Redux

By now the audience should be well aware that Danes can play crazy (or seriously disturbed) in a convincing way. However, her descents into unhinged territory seem to be far too frequent to allow her to keep a job. Let alone a job like Carrie's got.

This season his moderately better than season three but - even without being a Brody fan - I agree that seeing Brody again, even for a short time, made me realise that his character was quite important to keep the plot in balance between him and Carrie,

Each episode ends with a big twist grabbing you to watch the next one. Very good actors

In "Redux", the seventh episode of Homeland's fourth season, the show delves deeper into the psychological turmoil of its protagonist, Carrie Mathison. After the traumatic events in Islamabad, Carrie finds herself struggling to cope with the aftermath, both professionally and personally.

The episode opens with Carrie experiencing a vivid bipolar dream sequence, blending memories of her time in Pakistan with surreal, hallucinatory imagery. This powerful sequence, masterfully directed and edited, sets the tone for the rest of the episode, which explores Carrie's fragile mental state in the wake of the embassy attack.

As Carrie returns to the CIA, she is faced with the daunting task of debriefing and testifying about the events in Islamabad. The script skillfully navigates the complexities of her testimony, as Carrie is forced to confront her own actions and decisions, while also grappling with the political fallout. The tension is palpable as Carrie walks a fine line, trying to protect sensitive information while also being truthful.

Parallel to Carrie's internal turmoil, the episode also delves into the larger geopolitical implications of the Islamabad attack. The introduction of new characters, such as the Pakistani intelligence officer Tasneem Qureshi, adds depth and nuance to the show's exploration of the delicate balance of power in the region. The cinematography and production design effectively convey the sense of unease and uncertainty that permeates the CIA's operations.

Overall, "Redux" is a powerful and introspective episode that showcases the show's commitment to character-driven storytelling. The performances, particularly Claire Danes' tour de force as Carrie, are exceptional, and the episode's thematic exploration of trauma, guilt, and the consequences of one's actions is both compelling and thought-provoking.

So the first three seasons were very good, this is a stretch too far. The Carrie Mathison character shouting, whingeing, acting irrational would never even get to that position, never mind keep it. The biggest factor being she is also doing four separate jobs within the agency. Hope it all gets better next season.

I'm new to this series and am now on Season four and just finished "From A to B and back again. When they hung Brody the show lost a lot for me. Some part of me kept thinking that the Iranian spy guy arranged for him to have a halter on and fake the hanging because he kept his word and killed the top spy guy...that he would show up again later. Now I know he's gone for good and the show just got less engaging. Wish the writers could find a way to bring Brody back or at least let his family know that he was a hero in the end. Carrie's constant self-destruction is getting really old. Disease or not she really never learns. All the actors give it their best and are compelling, and the sense of how real this world they live in is transferred to the viewer. Makes me realize that in today's world there is no place to hide.