Author Topic: Homeland - now finished in the States - here be spoilers (Read 122321 times)

Libertine · « **Reply #1120 on:** April 4, 2017, 01:09:57 pm »

Yeah, been a great season (up to ep 10). Having said that, I think the quality of the entire show has been consistently good (though maybe a slight dip in season 3).

Amazing how they can make it so topical, even if they did expect a Clinton victory. Will be interesting to see how House of Cards copes this year.

dave 5516 · « **Reply #1121 on:** April 4, 2017, 02:54:39 pm »

Watched the latest ep just before..this has TBC written all over it.

Sorry for editing your post Dave, but I cannot edit the post below without spoiling myself.

***** THE FINALE HAS BEEN SHOWN IN THE STATES. CLICKING ON SPOILERS IS LIKELY TO BE VERY BAD NEWS FOR THOSE OF US WATCHING CHANNEL 4 *****

Especially the Garrus post following this one.

Garrus · « **Reply #1122 on:** April 10, 2017, 09:48:43 am »

Spoiler

RIP Quinn. He's had enough close escapes.

Also, I didn't see that ending coming at all. Build up the President Elect throughout the season in a manner to gain sympathy for her and then turn her into a dictator type figure almost instantaneously.

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Kenny's Jacket · « **Reply #1123 on:** April 10, 2017, 10:09:51 am »

Quote from: Garrus on April 10, 2017, 09:48:43 am

Spoiler
RIP Quinn. He's had enough close escapes.

Also, I didn't see that ending coming at all. Build up the President Elect throughout the season in a manner to gain sympathy for her and then turn her into a dictator type figure almost instantaneously.
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I know you used a spoiler, but for anyone keeping pace with what is show on Ch 4 then you are an episode ahead.

Chivasino · « **Reply #1124 on:** April 10, 2017, 10:24:45 am »

Quote from: Kenny's Jacket on April 10, 2017, 10:09:51 am

I know you used a spoiler, but for anyone keeping pace with what is show on Ch 4 then you are an episode ahead.

Yep - that's fucked it for me.

Kashinoda · « **Reply #1125 on:** April 10, 2017, 11:58:29 am »

Quote from: sideshowme on March 2, 2017, 02:04:52 am

yep, it's reinvented itself again, and this is currently the best it's been since the first season.

I stopped watching after Brody died, and did well to bother until that point I feel

Think I can dive into the current season without having watched anything until now?

dave 5516 · « **Reply #1126 on:** April 10, 2017, 12:05:34 pm »

Quote from: Kashinoda on April 10, 2017, 11:58:29 am

I stopped watching after Brody died, and did well to bother until that point I feel

Think I can dive into the current season without having watched anything until now?

Watch season 5 first.

dave 5516 · « **Reply #1127 on:** April 10, 2017, 12:09:39 pm »

Quote from: dave 5516 on April 4, 2017, 02:54:39 pm

Watched the latest ep just before..this has TBC written all over it.

Sorry for editing your post Dave, but I cannot edit the post below without spoiling myself.

***** THE FINALE HAS BEEN SHOWN IN THE STATES. CLICKING ON SPOILERS IS LIKELY TO BE VERY BAD NEWS FOR THOSE OF US WATCHING CHANNEL 4 *****

Especially the Garrus post following this one.

It's alright, SP.

That was a good episode.

Why someone would click on a spoiler knowing lots of us watch the US episode, I know not...silly billies.

planet-terror · « **Reply #1128 on:** April 10, 2017, 03:02:10 pm »

excellent episode last night,,really gripping stuff..cant wait for the finale..i reckon da dal will come out smelling of roses,,my mrs thinks the president elect is shifty

Garrus · « **Reply #1129 on:** April 10, 2017, 04:26:06 pm »

Apologies lads. Had no idea it would be construed as anything other than spoilers for the finale. I'll remember to put a warning before the post next time.

planet-terror · « **Reply #1130 on:** April 17, 2017, 10:43:54 pm »

Interesting ending

S · « **Reply #1131 on:** April 18, 2017, 03:01:30 am »

Quote from: planet-terror on April 17, 2017, 10:43:54 pm

Interesting ending

Good predictions in your earlier post.

Jono69 · « **Reply #1132 on:** April 18, 2017, 03:13:37 am »

Really enjoying it again , think it lost its way with the whole Brody thing in the end

Gili Gulu · « **Reply #1133 on:** April 18, 2017, 06:35:27 am »

Quote from: Jono69 on April 18, 2017, 03:13:37 am

Really enjoying it again , think it lost its way with the whole Brody thing in the end

The writers really tied themselves in knots trying to keep Brody and his family's plot lines going. When they cut that cord the show took off again.

planet-terror · « **Reply #1134 on:** April 18, 2017, 08:36:19 am »

Quote from: S on April 18, 2017, 03:01:30 am

Good predictions in your earlier post.

On the president yes. That was my mrs. Shes always right.

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #1135 on:** April 18, 2017, 04:47:30 pm »

Well set up the next series, if there is one planned?

Kop307 · « **Reply #1136 on:** April 18, 2017, 04:54:06 pm »

I've always enjoyed Homeland and I enjoyed this series, but the show has lost its way in the past 2 seasons.

I liked the original idea with Brody and then it moved into terrorism in general abroad but this last season for me was all over the place.

Others may care but frankly I couldn't give a shit about Carrie's kid. It's not what the show is about. I want Carrie and the gang chasing bad guys, and the show has gone away from that. It's gone from thrilling, tense action packed good guys vs bad guys to a political drama mixed with Eastenders.

To be brutally honest I'll keep watching it because I've invested years into the show but I hope the next season is the last. If the show isn't going back to its roots what's the point. If I want to watch a political drama I'll watch House Of Cards.

JoeCole · « **Reply #1137 on:** April 18, 2017, 05:20:37 pm »

Quote from: Kop307 on April 18, 2017, 04:54:06 pm

To be brutally honest I'll keep watching it because I've invested years into the show but I hope the next season is the last.

Already renewed up to season 8

S · « **Reply #1138 on:** April 18, 2017, 07:30:54 pm »

There's definitely been times when the quality has nosedived, but I thought this season was near perfect.

The pacing was well executed. Everything was nicely ticking along just under the surface until the final few episodes when it kicked into gear.
Dar Adal and Quinn, two of the strongest characters, featured heavily. Finally, it was full of the sort of tense moments Homeland specialises in.

The last episode itself was a slight letdown. It was perfect up until the "Six Weeks Later" part. I felt like they skipped over the significance of what happened before, and the character himself deserved more recognition.

Quietly optimistic for the show's future, but they'll have to introduce some engaging new supporting cast members. The best characters continue to be the ones we've known all along, and their numbers are decreasing now.

Libertine · « **Reply #1139 on:** April 18, 2017, 07:52:49 pm »

Quote from: Kop307 on April 18, 2017, 04:54:06 pm

To be brutally honest I'll keep watching it because I've invested years into the show but I hope the next season is the last. If the show isn't going back to its roots what's the point. If I want to watch a political drama I'll watch House Of Cards.

I thought this season was great (I've loved most if not all of the series) but agree it shouldn't turn into HoC/West Wing - the thought of Carrie as a white house SPAD is grim. Was interesting to be back stateside this year, but needs to get back to proper spook stuff next year.

planet-terror · « **Reply #1140 on:** April 18, 2017, 09:09:04 pm »

Agree with that S. Disappointed they skipped over the 6 weeks. Don't think it dealt at all well with the fallout of the attacks and significance of the death of a major character in Quinn. Felt it was too rushed to hook us into next season.
Disappointed too that Quinn died although he may have run out of lives. He was the Jack bauer type that the show needs. The lovable rouge.

Macphisto80 · « **Reply #1141 on:** April 18, 2017, 09:42:10 pm »

What happened to this show? It got good, there. The last episode was a bit iffy, but the rest was solid.

redk84 · « **Reply #1142 on:** May 11, 2017, 02:25:21 pm »

Just watched the latest season in about a week or two.....

veering towards a 24-style show (not as fast paced like). Which is not to say I didn't think the season was strong but I can see why some posters have mentioned it has gone away from its roots

Homeland for me has always been a bit more raw and I think they should go back to that.

Spoiler

Quinn was a brilliant character and its sad to see him go

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....Dar Adal was also a very interesting one that im glad got a bigger role..

I see the fake news/president stuff is high on current affairs so can see why they went that route for this season.....wonder whats next

dave 5516 · « **Reply #1143 on:** May 11, 2017, 02:38:06 pm »

Quote from: redk84 on May 11, 2017, 02:25:21 pm

Just watched the latest season in about a week or two.....

veering towards a 24-style show (not as fast paced like). Which is not to say I didn't think the season was strong but I can see why some posters have mentioned it has gone away from its roots

Homeland for me has always been a bit more raw and I think they should go back to that. ....Dar Adal was also a very interesting one that im glad got a bigger role..

I see the fake news/president stuff is high on current affairs so can see why they went that route for this season.....wonder whats next

See the bit that's missing, should spoiler that, just in case.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #1144 on:** May 11, 2017, 04:52:35 pm »

Was excellent season. Hope it continues.

Garrus · « **Reply #1145 on:** May 11, 2017, 05:58:24 pm »

Excellent season for the most part but I still think they tried to fit in way too much in that last episode.

DangerScouse · « **Reply #1146 on:** May 16, 2017, 11:02:45 pm »

Really enjoyed this season. Sticking with the current affairs theme, don't be surprised to see Russia heavily tied in.

SP · « **Reply #1147 on:** May 17, 2017, 12:19:29 am »

They were probably caught on the hop. The President Elect had overtones of Clinton. Trump winning messed up their planning forcing the pivot to authoritarianism. It probably seemed like a great idea when Clinton was ahead.

iamnant · « **Reply #1148 on:** February 9, 2018, 10:31:16 am »

Season 7 is back on Channel 4 on February the 18th, with the first episode being aired it's usual 7 days earlier in the US this Sunday night (for those of you who can't wait the week for it to air here and watch it online).

WARNING: The trailer below will have a LOT of spoilers if you haven't yet watched season 6, which is now on Netflix UK by the way.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/E4ZRFs_MdM8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/E4ZRFs_MdM8</a>

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #1149 on:** February 9, 2018, 10:35:42 am »

Great news. Last season was very good.

armchair-fan · « **Reply #1150 on:** February 9, 2018, 10:43:15 am »

Quote from: iamnant on February 9, 2018, 10:31:16 am

Season 7 is back on Channel 4 on February the 18th, with the first episode being aired it's usual 7 days earlier in the US this Sunday night (for those of you who can't wait the week for it to air here and watch it online).

Good news. I have just made my way through "Next of Kin" on ITV which I read someone accurately describe as, 'Homeland if it had been made by Channel 5' - be good to get back to the real thing.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #1151 on:** February 9, 2018, 11:05:11 am »

Great news.

Millie · « **Reply #1152 on:** February 9, 2018, 11:27:12 am »

Quote from: armchair-fan on February 9, 2018, 10:43:15 am

Good news. I have just made my way through "Next of Kin" on ITV which I read someone accurately describe as, 'Homeland if it had been made by Channel 5' - be good to get back to the real thing.

Yeah I watched that. I kind of enjoyed it but I get the reference.

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #1153 on:** February 9, 2018, 12:00:00 pm »

Well that was kept quiet.

All channels seem to pre advertise any old shite but this is kept under wraps.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #1154 on:** February 9, 2018, 12:15:41 pm »

Next of kin was crap.

S · « **Reply #1155 on:** February 9, 2018, 01:49:32 pm »

Great news.

Homeland has it's detractors, and rightly so in some instances. The last season produced some of it's finest moments to date though.

You only realise how good Homeland is once you watch one of it's many run-of-the-mill pretenders.

cowtownred · « **Reply #1156 on:** February 10, 2018, 09:53:20 am »

Excellent news! Yeah, surprisingly little promotion for this. Has provided some of the very best drama in recent years. I still think those first few series (when Damian Lewis was involved) are among the best TV I've ever enjoyed.

Gili Gulu · « **Reply #1157 on:** February 11, 2018, 11:33:59 am »

Episode 1 of the new season is available from the usual sources.

Homeland S07E01 1080p WEB H264-DEFLATE

cowtownred · « **Reply #1158 on:** February 18, 2018, 01:21:53 pm »

Yeah I watched last night, it aired on RTE2 in Ireland on Friday I think.

Enjoyable, but a touch confusing (I haven't watched series 6 recently).

planet-terror · « **Reply #1159 on:** February 20, 2018, 11:01:24 am »

excellent opening episode i thought.
plenty of stories to develop.
cant wait for the return of brody........