The Weekend (13 Nov. 2011)

Aileen is taken into custody by Saul in Mexico. Meanwhile, Carrie and Brody share some quality time at a cabin in the woods, owned by Carrie's family. Everything seems to be going well until shocking revelations are made.

Director:

Michael Cuesta

Writers:

Alex Gansa (developer), Howard Gordon (developer),

Stars:

Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Morena Baccarin

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Claire Danes	...	Carrie Mathison
Damian Lewis	...	Nicholas Brody
Morena Baccarin	...	Jessica Brody
David Harewood	...	David Estes
Diego Klattenhoff	...	Mike Faber
Jackson Pace	...	Chris Brody
Morgan Saylor	...	Dana Brody
Mandy Patinkin	...	Saul Berenson
Amy Hargreaves	...	Maggie Mathison
Hrach Titizian	...	Danny Galvez
Marin Ireland	...	Aileen Morgan
Joe Ward	...	Russ
Bridget Gethins	...	Clerk
Taylor Kowalski	...	Xander
Chelsea Cardwell	...	Maddie

Storyline

Brody and Carrie spend a weekend of sex and relaxation in her wood cabin, but he soon realizes she's spying on him and insists on truth time, ending up in a bitter break-up, just when new information changes everything. Saul decides to make the long drive from Mexico, where he arrest her, all the way to Virginia with Raquem's surviving white American lover Aileen to talk into her, and indeed she seems prepared to cooperate for a deal. Back home, Mike and Jessica want to be together again.

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Plot Keywords:

underwear | bare chested male | hugging | camera focus on female butt | knickers | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 November 2011 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cherry Pie Productions, Fox 21, Keshet Broadcasting

Technical Specs

Runtime:

58 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

While walking through the woods, Carrie says she and her sister used to play Lewis & Clark, and specifies that she always wanted to be Lewis. Meriwether Lewis is presumed to have suffered from a bipolar disorder just like Carrie.

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Quotes

Aileen Morgan: So, what's the trouble at home?
Saul Berenson: Nothing much. Just the love of my life walking out my door.
Aileen Morgan: For good?
Saul Berenson: I hope not. 'Cause I can't imagine being that lost.

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Connections

References The Andy Griffith Show (1960)

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Soundtracks

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

User Reviews

One of the best episodes in TV history

I am not writing a review about the episode, but more of a recap what I felt.

I have seen plenty of series and movies. And when I say plenty, I really do mean it. I consider myself as part of the "intelligent audience" whom can occasionally watch a "popcorn blockbuster" but what I am looking for is proper drama - motives and feelings.

I felt compelled to write a few words here, since this episode was just stunningly great. It has been years since I felt something similar. In case you are wondering that was the "original finale", Adama's court, of Battlestar Galactica season 2. Later on producers moved that to be an episode in the middle since they thought that it wouldn't be enough for the audience whom would look for that "popcorn action ending". My point being - the drama was stunning there as it was here.

If you enjoy proper drama like The Wire or Crash (TV) you will enjoy Homeland. That much is certain.

Thanks for creating this, dear production team. I actually felt it.