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#3276 |
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I'm really starting to feel like the show has lost it's way a bit. Estes could have sent anyone to detain Brodie and Dana at the Police Station, it was silly sending Carrie, risking blowing his CIA cover to his family.
I'm not interested in Brodie and Carrie repeating their romance. This episode reminded me of the Saul of last series, lending such gravitas to it. His were the best parts of the episode. I felt sad for Eileen. I'm at the stage of being interested in everyone else more than the main two characters at the moment! I like stroppy new CIA guy. I think this was quite a sloppy episode - as you say why send Carrie to the police station? Wish they'd feature Saul more, he's my favourite character. I found all the scenes with Brody and his family really dull and unbelievable which is a shame as I really like the show! |
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and me....
you know it was pants when even the character says the words the viewers want to shout to the telly -so to speak-... Carrie mumbles.... "your phone was switched off"... as if She knew that Dana was not supposed to see that she is still working with Brody... Sending Carrie for this mondane task was nearly as bad as sending Brody to the tyalor Surely by now Estes should increase the capacity of the team working on preventing the next 9/11?... Annoying |
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I'm more interested in Quinn now. He's an interesting character.
![]() Did any of them mention the trunk - the one that was removed fro the tailor shop? Did Dana say she went to the lady's funeral? |
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I'm more interested in Quinn now. He's an interesting character.
![]() Did any of them mention the trunk - the one that was removed fro the tailor shop? Have to say I think this was the weakest episode so far. |
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I'm more interested in Quinn now. He's an interesting character.
![]() Did any of them mention the trunk - the one that was removed fro the tailor shop? Did Dana say she went to the lady's funeral? They mentioned no radiation detected in the tailors so not a dirty bomb. She did say she was at funeral and even counted the money in the collection box. Can't be bothered with the two leads love in, in real life they should be hating each other. Loving Saul and Quinn ones ying to ones yang. |
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I think one of them (Carrie?) said at the beginning they'd done tests in the tailors and it wasn't a dirty bomb but if it took two people to carry it out of the shop it must have been some kind of explosive. Can't remember exactly, will watch again.
Have to say I think this was the weakest episode so far.
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They said enough C4 to blow up a ??????? (sorry, can't remember what) or a synagogue.
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I feel like I missed out with this show. There was hardly any build-up to the first series on Channel 4 so I never even noticed it. Then everyone was raving about it but by that time the first episode was no longer on 4oD.
Now into the second series I still feel like I'm missing out. Pointless watching it without seeing the first series. I was (and still am) an enormous fan of 24 (I once watched 8 episodes in one night!), would I like Homeland? I've been debating whether or not to buy the DVD of the first series. Of course, I've left it a bit late to do that and then catch-up with series 2 on 4oD as episodes 1 and 2 are no longer showing, so I'd have to wait for the second series to be released on DVD. If Homeland is as tense, action packed and unmissable as 24 was then I'll buy the box set. |
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They mentioned no radiation detected in the tailors so not a dirty bomb.
She did say she was at funeral and even counted the money in the collection box. Can't be bothered with the two leads love in, in real life they should be hating each other. Loving Saul and Quinn ones ying to ones yang. It could be weeks or months later, yet to me it always looks like the following day.... |
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koantemplation... i normally watch it monday at 11am - work permitting -
what about you?...she casually asked But this series is shown only 6 days later in the UK which is worth the wait. |
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Don't the episode breaks tend to only happen with series that are 20+ episodes long?
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If Homeland is as tense, action packed and unmissable as 24 was then I'll buy the box set. Homeland is far more realistic (bar some bits) which are Ludicrous I switch my brain off at the stupid bits and you do feel for the Characters far more than the Jack Bauer saving the World which bordered on being a superhero TV series thats the reason we gave up on it with all that rubbish shooting his own father in the family home etc I would say definately get the season one it is great viewing with some great cliff hangars |
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I'm finding series 2 dull compared to the first with to many subplots going on.
They lose 6 agents not long after someone else is seen within inches of Roya and Brody talking and no attempts to identify him, the teen romance story could have been shortened as Dana is as pointless as her mother for the show. One thing I learned is that Carrie is more interesting when she isn't having a bi-polar episode and since the shock treatment doesn't seem to have affected season 2 then what was the point if it. I'm sure they will try to string it out for 5 seasons but it needs to pick up the pace a bit if they do. |
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Its OK picking up the pace but that is where most of these US programs start going downhill fast with the main star becoming superhuman and viewers these days want a little more credibility to the programs they watch
24 as an example was brilliant but they just went way OTT Heroes was the same great opening season then the whole show collapsed with every man and his dog becoming super heroes and the effects team running wild Homeland works so well because it is at least believable in parts and not an action man movie |
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I still think the series is great! I don't mind if it's a little implausible at times. I can't think of a single drama that isn't.
I like that Brody is so uncomfortable with the conflicting pressure from all sides - his wife, daughter, Carrie, the CIA, Walden, Roya and he's not able to appear so calm and collected as he was in the first series. Quinn is a great addition to the show and I really like the sarcastic exchanges between him and Carrie. The only thing I haven't enjoyed about this series has been the Finn/Dana storyline. Hopefully, we'll see less of those two now the "hit and run" incident is out in the open and Brody/Walden/the CIA are left to deal with the consequences. |
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We all loved this episode. Homeland never disappoints. Yes, there are flaws here and there, but the acting is impeccable and the story continues to flow.
The scriptwirters had to have Dana and Finn break the news of the crash at this party weekend because it kept all the characters contained within one place. If Dana had told her parents at home they would have gone straight to the police and the whole series would have imploded. I don't think the continuing relationship between Brody and Carrie is implausible. Brody stated quite clearly to Carrie that she was playing with him; he is confused and so is she. Damian Lewis's acting in the scene in the wooded area when they kissed was superb, his face shows so much confusion and despair. He is disappointed with himself and feels he has let himself and everyone else down. He clearly doesn't like double crossing everyone. I don't know why so many people dislike Jessica. This poor woman has been put through the wringer. In one day she learnt her husband had killed his former best friend, and then her daughter has been involved in a hit and run. I absolutely adore Saul, such a brilliant understated performance, he is wonderful. I also like Estes very much and love the new character, Quinn, who appears to be almost as nuts as Carrie in a different way!
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I personally don't like Jess because she comes across so bossy and woodenlike....not a lot of emotion or caring about her .
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I know the felling... I am dreaming of a season 3 with a new love triangle qith Quinn at the centre of it
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That has often crossed my mind, EastEnder.
Nazir's relationship with his son was rather odd. |
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I feel like I missed out with this show. There was hardly any build-up to the first series on Channel 4 so I never even noticed it. Then everyone was raving about it but by that time the first episode was no longer on 4oD.
Now into the second series I still feel like I'm missing out. Pointless watching it without seeing the first series. I was (and still am) an enormous fan of 24 (I once watched 8 episodes in one night!), would I like Homeland? I've been debating whether or not to buy the DVD of the first series. Of course, I've left it a bit late to do that and then catch-up with series 2 on 4oD as episodes 1 and 2 are no longer showing, so I'd have to wait for the second series to be released on DVD. If Homeland is as tense, action packed and unmissable as 24 was then I'll buy the box set. http://www.movie2k.to/tvshows-2046582-Homeland.html Hope this link is allowed. |
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Thought it was poor actually. It took us nowhere and was filler in reality. We did learn that Brody now exposed, has developed a conscience revolving round his daughter. The rest especially Carrie and him rekindling their romance was awful and surely won't be a major part again as the power or influence is established.
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Am I the only one who doesn't mind the Jessica and Dana characters? Have to admit that Quinn is indeed an interesting recent addition. Interesting episode with some good Saul moments. It might have been "filler", but I appreciate a bit of addition to the story's detail instead of a constant need for action, action, action.
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I think the romance thing is important because neither of them know whether it's genuine or if they're playing each other? Emotions can cloud judgement ? Carrie's been told not to trust Brody but her heart might be saying she wants to so perhaps the rekindling bit is relevant ? Brody made the first move albeit hesitantly , seemingly still confused after the kissing and saying he felt good ?
He doesn't actually seem particularly interested in Jess. |
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Thought it was poor actually. It took us nowhere and was filler in reality. We did learn that Brody now exposed, has developed a conscience revolving round his daughter. The rest especially Carrie and him rekindling their romance was awful and surely won't be a major part again as the power or influence is established.
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I think the romance thing is important because neither of them know whether it's genuine or if they're playing each other? Emotions can cloud judgement ? Carrie's been told not to trust Brody but her heart might be saying she wants to so perhaps the rekindling bit is relevant ? Brody made the first move albeit hesitantly , seemingly still confused after the kissing and saying he felt good ?
He doesn't actually seem particularly interested in Jess. |
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