What the heck is happening on Homeland? In “Clean Skin”, we get further insight into what Brody’s time in captivity was like and it wasn’t pretty. Each episode I’m more convinced that Nazir manipulated Brody into supporting Al Qaeda, but at the same time, I don’t believe it entirely took. Clearly, Brody still has issues adjusting to being home. He still sleeps on the floor, has sexual issues, and is keeping major secrets from both his family and the government. But, that doesn’t mean he is going to betray his country.
Last week, he spoke out against the United States and re-enlisting in the military to Mike, but then he was all smiles agreeing to a public interview. Why? As Carrie is dealing with her psychological issues, we are seeing a similar duality in Brody.
More important than Brody’s story this week was what was going on with Carrie and her asset, Lynne. It’s unfortunate that Carrie’s outlandish behavior inhibited her ability to get the resources she needed to do her job. This time, Lynne paid the price with her life. After it all played out, Prince Farid didn’t appear to be involved at all. He came across as someone truly upset over Lynne’s death. Given that, I don’t think Lynne’s cover was broken, instead she was just a convenient mule. Farid’s associate (security guy?) is the one working with Nazir. He needed money to fund a terrorist operation and the necklace was his way to get it. An added bonus, he got rid of Farid’s lover, who was getting too close for comfort.
In the first three hours, the story has quickly developed. The pilot ended with Brody looking at the United States Capitol and tonight with a couple buying a house near an airport. Are these hints at what is to come?
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I’m enjoying the intrigue and constant forward movement of this story. What do you like or not like about Homeland?