Homeland

*Homeland* (TV series, 2011-2020) is a tense espionage thriller centered on CIA counterterrorism, with a bipolar female lead (Claire Danes) hunting threats. It features diverse casting (e.g., Muslim characters, strong women in intel roles) but prioritizes plot-driven suspense over messaging. Critiqued for Islamophobic stereotypes rather than progressive advocacy; themes of PTSD, torture ethics, and U.S. foreign policy add nuance but don't push identity politics or DEI agendas. Storytelling dominates.