee

Vince Masuka

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Keith Gordon

Keith Gordon

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Scott Reynolds

Writer

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Romeo Tirone

Director of Photography

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Michael Ruscio

Editor

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Episode Summary

"In the Beginning" is episode 10 of Dexter season 5. It scored 8.9/10 from 10,833 votes, ranking #3 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Keith Gordon and written by Scott Reynolds, it aired on November 28, 2010.

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