Homeland
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Homeland

"The nation sees a hero. She sees a threat."

7.6
Yr 2011
Status Ended
Drama War & Politics Crime
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Overview

CIA officer Carrie Mathison is tops in her field despite being bipolar, which makes her volatile and unpredictable. With the help of her long-time mentor Saul Berenson, Carrie fearlessly risks everything, including her personal well-being and even sanity, at every turn.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 82 /100

Homeland is widely regarded as a significant and highly compelling entry in the espionage thriller genre. Critics often praise its intense character study, strong lead performances—particularly by Claire Danes—and its ability to remain prescient throughout its long, eight-season run. Many consider it a standout drama that successfully pushed the boundaries of cable television.

However, critical reception was not universally glowing. While some lauded the show’s psychological depth and emotional intensity, others found early seasons to be hit-or-miss, with certain reviewers criticizing the pacing or the development of specific character subplots. Despite these mixed early impressions, the show is frequently credited as a work of genius that matured over time.

“An addictive, politically resonant spy thriller and compelling character study that benefits from superb performances.”

“The terrorism thriller went from the Carrie-Brody chemistry show to the most unnervingly prescient TV of our time.”

“For 8 seasons, this killer suspense show showed that you could do a successful yet stand-alone remake of a foreign show without being copy-and-paste.”

“It’s the rare series whose excellence becomes its obstacle, demanding more from audiences than most are prepared to give.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Disney Plus
CA • UK
Netflix
UK • US • CA
Hulu
US
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UK
Channel 4
UK
Why fans love it

Premiering in 2011, *Homeland* stands out in the crowded field of political thrillers by blending traditional Central Intelligence Agency espionage with sharp psychological tension. The drama thrives on systemic paranoia, marine elements, and deep-rooted conspiracies, constantly shifting between grand international threats surrounding terrorism and the quieter, more claustrophobic mechanics of modern intelligence work.

The primary pull comes from CIA officer Carrie Mathison, brought to life by Claire Danes. Carrie is exceptional at her job despite living with bipolar disorder, a condition that makes her actions deeply volatile and unpredictable. Alongside her long-time mentor Saul Berenson, she consistently risks her sanity, personal well-being, and safety to chase down threats. Viewers stay hooked on the intense personal cost behind every mission, where psychological vulnerability collides directly with high-stakes political melodrama.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 4
Longest run 96 eps
Claire Danes
Claire Danes
as Carrie Mathison
96 episodes
Damian Lewis
Damian Lewis
as Nicholas Brody
37 episodes
Mandy Patinkin
Mandy Patinkin
as Saul Berenson
96 episodes
Rupert Friend
Rupert Friend
as Peter Quinn
57 episodes
Morena Baccarin
Morena Baccarin
as Jessica Brody
36 episodes
Nazanin Boniadi
Nazanin Boniadi
as Fara Sherazi
24 episodes
David Harewood
David Harewood
as David Estes
24 episodes
Maury Sterling
Maury Sterling
as Max Piotrowski
51 episodes
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Diego Klattenhoff as Mike Faber 25 episodes Jackson Pace as Chris Brody 36 episodes Laila Robins as Martha Boyd 12 episodes Morgan Saylor as Dana Brody 36 episodes Tracy Letts as Andrew Lockhart 24 episodes Sarita Choudhury as Mira Berenson 31 episodes Linus Roache as David Wellington 25 episodes Sam Underwood as Leo Carras 12 episodes Sebastian Koch as Otto Düring 13 episodes Costa Ronin as Yevgeny Gromo 18 episodes Jamey Sheridan as William Walden 17 episodes James Rebhorn as Frank Mathison 16 episodes Navid Negahban as Abu Nazir 25 episodes F. Murray Abraham as Dar Adal 43 episodes Jake Weber as Brett O'Keefe 18 episodes Elizabeth Marvel as Elizabeth Keane 24 episodes Morgan Spector as Dante Allen 12 episodes Miranda Otto as Allison Carr 12 episodes Alexander Fehling as Jonas Hollander 12 episodes Sarah Sokolovic as Laura Sutton 12 episodes David Marciano as Virgil 25 episodes Numan Acar as Haissam Haqqani 19 episodes Nimrat Kaur as Tasneem Qureshi 21 episodes Shavani Seth as Kiran 6 episodes Michael O'Keefe as John Redmond 8 episodes Suraj Sharma as Aayan Ibrahim 7 episodes Raza Jaffrey as Aasar Khan 7 episodes Atheer Adel as Numan 9 episodes Micah A. Hauptman as Mills 5 episodes Sebastian Hülk as Hans Podolski 5 episodes Timothée Chalamet as Finn Walden 8 episodes Marc Menchaca as Lauder Wakefield 5 episodes Marin Ireland as Aileen Morgan 5 episodes James D'Arcy as Thomas Anson 5 episodes Taylor Kowalski as Xander 6 episodes Chris Chalk as Tom Walker 7 episodes Hrach Titizian as Danny Galvez 15 episodes Tim Guinee as Scott Ryan 7 episodes Catherine Curtin as Sandy 7 episodes Mark Ivanir as Ivan Krupin 8 episodes Claire Keane as Franny 15 episodes Amy Hargreaves as Maggie Mathison 18 episodes Courtney Grosbeck as Josie Mathison-Dunn 5 episodes Mackenzie Astin as Bill Dunn 6 episodes McKenna Keane as Franny 16 episodes Ellen Adair as Janet Bayne 5 episodes Dylan Baker as Senator Sam Paley 8 episodes Sandrine Holt as Simone Martin 8 episodes Clé Bennett as Doxie 5 episodes Ari Fliakos as Carter Bennet 5 episodes Peter Vack as Clint Prower 6 episodes Allan Corduner as Etai Luskin 7 episodes Dominic Fumusa as Ray Conlin 6 episodes Patrick Sabongui as Reda Hashem 6 episodes Nina Hoss as Astrid 12 episodes Shaun Toub as Majid Javadi 10 episodes C.J. Wilson as Porteous Belli 9 episodes Hill Harper as Rob Emmons 11 episodes Mohammad Bakri 8 episodes Zuleikha Robinson as Roya Hammad 9 episodes Art Malik as Bunny Latif 5 episodes Valerie Cruz as Major Joy Mendez 5 episodes James Mount as Agent Thoms 8 episodes Mark Moses as Dennis Boyd 6 episodes René Ifrah as Bibi Hamed 7 episodes Erol Afşin as Utku 6 episodes Alireza Bayram as Qasim 7 episodes
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Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

central intelligence agency (cia) war on terror espionage conspiracy marine psychological thriller terrorism national security political thriller political psychological conspiracy thriller political conspiracy absurd hum melodramatic
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
October 02, 2011
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
2,659