J. Carpenter is Excellent!
I havent seen much of her work, but she was good in "Faster" even though it was a small part but in the 2 dexter seasons i have seen she is really excellent. The character she plays is more plausible and life like than many police women i have seen in many series and films. She doesn't control the dialogue or actions of her character, but she controls the Character and gives colour & life to it.
and another thing, she's definitely an attractive woman & damn sexy too.
" Let's go get a drink & smoke a cigarette"