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Season 1 – Homeland

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When Marine Sgt. Nicholas Brody returns home following eight years in captivity, CIA agent Carrie Mathison thinks he has turned and is connected to a terror plot to be carried out on American soil, so she engages him in a dangerous game of cat and mouse that puts America's national security at risk. Later on, Carrie gets a promotion and returns to the front lines overseas. She is assigned to one of the CIA's most volatile and dangerous stations in the Middle East, where she is in the heart of battle in the war on terror. Years later, after being disillusioned and placing herself in a self-imposed exile in Berlin, Carrie becomes estranged from the CIA, eventually returning stateside where she works for a foundation providing aid to Muslims living in America.
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Critics Consensus

Homeland is an addictive, politically resonant spy thriller and compelling character study that benefits from superb performances.

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Grace Dent Guardian Aug 17, 2018
Clearly, the greatest thing on TV right now is... Homeland... Go to Full Review David Thomson The New Republic Oct 25, 2011
Above all Homeland arouses our suspicions-if the show had a sub-title, it would be "Insecurity," not "Security." Go to Full Review Diane Werts Newsday Oct 2, 2011
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Showtime lets them [the producers] take their time to spin serpentine story lines, gradually pulling us deep into one very sticky, scary web of intrigue. Go to Full Review Serena Seghedoni Loud and Clear Reviews Nov 4, 2023
an exciting storyline that is as complicated as it is full of cliffhangers, and that leaves us plotting theories every week while we wait to find out what's going to happen next. And Carrie Mathison is exactly the heroine this captivating show needed. Go to Full Review Randy Dankievitch Processed Media Feb 24, 2020
Homeland fills the void on television for good spy drama that's been empty since the early days of Alias. Go to Full Review Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk Jul 20, 2018
The amount of information packed into this pilot episode, which still managed to sustain an urgent dramatic pace while creating a shivery sense of foreboding, is a testament to the quality of the writing and performances... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Grace H @RT28664853 Sep 13, 2026 Worth watching the whole show. Perfect cast. Action packed. Intellectual. See more John A @RT65653293 Aug 22, 2026 (Spoiler- just one.) The season started out 6 star! But then Carrie and Brody have an affair?!? At first i thought it was a questionable tactic on her part. Not impressed, but it gets worse. Turns out I'm supposed to believe that she's hooked on a guy she knows is lying, and is pretty sure is a terrorist. Ruined a series for me that i thought got off to an amazing start. See more Jake S. @TheBrewMan Mar 19, 2026 Best show on tv for the year See more Pham L. @vforvietnam Mar 8, 2026 The plot is gripping and the acting is excellent. Not a single moment feels overdramatic. It’s probably the best show I’ve watched in the past five years, especially if you’re interested in the complexities of U.S.-Middle East relations in today’s world. See more pf c @Pcowle Feb 21, 2026 Outstanding first season. Great acting, casting, and plot. Always find a British actor playing a US military man to be a challenging choice but Damian Lewis did it wonderfully. Claire Danes is incredibly talented as an actress and Mandy Patinkin played his part extremely well. The storyline moved much faster than real life but it needed to in order to keep it flowing. Several seasons to go-very much like the real world tensions that started with 9-11 and the Gulf War and have yet to end. See more Sergio M @NanoFurioso Jan 29, 2026 Increible trama y personajes, de estas series que no se pasan de listos haciendo cosas super extrañas pero que te hacen nunca tener claro que es lo que sucede, es muy adictiva. Si te molan las series de detectives, espias o geopolitica esta tiene de todo. Ademas es increible que te pongan tantos personajes y sean todos bastante buenos. Es todo lo que pido en una serie See more Read all reviews
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Michael Cuesta

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Jeffrey Nachmanoff

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Clark Johnson

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Guy Ferland

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Brad Turner

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Dan Attias

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 2, 2011 Pilot A CIA case officer becomes suspicious of a war hero released from captivity. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 9, 2011 Grace Carrie gets electronic evidence from an undercover agent; Brody struggles with traumatic memories. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 16, 2011 Clean Skin The Brody family prepares for a television interview; Carrie's team closes in on an Al-Qaeda plot. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 23, 2011 Semper I Brody's erratic behavior threatens his status with the media; with the spy cameras in the Brody home removed, Carrie seeks other methods for obtaining evidence against Brody. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 30, 2011 Blind Spot Brody confronts his surviving jailer; the agency follows the trail of Aileen and Faisal. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 6, 2011 The Good Soldier The CIA orders polygraphs on everyone who was in contact with Nazir's key players; Carrie hopes to learn the truth. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 13, 2011 The Weekend Carrie and Brody's relationship becomes complicated; Mike and Jessica face the fallout; Saul makes a catch. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 20, 2011 Achilles Heel Carrie and Saul get surprising news; Brody and Jessica learn they are guests of honor at a party. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 27, 2011 Crossfire Brody relives his captivity; a public relations nightmare envelops Carrie. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 4, 2011 Representative Brody Carrie and Saul identify Walker's contact; Brody receives a suggestion to run for congress. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 11, 2011 The Vest Carrie becomes hospitalized; Brody takes a weekend trip to Gettysburg, Pa. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 18, 2011 Marine One Pt. 1 Saul investigates Carrie's theories; Walker secures a perch for his mission; Brody makes final preparations. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 18, 2011 Marine One Pt. 2 Saul investigates Carrie's theories; Walker secures a perch for his mission; Brody makes final preparations. Details

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Season Info

Director
Michael Cuesta, Jeffrey Nachmanoff, Clark Johnson, Guy Ferland, Brad Turner, Dan Attias, Tucker Gates
Screenwriter
Howard Gordon, Alex Gansa, Gideon Raff
Network
Paramount+ with Showtime
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 2, 2011
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