Homeland (2011)
A brilliant, volatile CIA officer relentlessly battles terrorism while her own mind threatens to unravel.
CIA officer Carrie Mathison is tops in her field despite being bipolar, which makes her volatile and unpredictable. With the help of her long-time mentor Saul Berenson, Carrie fearlessly risks everything, including her personal well-being and even sanity, at every turn.
How intense is Homeland?
Homeland is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Homeland feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittytense
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Homeland
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Is Homeland for you?
Is Homeland scary?
Only a little. Homeland has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Homeland gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Homeland sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Homeland OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Homeland?
Homeland is streaming on Netflix and Hulu.
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