Ep 12. America First

Carrie is an intelligence officer who believes that national security is of utmost importance. She is trying to figure out how to prove that President-elect Keane is not a threat to national security. Meanwhile, Saul is dealing with his own issues as he tries to get Dar Adal to help him get his old job back.

In the previous episode, Peter Quinn tragically passed away after a long and brutal fight. This episode opens with a funeral for Peter where Carrie gives a moving eulogy. The team is all grieving, but Carrie has a lot on her plate to keep her occupied.

President-elect Keane is being framed for being a traitor to the country by people who are quietly working against her to make it seem like she is not fit to be President. She is being accused of being un-American and of having ties to terrorists. Carrie knows that this is not true and is trying to find a way to prove it before it is too late.

The episode is called "America First" because that is the slogan that the people who are trying to frame President-elect Keane are using. They want to convince the public that they are the true patriots and that they are the ones who should be running the country. Carrie realizes that she has to move quickly but carefully to gather the evidence she needs to prove that the accusations against President-elect Keane are not true.

As she begins to investigate the accusations, Carrie comes to the realization that she is not the only one working against President-elect Keane. In fact, she discovers that some of the people working against Keane are actually people she knows very well. Carrie discovers that she can't trust anyone, and that she must be incredibly smart if she wants to win this battle.

While all this is happening, Saul is quietly working to get his old job back. He seeks help from Dar Adal who is a former friend but has since joined forces with the people who are working against President-elect Keane. Saul's journey is one of the less intense plotlines in this episode, but it is still a notable one.

The episode moves quickly and is filled with suspense as Carrie gets closer and closer to finding the evidence she needs to prove Keane's innocence. However, as she gets closer, the risk to her own safety increases.

The climax of the episode is a tense and shocking moment that leaves the audience on the edge of their seats. Without giving away too much, it's clear that Homeland knows how to deliver a great finale.

Overall, "America First" is a thrilling episode that shows Homeland at its best. It's an episode filled with heartbreak, betrayal, and suspense that keeps viewers hooked until the very end. Carrie's unwavering belief in her cause, despite the many obstacles in her way, is admirable. If this episode is any indication, the final season of Homeland is going to be one you won't want to miss.