Homeland was such a smart and interesting show. It started following the story of Sgt. Nicholas Brody (Damian Lewis) who returns home a hero following eight years in captivity. Bipolar CIA agent Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes) thinks he has turned and wants to commit a terrorist act on American soil. Every season follows Carrie as she tries to prevent terrorists from carrying out their plots. I loved the entire series but have to admit that the last few seasons of Homeland have gone down a little in quality. They're still pretty good as long as you don't compare them to the first few seasons. I really can't recommend this show enough.
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Rob133113 July 2023
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Supermanfan-1314 July 2022The last few seasons of Homeland were not quite as good as the earlier ones and but I still gave it an 8/10 because the first 4 or 5 seasons were so good and was one of the best shows on TV during those seasons! The ending was also great and we all know how hard it is to end a good show with a good ending! I really do miss this show!
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vernreo27 April 2020So sad to see eight years come to a close, but what a close it was! I want to thank the entire cast, writers, production, and post production crews for putting together such a fab series.
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polosarma16 March 2020Season 8 is just amazing!! A deserving end to the series which has captured our hearts for the last 10 years. I thought after season 5 homeland had become like one of those Emmy winning series which are forgotten after 4-5 season and no one cares about watching it. But I have been a dedicated fan and stuck till the end and I'm so glad I didn't stop watching it. This post is for all those viewers who thought Carrie has lost her touch... No she hasn't!! Please finish this series for her sake. This last season reminds me of the tension and stress that I felt while watching season 1&2
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RealRosoy12 May 2020Today I watched the last Episode of Homeland. All I can say is just thank you to the whole Cast for one of the best TV Shows I've ever watched. I'm so sad it's over now but it's a good feeling sadness because the ending of that was just PERFECT!
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stoplisteningtothestatic4 January 2021Claire danes gives in my opinion one of the best performances in entertainment history. Carrie mathison is probably the most polarizing protagonist I have seen yet. I find it amusing how fans can hate her so much but continue watching when the show is so much about carrie.. especially in later seasons when she really becomes the focus. Personally I love carrie.. i find claire danes intensity really impressive and I actually am anxious watching her. Carrie's crying does not bother me. I actually think it makes complete sense. Part of bipolar disorder is having those strong emotions and to some that may seem exaggerated but I think it fits her character being a bipolar CIA spy .. thats gotta be one of the most stressful jobs to exist. Of course thats not the case for everyone but it makes sense for carrie. Homeland is a very tense show and I can understand it's not for everyone. Horror is my favorite genre but I find this show about terrorism scarier than most any horror. It is probably the most depressing show I've seen.. honestly it could have used some occasional comedic relief. I really don't know anything about the CIA and this is the first show/movie in the spy genre I've watched so I really can't speak on how realistic this series is but i'm guessing it isn't always and they probably exaggerate some stuff for entertainment. I'm middle eastern and I appreciate that this show doesn't seem to take sides to show not everything is so black and white. The american side and CIA are shown to be corrupt as well. Danes portrayal of bipolar disorder is shocking and sometimes seems too real to be acting. I probably would not have watched this show with out her and I can't wait to see what she does next.
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oyvindmidteng27 April 2020I just finished watching season 8, which clearly has to be the last one. This is the best ending of a TV-series I have ever seen.
Please Homeland-producers, no more seasons (although I love the show). This was the perfect ending. You nailed it. Don´t ruin it by making another. -
Evolved_One31 May 2021Amazing actor and probably one of the coolest characters I've seen in a long time in any series.
Rupert Friend is equipped with the weirdest and coolest charisma and he fits the role extremely well. I wish I'll soon witness him in similar roles in movies or series, where ever, please. Otherwise I'll just have to watch couple of seasons again.
I wish he would have stayed in this series till the end. No spoilers here, you can see it clearly from IMDb that he is not acting in every episode. This is something the people writing this series could have written some other way.
Yeah, the series is ok otherwise as well, but without him it's like food without salt or pepper, both. -
justincjonesjcj12 May 2020What an amazing end to a great series and talented cast! I am in shock and saddened to see the series end with Season 8 but it was enjoyable and very well executed from Season1 episode 1 until Season 8 episode 12. Wonderfully done! I loved it! A++++++
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obispo20003 April 2023I started watching Series 01 only in 2023, although I new that it was a very good one. And really it is. I finished the first series in 3 days, and so on with the following ones. Of course it's a fiction, but it's very intense, very exciting and gripping, you can't leave it on. Claire Danes performance is more than fantastic, she is a superb actor, she should have more roles in other movies.
The other fantastic actor is Rupert Friend / Peter Quinn. They should make a prequel or other series with him: Quinn. A Bond/Wick kind of person, lethal like a cobra, invincible like the Terminator, and having a charisma and charme like James Bond. It would have succes, in my opinion.
Homeland is a complex series that it shouldn't be missed by those who like current affairs and exciting action films. -
prismatic_1929 November 2014I have been a huge fan of "Homeland" and despite the fact that Homeland throughout its seasons have been depicting my home country (Pakistan) as a prehistoric barbaric state, i admired the twists and resilience of characters. But with Brody killed in Iran, it appears as if their is not much left in the show.
The direction in 4th season kind of blew my mind. I mean they could just fly in to Islamabad and shoot their episode, instead of creating a lame Islamabad somewhere in Washington's suburbs. Their are no rickshaws in Islamabad. The Washroom is not called Paakhana. Coffee House is not called "Chaiwalla". Their is no ISlamabad Bazaar in Islamabad. People don't use Urdu and neither understand it in Waziristan agency and thousands of other hilariously lame things. The Homeland team could do some research before airing this ill-crafted season. I am sorry but these are the facts.
The drone queen Miss Carrie gets out of her mind on the death of an American but she hardly gives a **** when she kills 40 tribal kids and women in a drone strikes... with such paradoxes i don't know what the homeland team want to prove. -
lukicanaa28 April 2020Just watched the last episode of the series, which was a perfect ending to an amazing show! So current and realistic... There are no good guys and bad guys, just different, selfish agendas. Thanks to everyone involved in the creation od such an excellent series!!
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tim_s_wiley9 January 2019The first 3 to 4 seasons are great(8+). After 4 episodes in on season 1 the characters sink into their roles and viewers get a feel for characters/story and become vested. Somewhere beyond season 4th season the show kinda declines into sporadic strategic misfiring that is just indicative to a lack of insight as to what the hardcore fans enjoyed about the series.
The show was built to be anchored around 2 characters (Carrie & Saul)... That's what made it soar in the beginning, but its also the show's biggest anchor and impediment.
Additional characters organically develop in this series like Brody & Quinn, and others that become powerful enough characters that draw viewers just as deep if not deeper than the planned formula of Saul/Carrie. This not only spices the show up but it relieves viewer fatigue of watching Carrier repeatedly go through her issues over and over in order to achieve interested dramatic effect.
These two major characters became critical and grew to carry this series to very new heights. Then the writers/produces irresponsibly ignore what these two characters brought to the show and it just seems writing/direction is forcefully introduced to steer the focus back to Carrie/Saul. And its very intrusive to the cohesiveness of the story and definitely leaves the audience feeling the show is become more artificial.
The other issue is that by removing both these characters the show is now VOID of any really "Good guys" leading characters... As time goes viewers learn both Brady & Quinn are the shows only seriously "good guys" on the show... They care and have a code of ethics way higher than Carrie or Saul. They are not perfect but have overwhelmingly redeeming qualities that make up for the bad. However, events really bring you to despise both Carrie and Saul for who they are. Viewers learn there is no loyalty and they both are ready to risk/do via force or manipulation to other good people under an illusion the risk is worth the reward...
They still personally believe they are good and do good overall but at their core nothing is sacred to accomplish what they need at all costs... and in the end both characters become sellouts to their own needs or masking it under many times very thin veil of country needs when it really was only for their personal interests.
I think the writers had a good formula here but they are now seemingly forced to keep the story rooted in Carrie and Saul and that has left the show void of a real hero people can identify with as they could with Brody / Quinn...
And the ridiculous writing on the demise of Quinn from the poisoning forward is amateurish at best and just shows the show is misfiring and not quite aware of what they fan base enjoyed about the program. Acting is super solid across the board... the only issue is maintaining the stories organic continuity and balance set aside some obvious cheese with Quinns repeated demises, and how they amateurly let a double agent station chief in Berlin run amuck in active operations even after they know she's a snowden level traiter and weakly convinces Dar Adal of otherwise... Hit a real cheese point there. -
gingerdog4314 January 2013Sounds interesting until you watch it, and if you're like me you tend to pick it's bones like turkey on Thanksgiving. Carrie has an affair with Brody to get closer to gathering information, but she actually falls for him, then has a nervous breakdown & acts all jittery & crazy. Yet she's still allowed to be in charge & hold her rank in the CIA while crying at every drop of a hat? Puleeeese! And the Brody character is not only titled an American hero, but he's a Congressman scouted to be the Vice President's running mate. That in itself would be a lot on his plate, but where does he find time to plot terrorist activities, stay abreast of military & presidential affairs, while hiding from press who usually dog any political appointee, and sneak off from his wife & kids while running off to meet Carrie for weekends in little cabins in the woods? Puleeeese! Mandy Pantikin co-stars as Saul,whose been with the CIA 35 years. He trained Carrie & placed her in the field, and though not her boss anymore, he's still protective of her & she looks to him as a mentor. However, she rarely takes his advice these days & constantly runs off on tangents which, in real life, would either get her killed or most likely stripped of rank & fired. I really like Pantikin but sad to see him take on a role of such a complacent character. Give him some spit & fire! Puleeeeese!! I'm bored with it now & probably will drop it altogether. Hopefully before the next time (otherwise pretty) Claire Danes' cry face freezes that way...
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This show is brilliant and gets better with each season. I'm now on season 4, it is even better than the previous seasons. Claire's acting is so top notch that you cant help but forgive the creators for the unnecessary teenage drama on the first two seasons.
Claire Danes doesnt receive the credit she deserves. -
Ok, I've read a few reviews here and I couldn't stomach reading all the negative "edgy" comments. So, it persuaded me to write my own review and argue some of the points stated :
First of all, one of the many reasons Homeland is amazing is that it is depicting a very close reality. That being said, it is a tv show! How interesting can a tv show be without being dramatized to a certain extent? You want history and facts, you go watch a documentary on WWII. Otherwise, I (and I'm sure many others like me) like to step out into a world of fantasy where some things aren't 100% accurate and that's OK. As long as it keeps me entertained, and boy does it entertain! Drama, Action, Romance , Sarcasm, Mental breakdowns, Terrorists, Traitors, Presidents, Deaths, Sex, Manipulation. You want it, Homeland has got it!
Secondly, the acting is superb from most if not all the cast. How can you call Claire Danes' performance "annoying" and Mandy Patinkin's character "boring"? Are you sure we're watching the same show here? They are brilliant, so much so they've remained the focal point of this series and is what probably kept it running for as long as it did. Yes, Rupert Friend and Damian Lewis are greatly missed. But to me, they just made me love Carrie more, and the show more. Knowing every character, whether the ones that have stayed or the ones that left, have made a mark on this show that we are reminded of in an endlessly developing story I just can't get enough of.
Finally, Americans, Russians, Arabs.... I don't know any of them who hasn't messed up before. Whether in the show or real life. In fact, the last season is focused on this specific point. That believing you can win some war will somehow resolve conflict is bewildering. And that the only way forward is peace. Some people wrote it's against these kinds of people or this kind of people. Really? Are we in the 21st century? To the contrary, it shows us more about what's wrong with how Americans deal with Terrorism and how sometimes they're self righteous whilst throwing stones at one another to get in power. If that's not something you can believe, then this show is probably not for you.
In conclusion, I love it and I highly recommend it! -
deloudelouvain17 February 2015It goes beyond my comprehension that people hate this show. They must all be American brainwashed patriots. Seriously get over it, it's just a show and it's a good one. I absolutely love this show, the actors are all very believable in their roles, the storyline is exceptional, full of twists that keeps you on the edge of your seat during the whole show. At the end of every episode I already want to watch the next one as soon as possible. Everything that you think happens in real life when you think about CIA, espionage, terrorists and so on passes the register. Conspiracies, paranoia, double-crossing, betrayal, false promises etc. Clair Danes puts down a brilliant performance playing an unstable CIA analyst. To me the whole series is full of action and suspense. One of the best series!
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aks559212 October 2011If you wanted to see a gripping thriller with incredible characters, you have come to the perfect place. 'Homeland' is the new Showtime Drama that entertains you throughout and never lets you go, thus succeeding in slipping in some really unexpected twists in the plot. With writers who've previously written for '24', the show does look inspired when it comes to keeping the audience in the dark.
The show is blessed with a small but amazing cast whose performance is worth every penny. Claire Danes plays an intense CIA analyst who believes that recently recovered P.O.W. (Damian Lewis) is plotting to attack America. Her character is unstable and makes it hard for the audience to believe her which adds to the beauty of the script. Damian Lewis, on the other hand, plays the 'guy in uniform' with ease as he did splendidly in 'Band of Brothers'. The show hasn't revealed much about Damian's character and I have a feeling they wouldn't do that any time soon, since it keeps the suspense going.
The pilot was top-notch and certainly the best that premiered this fall. If the show continues to be intriguing and maintains the high quality of the pilot, it can surely be a genius.
10 stars at least for now. -
gdaskalou-3251620 December 2017The series started so nice and until the 5th season was pretty good. You had thrill and action and drama ... but season 6 ... omg no!!! And also for the love of god ... please can we stop seeing Claire Danes crying in every single episode almost ????
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endemoniada-119 December 2011Wow, yeah, so a lot of people watched the final episode and thought the show sucked. Maybe they're right, a lot of them also seem to share the same problems with it, from the ending being disappointing to it being a "propaganda show" AGAINST the USA.
First of all, whatever the political aspirations of the show's creators, this is a fantastically solid, well-acted and directed first season of a show that feels like what 24 should have been from the start. Tight-knit, down-to-earth suspense with an actually realistic premise. As for the supposed "propaganda", it's time the people in the US hear what the rest of the world has been thinking for a decade now. No, really, we actually don't think it's absolutely ridiculous that 10 years of retaliatory wars in the Middle East will spawn some kind of blowback. This show explores what we've all been thinking, but American patriotism makes it shameful to admit. I find that incredibly strong and encouraging, and it makes me watch it not because I hate American, but because I enjoy and appreciate truth.
As for the acting, I sincerely hope Claire Danes will receive proper recognition. Especially in the last few episodes towards the end, her performance has been among the strongest on TV in years. Lately, only Brian Cranston's amazing tour-de-force in Breaking Bad has topped it. Damian Lewis, too, delivers like I've rarely seen. Far from the caricatures of Muslim terrorists Americans apparently would like to see, he sincerely and convincingly acts out the role of the man who is emotionally sure of what he wants, but not brainwashed enough to think is the absolute only way to achieve it. Desperation can make anyone rationalize their goals, but not always be enough for that final push.
Now I eagerly await the second season, amid the angry and upset cries of all the people who can only accept fantasy that supports their own, real homeland. -
a1_andy_115 November 2012Homeland has been receiving rave reviews and I can't see why. It's predictable, corny and incredibly slow at times. Our lead character is a troubled, stubborn, renegade agent who constantly disobeys her Superiors (she also can't stop shouting). This formula has been used in every buddy cop show ever made. Not to mention shows like The Shield, 24, etc. Although this time I found myself siding with the villain. Clare Danes makes for a very annoying and unlikeable Jack Bauer clone who over acts every scene with the same three facial expressions.
The middle east is portrayed in the usual black and white over the top Hollywood style. Then comes the slow pacing, with hollow characters going through predictable motions the viewer has too much time to realise not enough effort went into the story. 24 got away with insane plot holes because it was so fast paced, the viewer is on a roller-coaster ride.
Damian Lewis is a good actor but he has nothing to work with here. As is Mandy Patinkin, their talent is wasted on this shoddy 24 clone. -
The show was so good for the first three seasons. It had me on the edge of my seat and I could not stop watching. Then season 4 was just so boring. Carrie completely changed. Not carring about her family AND EVEN HER OWN DAUGHTER. It was just very disappointing because it used to be so good.
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estathena218 June 2022Homeland watches like a novel - its episodes following a preface, chapters, conclusion, epilogue format that is at times predictable but also satisfying, gifting the viewer a breadcrumb trail into the following season.
The characters are strong, the acting stellar, the intrigue is a subtle seduction leaving the viewer hungry for more, eager to see what happens next.
The cinematography - the use of natural light, shadow, and dark adds to the overall Jean le Carré feel of each season's main story episodes.
A must-watch binge for any & all who have hulu. -
christian-h-e13 April 2017Great show except how they bet on Hillary and wrote season six as if she had won and the Conservatives were the ones shouting "not my president" and coming up with the FAKE NEWS and the security services are hiding the TRUTH. LOL hilarious! Of course in reality the Dems are the ones screaming "not my president", focusing on fake Russia/Trump ties with zero evidence and Trump is the one fighting our intel bureaus who are manipulated by the Leftist propaganda and sock puppets.
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kingstong-7959624 September 2018Expect a lot of sighing, groaning, huffing and puffing. That's all they have to show exasperation and frustration. It's an entertaining show, but if someone gave me a dollar every time Carrie decides to break CIA protocol and wing it, I'd be rich. Also: All the lingering Carrie scenes where she is struggling With her demons take their toll on me. Solution: fast forward.