In a major win for British streaming audiences, Netflix UK has added all eight seasons of the critically acclaimed conspiracy thriller Homeland to its library. The entire series, which originally aired from 2011 to 2020, is now available for binge-watching.
A Television Masterpiece Returns
The show, widely branded as 'one of television's all-time greats', features Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress Claire Danes in her iconic role as brilliant but troubled CIA officer Carrie Mathison. The storyline initially focuses on Carrie's dogged pursuit of decorated Marine sniper Nicholas Brody, played by Damian Lewis, whom she believes was turned by al-Qaeda while in captivity.
Throughout the series, viewers follow Carrie as she navigates the high-stakes world of intelligence, all while managing her own mental health, namely her bipolar disorder. The narrative later expands beyond US borders, with Carrie operating in volatile overseas locations including Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Germany.
Critical Acclaim and Fan Adoration
The series boasts an impressive ensemble cast including veteran actor Mandy Patinkin, alongside David Harewood, Morena Baccarin, and Rupert Friend. Its quality was recognised early, with the first two seasons winning the Golden Globe for Best Television Series - Drama for two successive years.
Fans have taken to social media to express their joy at the show's return to Netflix. One viewer wrote, 'All I can say is just thank you to the whole Cast for one of the best TV Shows I’ve ever watched.' Another praised the series for its emotional depth, stating it 'will take you on a ride through a whole range of emotions from elation to despair, sorrow and frustration.'
Reflecting on her time playing Carrie Mathison, Claire Danes told The Guardian, "I loved her. It was just so nice to play the smartest person in the room, somebody who was so daring and unapologetically ambitious and such a badass."
Perfect Timing for a Danes Comeback
The return of Homeland to Netflix coincides with the release of Danes' latest project, the new psychological thriller 'The Beast In Me'. The series, which also stars Matthew Rhys, has already garnered impressive ratings, scoring 7.5 out of 10 on IMDb and an 83% on Rotten Tomatoes less than a week after its debut.
Critics have been equally enthusiastic, with The Guardian's review noting it is a 'clever, taut eight-part psychological thriller [that] moves seamlessly into top-tier television.' One fan review on Rotten Tomatoes called it 'one of the best series I've watched on Netflix in a very long time.'
Both Homeland and The Beast In Me are available to stream on Netflix now, offering viewers a double dose of high-stakes drama.
