Homeland 

A bipolar CIA operative becomes convinced a prisoner of war has been turned by al-Qaeda and is planning to carry out a terrorist attack on American soil.

Creators:

Alex Gansa, Howard Gordon

Stars:

Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin, Damian Lewis

Won 5 Golden Globes. Another 55 wins & 170 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Claire Danes	...	Carrie Mathison 96 episodes, 2011-2020
Mandy Patinkin	...	Saul Berenson 96 episodes, 2011-2020
Rupert Friend	...	Peter Quinn 58 episodes, 2012-2018
Maury Sterling	...	Max Piotrowski 49 episodes, 2011-2020
F. Murray Abraham	...	Dar Adal 43 episodes, 2012-2018

Storyline

The winner of 6 Emmy Awards including Outstanding Drama Series, Homeland is an edge-of-your-seat sensation. Marine Sergeant Nicholas Brody is both a decorated hero and a serious threat. CIA officer Carrie Mathison is tops in her field despite being bipolar. The delicate dance these two complex characters perform, built on lies, suspicion, and desire, is at the heart of this gripping, emotional thriller in which nothing short of the fate of our nation is at stake.

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Plot Keywords:

bipolar disorder | cia | terrorist | female lead | torture | 

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Taglines:

How far will she go to protect her country? (season 4)

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Instagram

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 October 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Homeland

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

In a December 2012 New York Times interview, Howard Gordon explained why Jessica calls her husband "Brody," his last name, instead of his first name, "Nicholas," or a nickname: "It's something that's been in their relationship from the very beginning and speaks to the love between them. We've heard from many military families, and it's not that uncommon a practice."

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Goofs

Throughout the first season, Carrie continuously calls the hijab headscarf a burka. As her character has been on service in the Middle East before, it is extremely unlikely she would confuse these terms.

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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 Conan: What Happens in Vegas Is Typically Pretty Sad (2011)

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Soundtracks

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

User Reviews

Excellent drama

Excellent drama with very good acting all around. The story has the potential to keep us guessing what is really going on for some time I think. The story about an American marine that gets saved after being held captive for years by terrorists is engaging and well thought out. The only weak link in this is the storyline of the husband and wife that just seems to be a little bit forced. Its also good to see Mandy Patinkin again who I think is a wonderful actor. Damian Lewis is as always giving his all with moments of brilliance. Only Claire Danes looks likes she does not completely believe what she is saying but I am sure that she will grow into her role. I hope the writers can keep up the standard of the first episode. 8/10 from me and hoping it will get more in the future. 1 and 3/4 thumbs up!!