Homeland

[parkerman]

Yes, I saw it. A good start, I agree. Certainly better than the last episode of the last series!

I have seen some criticism of this new series that it is just going to be American propaganda aimed at getting the US more involved in the war in Syria. I hope that's not true. We'll have to wait and see....

[parkerman]

Forgot to Go Advanced....

[Glen1]

Yes, I saw it. A good start, I agree. Certainly better than the last episode of the last series!

I have seen some criticism of this new series that it is just going to be American propaganda aimed at getting the US more involved in the war in Syria. I hope that's not true. We'll have to wait and see....

Agree with both your comments Parkerman and Dazzle's. Totally absorbing start. Interesting comment Parkerman re. American propaganda for U.S. involvement in Syria, because apparently as the series was being prepared, programme researchers spent 4 weeks in Washington DC being briefed on the U.S governments take on forthcoming developments in Syria. Also hope it's not used as a propaganda ploy.

[parkerman]

Well, pretty exciting gripping stuff tonight. Poor old Quinn, he does suffer!

[Glen1]

Could easily have watched another hour ,cracking episode. As you say Quinn always on the receiving end for the nasties .

[Dazzle]

Well, pretty exciting gripping stuff tonight. Poor old Quinn, he does suffer!

Yep, Quinn's been through more than his fair share of suffering...

I can't wait for the final few episodes!

[Glen1]

Just finished watching final episode of series 5, will not say too much at the moment re spoilers, but my initial reaction disappointing.

[Dazzle]

Just finished watching final episode of series 5, will not say too much at the moment re spoilers, but my initial reaction disappointing.

I mostly agree.

Spoiler:

The sarin storyline ended early on in the episode, and the Alison storyline ended abruptly without a final confrontation (and therefore felt unsatisfying). I feel we needed to see her finally admit her guilt to Saul before she died.

I love the character of Quinn but I'm not particularly worried Carrie's going to kill him or she would have done it already. Also, the writers would be mad to kill off the character who, in my opinion, has become the most compelling of the three. However, it is possible Rupert Friend wanted to leave the show, so I'm not taking it for granted Quinn will return.

I enjoyed the season as a whole though (despite some jarring plot holes), and looked forward to it every week. It was a good idea to take it in a new direction and setting, however I think it suffered from keeping the power team of Carrie, Saul and Quinn apart most of the time.

I'll definitely be tuning in for the next season.

[parkerman]

I thought it was a much better ending than last year, though I do share Dazzle's criticisms. When can we start saying more about it and not have to worry about people who haven't seen it yet!?

[Glen1]

I was more concerned that you or Dazzle hadn't seen it as yet, but no longer an issue. I too agree with Dazzle's comments and have looked forward to every episode and hopefully series 6. I think there were a few 50% episodes which were being panned out to fill time , and then trying to cram so much into ep12, which resulted in the main storylines skated over.The sarin storyline could have concluded in ep11, then more time spent on tracking down Alison and as you say Dazzle being interrogated by Saul. She was central to the series, so I think viewers deserved more . From what I've read there are doubts about the return of Quinn and Carrie for series 6. But this might be more about contract negotiation . Either way would love to see Saul ,Carrie and Quinn working as a team next time. Roll on October 2016 ..