Homeland is a drama/thriller series developed for American television by Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa and based on the Israeli series Hatufim (English title: Prisoners of War) created by Gideon Raff. The series stars Claire Danes as Carrie Mathison, a Central Intelligence Agency officer and Damian Lewis as Nicholas Brody, a U.S. Marine. Mathison has come to believe that Brody, who was held captive by Al-Qaedaas a prisoner of war, was turned by the enemy and now threatens the United States.
The series is broadcast in the United States on the cable channel Showtime, and is produced by Fox 21. It premiered on October 2, 2011. The first episode was made available online, more than two weeks before broadcast, with viewers having to complete some tasks to unlock access. The series has received critical acclaim, as well as several industry awards, including winning the 2012 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama, and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series and Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Damian Lewis and Claire Danes respectively. Showtime renewed the series for a second season of twelve episodes, which premiered on September 30, 2012.
Main cast
- Claire Danes as Carrie Mathison, a CIA intelligence officer assigned to the Counterterrorism Center.
- Damian Lewis as Nicholas Brody, a U.S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant who was rescued by Delta Force after being held by Al-Qaeda as a prisoner of war for eight years.
- Morena Baccarin as Jessica Brody, Nicholas Brody's wife.
- David Harewood as David Estes, the Director of the CIA's Counterterrorism Center. He is Carrie's boss.
- Diego Klattenhoff as Mike Faber, a U.S. Marine Captain. He was Nicholas' best friend who, assuming he was dead, started dating Jessica Brody.
- Jamey Sheridan as William Walden (recurring season 1, starring season 2), Vice President of the United States and former director of the CIA.
- David Marciano as Virgil (recurring season 1, starring season 2), Carrie's contact aiding in the surveillance of Brody.
- Navid Negahban as Abu Nazir (recurring season 1, starring season 2), a high-ranking member of Al-Qaeda.
- Jackson Pace as Chris Brody, Nicholas Brody's son.
- Morgan Saylor as Dana Brody, Nicholas Brody's daughter.
- Mandy Patinkin as Saul Berenson, the CIA's Middle-East Division Chief. He is Carrie's old boss and mentor.
Recurring Cast
- Hrach Titizian as Danny Galvez, a CIA agent of Guatemalan and Lebanese origin.
- Chris Chalk as Tom Walker, a U.S. Marine who was captured along with Brody.
- Amy Hargreaves as Maggie Mathison, Carrie's sister and a psychiatrist.
- Maury Sterling as Max, Virgil's brother aiding in the surveillance of Brody.
- Taylor Kowalski as Xander, Dana Brody's boyfriend.
- Jason Hatfield as Pittman, a CIA cryptologist.
- James Rebhorn as Frank Mathison, Carrie's father.
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