Homeland
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Homelandhits the midway point of its seventh season with one of its best episodes in years.
It could still go off the rails, but this has been the best half-season ofHomelandin years.
Should we have trusted David Wellington more than we did?
What about Sauls Russian spy contact, Ivan?
Might there be a reason for that flip-flopping behavior?
At the start of Species Jump, Carrie Mathison is straight-up confused.
Does she know about the surveillance?
Or maybe shes too scared to tell David?
She isnt acting like a woman whos getting blackmailed for killing a general.
But its becoming clear that David isnt a part of this.
But Carrie only knows this because of illegal surveillance.
How can she possibly reveal that information?
Mandy Patinkin is so good in scenes like this one.
Whowouldntwant to follow Saul into battle?
Saul can certainly influence Ivan, who has come out of hiding after their conversation about Lucasville.
He wants to speak to Yevgeny, and bullies a fellow Russian spy to get them together.
Ivan is pissed at Yevgeny because the younger spys actions led to the deaths of Americans on American soil.
Times really have changed.
Theres no turning back.
While Ivan speeds toward his watery grave, David Wellington watches his world fall apart.
At first, he confronts Senator Paley about why hed even want to talk to Simone.
You could say that again.
Simones debrief comes quickly, and Carrie sneaks into the back to watch the testimony.
Paley confronts Simone, who wants immunity to testify.
Thats when Carriereallystarts to put it together.
Simone is framing David and by extension, President Keane.
It takes a great scene with Saul for her to do so.
Shes in a corner, as she tells him about the Simone case and even the surveillance.
He isnt happy, but he connects the dots that shes too close to see.
Its a play to completely demolish the legitimacy of the U.S. presidency.
She loudly says that hes threatening her and even mentions physical violence.
Of course, Carrie cant sit still.
Other Notes
I love that Max digs cheesy 80s pop.
I wish the show had more time for little character details like that.
Anyone miss Brett OKeefe?
He certainly brought a different energy to the show.
Do you think well see him again?
Frannys stuffed animal is named Snowflake.
We are halfway done with season seven.
How do you feel about it so far?
And where do you think itll go from here?
