The sites critical consensus is, homeland returns to form with a tautly thrilling final season that fittingly finishes the job carrie mathison started all those years ago. The critically acclaimed and groundbreaking drama homeland returns for its pulsepounding final season. Speaking to deadline, gansa said that carrie really did betray her country and saul in the final. As station chief in kabul, carrie makes a critical decision when her counterpart in islamabad delivers urgent intelligence. Nimrat kaur and numan acar, who had major recurring roles in season 4. Its the twelfth hourlong instalment and season finale. But fresh out of russian captivity, carries own government is questioning her allegiance, leading them to wonder is she a hero. Long time coming is the fourth season finale of the american television drama series homeland, and the 48th episode overall. Watch new episodes on sundays at 98c only on showtime. The season, however, was subject to a number of delays, meaning that the series finale. Wondering how to watch homelands final season on showtime. It might even be in relation to the sudden appearance of carries mother, and the inevitable. To me, the best season was s1 until the final episode, where brody whom i. Nimrat kaur and numan acar, who had major recurring roles in.
We filmed in south africa for season 4 and berlin for season 5, and claire and. Given the frightening final scenes of this episode, one wonders. I was truly disappointed with the final episode where most of the characters are back stateside, after action, struggling to figure out where they belonged. What time is the homeland season finale on channel 4. The claire danesled drama will premiere its last season on feb. A recap of chalk one up, episode four of season eight of homeland on. In fact, the final scene of this finale jumps forward seven months and doesn. Aug 02, 2019 homeland will return for its eighth and final season later than expected. Homeland creator defends carries shocking betrayal in final episode admitting anxiety and stress were off the chart. What homelands creator is planning for the final season. Oct 05, 2014 watch season 4 of homeland on, where you can stream episodes of your favorite original series, movies, documentaries, boxing matches, standup comedy, and more. As of april 29, 2018, 84 episodes of homeland have aired, concluding the seventh season. Click here for details on the cast and schedule of season 8.
Long time coming by jenna amatulli after the insanity that was last weeks and the week before episode, the. At the beginning of season 7, we asked if the world. I cant remember her ever being mentioned in any of the previous. Do not read if you have not yet watched prisoners of war, the series finale of homeland. Homelands eighth and final series was originally intended to air on channel 4 in autumn 2019, but the ambitious final series was hit by delays with the show later set for broadcast in. It sticks the landing by bringing us fullcircle paralleling carries. Homeland s sixth season finale took a momentous turn for a beloved character. Homeland showrunner discusses shocking final episode. The season finale of homeland focused on several of the things this show does best. Feb 09, 2020 the eighth and final season of homeland premieres on sunday, february 9, 2020 at 9 p. The series showrunner alex gansa is teasing the final episodes of. Homeland has just one hour left after season 8, episode 11, which just set up exactly what fans can expect from the showtime dramas series finale.
How long ago did you start thinking about how to end the series. There is no description for the final episode, titled prisoners of war, but lead actress claire danes. Feb 09, 2020 wondering how to watch homelands final season on showtime. Homeland tv series 20112020 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Homeland went out on a high note sunday with a 66minute final episode. Why is the final season of homeland getting pushed back in. Carries career at the cia takes off when she becomes an overseas station chief in a highly volatile region, but every drone strike and tactical raid comes at a cost and she quickly learns the true price of power. This is a problem for saul, national security advisor to president warner, who has been dispatched to engage the taliban in afghanistan peace negotiations. We open with carrie and her sister looking through. Homeland was canceled way back in 2018, when the showtime series was announced to be ending after season 8.
Other than the final episode, though, i would highly recommend this season. The fourth season of the american television drama series homeland premiered on october 5, 2014, and concluded on december 21, 2014, on showtime. Tonight on showtime their emmy awardwinning drama series, homeland airs with an allnew sunday, april 26, 2020, season 8 episode 12 series finale called prisoners of war, and we have your weekly homeland recap below. Why is the final season of homeland getting pushed back. Homeland traditionally airs a week later in the uk following each weeks us premiere, so expect to see season eight arrive on sunday, february 16 on channel 4. As homeland entered its final season, sterling was the first to express his surprise at his character surviving throughout the entire run given the high body count for those who work closely. In a word, homeland is now slated to start its final, 12episode season threetofour months later than expected due to issues with overseas production.
Homeland showrunner declassifies the series finale. Homeland first look into season 4 showtime youtube. As homeland prepared to bow out after eight seasons with its april 26. Do not read if you have not seen the april 9 episode, america first.
Dec 14, 2014 homeland is an edgeofyourseat sensation. Hugh dancy is heading to homeland, signing on for a multiepisode arc in the final season of wife claire danes longrunning showtime drama. Back in the states, saul struggles to adjust to his new role in the private sector. Season 4 of homeland aired from october 5, 2014 to december 21, 2014. Homeland season 8 cast, release date, plot and more. Homeland producers talk alternate endings, carries fate and. The mood good, carrie was so at the top of her game, and even saul got to. Homeland creator defends carries shocking betrayal in final. Carries loyalty to saul is tested in new trailer for homeland.
Carrie is a part of the detail that is put on brody after saul brings his evidence to estes in homeland episode 4. Homeland s eighth and final series was originally intended to air on channel 4 in autumn 2019, but the ambitious final series was hit by delays with the show later set for broadcast in. In season 4, it led it us to afghanistan, and pakistan. We are getting a major new clue about the upcoming eighth and final season of showtimes terrorism drama homeland. Heres everything you need to know about homeland season 8. Homelands final season sort of goes back to the beginning and also season 4 in regards to wrapping up the story of cia operative carrie mathison.
As far as teasers for the 5th season, this episode seemed to fail. Homeland stars claire danes and mandy patinkin, along with showrunner alex gansa, tease the final season of the showtime series and a poetic ending with parallels to damian lewis brody. In the final season, carrie mathison is recovering from brutal confinement in a russian gulag. In august 2016, the eighth season was announced, which will be the final season and premiere on february 9, 2020. I didnt pick up anything compelling enough to make me wish season 5 were already available. There were some jawdropping moments in the explosive final episode of homeland series two. Iron in the fire by jenna amatulli some people stay up all night to get lucky, carrie mathison stays up all night to familiarize herself with isi agents. I still dont get why carries mom shows up in the final episode. Carrie tries to earn the trust of a frightened asset.
Homeland is winding down and hurtling towards its final season according to the series showrunner and its star. Remember when carrie learned that saul was working with dar adal. Homeland has aired its final episode, revealing the ultimate fate of cia agent. As far as the finale goes, its title, long time coming, could easily be a comment on carrie and quinns frank relationship talk, or perhaps it has something to do with the passionate postfuneral kiss they engaged in. Oct 05, 2014 season 4 of homeland aired from october 5, 2014 to december 21, 2014. Who knew ralph warner would be the stealth hero of homeland season 7.
Cocreator alex gansa on the final twist, potential. Homelands sixth season finale took a momentous turn for a beloved character. On tonights homeland season 8 episode 12 events surrounding saul and carries. Homeland kicks off its eighth and final season this week but the choice to end the showtime spy thriller was actually made years ago. Showtimes homeland launches final season the eighth and final season of the cia spy series homeland premieres sunday with claire danes and mandy patinkin. Cia officer carrie mathison claire danes is tops in her field despite being bipolar, which makes her volatile and unpredictable. Homeland creator defends carries shocking betrayal in. A seismic event changes the world of homeland forever, and raises big questions about how carrie mathison fits into it. The first episode of homeland season 8 premieres this sunday, february 9. Homeland reached another milestone in its final season with the passing of a fanfavorite character who has been with the show since its inception. Jul 18, 2014 homeland is an edgeofyourseat sensation. Homeland on channel 4 final season air date, cast, plot. Homelands final chapter rivals season 4 and 5 in its intensity and quality, ending the brilliant series on a strong note. A final season still has its limitations carrie and saul cant really be put.
The series premiered in the united states on showtime on october 2, 2011. Long time coming by jenna amatulli after the insanity that was last weeks and the week before episode, the homeland finale begins at a much slower pace. Apr 30, 2018 who knew ralph warner would be the stealth hero of homeland season 7. The homeland series finale airs sunday, april 26 at 9 p. Homeland continues tonight, may 6 at 9pm on channel 4. Her body is healing, but her memory remains fractured. The eighth and final season of homeland premieres on sunday, february 9, 2020 at 9 p. Homeland finale includes shocking death spoiler variety.
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