Homeland (2011– )

When Marine Nicolas Brody is hailed as a hero after he returns home from eight years of captivity in Iraq, intelligence officer Carrie Mathison is the only one who suspects that he may have been turned.

Creators:

Alex Gansa, Howard Gordon

Stars:

Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin, Rupert Friend

Top Rated TV #211 | Won 5 Golden Globes. Another 45 wins & 130 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Claire Danes	...	Carrie Mathison (60 episodes, 2011-2015)
Mandy Patinkin	...	Saul Berenson (60 episodes, 2011-2015)
Rupert Friend	...	Peter Quinn (45 episodes, 2012-2015)
Damian Lewis	...	Nicholas Brody (37 episodes, 2011-2014)
Morena Baccarin	...	Jessica Brody (36 episodes, 2011-2013)
Jackson Pace	...	Chris Brody (36 episodes, 2011-2013)
Morgan Saylor	...	Dana Brody (36 episodes, 2011-2013)
F. Murray Abraham	...	Dar Adal (30 episodes, 2012-2015)
Diego Klattenhoff	...	Mike Faber (25 episodes, 2011-2013)

Storyline

Carrie Mathison, a CIA operations officer, is on probation after carrying out an unauthorized operation in Iraq. As a result, she has been reassigned to the Counter terrorism center. Whilst in Iraq, she was warned that an American prisoner had been turned by Al-Qaeda. When Nicholas Brody, a U.S. Marine Sergeant, is rescued after being held hostage since 2003, she suspects that he is the one. While Brody is received home as a war hero, Carrie goes to any lengths necessary to catch him out.

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Plot Keywords:

bipolar disorder | marine | prisoner | cia | feminism | 

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Taglines:

Pledge Allegiance

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 October 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Domovina

Filming Locations:

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Teakwood Lane Productions, Cherry Pie Productions, Keshet Broadcasting

Technical Specs

Runtime:

55 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Abu Nazir's son is called Issa. Arabic-speakers, Christians, Jews, and Muslims, all refer to Jesus as Issa.

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Goofs

Brody's uniform ranking changes several times throughout season 1. At highest rank on service uniform he has the ranking of Gunnery Sergeant. In dress blues to attend dinner, he is shown with only a Sergeant ranking. In reference to repeated naming of ranking, he is referred to as Sergeant, if the Gunnery Sergeant rank is true, everyone would refer to him as Gunnery Sergeant or Gunny for short

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Quotes

Accomplice Terrorist: He'd want a proper Muslim funeral.
Saul Berenson: If nobody claims him, he'll be buried in Potter's Field.
Accomplice Terrorist: [She starts to cry]

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Connections

Referenced in Family Guy: Dr. C and the Women (2015)

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Soundtracks

Homeland Main Title
Written by Sean Callery
Performed by Sean Callery Feat. Chris Tedesco

User Reviews

Powerful, sophisticated drama

Who said American television couldn't produce an edgy, compelling drama that captivates an audience? Homeland is spell-binding, packed with enough twists and turns to keep even a seasoned mystery writer wondering. Superb acting and a script that manages to avoid the usual clichés. Kudos to the writers! I found myself debating the civil liberties vs. national security issues that are so artfully posed each week.Claire Danes, Damien Lewis and Mandy Patinkin inhabit their characters.The producers also refrained from populating the cast with impossibly beautiful people who are unlikely candidates for clandestine operatives. The performances are nuanced and exquisitely wrought.They raise serious questions about the sacrifices both personal and physical that are required in the world of espionage, and the political consequences of using "heroes" for cynical ends. This show and its ensemble cast are MUSTS for Emmy recognition.