I think you are probably overthinking it. It's one of those details that probably slips by the wayside because it's television. Obviously, Javadi is gunning for Akbari's job so we're supposed to assume that, in their working relationship, it is not as forthcoming as it should be when it comes to details like this. It also probably wasn't a focal point as it was known that this terrorist organization did bomb Langley...but whether Brody actually did it or not was unclear. But, the terrorist organization wanted everyone to think Brody did it so I think the Iranian officials would have to assume the same thing as well. But, given the apparent closeness between the terrorist leader and Akbari as played out by the terrorist leader's wife involved in scrutinizing Brody...it does seem strange Akbari didn't know Brody didn't actually do it. Or, maybe there was no relationship between the terrorist leader and Akbari prior...which could be the case. The terrorist leader's wife obviously didn't know so he wouldn't have found out from her. Akbari didn't really need to know until maybe when Brody came into the country seeking asylum. At that point, Javadi obviously wasn't going to bring it up because he is now working for the CIA. But, why Javadi would think it would be useful to know these details while it would be detrimental if Akbari knew before the plot was even conceived...I doubt there is a good explanation other than what I said previously.
Anyone else actually think Brody had turned again? I couldn't tell where he was going with the whole Javadi info. He really pulled that plan out of his ass. I wish they would have showed some type of preview for next week.
When I first saw the ashtray and Brody seemed to be scanning the desk at one point, my Spidey senses went off saying "Brody is going to bust the ashtray over his head and kill him". Then, after he came clean I started doubting that. Then, BAM!!! It was a brilliant play by Brody to get to him to get the job done before the CIA took him out for being useless and a liability. It was either spend his remaining days in Iran as the traitor/hero or be able to go back home as the redeemer. It looked like Brody was seeking his revenge for what they did to him in the first place...in his own words. But, how he would have known he would get time alone with the top Iranian guy to take him out was a huge gamble on his part. I guess he felt he had no other choice but to play his cards knowing the CIA was trying to kill him. I'm assuming he knew it could have gone either way potentially. What I don't get is how Brody could possibly think Carrie could get him out of that predicament after he did the deed? But, obviously he has faith in her to do that or he will be done for.
Brody has closure now. Does that mean they're gonna kill him off? I hope not, but it'd be a fitting end for him I guess. And no more DANA.
i hope it's a happy ending between Carrie and Brody, but looks like Quinn is also in love or in lust with Carrie. Great episode.
Probably would spoil too much of whats going to happen. If I had to guess, Brody might not make it out. Carries gonna miscarry...the senator get assassinated leaving Saul in charge permanently. Lots of ways this could go now. But next episode should be intense. Cant wait.
I'm guessing Brody dies in the finale, I think Carrie and the baby will be fine. I also liked the idea someone threw out on here about the senator being killed and Saul taking over permanently, I hadn't considered that but it definitely makes sense.
Damn good episode. Holy f*** Carrie was literally seconds from being branded a traitor. I wasn't sure if Brody was turning or not until he said, "So, this is where it started."
Great episode, yet again how do they not order a hit on Carrie as well after what she has done? Brody cannot die, it must be Carrie.
The intent of the show is CIA centric, not Brody centric. The show can continue just fine without him.
So they will let it continue with the CIA agent who notified the target of the hit? How in all logic is she not a traitor? Homeland is selling out the story for the romance. bs.
This show revolves around Carrie, not the CIA or Brody. Carrie is always right. She is the genius behind the operation. Only she can flip Brody when he turns traitor. Its fairly obvious that Claire Danes pulls some weight in the shows production. Her and the Brody family are a distraction to the show.
"Yea...but we got to see what happens with Carrie, Brody, and the Pakistani girl." That was a modification of a line I took from the movie "Doc Hollywood". Brody is one of the more interesting characters on the show. He kind of keeps Carrie afloat as relevant. Is Carrie really needed without Brody? Not really. Saul is semi-interesting but not enough to carry the show. If Brody dies, then he will be missed. I don't see where his story could possibly go from the present storyline, though, unless he just becomes an asset for future ops after this. But, I'm not sure I want to watch this show without the Brody character. That means it will be mostly Carrie non-stop unless they introduce another interesting character. For me, the Carrie-Brody dynamic made the show what it is to this point. Sure, they could go on without him but it becomes a different show imo. Unless they bring in Jack Bauer to fill the void, then they may lose me. I guess we will see what happens.
