| The Return | ||||
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| Written by: | Charlotte Stoudt | |||
| Directed by: | Alex Graves | |||
| Production number: | 6WAH06 | |||
| Running time: | 47 minutes | |||
| Original airdate: | February 26, 2017 | |||
| Viewers (millions): | 0.90 | |||
The Return is the sixth episode of Season 6 of Homeland. It aired on February 26, 2017.
Synopsis[]
Carrie Mathison tries to convince Agent Conlin of her theory, while Saul Berenson enlists the help of his Russian contact. Meanwhile, President-elect Elizabeth Keane grows frustrated at being incapacitated and wants to change it.
Episode guide[]
Carrie looks again at the photos from Quinn's phone, especially one where the man across the street can be seen clearly. She's waiting to see Quinn. She asks the policeman again, but he explains to her that he has been sent straight to a psychiatric facility and is not allowed to have any contact with the outside world for 72 hours.
Keane watches a speech by outgoing President Morse. Keane demands to be able to go back to New York when the current president can make speeches in Manhattan. But she is told that this is not possible. But at least they will take care that she can finally speak to her chief of staff Rob Emmons.
Carrie talks to Conlin and shows him the photos of Quinn. Carrie explains that she thinks Sekou might not have known there was a bomb in the van. Conlin isn't convinced at all and thinks she's making it up because she can't live with the guilt of getting Sekou released. But Carrie is determined to stick to her theory. And then Conlin has to live with the fact that the real bomber is still walking around freely.
Saul is in New York and given the bombing file, but Saul explains that he didn't want it. Rather, he wanted the file on Tova Rivlin. Mercedes Acosta apologizes for messing things up and wants to know what the issue is. Saul says there are no worries, he just wants to make sure his information about her is correct. Saul now has to wait a day or two and he accepts that and leaves. However, he forgot his jacket, which is why he meets Mercedes' assistant, Nate, in the hallway a little later, who believes that Saul deliberately left his coat to talk to him. Saul is impressed and asks him why Mercedes is lying to him. Nate tells him that Tova has been banned from surveillance, but he can't tell him who put it in place.
Conlin gets a visit from Saad, who demands protection, but Conlin accuses him of not doing his job properly because he overlooked a guy. He shows Saad a photo of the man he believes provided the bomb to Sekou. However, Saad explains that he has never seen him and that Sekou certainly did not know him. In fact, he says he looks like someone from the government. Conlin is not happy with the answer.
Saul meets a Russian contact named Viktor and asks him to give him the information on Tova Rivlin's whereabouts over the past two weeks. Victor tries to find out more, but Saul doesn't reveal why he wants to know or why they don't have this information themselves.
Carrie goes home with Franny and Franny asks about Peter. At home they meet Conlin, who was waiting for Carrie. Conlin tells her that Saad confirmed that Sekou didn't know him. He also tried to find out who he is but couldn't find anything. He was only able to trace the car back to a shady company, which he now wants to go to. He was also able to get Carrie to see Peter the next day through a colleague. Carrie thanks him for his initiative.
Carrie is with Quinn, who is down and barely responsive. Carrie explains that she should have listened to him straight away. They find out nothing about the man he photographed. She wants to know what else Quinn saw, but Quinn only explains that he was protecting Franny and she betrayed him. Since she showed the photos to an FBI agent and was able to visit him despite being told no one was coming in, he's convinced Carrie is now one of them. He calls the guards and doesn't let Carrie near him anymore.
Conlin found the address associated with the car and drove to the company's office building, where he would like to speak to the owner of the car. He should wait and sits down with the numerous people in the foyer who want to apply for jobs at the company. Conlin poses as one and strikes up a conversation with a man who's excited to finally get into the private sector and access much more data than the FBI was able to do. When a group is called, Conlin goes with them and drives down to the sixth floor. There he looks around a bit, but is discovered. Conlin tries to get information with his FBI ID, but is only told that he violated private law. He is eventually expelled and calls Carrie directly outside to tell her about this place. He wants them to meet at his home.
Keane's Chief of Staff tries to get through to the President, but control is very persistent. You want to examine the car first.
Saul reunites with his Russian contact Viktor, who confirms several trips from Tova to Abu Dhabi and back. He also has an extraordinary detail, but does not want to simply give it away. Saul persuades him and he shows him pictures that prove a meeting between Tova and Dar Adal. Viktor says that there seems to be a rift between him and Dar Adal, that Saul doesn't have that much to offer anymore and that Viktor is no longer of any use. Saul ends the meeting without a word.
Rob Emmons has finally made it to the President's hideout, but when he goes to greet her, it is discovered that she has disappeared. She made off with the woman whose jacket she searched, Marjorie Diehl. She talks to her about politics and her sons, both of whom died in the war. Marjorie wonders why Keane never mentioned her son. Keane says she didn't want to politicize him. She explains why she now wants to withdraw the soldiers. Marjorie disagrees. The conversation ends when Keane hears helicopters. She turns on her cell phone and explains to the agent that they will not turn back, but that they are welcome to be escorted to New York. Keane is convinced that she is no longer in danger.
Carrie arrives at Conlin's home, but the door is not opened for her. She enters the house from the back and eventually finds Conlin shot dead upstairs. The assailant, the man Quinn was watching, is still inside and tries to ambush Carrie, but she eventually escapes.
Carrie is at school a short time later and excitedly asks about her daughter. She quickly goes to her and is happy to be able to take her in her arms.
Keane arrives in New York and thanks Marjorie for the drive and all the food for thought. Keane immediately faces the curious press. She thanks the people who took care of her safety. She is immediately asked about the Patriot Act and Keane explains that a new strategy is needed. She is also asked who accompanied her. Keane explains that she didn't want to say that, but that she had a long conversation about her sons, both of whom died in the war. She explains that they did their best for their country and faced the fear. You have to do the same now. New Yorkers are not easily scared. They stick together when things get tight. The police and the fire brigade were there two minutes after the attack and everyone helped instead of being afraid. Those are the qualities you deal with.
Max is in Carrie's apartment and will sleep on the couch. The next morning he will install the new security system. Carrie sleeps next to Franny with a loaded gun.
Quinn is suddenly taken out of the clinic in the middle of the night by some people and put into a van. Astrid reveals herself in it.
Cast[]
Main Cast[]
- Claire Danes as Carrie Mathison
- Rupert Friend as Peter Quinn
- Elizabeth Marvel as Elizabeth Keane
- F. Murray Abraham as Dar Adal
- Mandy Patinkin as Saul Berenson
Guest Starring[]
- Maury Sterling as Max
- Hill Harper as Rob Emmons
- Dominic Fumusa as Ray Conlin
- C.J. Wilson as Porteous Belli
- Rachel Ticotin as Mercedes Acosta
- Deborah Hedwall as Marjorie
- Alan Dale as President Morse
- Leo Manzari as Saad Mahsud
- Seth Numrich as Nate Joseph
- James Mount as Agent Thoms
- Ronald Guttman as Viktor
- Roberto De Felice as Agent Loya
- Neal Matarazzo as Danny Jones
- Nina Hoss as Astrid
Co-Starring[]
- Claire Keane as Franny Mathison
- McKenna Keane as Franny Mathison
- Marcus Choi as Tan
- Jeff Gurner as Burly Cop
- Joe Giorgio as Officer Vreeland
- Michael Buoni as Agent Mazilli
- Jessica Dickey as Thompson
- Alexander Quiroga as Agent #1
- Cynthia Bastidas as Franny's Teacher
- Sarah Wilson as Receptionist
- Nancy Sun as Reporter Nancy
- Harry Sutton Jr. as Reporter #2
- Kelly Miller as Reporter Tom
- Jenna Wolfe as Reporter #4
Note[]
- Although credited, F. Murray Abraham does not appear in this episode
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