When does homelands final season start just because youre watching a show about the cia doesnt mean you need to be putting in long hours. At the beginning of season 7, we asked if the world. Why is the final season of homeland getting pushed back. Homeland finale looms as flawed plot holes show through. Feb 09, 2020 the final season of homeland, season eight, is premiering tonight, sunday, feb. Homeland kicks off its eighth and final season this week but the choice to end the showtime spy thriller was actually made years ago. Homelands eighth and final series was originally intended to air on channel 4 in autumn 2019, but the ambitious final series was hit by delays with the show later set for broadcast in. Why is the final season of homeland getting pushed back in. Homeland will have the longest hiatus between seasons, with the dramas final eighth season set to premiere february 9, two years after season 7, which debuted on february 11 2018. Its almost the end of the line for homeland, showtimes most popular series. In a word, homeland is now slated to start its final, 12episode season threetofour months later than expected due to issues with overseas production. When shes released as part of a prisoner exchange seven months later at russias.
The official site of the showtime original series homeland. Showtimes homeland reveals new final season premiere date. Watch homeland in canada where to stream the final season. Homeland on channel 4 final season air date, cast, plot. Homeland season 8 the last season showtime confirms final. Feb 07, 2020 for homeland to do what it does best, carrie mathison had to become nicholas brody in the shows eighth and final season. The homeland series finale pushes carrie and sauls ideological differences to a breaking point, before arguing america needs them both. The eighth and final season of the american spy thriller television drama series homeland premiered on february 9, 2020, and concluded on april 26, 2020, on. Homeland is an ambitious series especially in its final season, he. Claire danes as carrie in homeland sifeddine elamineshowtime homeland returns one last time for a final hope of ending an endless war in the final season. Initially, the shows creators thought about using digital technology to make patinkin, 67. Paean to the people ends the president keane scandal on a surprisingly somber note.
The sites critical consensus is, homeland returns to form with a tautly thrilling final season that fittingly finishes the job carrie mathison started all those years ago. This is a problem for saul, national security advisor to president warner, who has been dispatched to engage the taliban in afghanistan peace negotiations. Her body is healing, but her memory remains fractured. See what critics are saying about the final season of homeland homeland at its best the new york times. The final season of homeland finds carrie mathison danes recovering from months of brutal confinement in a russian. In august 2016, the eighth season was announced, which will be the final season and premiere on february 9, 2020. Showtimes homeland launches final season the eighth and final season of the cia spy series homeland premieres sunday with claire danes and mandy patinkin. Apr, 2020 so by ending the series on a title like that, we can expect things to turn at least partially full circle in the final episode of homeland, although it is hard to imagine it will actually end with. Jan, 2020 homelands forthcoming final season will bring carrie and brody back together, cosmically at least. A recap of designated driver, episode 10 of the eighth and final season of homeland on showtime.
When alex gansa and howard gordon learned after season 5 that their political thriller, homeland, would end after. Jan, 2020 the final season of homeland is putting a new spin on its original story. Homeland has just one hour left after season 8, episode 11, which just set up exactly what fans can expect from the showtime dramas series finale. Mandy patinkin almost digitally deaged for homeland final. The cabler on friday announced that homeland s return has been pushed to 2020, with the eighth and final season set to debut on sunday, february 9 at 98c. The eighth season of the emmy and golden globe winning. The following contains spoilers about the homeland series finale. Feb 09, 2020 claire danes as carrie in homeland sifeddine elamineshowtime homeland returns one last time for a final hope of ending an endless war in the final season of showtimes drama, claire danes. Feb 03, 2020 the final season of showtimes hit tv series homeland premieres sunday. A confident, nuanced ending sidesteps nuclear war and easy answers alike, and brings carrie and saul full circle. The seventh season of the american television drama series homeland premiered on february 11, 2018, and concluded on april 29, 2018, on showtime, consisting of 12. Claire danes, hugh dancy make last homeland season a.
Homeland season 8 cast, release date, plot and more. Homeland final season circles back to the beginning. Homeland season 8 the last season showtime confirms. The final season of showtimes hit tv series homeland premieres sunday. For homeland to do what it does best, carrie mathison had to become nicholas brody in the shows eighth and final season. This interview includes spoilers for the series finale of homeland. So by ending the series on a title like that, we can expect things to turn at least partially full circle in the final episode of homeland, although it is hard to imagine it will actually end with. Apr 05, 2020 danes in the final season of homeland. Homeland was canceled way back in 2018, when the showtime series was announced to be ending after season 8. Showtime announced on friday morning during the television critics. Via deadline, levine explained during a tca press tour why the final season of homeland takes so long to reach our screens. The eighth and final season of homeland is currently running on showtime which will conclude the excellent showtime series but when will season 8 of homeland be on netflix. The eighth and final season of the american television drama series homeland is scheduled to premiere on february 9, 2020, on showtime and consist of 12 episodes. Homeland returns one last time for a final hope of ending.
Homeland returns one last time for a final hope of. After a long time away, the showtime series kicks off its final. Homelands final season sort of goes back to the beginning and also season 4 in regards to wrapping up the story of cia operative carrie mathison. If you like tvline, youll love our weekly newsletter. The eighth and final season of homeland will debut in early 2020, showtime has announced.
The series that once centered on a family being torn apart by the return of their prisonerofwar patriarch, marine sergeant nick brody damian lewis. Homeland season 8 puts carrie in brodys shoes, creators. Showtime president david nevins announced monday at the television critics assoc. Feb 09, 2020 the eighth and final season of homeland premieres on sunday, february 9, 2020 at 9 p. The critically acclaimed and groundbreaking drama homeland returns for its pulsepounding final season. Homeland is back on channel 4 for an eighth and final season in 2020. Nearly two years since its seventh season ended with cia intelligence officer carrie mathison claire danes in captivity in a russian prison, homeland returns for a final 12 episodes. Homeland s final season is quickly hurtling to a finale, disappointing fans whove indulged in carrie mathisons exploits. Alex gansa, cocreator and showrunner of the showtime drama series.
Catch up on seasons 17 in less than 2 minutes catch up on seasons 17 in less than 2 minutes. Homeland season 8 episode 12 trailer, episode guide, and news. The final season of homeland has a new premiere date the eighth and concluding season of the espionage drama was originally expected to. Homelands series finale ended with one final twist. Homeland showrunner reveals final season shakeup plan. Homeland reached another milestone in its final season with the passing of a fanfavorite character who has been with the show since its inception.
Advertisement claire daness lead carrie mathison was in a pretty bad way at the close of season seven so whats in. Actress claire danes on the final season of homeland youtube. Claire danes, damien lewis, alex gansa and mandy patinkin take a look back at the past eight seasons discuss the cultural impact of. A recap of prisoners of war, the final episode of showtimes homeland. Aug 02, 2019 homeland will return for its eighth and final season later than expected. For nearly a decade, actress claire danes has portrayed cia agent carrie mathison. Homeland s forthcoming final season will bring carrie and brody back together, cosmically at least. Aug 02, 2019 the final season of homeland has a new premiere date the eighth and concluding season of the espionage drama was originally expected to return this summer, then was pushed to this fall, and will. Feb 09, 2020 season 8 of homeland doesnt hit the highs that made it a flash cultural phenomenon, but early episodes are comparable to most of the shows run as a strong espionage serial led by an excellent. Jan 27, 2020 the eighth and final season of homeland is currently running on showtime which will conclude the excellent showtime series but when will season 8 of homeland be on netflix. Homeland s seventh season finale, paean to the people, saw carrie captured by russian national yevgeny gromov. Morena baccarin, morgan saylor and jackson pace attend the final season premiere event for showtimes homeland at moma on february 4, 2020 in new york city.
Carries run 20 is a novel that tells the story of carrie mathison in a series of events that take place before season 1. Homeland is planning some major changes for its final season, including a return to an overseas setting, a big time jump and ditching its president trump. The eighth and concluding season of the espionage drama was originally expected to return this summer, then was pushed to this fall, and will now return february 9, 2020. As homeland entered its final season, sterling was the first to express his surprise at his character surviving throughout the entire run given the high body count for those who work closely. Season seven aired two years ago, so fans will finally get to see what will happen to. Homeland will return for its eighth and final season later than expected. For nearly a decade, actress claire danes has portrayed cia. Homeland season 8 episode 12 trailer, episode guide, and. Only in homeland, stuff actually happens, the plot moves along and it keeps you interested. The 12episode farewell season, which will be shot in a tbd location rumored to be israel, will bow in june 2019. Homeland has a bit tinfoil hat premise too, but the story and characters are so complex, you accept that in favor of just being entertained.
Rubicon had a good premise but literally nothing happened on that show and thats why it got cancelled. In the final season, carrie mathison is recovering from brutal confinement in a russian gulag. But fresh out of russian captivity, carries own government is questioning her allegiance, leading them to wonder is she a hero. A recap of in full flight, episode 9 of season 8 of homeland on showtime. Would carrie betray a fellow agent, and saul for that matter, to save the world. Sifeddine elamineshowtime another sensitive area has been homelands portrayal of bipolar disorder.
The final season of showtimes homeland starts by plunging its characters right into the middle of a crisis in the middle east, as negotiations between the taliban and the afghan government. Aug 06, 2018 for carrie mathison, retirement is nigh. The series finale of homeland is quickly approaching and fans will only get one more season before the big finale premieres on showtime. When does homeland s final season start just because youre watching a show about the cia doesnt mean you need to be putting in long hours. Dec 06, 2019 the final season of homeland finds carrie mathison danes recovering from months of brutal confinement in a russian gulag. We started talking about the finale as we got episodes nine and 10 as we were breaking the season, cocreator alex gansa told. Of course the major returning cast members and surviving characters are in place. Lets dive into the release schedule for netflix which will likely change depending on where you live in the world. The final season of homeland has a new premiere date. Homeland stars claire danes and mandy patinkin, along with showrunner alex gansa, tease the final season of the showtime series and a poetic ending with parallels to damian lewis brody. Carrie mathison is faced with one helluva moral dilemma heading into next weeks homeland series finale. Her body is healing, but her memory remains fractured which is a. Homeland returns to form with a tautly thrilling final season that fittingly finishes the job carrie mathison started all those years ago.
S homelands final season will find carrie claire danes recovering from months of brutal confinement in a russian gulag. Homeland final season 8 premiere date on showtime tvline. Feb 07, 2020 after a long time away, homeland kicks off its final season with carrie acting a bit brodyesque, plus lots and lots of max. Poetic, satisfying and full circle is how the team behind homeland is describing the final season and ultimate series finale of the showtime spy drama that launched 10 years ago. The claire danesled drama will premiere its last season on feb. Homelands eighth and final season is set to premiere on sunday, february 9 at 9 p.
When does the final homeland season air on showtime in 2019. Get ready for the series finale homeland season 8 youtube. Click here for details on the cast and schedule of season 8. As carrie and saul try to stop chaos, tasneem finally tracks down jalal and learns a hard truth. Cnn when showtime renewed homeland through an eighth season. Seasons, episodes, cast, characters official series.
Creators and executive producers alex gansa and howard gordon joined costars claire danes and mandy patinkin, along. The cast and crew of homeland sit down and talk about the journey to the final season, and what to expect in season 8. In season 1, homeland had one big enemy, abu nazir navid neghaban, and built its narrative climax around the revelation that sgt. However, the looming climax is also the culmination of a plot with. Claire danes leads season 8 toward a dignified end after all these years, the showtime series still succeeds because of danes carrie is the new brody in homeland s final season.
Watch seasons 17 of homeland now watch seasons 17 of homeland now. Homeland has long confronted the global complexities of terrorism and national security, but its final season gets very personal for carrie mathison, the selfsacrificing superspy at the. Apr 19, 2018 homeland is planning some major changes for its final season, including a return to an overseas setting, a big time jump and ditching its president trump allegories, showrunner alex gansa says. Homeland s eighth and final series was originally intended to air on channel 4 in autumn 2019, but the ambitious final series was hit by delays with the show later set for broadcast in. When alex gansa and howard gordon learned after season 5 that their. Danes, who won two emmys for her portrayal of a heroic operative who has bipolar disorder, is raising the togetherness level in the eighth and final season.