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| Written by: | Anya Leta & Ron Nyswaner | |||
| Directed by: | Michael Klick | |||
| Production number: | 7WAH03 | |||
| Running time: | 51 minutes | |||
| Original airdate: | February 25, 2018 | |||
| Viewers (millions): | 1.26 | |||
Standoff is the third episode of Season 7 of Homeland. It aired on February 25, 2018.
Synopsis[]
Carrie Mathison discovers that her medication is no longer working properly. Meanwhile, Saul Berenson negotiates with Brett O'Keefe. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Keane and her chief of staff, David Wellington, disagree over how to proceed.
Episode guide[]
Carrie went to her psychiatrist right after her experience and asked for a few minutes. She explains that it seems to be true and that the medicine is no longer working on her. She feels the signs of her illness and asks for a new medicine. However, the therapist doesn't want to do this until she has a better understanding of Carrie's current situation. Right now she's more concerned that Carrie is hurt because she has blood on her head. Carrie finally explains that she drank too much and then fell. Together they go through a few more points.
Saul is on his way to O'Keefe and walks alone towards the small settlement. After only a few meters he meets JJ, who at first acts as if he doesn't know anything about O'Keefe. But after Saul digs deeper, JJ explains that he wants to go see his father first.
Carrie is at home talking to Maggie about the therapist visits. Carrie is panicking because she may have to start the medication all over again. Under no circumstances does she want her daughter to see her so broken and would rather have her told that she is dead. Maggie tries to calm Carrie down.
O'Keefe goes to Saul and asks what he wants. He's not ready to surrender. He would rather fight because he has men behind him. Saul wants to avoid an uproar and a shootout and asks that he just come along. O'Keefe wants to think about it. Saul calls Keane and explains the situation. He then asks if he has a free hand in negotiations with O'Keefe, which Keane grants him. David Wellington then interjects that it might be wise not to pursue O'Keefe at all and drop the charges against him, but Keane wonders if, given all his actions and involvements, that can really be meant seriously. Shortly thereafter they are at a military meeting dealing with the mission in the Middle East. However, she is given the same suggestion as last week and Keane gets angry that they seem to think she's about to change her mind. She explains that she will not deviate from the line she promised from day one in the election campaign, no matter how vulnerable she is and does not look good as a leader.
O'Keefe ponders what it means that Saul Berenson came to him. It's obviously very important and since he hasn't been violently captured yet either, he seems to be in a good position. He decides that he will accept Saul's offer to talk.
Carrie is sleeping but is woken up by a phone. But when she answers, no one answers. She lies back down when there's a steady knock on the door. It's Dante, who has occupied himself with the photo and has found out a few things about the woman, Simone Martin. But Carrie doesn't want to hear that because she's sick and doesn't want to take care of it anymore. Dante persists, however, so Carrie tells him the truth about her illness and that sometimes she sees connections where there are none. Dante explains that Simone was near the prison the day before McClendon died and that she has longstanding ties to David Wellington.
Saul and O'Keefe are talking. Saul accuses him of poisoning the atmosphere, inciting hatred and spreading conspiracy theories that are not true. However, O'Keefe defended his actions, saying that there had been no resistance for a long time and that one had to be loud in order to be heard. Saul says there's no long-term success to gain influence, but O'Keefe won't be swayed. Saul says that his negotiating position will never be that good again and that he should think twice about it.
From the car, Carrie and Dante observe Simone at her house, who is on the phone all the time. Dante explains that his ex-girlfriend was also bipolar and that he's sorry because he knows what it's like. But they are no longer together because he drank out of boredom after his assignment in Kabul and the relationship didn't survive. But he now has it under control and Carrie explains that she always claims that, but is not sure if it really is the case.
Simone leaves her apartment. Carrie gets out and Dante follows Simone in the car. Carrie, on the other hand, enters the apartment through a side window. She searches through the items and finds the speeding ticket that could link her to McClendon's death. She takes a picture of it and then loads data from the computer onto a stick. In the bedside table she finds photos of Wellington and Simone, which she also photographs.
Saul calls Keane and explains what O'Keefe is asking for. He wanted impunity for his supporters and for a televised trial. Keane isn't particularly happy about it, but also realizes that she has little choice. Saul then recommends simply delaying the process for a long time so that it is then of little interest. O'Keefe watches Saul and thinks. Sharon comes downstairs with her bags packed and is proud of O'Keefe for doing the right thing. However, he replies that he still has no confirmation of his conditions. Besides, he still has his doubts. Support will come soon. So Sharon should rather bring things back upstairs.
Carrie takes a few more pictures and then leaves the apartment, but is stopped by the police on the street. It fits the description of a burglary report. Carrie tries to make excuses, but is unable to provide the cops with enough conclusive information. In addition, she does not want to reveal her name and tries to end the conversation because she has to pick up her daughter. The police officers take her into custody.
Sharon runs through the woods towards the FBI and warns them. O'Keefe will not stick to the deal but will receive support. Saul is immediately warned, but by then he is already surrounded. Everyone has drawn their guns. The FBI can arrange for Saul to be released. But O'Keefe is now protected by numerous armed supporters.
Carrie is at the station being questioned. She explains that she does not want to reveal her name because otherwise she could lose custody of her daughter. Since she doesn't really help, they force her to give her fingerprints and put her in a cell.
Wellington tells Keane that ordering the attack in Syria might make sense to distract from the situation at O'Keefe. However, Keane explains that this goes against their principles. In addition, she is shifting a line and must also be measured against it for future decisions. She can't bring herself to do this, although she understands that showing strength could help her position as well.
The FBI takes up position near the O'Keefe safehouse. Saul doesn't want to go to a nearby hotel to rest, preferring to stay where he is.
Carrie is picked up from her cell and met outside by Dante, who explains that they can leave.
Wellington is alone in his office and calls General Rossen. He explains to him that the attack can be launched in Syria because Keane has now agreed to the plan. Rossen says he needs to hear this from the President in person, but Wellington says she wasn't feeling well and was already in bed. Better not to wait until tomorrow because she might change her mind again. Wellington gives Rossen his word that Keane wants the attack and gives him the clearance codes.
Carrie is in the car with Dante, who explains how he was able to track her down. Then Carrie tells what she found. Dante is satisfied and thinks it was worth it. But Carrie wants him to stop. She gets out and takes a deep breath. She then explains that she could have lost custody of her daughter. Dante understands and they both sit on the side of the road so that Carrie can digest everything.
Cast[]
Main Cast[]
- Claire Danes as Carrie Mathison
- Elizabeth Marvel as Elizabeth Keane
- Maury Sterling as Max
- Linus Roache as David Wellington
- Jake Weber as Brett O'Keefe
- Morgan Spector as Dante Allen
- Mandy Patinkin as Saul Berenson
Guest Starring[]
- Amy Hargreaves as Maggie Mathison
- Sandrine Holt as Simone Martin
- Matt Servitto as Agent Maslin
- Fredric Lehne as General Rossen
- Sakina Jaffrey as Dr. Lori Meyer
- Lesli Margherita as Sharon Aldright
- Kim Sykes as Detective
- David Maldonado as Bo Elkins
- Colton Ryan as J.J. Elkins
Co-Starring[]
- Taylor Selé as Officer Headlee
- Justin Kucslain as Andy Burke
- Cory Hart as FBI Agent Goodman
- Christopher Jon Gombos as Officer Jarewski
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