Homeland season 3 explained

Season Number:3
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Num Episodes:12
Network:Showtime
Episode List:List of Homeland episodes

The third season of the American television drama series Homeland premiered on September 29, 2013 on Showtime, and concluded on December 15, 2013, consisting of 12 episodes. The series is loosely based on the Israeli television series Hatufim (English: Prisoners of War) created by Gideon Raff and is developed for American television by Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa.[1]

Set in the aftermath of the CIA bombing at the end of season 2, Nicholas Brody is now on the run, suspected of having delivered and activated the bomb despite both his and Carrie's protestations of his innocence. Saul Berenson is instituted as Acting Director of the CIA and establishes a grandiose plot to turn Major General Majid Javadi in order to have him influence policy for the United States in Iran.

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Special guest

Guest

Episodes

See also: List of Homeland episodes.

Production

On October 22, 2012, Homeland was renewed for a third season, consisting of 12 episodes,[7] which premiered on September 29, 2013.[8]

Production for the third season began in late May 2013,[9] continuing in Charlotte, North Carolina.[10] The series also filmed in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, which stood in for Caracas, Venezuela.[11] The series was also planning on returning to Israel for additional filming, but filming moved to Morocco, due to ongoing conflicts in Syria.[12]

The third season has three previous guest actors–Rupert Friend, F. Murray Abraham and Sarita Choudhury–promoted to series regulars.[13] [14] Tracy Letts joined the cast playing Senator Andrew Lockhart, Chairman of Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, as a series regular.[15] Diego Klattenhoff and David Marciano, who portray Mike Faber and Virgil, do not return as series regulars, but return in a recurring capacity.[4] [16]

Barbara Hall joined as co-executive producer, after Meredith Stiehm left.[17] James Yoshimura also joined as a writer and consulting producer.[18] Writer Henry Bromell, who died on March 18, 2013,[19] is credited as executive producer for the whole season.[20] Lesli Linka Glatter, who directed the season 2 episode "Q&A", and former 24 co-executive producer and writer Patrick Harbinson both joined as co-executive producer.[21] Michael Klick, who was credited as producer in the first two seasons, was promoted to co-executive producer.[21] Claire Danes became a producer beginning with the third season. Former series writer Meredith Stiehm rejoined the writing staff near the end of the third season, including co-writing the season finale, after departing Homeland to write for her new TV series The Bridge. Stiehm will continue with the series through the fourth season and potential fifth season as well.[22]

Reception

Ratings

In its third season, Homeland became the first series on Showtime to surpass seven million total viewers weekly.[23] The season finale, "The Star", was the highest rated episode of the series to date, with 2.38 million viewers for the original broadcast.

Critical response

The third season received mixed reviews from critics, with many of the criticisms targeted at the second half.[24] The first two episodes received a Metacritic score of 77 out of 100, based on 23 reviews,[25] but reviews became more mixed as the season progressed.[26] [27] On Rotten Tomatoes, the season has an approval rating of 80% with an average score of 7.9 out of 10 based on 40 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "As the stakes get higher, Homeland remains a roller coaster ride of tension, and Claire Danes is riveting in one of the best written thrillers on television."[28]

Tim Goodman of The Hollywood Reporter wrote that the first two episodes of the season restored his faith in the series, with the emphasis on Carrie and Saul, and that "the writing and acting in the first two episodes are exceptional."[29] Robert Rorke of Newsday wrote that "the third-season premiere Homeland delivers a strong episode that repairs much of the damage done last season to this excellent show" and "In balancing action with character development, Homeland offers something for everyone. The performances, as usual, are excellent."[30] Robert Bianco of USA Today praised the focus on the aftermath of the CIA bombing, and wrote "The result of that change of focus is a return that's quieter than the tone Homeland set when it left us but just as intense, and—when Danes is on screen—just as emotionally wrenching."[31] Matthew Wolfson of Slate wrote "Showing us the long-term impact of the attack on the lives of these characters, whose deep-seated motivations and fears have gradually been revealed to us over the last two seasons, allows Homeland to transcend its tendencies toward the hyperbolic and gives us a reason to suspend our disbelief."[32]

However, some critics had negative reviews for the season. Morven Crumlish of The Guardian found it tedious: "A half-absorbed piece of fiction will leave the characters floundering in their mid-arc torpor. With no end in sight, though, Carrie and Brody can flounder without me."[33] Gerard O'Donovan of The Daily Telegraph agreed: "The ludicrous plot contortions of this season’s early episodes... had all been such a mess."[34]

Awards and nominations

The season was nominated for Best Drama Series for the 2014 Writers Guild of America Awards.[35] For the 20th Screen Actors Guild Awards, the cast was nominated for Best Drama Ensemble, Claire Danes was nominated for Best Drama Actress, and the series was nominated for Best Stunt Team.[36] For the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards, Claire Danes was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and Mandy Patinkin was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.[37]

Home media release

Homeland: The Complete Third Season was released as a widescreen region 1 four-disc DVD and three-disc Blu-ray box set in the United States and Canada on September 9, 2014.[38] In addition to the 12 episodes, it includes deleted scenes, audio commentary for "The Star" and two featurettes—"The Tower of David: Filming in Puerto Rico 3" and "The Last Days: Filming the Season Finale".[38] The same set was also released on September 8, 2014, in region 2[39] and on September 24, 2014, in region 4.[40]

The season is also available for streaming online via Hulu, as of August 1, 2016.[41]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Homeland – Listings . . December 30, 2011.
  2. Web site: Guinee. Tim. Nice news today #Homeland is bringing me back.. Twitter. May 8, 2013. May 9, 2013.
  3. Web site: Bricker. Tierney. Spoiler Chat: Glee, The Vampire Diaries, The Office, Arrow and More!. E! Online. NBCUniversal. May 9, 2013. May 9, 2013.
  4. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. David Marciano Departs ‘Homeland’ As Regular, Preps Cable Prison Drama. Deadline. April 11, 2013. May 1, 2013.
  5. Web site: O'Connell. Michael. 'Homeland' Casts Martin Donovan, 'Iron Man' Actor for Season 3. The Hollywood Reporter. July 16, 2013. July 17, 2013.
  6. Web site: ‘General Hospital’ Adds William deVry, William Abadie Joins ‘Homeland’. Deadline. July 10, 2013. July 17, 2013.
  7. Web site: Showtime® Orders Season Three of Homeland. Showtime. October 22, 2012. December 15, 2012.
  8. Web site: Showtime Moves 'Dexter' to Summer, Sets Premieres for New Dramas . . Philiana . Ng . January 12, 2013 . January 12, 2013.
  9. Web site: Homeland shoots third season in uptown. Théoden. Janes. The Charlotte Observer. May 28, 2013. May 30, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131215161307/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/05/28/4068641/homeland-brings-claire-danes-to.html. December 15, 2013. dead.
  10. Web site: 'Homeland' to film in Raleigh. WRAL. Capitol Broadcasting Company. May 29, 2013 . May 30, 2013.
  11. Web site: Puerto Rico Makes Debut on "Homeland". Caribbean Journal. September 29, 2013. December 15, 2013.
  12. Web site: 'Homeland' Moves Israel Shoot to Morocco Amid Syria Debate. The Hollywood Reporter. Michael. O'Connell. September 17, 2013. December 15, 2013.
  13. Web site: Bibel. Sara. Showtime Releases Premiere Dates for Original Series Including ‘Masters of Sex’, ‘Homeland’ & ‘Ray Donovan’. https://web.archive.org/web/20130504074926/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/30/showtime-releases-premiere-dates-for-original-series-including-masters-of-sex-homeland-ray-donovan/180380/. dead. May 4, 2013. TV by the Numbers. April 30, 2013. April 30, 2013.
  14. Web site: Sepinwall. Alan. Exclusive: 'Homeland' adds F. Murray Abraham and Sarita Choudhury as regulars. Hitfix. May 9, 2013. May 9, 2013.
  15. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. Tracy Letts Upped To Regular On Showtime’s ‘Homeland’. Deadline. May 29, 2013. May 30, 2013.
  16. Web site: Ausiello. Michael. Homeland Exclusive: Diego Klattenhoff Not Returning as a Series Regular In Season 3. TVLine. January 18, 2013. March 14, 2013.
  17. Web site: Rose, Lacey . Belloni, Matthew . 'Homeland' Adds 'Judging Amy's' Barbara Hall as Co-Executive Producer (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. February 20, 2013. March 14, 2013.
  18. Web site: Rose. Lacey. 'Homeland' Adds First New Writer For Season 3 (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. February 12, 2013. March 14, 2013.
  19. Web site: Henry Bromell, 'Homeland' executive producer, dies at 65. Los Angeles Times. Greg. Braxton. March 19, 2013. March 19, 2013.
  20. Web site: Malcolm. Shawna. Henry Bromell’s Legacy Looms Large Over ‘Homeland’. Variety. June 28, 2013. June 30, 2013.
  21. Web site: Saylor. Morgan. Juicy @showtime. Instagram. June 12, 2013. June 14, 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150611142306/https://instagram.com/p/ab13Wmjq3_/. June 11, 2015.
  22. Web site: Showrunner Shakeup: 'The Bridge's' Meredith Stiehm Departs for 'Homeland'. The Hollywood Reporter. Rose. Lacey. November 19, 2013. November 19, 2013.
  23. Web site: Kondolojy. Amanda. 'Homeland' Third Season Finale Draws Record 2.4 Million Viewers. https://web.archive.org/web/20131218225148/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/12/16/homeland-third-season-finale-draws-record-2-4-million-viewers/222824/. dead. December 18, 2013. TV by the Numbers. December 19, 2013. December 16, 2013.
  24. Web site: Dietz. Jason. TV Critics Are Getting Fed Up With Homeland. Are You Still On Board?. Metacritic. October 21, 2013. July 18, 2016. March 7, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307104344/http://www.metacritic.com/feature/homeland-season-3-reviews-game-on. dead.
  25. Web site: Homeland : Season 3 . Metacritic . November 18, 2013.
  26. Web site: Ryan. Maureen. ‘Homeland’ Review: What The Heck Is Going On With This Show?. The Huffington Post. October 20, 2013. March 29, 2016.
  27. Web site: TV Critics Are Getting Fed Up With Homeland. Are You Still On Board?. Metacritic. Jason. Dietz. October 21, 2013. March 29, 2016. March 7, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307104344/http://www.metacritic.com/feature/homeland-season-3-reviews-game-on. dead.
  28. Web site: Homeland: Season 3 . Rotten Tomatoes . November 14, 2021.
  29. Web site: 'Homeland' Season 3: TV Review . The Hollywood Reporter . Tim . Goodman . September 25, 2013 . November 18, 2013.
  30. Web site: ‘Homeland’ repairing damage done by last season . Newsday . Robert . Rorke . September 27, 2013 . November 18, 2013.
  31. Web site: 'Homeland' is worth a visit; 'Betrayal' is best avoided . USA Today . Robert . Bianco . September 26, 2013 . November 18, 2013.
  32. Web site: Homeland: Season Three . Slate . Matthew . Wolfson . September 24, 2013 . November 18, 2013.
  33. Web site: Crumlish. Morven. Homeland has no end in sight, and I'm throwing in my cards. The Guardian. October 28, 2013. November 18, 2013.
  34. Web site: O'Donovan. Gerard. Homeland, series three, episode seven, Channel 4, review. The Daily Telegraph. November 17, 2013. November 18, 2013.
  35. Web site: Breaking Bad, Orange Is the New Black, House of Cards Lead 2014 WGA Nominations . TVLine . Michael . Ausiello . December 5, 2013 . December 5, 2013.
  36. Web site: SAG Award Nominations: Breaking Bad, Big Bang, 30 Rock Lead the Pack, Kerry Washington, Mayim Bialik Sneak In; Orange, Mad Men Shut Out . TVLine . Michael . Ausiello . December 11, 2013 . December 12, 2013.
  37. Web site: 2014 Emmy Awards: ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Fargo’ Lead Nominations . Variety . Brian . Lowry . July 10, 2014 . July 10, 2014.
  38. Web site: Homeland – Official Fox Press Release for 'The Complete 3rd Season' on DVD, Blu . TVShowsonDVD.com . David . Lambert . July 1, 2014 . July 2, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140714140148/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Homeland-Season-3-Press-Release/19996 . July 14, 2014 .
  39. Web site: Homeland – Season 3 [Blu-ray] ]. Amazon.co.uk . November 12, 2014.
  40. Web site: Homeland: Season 3. EzyDVD. May 15, 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140517153033/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/homeland-season-3/dp/6151877. May 17, 2014.
  41. Web site: Now streaming: Showtime’s hit political thriller ‘Homeland’ lands on Hulu . Digital Trends . Stephanie Topacio . Long . August 1, 2016 . January 8, 2017.

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