Just finished season 3. Would the US government really cut off a returned POWs family? Do they not help POW children at all? Dana forced to be a hotel maid and mom having no income. Just because Brody’s truck was used in a crime that is hardly a felony conviction. Shouldn’t Carrie and Saul try to help his family now that he has been hung in Iran?

Rewatching for the umpteenth time, and just wanted to make an appreciation post for the score composer, musicians, editors, and foley artists.

So much of what we don’t see is so essential to our enjoyment of this show.

Their work on this series has been beautiful, occasionally gross, tense, uplifting, and heartbreaking.

They nailed it 100%.

I'm starting this new thing to see how the CIA team of Homeland handle the antagonists of 24

So, I finally got around to watch season 6-8. I absolutely loved homeland when it first aired but due to a number of reasons never got past Germany (having kids, where the Quinn storyline was headed among some).

I have scrolled through some of the episode discussion threads and agree with the general consensus that the show ended well.

However, I have a problem with the fundamental storyline of season 8 and I haven't seen it discussed yet.

I simply don't buy the idea that >! Russia would drive the world into a nuclear war in order to find the spy. Russia is alot closer to Pakistan than the US and a nuclear war would affect them tremendously. All Carrie would have to do was call their bluff and wait them out.!<

What am I missing? I feel like they were playing a high risk game that they would never have gone through with.

In season five Carrie mentions she looked for Quinn for two years, implying there had been a two year gap be the seasons. This makes sense based on how much older Franny appears. But in season six, Saul mentions a couple times that he made the deal with Javadi three years prior which would mean that exactly three years passed and not four? Am I wrong? Or just confused?

I really think in another world Saul and Majid Javadi would have loved making pancakes on Saturday mornings and doing their taxes together.

Carrie being hospitalized in the beginning… wouldn’t the medical staff have knowledge of her pregnancy? It was only revealed when she was testing herself afterwards. Doesn’t make sense.

BOY OH BOY OH BOY!

So I watched Homeland as it aired but started travelling during the final season and forgot about it until recently. So I binged it all the way through and WOW do I miss the show.

As a die hard 24 fan I loved another show from Howard Gordon and this was its own beauty. Such great character development and story lines. And the last season did not disappoint! You know the writing is good when you have the audience cheering to keep Haqqani alive!

Would have loved a bit more resolution of the diplomatic storyline because I want to know what happens with Zobel, Doaud, etc. But that was a great ending.

Wish there was another season but it ended beautifully. I was mad at Carrie right up until the end. Wish Anna found a way out though, what a shame. But Carrie replacing her is brilliant. And I loved Costa Ronin being a main character this season as I loved The Americans.

So.

What should I watch next (having already seen 24 & The Americans)!?

Like for example in season 6 episode 3, Saul's objection to the Settlements in the West Bank or the fact that Yevgeny pointed out some of USA's actions in Yugoslavia, Iraq, Libya and Syria or the expansion of NATO near the borders of Russia.

If there are other examples please do let me know

Except for maybe Max or Virgil. Or other minor characters. And yet somehow the show is one of the better thrillers of the last decade. It just doesn't make sense.

Seems pretty stupid in the first scene S5 when they can’t prevent the hacker to get in even though they are aware that he’s trying in real-time. I know Allison is meant to look stupid but I never like it when plots are driven by unfortunate coincidences

Jessica was guilt-ridden to a point that made her naive and submissive. Grow some balls woman, you found love again after six years, good for you! Life’s not a fairytale. Seemed she had to learn that the even harder way through S1-3. I found the Jess character one dimensional and the acting to focus too much on super annoying facial expressions 😆 DANA, on the other hand, is my hero in season 1-2. A witty cut-the-crap teenager 💪. The Leo part of her S3 storyline is way too long, agreed, but I absolutely love her last scene when she tells B&C to go f themselves

Look at Quinn when he tells Carrie about getting out together, look closely. He is so fake, lying to himself. In a suit. Imagine that was his everyday life: putting on a suit, getting in his car waving goodbye to wife&child, going to work. No, right? It wouldn’t last a week.

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During the intial episodes of season 8 it is showing that yvegeny gromov visiting afghan president and leaving. I find it hard to believe how they portrayed mechanical issues with helicopters. I mean it's the US president coming and these kind of things will be pre checked much in advance . This made me thing that

1.what if the the entire thing, tinkering with mechanical part of the helicopter and the rest of the event followed was the actual plan of yvegeny gromov?

2. At the end of the series the Russian offcials were telling that yvgeny was running an operation in Afghanistan. It is difficult to digest the fact that a important officer like yvgeny must be there without an ulterior motive from the beginning?

I think the entire happenings was the master plan of Russia from beginning and yvgeny was playing carrie all along.

Besides Dana being even more annoying third time around.... Ist scene with Quinn ❤️‍🩹..Quinn seems chummy with Estes in their first scene together. The team is gathering Brody's dark skinned contacts from that day, but don't mention Roya. Who is on video with Brody near his office.

… peanut butter. That’s it. That’s the post.

In the TV series Homeland, the complex relationship between Nicholas Brody and Carrie Mathison is a central theme. Let’s explore why Brody fell for Carrie:

Nicholas Brody Love Carrie Mathison

!Shared Trauma and Connection: Brody and Carrie both experienced intense trauma. Brody was held captive by Al-Qaeda for eight years, while Carrie battled her own demons as a bipolar CIA agent. Their shared experiences created a unique bond.!<

!Empathy and Understanding: Carrie saw beyond Brody’s public persona. She empathized with his struggles, including the psychological impact of captivity. Her understanding and compassion drew Brody to her.!<

!Forbidden Love: Their relationship was forbidden due to Brody’s status as a U.S. Marine turned terrorist. The secrecy and danger added an element of forbidden passion.!<

!Intense Chemistry: Brody and Carrie had undeniable chemistry. Their interactions were charged with tension, whether during interrogations or stolen moments. Their connection transcended logic and duty.!<

!Redemption and Hope: Carrie believed in Brody’s potential for redemption. She saw the man he could become beyond his past actions. Her unwavering hope inspired Brody to seek a different path.!<

!Betrayal and Sacrifice: Brody’s love for Carrie led him to make difficult choices. He risked everything, including his own life, to protect her. His ultimate sacrifice in the series finale demonstrated the depth of his feelings.!<

In summary, >!Brody loved Carrie because she represented hope, understanding, and a chance at redemption. Their relationship was tumultuous, passionate, and ultimately tragic—a testament to the complexities of love in a world of espionage and betrayal.!<

There aren’t a ton of Easter Eggs in HL but I just found an awesome one. In episode one of season three, Tim Man is Down, when Carrie’s lawyer picks up her notebook and looks at Carrie’s manic scribbles, one of the things she’s written says “You’ve killed my son, prepare to die!” Carrie means Nazir but the quote is clearly a nod to Mandy Patinkin’s most famous character, Inigo Montoya from the Princess Bride, “You killed my father prepare to die.”

I often find myself wondering what on earth Brody did with the bomb vest after he didn’t go through with it. How do you even dispose of something like that? Any theories?

He is a great character and great at what he does, but he also has makes his share of mistakes and shits on Carry a lot, sometimes more than he should in my opinion.

What do you guys think? Is Saul too hard on Carry?