![Homeland TV Show on Showtime: canceled or renewed?](https://tvseriesfinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Homeland_801_4627_R-e1580265152426.jpg)
Photo Credit: Sifeddine Elamine/SHOWTIME.
Homeland is getting ready to head off into the sunset with this eighth season, and the people behind the series are revealing why the series is coming to an end now. There could be more story to tell, and the series is still highly popular with viewers.
But, the show is also very costly. That is one of the reasons why the Showtime series is ending now. The cost per episode is through the roof!
Bert Salk, president of FOX 21 Television Studios, said the following in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter:
“The show demanded money based on how big of a production it became. [In its final season, Homeland’s budget swelled to more than double the first season’s $3 million per-episode price tag. Danes alone was making north of $500,000 an episode.] When Alex and Howard want to shoot the final season in the Middle East, you’re not doing it in Barstow. You’re going to Morocco.”
Homeland was renewed for three seasons in 2016, including season eight, and that is where everyone decided it should end. The network wanted more in 2016, and they had more. The series did meet some delays due to Claire Danes pregnancy, but the show is now returning.
As for a spinoff, that is not likely to happen. But “never say never.” Alex Gansa, the showrunner of the series, said the following about the possibility:
“Every time Howard brings up doing more, I want to punch him.”
Homeland will premiere its final season on Showtime on February 9.
What do you think? Are you sad to see this series end? Did you want the series to continue?
Best series ever! Please continue filming! All actors are outstanding!
I wouldn’t be surprised if Homeland generated an even larger audience while tv viewers were quarantined! I will greatly miss this intellectual, intense storyline and impeccable acting. There’s no other show like it. Nothing can compare.
It is the all time best show. Carrie is so believable. Such a great actress. There were certain characters we didn’t want to see killed off but we knew it had to happen. My husband and I continually throughout the week will talk about certain scenes or see things happening in the news and will say that wouldn’t happen if Carrie was there. We are going to miss all the characters and watching Sunday nights. Sad to see it’s coming to and end. Can’t say that about others shows I’ve watched. I’m sure other followers feel like we do
It’s a shame that showtime couldn’t find the resources to continue a ninth season of homeland
Thank you should do a spin off 8 season. Onec u pound a time yes renewd I love it
More homeland. Excellent show. Series in sight of this era and america. Informative,brillant,actors eccentric well played. Same people bring them back. More work to do. Not done. Impressed.showtime bring them back.thank you.
My Showtime does not show the new season 8 on February 9th not anywhere on my Showtime channels not anywhere at 8:00, 9 or 10pm
Is there something going on with Showtime? My subscription provider is Verizon FIOS
Please continue absolutely the best and for Claire Daines you were excellent big fan. Can’t wait to watch season 8 and really hope for more. I have tried to watch other shows but not the same.
All good things must come to an end. My husband and I can NEVER find anything to watch. We constantly try new shows that we spend a couple of hours on and then move on, bur when we found Homeland we were instantly hooked. Claire Daines is amazing and I am forever a fan of hers. Really the show is spectacular. Our favorite seasons were the first two with Brody. He was also great!!! I can’t wait to see what the final season will be!!!
Homeland is the best series I have ever watched. Please continue it.
Just found it, just loved it, and it was the most enjoyable, believable, and thank you for every dime spent on production. Loved this series more so than the Supranos. Relevant topics for all Americans. Again, thank you for entertaining me. Aloha
I really loved Homeland. Great acting, great plot, intrigue, outstanding realism and relevance. Mandy Pantakin and Claire Danes, and entire cast were great. When one season ended, I could not wait until the next season started. Looked forward to next season with great anticipation. Will be ready for season 8. Outstanding show that I fell in love with. My favorite was season 5 set in Germany. Will definitely miss Homeland. I really wish there more seasons. Thanks to all for an outstanding show. God bless !!
Wish it would never end!
I would love to see a season 9.
It’s crazy to think how money works… a single actress earning 500k per episode, if she reduced this salary by 10% would be enough to hire how many crew members?