You hear a lot about Breaking Bad, Sopranos and Game of Thrones, but Homeland is one of the most underrated and lesser known in the league of 'greatest series of all time'.
The show has some of the best acting, production and storytelling around. And although the underlying narrative is espionage and counterterrorism, it will take you on a ride through a whole range of emotions from elation to despair, sorrow and frustration.
The acting of Claire Danes has been said to be so realistic that people questioned whether she really was bipolar, Meanwhile she is supported by Mandy Patinkin and Rupert Friend who also feel like lead actors most of the time.
Each season gets deep into its topic in full grit and realism, leaving you convinced that the events could actually take place in real life. I've a very analytical person and tend to scrutinise shows to the enth degree but with Homeland I left my analytical mind at the door because it was so believable.
Before Homeland came along I felt that 24 with Jack Bauer was realistic, but Homeland makes 24 look like the Barbie movie.
Can't recommend this enough to anyone interested in quality shows.
