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Homeland
She's the smartest person in the room and nobody believes her, because of her diagnosis. Some of you felt that. 🧠
Who it's for
Carrie Mathison is one of TV's most prominent characters whose bipolar disorder is named and central, and she is also exceptionally good at her job.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Developed by Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa for Showtime from the Israeli series Prisoners of War, Homeland follows Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes), a CIA officer with bipolar disorder. She becomes convinced that Nicholas Brody, a Marine rescued after eight years in al-Qaeda captivity, has been turned and poses a threat to the United States.
Where to find it
A Showtime original. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: A suicide attempt and graphic violence.
Age: TV-MA (suggested 17+)
Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it.Helen Keller, Optimism: An Essay
