Homeland: Season 1, Episode 11 “The Vest” (A-)
This episode was deceptively slow moving in the way that it seemed not to be in a rush to get anywhere, yet that’s anything but the case in terms of how monumental the developments within are. Saul seemed truly unsettled by the sight of Carrie so frantic and concerned about getting a green pen, and it says something about his relationship with Carrie that he was able to piece together her scrambled notes into a coherent timeline. Carrie is quite brilliant when she’s in the midst of madness, but unfortunately, she chose to trust exactly the wrong person. Brody’s move was smart and strategic, essentially discrediting Carrie by confessing to their affair precisely because she was so close to discovering the truth. Estes is not going to be pleased, and Carrie is going to have a hard time talking her way out of this one, especially since he’s now seen her in her bipolar state. Brody’s family trip to Gettysburg was so peaceful, and he seemed to display such a passion for American history that it was shocking to see him pick up a suicide vest while his wife and children ordered him a burger. He handled a crowd well in relation to his campaign also, so it’s worrisome to think what his mission might be. Dana seems to be suspicious of him, and hopefully he won’t bring himself to harm his own family members if she continues to do some digging. With the Vice President pissed and locked down underground, the upcoming finale is sure to be an intense game changer.
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