Homeland

[Mike F]

This whole season seems to be about putting Brody in personal conflict - they pull him away from Abu Nazir but have him still having to act as a conspirator. At the same time, they're creating tensions in his relationship with the CIA, with Brody feeling played and now pissed because they've stepped into his family life and created strife with his daughter.

From a classic terrorists vs. CIA show perspective, it's a bit convoluted, but as a show about characters, it's still top notch in my book.

[zamler]

I hate to say it, but this show has turned to crap. We got absolutely no explanation for the colossal failures involving the tailor shop search. And Saul continues to be a complete moron, worse is they didn't bother to even do a name check, just bust down the door only to find out the guy is not who they had hoped? Really? Is the CIA and FBI living in the dark ages, no computers? They could have Googled the guys name for cripes sake.

[nik-]

That might have been a jump the shark moment at the end of the episode.

Spoiler!

I mean really? The Osama figure of the show can suddenly sneak into the country by shaving his beard off?

Me is worried.

[zamler]

The last two episodes have been bad, really bad. I can't get over how stupid they make the various agencies and their agents look. Everyone is either damaged, stupid, out of control, or a combination. Really the show has turned into a twisted love story.

Spoiler!

And apparently flying a helicopter can be done completely undetected and untraceable.

[East Coast Flame]

Man, looks like I caught up at the wrong time. Cruised through all the episodes in about a week to find out the show sucks now. Bummer.

[Caged Great]

We'll see where it's going. Does seem a little weak writing wise.

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Originally Posted by nik-

That might have been a jump the shark moment at the end of the episode.

Spoiler!

I mean really? The Osama figure of the show can suddenly sneak into the country by shaving his beard off?

Me is worried.

At least give them a chance to explain how it was possible next episode. But yeah, it did scream out as pretty silly when I saw it.

"Hello Nicholas."

[1stLand]

I hope the CIA isnt as sloppy as this in Real Life.

The CIA would have reigned in Carrie a long time ago.
She just always disobeys orders.

[zamler]

She does, but at least she tries. David Estes doesn't seem to do anything, except look stern and always wear the exact same suit. If Brody is going to have to endure another round of painful interrogations, I may actually start to feel sorry for the guy.

[3 Justin 3]

You guys are crazy, this show is amazing.

You guys are complaining about the CIA being too stupid in this show; in real life the head of the CIA is having an affair.

[zamler]

And that affair is with a terrorist turned informant double agent?

[J epworth]

Finally watching Band of Brothers for the first time, discovered that Brody is a main character, automatically assume this Winters guys is plotting to kill Eisenhower or something... Seriously though, he sure has the soldier persona down well, great acting by him in both series.

[JonDuke]

I was afraid of where the show was going after watching the past couple of episodes but tonights definitely makes up for it. Pretty fantastic with another one of those endings that leaves you dying for next week to come quicker. Can't believe there's only 3 episodes left.

Spoiler!

Side note: I really missed seeing more of Jess.

Love this show.

[nik-]

Yup, pulled it out of the fire for me too. I'm glad pretty much everyone in the show reacted with the same repugnance I did to the thought of Nasir getting into the country. And topless Morena Baccarin f yeah.

[zamler]

Great episode for sure, was nice to see Estes was not as useless as I thought he was!

[d_phaneuf]

something is going to come up with the 'mole' from last season and this I think

it was asked two or three times tonight "how did Nazir get in the country"

it seems unlikely that one of the most wanted men in the world would sneak in the country, the show drawing attention to it so much makes me think he had help getting in and we will find out

really good episode

[moon]

Perhaps I am not watching these shows with enough critical attention and instead am trying to enjoy them but I am always surprised at the overreactions and shock that not every little detail is explained.

Show has been great all season and don't get any of the let down that many here seemed to be feeling.

Dana is annoying and her plot line was boring but it was so small it doesn't really effect the show.

[3 Justin 3]

Originally Posted by moon

Perhaps I am not watching these shows with enough critical attention and instead am trying to enjoy them but I am always surprised at the overreactions and shock that not every little detail is explained.

Show has been great all season and don't get any of the let down that many here seemed to be feeling.

Dana is annoying and her plot line was boring but it was so small it doesn't really effect the show.

You know people are going crazy when Moon is the only one in this thread making sense.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by 3 Justin 3

You know people are going crazy when Moon is the only one in this thread making sense.

It did have a lull for a couple episodes IMO but last episode was very exciting and has us back in the action.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Saul Berenson might be my favourite character currently on tv.