Homeland
Most counterterrorism movies solely focus on the reality of life for American soldiers.
If civilians die along the way, they are not necessarily always shown or lingered on.
The primary focus is, generally, on the American troops themselves.
That is, except for one standout show.
During its run, it aired on Showtime and became an overnight hit that dominated the war show niche.
Focusing solely on past conflicts can prevent viewers from imagining the more modern reality of warfare.
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While the show was far fromChalamet’s most prominent roles, it was uniquely honest.
While being interviewed byInsider, former CIA counterterrorism officer John Kiriakou considered the accuracy of a clip fromHomeland.
Kiriakou did identify several moments that diverged from reality, but none had a massive impact on the story.
Homeland is a suspenseful drama series centered on CIA officer Carrie Mathison, portrayed as a top agent despite her bipolar disorder. Released on October 2, 2011, the series follows her as she navigates the complexities of intelligence work with the guidance of her mentor, Saul Berenson.
Instead,he praised the realistic depiction of civilian casualtiesin counterterrorism missions.
Based on his own experiences, he granted the series an 8 out of 10 realism score.
So that is, unfortunately true.
Yeah, this kind of thing happens all the time.
So, in this clip, this member of the Pakistani Taliban named Hakani was the target.
That is also something that’s quite common.
You know, rarely,rarely does the American government admit to a mistake.
And thenyou end up killing civilians virtually every single time, which is another problem.
That’s just simply not true.
First,the entire intelligence community is unrepentantwhen it comes to civilian casualties.
They see it as, you know, part of the price of the so-called war on terror.
That is, it’s a violation of international law, of course, and it’s also inhumane.
There’s a very courageous drone whistleblower by the name of Daniel Hale.
I’ve been evacuated many times.
In its unique depiction,Homelandboosted the stakes of its narrative and contributed to real-world education.
