Sunday with David Harewood: ‘I sit with a sneaky beer, watching the world go by’
The actor talks to Vicki Power about the community of dog-walking, the genius of Peter Falk and the importance of a bedtime routine
August 2021
‘I came close to death’: David Harewood on racism and psychosis
Thirty years ago, fresh out of drama school, the Homeland star found himself in the midst of a breakdown, ending up in a locked hospital ward. He recalls the years of racial abuse that had pulled him apart
May 2020
Observer TV reviews
The week in TV: The A Word, Isolation Stories, The Eddy; Trying; Homeland – review
TV review
Homeland finale review – Claire Danes thriller goes out with a bang
April 2020
Claire Danes on the end of Homeland: 'It was so nice to play such a badass'
The landmark drama’s star reflects on how playing Carrie Mathison – and learning from real spies – has shaped her view of politics
February 2020
Observer TV reviews
The week in TV: Homeland; Confronting Holocaust Denial With David Baddiel; Intelligence and more
Homeland: the show that became a work of genius – after you stopped watching
January 2020
From The Good Place to Homeland: what to expect from TV shows ending in 2020
The year will see a host of fan-favourite shows ending but which ones can ace the landing and which will stumble at the last minute?
November 2019
The Q&A
David Harewood: ‘I’d say sorry to my first girlfriend. I was a bit of a tart’
The actor on racism, reality TV and falling off the stage
October 2019
The Q&A
Mandy Patinkin: ‘I wish I’d pursued more friendships – I'm running out of time’
The actor and singer on an early encounter with Marilyn Monroe, missing his father and spending a lifetime learning to listen
October 2018
Beyond Bodyguard: can the BBC's Informer finally subvert the Muslim stereotype on TV?
From oppressed wives to crazed jihadists, TV’s Islamophobia is rife. Nabhaan Rizwan stars in the new BBC thriller hoping to change the narrative
September 2018
What is the 25th amendment and could it remove Trump? – video explainer
Political dramas Homeland and Designated Survivor have recently explored how a president could be removed from office using the 25th amendment to the US constitution. But how would it work in reality?
July 2018
Homeland's Mandy Patinkin: ‘Reality, for me? Not so good’
The outspoken star, who has recorded a ‘prayer for peace’, gives a few clues about how the show might end – and says why he’s more comfortable with fantasy than the real world
From Sharp Objects to Killing Eve: TV's best antiheroes are women
Sharp Objects’ Camille Preaker is the latest in a wave of complicated female characters dominating the small screen
'It was very destructive to my soul': the biggest bust-ups in TV history
Frustration, egos and creative differences have caused spectacular walkouts on big shows. But can anyone top Mandy Patinkin’s French exit?
May 2018
The next Homeland? The problems with Fauda, Israel's brutal TV hit
The Netflix smash – about a ruthless Israeli unit hunting down terrorists – has been praised for its evenhanded portrayal of the Palestinian conflict. But are there glaring omissions?
See What Can Be Done by Lorrie Moore review – marvellously nuanced
This wide-ranging collection of reviews and cultural commentary is shrewd and worthy of preservation. Just don’t call it ‘enjoyable’…
Homeland: episode by episode
Homeland recap: season 7, episode 12 – Paean to the People
Carrie pays a heavy price for victory, Saul comes to the rescue again and there’s a stunning mic drop from Elizabeth before the final curtain falls
April 2018
Homeland: episode by episode
Homeland recap: season 7, episode 11 – All In
Homeland: episode by episode
Homeland recap: season seven, episode 10 – Clarity
