It seems that keeping a safe space between these two was the best option
For a multitude of reasons, Homeland is a divisive show. Carrie and Brodie’s cat-and-mouse game was one of the most intriguing aspects of the show. But it was unusual to see the tension present itself in an affair. Both of them appeared to benefit from keeping their distance.
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The show’s energy drained away the moment these two came too close to one other. They didn’t even bother to look into it at all. In certain cases, the illusion of reality is better than the genuine thing.