For those of you who have seen the show up until episode 10.
Spoiler!
This has been bugging me. When Sergeant Brodie took the lie detector and passed, was it because he was just good at lying, or was the lie detector rigged? Recall that when Saul first took the test and was asked about the razor blade, the detector appeared to indicate he was not telling the truth. But Saul ripped the equipment off before the test was complete, and came back and took the test the next day, which he passed.
What is going on with this? The detector most certainly did appear to show Saul was lying. Was he? Is he the inside spy? Or am I over thinking what happened?
Near the end of episode 10, Saul did flat out tell Carrie, you were right, there is someone on the inside. That would take a man with ice in his veins if he was indeed the inside man. Seems improbable, right? But the lie detector, can't get that out of my mind.
Spoiler!
Brodie told Carrie that he had just gotten used to lying and had become quite good at it from his torture years.
I suspected Saul, but I think the inside person will be someone we aren't expecting. The show's been pretty good with the "Didn't see that coming!" type moments, so I suspect we'll get fed one or two more in the next two episodes
This is by far one of my favourite shows on TV. The actors are fantastic and they do a good job mixing in good pacing and character building as well as mindblowing moments that keep you hooked. The previews they have for the next episode always tick me off, because I have to wait another bloody week before I can watch the episode.
For those of you who have seen the show up until episode 10.
Spoiler!
This has been bugging me. When Sergeant Brodie took the lie detector and passed, was it because he was just good at lying, or was the lie detector rigged? Recall that when Saul first took the test and was asked about the razor blade, the detector appeared to indicate he was not telling the truth. But Saul ripped the equipment off before the test was complete, and came back and took the test the next day, which he passed.
What is going on with this? The detector most certainly did appear to show Saul was lying. Was he? Is he the inside spy? Or am I over thinking what happened?
Near the end of episode 10, Saul did flat out tell Carrie, you were right, there is someone on the inside. That would take a man with ice in his veins if he was indeed the inside man. Seems improbable, right? But the lie detector, can't get that out of my mind.
Spoiler!
good at lying, which was shown when he said he never cheated on his wife the night after he did so.
They have been setting some stuff up with Saul possibly being a mole, possibly just red herrings, although he did say he always fails tests the first time.
Someone has to be inside though, for the reasons Saul gave, Walker knew and the couple knew to leave their house
Great show though, my favorite drama series going on right now, with a first season that has been as good as anything I can remember since the Wire/Breaking Bad
None of that explains why Saul flunked the question. If the show does not address that at some point, I'll be pissed, that scene did not happen by mistake.
wait...
although he did say he always fails tests the first time.
I missed that along the way.
Definitely a great show, can't wait until the next episode, every time.
For those of you who have seen the show up until episode 10.
Spoiler!
This has been bugging me. When Sergeant Brodie took the lie detector and passed, was it because he was just good at lying, or was the lie detector rigged? Recall that when Saul first took the test and was asked about the razor blade, the detector appeared to indicate he was not telling the truth. But Saul ripped the equipment off before the test was complete, and came back and took the test the next day, which he passed.
What is going on with this? The detector most certainly did appear to show Saul was lying. Was he? Is he the inside spy? Or am I over thinking what happened?
Near the end of episode 10, Saul did flat out tell Carrie, you were right, there is someone on the inside. That would take a man with ice in his veins if he was indeed the inside man. Seems improbable, right? But the lie detector, can't get that out of my mind.
Spoiler!
I do think Saul is the inside man. Although I don't think the show would be that obvious, so I'm torn. It already sort of hinted that he could be the mole just as he failed the lie detector the first time. If he does indeed turn out to be the mole I would have liked him just pass the test, then the reveal would have been bigger ala first season of 24 when Nina turned out to be the mole, which was by far the best twist in television IMO.
This show has a lot of cool moments too, like when Brody lied about cheating on his wife and looks into the camera at Carrie. Also when the Saudi Diplomat comes home and Brody is sitting in the chair. Two really bad ass moments.
I think the led us to believe that Saul failed because of the situation, things were starting to fall in place for finding the terrorists, it was a pretty tense situation and he was also dealing with the scenario with his wife.
I think that Saul being the mole is just too obvious, they clearly set up the failed test, the prayer for the dead guy, and other little things as a distraction.
Thanks for the recommendation. Have heard about it but never seen it. Watched 3 episodes so far and it seems pretty good. Claire Danes is much better than I would have expected, I guess I didn't know much about what she had done with her career.
Brilliant and infuriating episode. Carrie's career is obviously done unless she can do what the rest of the agencies cannot, stop the plot. Which I'm sure they are setting up to occur, in some fashion anyway.
One thing that does bother me, yes they eliminated Brody as a suspect, but at the same time I find it hard to believe they would just let him walk without continuing at least some intel on him. But now Brody is free to go about his shady business, with the only person suspecting him being his own daughter. Really?
And how effing stupid can Carrie really be? She can put together something from almost nothing (better when she is off her meds apparently) but she can't for one second see that Brody is a key part of everything? Okay she is in love, but can love make you that blind, and stupid? I guess. Great show, but some of the "convenient stupidity" is creeping in and it's pissing me off.
BTW, Claire Danes was absolutely brilliant in this episode.
This show really is one of the best on television now. 90 minute episode next week (which would mean about an hour of actual episode without commercials). Can't wait.
This is quickly becoming my favorite show and I look forward to the finale. I think the only show that is better than this one currently is Game of Thrones.
This show is so good. I think Daines wins an Emmy, she's been awesome.
The story is fantastic.
__________________ I am in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection, but with Montana it is love." - John Steinbeck
I loved the finale as well, but there were a few awkward little bits that seemed a bit forced. The whole "why kill the man when you can kill the idea" was a bit blunt.
I thought the whole idea of using the sniper as a diversion to get everyone past the metal detectors was pretty smart, but yeah, having him not pull the trigger after all that effort to get to that situation was a little disappointing, and predictable. But I kind of figured they would find a way to keep Brody alive.
I haven't watched this yet but hear it's terrific. Do they have any plans to replay the first season over the next few months of which anyone is aware?
I thought the whole idea of using the sniper as a diversion to get everyone past the metal detectors was pretty smart, but yeah, having him not pull the trigger after all that effort to get to that situation was a little disappointing, and predictable. But I kind of figured they would find a way to keep Brody alive.
Can't wait for next season.
he did try too though, I like that they showed he was willing to go through with it
Homeland won best drama series and Claire Daines won best actress in a drama series at the Golden Globes last night.
The episode when she first comes home from the hospital was jaw dropping in terms of her performance (and frankly Mandy Patinkin's as well) and I think that episode solidified her as the clear winner.
Can't wait for season 2!
__________________ I am in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection, but with Montana it is love." - John Steinbeck
There is a Homeland marathon on Super Channel this Saturday. I'm getting my PVR ready as I'm interested in seeing what beat out what was an awesome season from Boardwalk Empire.