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Homeland

2011·Show
96Episodes in8Seasons·TV-MA
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic818.0Rotten Tomatoes85%85%

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A , crime series: , but never gory, .

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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About

The nation sees a hero. She sees a threat.

CIA officer Carrie Mathison is tops in her field despite being bipolar, which makes her volatile and unpredictable. With the help of her long-time mentor Saul Berenson, Carrie fearlessly risks everything, including her personal well-being and even sanity, at every turn.
High-Stakes EspionagePsychological ThrillerPolitical IntrigueCharacter-Driven DramaTense & Paranoia-FilledMoral AmbiguityIntellectual MysteryGritty RealismEmotional Volatility

Crew

Directed by:
Lesli Linka Glatter, Michael Cuesta, Dan Attias
Written by:
Chip Johannessen, Charlotte Stoudt, Alex Gansa
Produced by:
Michael Klick, Katie O'Hara, Claire Danes
Composed by:
Sean Callery

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Homeland

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Homeland?

NetflixHulu

In the United States, Homeland streams on Netflix and Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 125 other countries.

Is Homeland worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 81).

Which season of Homeland is best?

Season 8, with an IMDb average of 8.6. Season 6 is the weakest at 8.0. The highest-rated episode is There's Something Else Going On (season 4, episode 9) at 9.5, and the lowest is Long Time Coming (season 4, episode 12) at 5.8.

How long does it take to watch Homeland?

88 h

About 88 hours: 96 episodes in 8 seasons of about 55 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2020.

Will I feel good after watching Homeland?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Homeland use?

Implausible Hair ColorMetaphorically TrueAmbition is EvilJerk with a Heart of GoldBilingual BonusLast-Name BasisLong-Runner Cast TurnoverBread, Eggs, Breaded EggsAnyone Can DieSleep Deprivation PunishmentWorking with the ExBadass Decayand 167 more

TV Tropes lists 179 tropes for it, including Implausible Hair Color, Metaphorically True, and Ambition is Evil.