'Homeland' Stars Claire Danes and Mandy Patinkin Describe The Series Finale In One Word

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[marina.chayka]

It turns out conclusive-ish and beginning-ish were both perfect descriptions of the finale!

[johnnyj]

After watching the finale, they ended it perfectly. No spoilers, but this is exactly how shows should wrap up.

[Specialist_]

Claire Danes could not be more different than Carrie and that's exactly why I love her in that role. She did a fantastic job.

[Lisa.pizzza]

I've decided to watch the whole series again.. I love this show way too much lol

[pandahunter]

The cryptic keywords Claire and Mandy use - "Conclusively" "New Beginnings" is so perfect. What a hell of a finale for an amazing show!

[allypallygally]

A great companion, what a spot on description.
Shows came and went over the years but I never stopped watching homeland, never missed an episode, never stopped enjoying it.
I will miss it!
Thanks you for being so wonderfully ambiguous, never telling the viewers how to think, always respecting the complexity of international affairs.

[AtheJ]

I was already missing this show during the final credits. Perfect, satisfying ending. After each season finale I couldn't wait for the next season... So sad to know it's over. It will be one of my favorite shows as long as I live.

[ralphmoniz]

I'm really going to miss this show. Between the acting, the writing, and the direction it was absolutely riveting television. It left me panting for more.

[richardwarren]

I binged watched over 6 weeks. Just thoroughly enjoyed as I became emotionally connected to the characters. Finale offered the perfect ending..

[vickythecat]

Best duo in the history of television. Best overall cast and writing too. Thank you for 9 years old of 'counting days down for new season', 'can't sit on my seat, this is too exciting', 'I can't believe that just happened!', 'this is genius, genuis!" moments!

[taiwoodunlade]

I can watch it 1000 times.
I can nvr be tired of watching it.

[qudamaa]

Huge respect to the show. It will be none forgotten.

[jordansoboojie]

I could literally cry that this show is going to be over

[monicamccarthy]

Homeland was my favorite TV series ever. I have watched every episode 2-3 times. Loved the final episode of the series too; it was perfect; couldn't have been done any better! Claire, Mandy, all of the other actors, directors...wow, they're the best of the best, in the industry. I waited year after year for the 12 episodes of each season. Gave me something to eagerly look forward in my otherwise boring life. Learned so much about the truly great work our intelligence agency does, to keep us and our world safe. We cannot thank them enough.

[taraeasley]

I just started watching Homeland during quarantine. It truly is a fantastic show!!

[RosieGirlRose]

Claire's facial expressions are my fave. She can't hide ANY emotions. hahah!

[nostric]

Im a grown man, but I cried watching the ending. It was just so beautifully well written and produced. Gonna miss the show.

[jlymenb]

What a duo! What a show! BRAVO TO SOME FINE STORIES - CONSISTENTLY OVER EIGHT YEAR !

[Chris]

I'm currently watching Homeland on Hulu and it's one of the most binge watchable shows I've seen. You can't stop with just one episode cause the storyline is continuous from one episode into the next

[mirzaaljic]

This is the best show I've ever watched. I just can't accept this will be the last season and last episode... However, there's some hope because both of them hinted at possible continuation of the show, albeit maybe with different actors - I'm hoping they continue with Saul in the 70s and 80s when he was operating in East Germany. That would be a really good continuation of the series, if nothing else.