Homeland

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Based on the Israeli version of "Prisoners of War." A U.S. soldier who was thought to have been killed in Iraq over 10 years ago who is now being questioned as to whether he is a member of a sleeper cell sent to cause a terrorist attack. Claire Danes stars in this Showtime pilot as a CIA agent with bipolar disorder who comes to suspect that an Afghanistan war hero who has returned home after years as a POW might be part of a terrorist plot. Expect a psychological thriller with a strong focus on character development. Bring it on.moreless
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  • Will it work now that we know!!

    9.0
    "Superb"
    By Marolyn, Feb 01, 2012 Report Abuse
    What a fab series, but from "The Vest" onwards may have killed series two.
    It was the "is he" "isn't he" conundrum which made the story.
    Damien Lewis at his best, he can be such a baddie (e.g. Colditz) or such a good guy (Band of Brothers) and this brought both sides out beautifully.

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  • Season 2

    10
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    By grandbabies1, Jan 29, 2012 Report Abuse
    Great show! Can someone tell me when Season 2 starts?

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  • Elder, naughtier sister of 24 with same intentions

    6.5
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    By smhasnb, Jan 20, 2012 Report Abuse
    Homeland is the latest chapter in the endless list of CIA vs Terrorist shows/movies that pour it in dozens from USA. A truly talented CIA agent with a mental disorder, is the chief protagonist, who suspects a returning POW of being a terrorist. The show takes the viewers into the workings of CIA and terrorist group based out in Middle East. Based on the first 3 episode, here's the result:
    3 Episode Test:
    Plot-ology:
    There's absolutely nothing new about the plot. It's the much used and abused terrorist theme show. Of course CIA is shown to the be the savior of the world and Muslims are portrayed as terrorist. It might be hard for the ill-informed average American to grasp the idea that it could be the other way around as well. It would have been interesting to see the roles reversed for once. Now I don't know maybe later in the show, we get insight into why and how these terrorist function. But, based on the first 3 episodes, it was text book Pro-American drama. People behind the show are from a mixed background; some of the writers have worked in the previous big name terrorist drama a.k.a. 24. While some others have Dexter experience on their C.Vs. Together, they bring a little bit extra when compared to 24, but, not enough to get the Emmy.
    I didn't particularly enjoy how easily and obviously the story rolled in the first 3 episodes. They could've taken more time to connect the dots. Carrie and Saul would have a lot of hunches and viewers would be taken right to that story. Surprisingly none of those hunches have been wrong so far. A little farfetched. I would like to believe that there's a lot of human error and error in judgment involved in the workings of even the best intelligence agencies in the world. The first scene was a bit implausible as well. That prisoner in Iraq would so easily believe and tell Carrie such a big secret about an American POW turning? I mean really? And Carrie would so easily walk in and out of the facilities.
    I believe they need to pay a LOT of attention to detail if Homeland has to become a great show rather than being just a good show, which it is right now.

    Cast-ography:
    The cast is generally above average. None of them is a household name, to be honest but almost all of them of have delivered very decent portrayals of their respective characters. The front runner is Claire Danes, who is playing a bi-polar CIA agent, Carrie, also the protagonist for much of the show. She's done a fine job so far. But she needs to add a new range of emotions to her character. It's a caffeine overdosed hyper active right now. We need to see a lot more of that bi-polar disorder that she has. Also, when she was sitting at home spying, I found it hard to believe she needed to be so dressed up for it. Attention to detail.
    Damian Lewis plays the returning prisoner of war, Nicholas Brody. He's also given us a composed and concealed character so far. Although his speech right after landing in USA was questionable. Again one would think that coming home after a decade of torture, he would find it extremely difficult to communicate with anyone, let alone a large crowd. Attention to detail.
    Rest of the cast is reasonably solid so far. No stand out performers per say, but, most of them have just about pulled their characters' weight. Morena Baccarin, David Harewood, Diego Klattenhoff and Mandy Patinkin are other major characters on the show.

    Generality: (Soundtrack, Music, overall look and feel):
    The opening theme/sequence is pretty good. It gives us a nice military-ish feel to it. Soundtrack, background music and cinematography have all been generally good. A few of The Wire alumni are involved in the backroom, so it's the least we can expect from them.

    Final Grade:
    All in all, it's a good show to watch. It's nothing extra ordinary so far. It seems like the elder sister of 24 who is a little more mature and a lot more into revealing skin. Some of the nudity/sexual content seemed vital to the story, unlike some other Showtime series (Yes, you House of lies). The relation between Nicholas Brody and his wife was handled with detail and seemed real. Watch this show, but, I would be really surprised if it gets the Emmy with shows like Breaking Bad, Boardwalk and Game of Thrones in the running. A nomination even would be a remarkable achievement.
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  • The last episode was disappointing

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    By AndreasSoures, Jan 06, 2012 Report Abuse
    Of course I did not expect to blow up the bomb, but the way he changed his mind just because he heard his daughter....is stupid!!!!

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  • This show is going to get VERY boring very quickly.

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    By Munky88, Dec 30, 2011 Report Abuse
    Loved the first 11 episodes, but the writers took the easy way out in the finale. This feels like a total reset. I see viewers jumping ship midway through season 2. I know they have to extend the series, but why not take some chances? Very disappointed.

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  • Question about Brody's wife
    In episode 10, Brody's wife mentions knowing that he had sex with Carrie. Did she just figure this out on her own, or did he tell...
    By jkxbox360, Dec 25, 2011
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  • Season finale
    Message to the writers, ****&#@@&##!%!%/ The annoying stupidity is unbearable.
    By TylerA46, Dec 19, 2011
    01/10/12
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  • Bipolar - a short explanation
    Some of you rage about the last episode. That it felt all wrong. Well, I feel like they've tried to depict how a fullblown mania m...
    By redzonia, Dec 25, 2011
    12/29/11
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  • Wrong floor.
    This is a wicked serie. Hooked and now I have to wait till the fall or so for Season 2? I hope I survive. Just finished watching ...
    By tdako, Dec 26, 2011
    12/26/11
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  • I really really like this show.
    I watch a lot of tv shows, a lot, and lately I've been disappointed with the quality in them. Then I tuned into Homeland, watched...
    By arniarent, Dec 19, 2011
    12/22/11
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