Homeland (2011) is an American television political thriller series that originally aired on Showtime. Created by Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa, and based on the Israeli series Prisoners of War (Hatufim), Homeland became widely acclaimed for its suspenseful narrative, complex characters, and timely exploration of themes such as terrorism, national security, and psychological tension.

The show follows Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes), a brilliant but emotionally troubled CIA officer, who suspects that American POW Nicholas Brody (Damian Lewis), who was captured by Al-Qaeda and held for eight years, may have been turned into a sleeper agent by the enemy. Her belief that Brody has been “turned” leads her to investigate him, despite doubts from her colleagues and superiors. Brody, now a hero back in the U.S., is reintegrating into civilian life and into his family, but his actions and motivations remain mysterious.

Throughout the series, Homeland explores the complexities of espionage and counterterrorism, as well as the personal and psychological toll that these high-stakes situations take on the characters involved. Carrie’s obsession with proving Brody’s betrayal strains her relationships and causes her to struggle with her own mental health, as she suffers from bipolar disorder. Meanwhile, Brody’s life is complicated by his evolving loyalty to the United States, his past with Al-Qaeda, and his own internal moral conflicts.