Homeland:
The Complete Fifth Season (2016/20th Century Fox Blu-ray Set)
Picture:
B Sound: C+ Extras: B Episodes; B+
Even
when Carrie (Claire Danes) is out of the game, she still finds her
way in... where she wants to or not. When an American journalist
discovers a conspiracy between American and German intelligence
agencies it kick starts a chain reaction that threatens the entire
safety of Eastern Europe. Carrie finds herself in the middle of
another imminent terrorist attack, she becomes a both a target and
liability ...and she is the only one who can stop them in Homeland:
The Complete Fifth Season (2016).
After
the embarrassing fiasco/PR nightmare, Saul must deal with the
aftermath that their entire European spy network is compromised.
That America have been illegally spying on behalf of German
government (because it's illegal for one's own government to spy on
it's own people) to hunt and assassinate terrorists.
Anti-governments and terrorists take the opportunity to move and
attain WMD (weapons of mass destruction) and further their causes.
Unfortunately for Carrie, neither the agency or terrorists believe
Carrie is NOT connected to these events, she must not only deal with
terrorists but find a double agent (who also want her dead) who has
compromised the intelligence agency and threaten the lives of
thousands.
While
the series Homeland
includes several real world subjects in their story such as ISIS,
Putin, Snowden, etc.... The American Government does NOT illegally
spy on citizens or other countries to find and kill terrorists. The
American Government does NOT make backdoor deals with other
intelligence agencies in the name of homeland security. The American
Government does NOT use torture or have unsanctioned black ops
assassinations. The American Government NOT have any spies or agents
are involved with the safety of other countries, their national
securities or to do with WMDs. This is all a fictional drama. BUT
the series does makes the CIA look justified in why the intelligence
agency SHOULD have unlimited funding and SHOULD be able to do
ANYTHING in the name of homeland security. Journalism, freedom of
the press and information is a threat/liability and should be
sacrificed when it comes to the sake of national security or fighting
terrorism.
Presented
in 1080p high definition with a widescreen aspect ratio of 1.78:1 and
a lossless DTS-Master Audio 5.1 track, the picture is in keeping with
the way the show looked, but the sound is disappointing at times.
Extras include The
Evolution of Carrie Mathison
and Homeland
in Berlin: Beyond the Wall.
Episodes
this time around are (with some spoilers)...
Separation
Anxiety - Carrie attempts to live a civilian life as a security
contractor. There is a massive leak in the CIA Germany branch of
classified documents and illegal American activities.
The
Tradition of Hospitality - Carrie averts an assassination
attempt, only to discover she was the true target. Saul is the
middle of a headhunting crisis in who is to blame for the leak in the
intelligence agency.
Superpowers
- Carrie attempts to find out who is trying to kill her. The media
has a field day with Laura and her classified documents.
Why
is This Night Different? - Saul attempts to stabilize things
between Europe and the Middle East only to literally have it blown up
in his face.
Better
Call Saul - Carrie goes dark and fakes her own death, she
discovers Allison is the one who ordered her assassination.
Parabiosis
- Carrie attempts to tell Saul what she discovered and her theory.
Saul begins to suspect Allison.
Oriole
- Allison begins to suspect Carrie is alive. Carrie, Laura and Numan
goes over the leaked documents in search of clues. Saul is abducted.
All
About Allison - As Carrie negotiates with Allison she realizes
Allison is a double agent and a mole for Russia. Quinn discovers
WMDs, chemical weapons.
The
Litvinov Ruse - Carrie contacts Saul and informs him of Allison's
treachery and they must now find hard evidence.
New
Normal - Islamic terrorists begin to plan and prepare their
attack with Sarin gas.
Our
Man in Damascus - Saul and Carrie searches for where the
terrorist might plan to deploy the Sarin gas.
A
False Glimmer - Carrie manages to stop the terrorist attack. Saul
black bags Allison and offers Carrie a position to return to the CIA,
but she refuses. And all is at right with the world ...for now.
-
Ricky Chiang