Carrie Mathison a CIA operations officer is on probation after carrying out an unauthorized operation in Iraq. As a result she has been reassigned to the Counter terrorism center. Whilst in Iraq she was warned that an American prisoner had been turned by AlQaeda. When Nicholas Brody a U.S. Marine Sergeant is rescued after being held hostage since 2003 she suspects that he is the turned American prisoner. Brody is received home as a war hero so Carrie goes to any lengths possible ignoring protocol to catch him out.
Review
I've only seen the pilot but it was exceptional viewing. Not for children though.If they continue to allow the writers and actors to flex their muscles this show will shine. There is a professional quality to Homeland that I haven't seen in a long time. The direction was subtle but commanding the actors were ace and the writing was poignant without once hinting at the maudlin.Hopefully the studio won't cut the creativeprofessional legs off this one just as it starts running.Very engrossing stuff.
