The season had so much potential as events throughout the world, cyber terrorism and intelligence, combined where reality was stranger than fiction. Just flip-flop a few countries and capitals and Europe and you really had the drama unfold before you. Having said that I think about the writers and directors failed miserably in trying to accomplish the finished product while writing the obits for two main characters.
As far as finales go, my expectations for "Homeland" are usually very high especially the season where we lose Damian Lewis, and are left hanging as to whether or not Carrie is still going to be in the game. Having said that, this season really touched on many relevant and current issues that the world is facing, including the prospects of soft targets, in the light of the Paris attacks and San Bernardino, everything was running very smoothly. What could have been a very suspenseful, convoluted, and interesting plot twist turned into ( spoilers) solving the subway issue within the first five minutes! From there it turned into a drama, never once did the issue of her daughter really play into the whole story after making such a big deal about it. The situation as to Quinn's status is pretty much put to rest and now we also have someone on the run. It just did not deliver on so many levels. You killed off two characters that were mainstays for the last five years, and you did not replace them with anyone that audiences can identify or feel sympathetic towards.
I am not the only one as I attended many holiday parties and spoke with people who are big "Homeland" fans and could not find one who felt that the finale lived up to their expectations. I am hoping that instead of the finale it was more of a break so that next season it will pick up right where it left off for certain characters, running from others, but I just don't see how it will be the same because who does Carrie, besides Saul, have a vested relationship with that we have seen from season to season? Otto? Come on we deserved a lot better, and the previous episode was probably one of the best. Add that to the episode where she comes off her meds and this has to be one of the weakest seasons I have seen. I think ratings and reviews from users will reflect that. Many people I spoke with during the holidays had not even caught up on the season and were going to binge watch at some point if they make it a priority.
As far as finales go, my expectations for "Homeland" are usually very high especially the season where we lose Damian Lewis, and are left hanging as to whether or not Carrie is still going to be in the game. Having said that, this season really touched on many relevant and current issues that the world is facing, including the prospects of soft targets, in the light of the Paris attacks and San Bernardino, everything was running very smoothly. What could have been a very suspenseful, convoluted, and interesting plot twist turned into ( spoilers) solving the subway issue within the first five minutes! From there it turned into a drama, never once did the issue of her daughter really play into the whole story after making such a big deal about it. The situation as to Quinn's status is pretty much put to rest and now we also have someone on the run. It just did not deliver on so many levels. You killed off two characters that were mainstays for the last five years, and you did not replace them with anyone that audiences can identify or feel sympathetic towards.
I am not the only one as I attended many holiday parties and spoke with people who are big "Homeland" fans and could not find one who felt that the finale lived up to their expectations. I am hoping that instead of the finale it was more of a break so that next season it will pick up right where it left off for certain characters, running from others, but I just don't see how it will be the same because who does Carrie, besides Saul, have a vested relationship with that we have seen from season to season? Otto? Come on we deserved a lot better, and the previous episode was probably one of the best. Add that to the episode where she comes off her meds and this has to be one of the weakest seasons I have seen. I think ratings and reviews from users will reflect that. Many people I spoke with during the holidays had not even caught up on the season and were going to binge watch at some point if they make it a priority.