Homeland Season 2 Episode 12 The Choice

As the second season of the popular political thriller series, Homeland, draws to a close, the penultimate episode 12 titled "The Choice" builds up to a suspenseful and gripping finale. The episode explores the complex relationships and personal conflicts of the characters as they confront their moral dilemmas.

Carrie Mathison's (Claire Danes) loyalty has been divided since the beginning of the season. After falling for the charms of Brody (Damian Lewis) and discovering his allegiance to Abu Nazir (Navid Negahban), she has been trying to find a way to bring him down. In "The Choice", Carrie is torn between her emotional attachment to Brody and her duty to protect her country. As Brody's plan to execute the Vice President in a terrorist attack comes to light, Carrie struggles to find a way to stop him without turning him over to the CIA.

Meanwhile, Saul Berenson (Mandy Patinkin), the mentor and father-figure to Carrie, is dealing with his own demons. He is under intense pressure from his superiors at the CIA to betray Carrie and stop her from her rogue operation against Brody. Saul finds himself caught between his loyalty to his job and his affection for Carrie.

The relationship between Brody and his family, especially his daughter Dana (Morgan Saylor), takes a turning point as well. Dana, who has been struggling to come to terms with her father's past as a terrorist, finally confronts him about his recent involvement with the plan to bomb the Vice President. The scene is powerful, emotional and heart-wrenching, as both father and daughter try to navigate through their troubled past.

The tension and intrigue in "The Choice" are heightened by the presence of new characters. Mike Faber (Diego Klattenhoff), Brody's best friend and former mentor to Dana, returns to offer his help as they go on the run. Javadi (Shaun Toub), a CIA asset with close ties to Iran, also enters the scene, as he is tasked with assisting Saul and the CIA in their mission against Brody.

Throughout the episode, the plot twists and turns, leaving the viewer guessing about the eventual outcome. The suspense is palpable and the stakes are high, as each character's choices and decisions are critical in determining the fate of the country and its people.

"The Choice" endures as one of the most dramatic and powerful episodes of Homeland's second season. It is a testament to the writers and actors' ability to keep the audience engaged and invested in the story until the final moments of the season finale.