Mandy Patinkin

THE MAGICIAN'S ELEPHANT: Hope Is Never Lost
THE MAGICIAN’S ELEPHANT: Hope Is Never Lost

The Magician’s Elephant is heartwarming and pure, and while predictable to a fault, it is a film the whole family will enjoy.

HOMELAND (S8E12) “Prisoners Of War”: Riding Off Into the Sunset... Of Civilization
HOMELAND (S8E12) “Prisoners Of War”: Riding Off Into the Sunset… Of Civilization

After eight stellar seasons, Showtime’s Homeland has finally come to an end. Prisoners of War…

HOMELAND (S8E11) “The English Teacher”: Impressively Making The Most Of A Missed Target
HOMELAND (S8E11) “The English Teacher”: Impressively Making The Most Of A Missed Target

In The English Teacher, the penultimate episode, the team behind Homeland delivers a stellar story, weaving the various threads through the loom into a masterful tapestry.

HOMELAND (S8E10) “Designated Driver”: All Cards (Awkwardly) On The Table
HOMELAND (S8E10) “Designated Driver”: All Cards (Awkwardly) On The Table

“Designated Driver” was as compelling as any episode this season of Homeland, despite the flaws. But where do things go from here?

HOMELAND (S8E9) “In Full Flight”: Setting The Stage For An Explosive Finale
HOMELAND (S8E9) “In Full Flight”: Setting The Stage For An Explosive Finale

As we round the final base for the home stretch, these last three episodes promise to be as compelling and exciting as any Homeland has seen.

HOMELAND (S8E8) “Threnody(s)”: The Calm Before The Storm
HOMELAND (S8E8) “Threnody(s)”: The Calm Before The Storm

Threnody(s) gave us a moment to breathe in what has so far been a fast-paced season. It also brought the deaths of two long-lasting characters.

HOMELAND (S8E7) "F**ker Shot Me": Tighter & Tighter
HOMELAND (S8E7) “F**ker Shot Me”: Tighter & Tighter

As Homeland’s “F**ker Shot Me” and the preceding episodes depict, the only thing “exceptional” about America is its hypocrisy.

Homeland (S8E6): "Two Minutes": The Climb Continues
Homeland (S8E6): “Two Minutes”: The Climb Continues

Homeland brings the most quietly powerful episode so far this season, slowly moving up hill, hearts pounding as we anticipate the inevitable plunge.

Homeland (S8E5) "Chalk Two Down": Fact, Fiction & Everything in Between
Homeland (S8E5) “Chalk Two Down”: Fact, Fiction & Everything In Between

As we continue to see the tapestry come together throughout the next several weeks, one fact is inescapable: we’re in for a hell of a ride.

Homeland (S8E4) "Chalk One Up": Heating Things Up For The "Prestige"
Homeland (S8E4) “Chalk One Up”: Heating Things Up For The “Prestige”

Stakes are suddenly higher than they’ve ever been, in Homeland’s latest outing: “Chalk One Up”.

Homeland (S8E3) "False Friends": New Highs & New Lows
Homeland (S8E3) “False Friends”: New Highs & New Lows

In an episode that somehow pulls at the reigns while simultaneously cracking the whip, Homeland viewers are pulled back and forth between compelling choices and questionable ones.

Homeland (S8E2) "Catch And Release": An Explosive Escalation
Homeland (S8E2) “Catch And Release”: An Explosive Escalation

This episode of Homeland leaves us wondering if perhaps, the show may finally be coming to understand the responsibility in commenting on volatile real-world situations.

HOMELAND (S8E1) "Deception Indicated": A Potentially Dangerous Beginning Of The End
HOMELAND (S8E1) “Deception Indicated”: A Potentially Dangerous Beginning Of The End

As has happened multiple times throughout Homeland’s season openers, we’re presented with what may be a bait and switch.

LIFE ITSELF: Elevated Love Story Through The Ages Falls Flat

Dan Fogelman’s Life Itself has heart, but it’s ultimately too shallow in execution to support his grander ambitions.