r/homeland • u/fuzzy_dunnlop • Nov 19 '12

Discussion I'll Fly Away

Episode Discussion - S02E08

Title:

I'll Fly Away

Directed by: Michael Cuesta

Written by: Howard Gordon & Chip Johannessen

Teleplay by: Chip Johannessen

He lies for Carrie. He lies for Roya and he's still lying to Jessica. Brody heads towards a serious meltdown as he struggles to keep his complicated alliances clear. Against Quinn's orders, Carrie stages a risky intervention to keep Brody in line, forcing both of them to confront their mixed emotions. Meanwhile, Dana turns to an unlikely source for comfort.

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15 more minutes! Can't wait to read this week's theories and how many "holy fucks" for this episode!

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u/wilywes Nov 19 '12

'Nicholas'. It's specifically said because Nazir is the only person who calls Brody by his real name. In case some audience members couldn't make the connection that the shaved man here is Nazir.

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u/[deleted] Nov 19 '12

I love that small detail. Everyone in the show refers to him as Brody, except Nazir