Showtime's Homeland is walking a treacherous line. On one hand, the first few episodes were so compelling, so strong and so expertly written that even the slightest slips later on seem damaging, even irreparable. Two weeks ago "Achilles Heel" offered the biggest reveal to date and began to lose my devotion ever so slightly. Last night's "Crossfire" in many ways signaled a return to form and yet, something was still amiss. After some time to digest, I think that last night was perhaps a better show than I originally thought. Perhaps I couldn't see the forest for the trees? The saga continues on Sunday with "Representative Brody."
If you read our recaps of the acclaimed first season series from Showtime then you should know that I was more than a little disappointed by last night's episode. However, as mentioned above, with some time to contemplate I see a lot more virtues in the pacing, the structure and the character work in "Crossfire" than I initially gave them credit. In fact, hearing Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa talk "Crossfire" it allows for me to see the episode in a slightly different and more promising light. Here's what they have to say.
Now. On to next week and "Representative Brody." As the title suggests, and the previous video indicates, Sunday's episode will be a major turning point for Brody's character. Gordon and Gansa said that Brody, after leaving Nazir's safe/torture house, had all the tools and information he needed to decide whether or not he's going to proceed with his role in the terrorist plot, namely agreeing to run in the upcoming special congressional election.
The preview clips are a little more suspenseful than usual and highlight these impending decisions. First, Brody calls Carrie and requests to meet, with some highly sexual undertones - booty call or long con call for information? The second clip has the Vice President personally visiting Brody and asking him to run in the special election. They both end about a second or two too soon, leaving the suspense to play out on Sunday. Enjoy!
As always, those in the right region can also watch the preview for "Representative Brody." It's a faster cut, more intense and fuller look at the episode...
Homeland airs on Showtime, Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. It stars Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Mandy Patinkin and Morena Baccarin.
Official synopsis via Showtime's website,
Carrie and Saul identify Walker's contact in Washington but their target has diplomatic immunity; Brody is approached to run for a disgraced congressman's seat in the House of Representatives.
