Homeland: The Showtime Series

Homeland is a Showtime series starring Carrie Mathison, a bipolar CIA Agent who attempts to keep her mental sickness hidden from the CIA. She works with others to stop terrorist attacks on America, all formulated by the terrorist leader Abu Nazir. During her undercover work, she hears that an American prisoner of war has been turned. This causes much suspicion in her when Sergeant Nicholas Brody is uncovered and returned to America after eight years as a prisoner. None of her other colleagues believe her suspicions, so she pursues this question with the help of a freelance operative, Virgil. As the viewer, you find our she is correct early in the series, but she cannot find the information to prove it. With dramatic twists and a breakdown that leads Carrie to using shock therapy treatment, this show keeps you on the edge of your seat.   

In my opinion, this show is phenomenal and one of the best shows on television. Claire Daines, who plays Carrie Mathison, plays an incredible character because she acts like she is actually bipolar. Her character is so convincing, that it makes the show that much better. In addition, Damian Lewis’s character Nicholas Brody, the turned POW, pushes the plot along so well because of all the questions his family and the CIA ask. He thickens the plot even more when Abu Nazir pushes him into running for Congressman. The combination of these two characters creates a thrilling show, and combined with the underlying methods of characters, such as David Estes and Abu Nazir, this show is a must see.