Carrie Mathison, played by Claire Danes, delivers some of Homeland's most memorable lines. Below are 4 of the best Carrie Mathison quotes from Homeland, each with the scene or episode where it appears, plus 4 pieces of trivia about the character.
Best Carrie Mathison Quotes
"I missed something once before. I won't — I can't let that happen again."
— Carrie Mathison, Season 1, Episode 1 - Pilot
"I'm a little crazy, and a lot right."
— Carrie Mathison, Season 2 - various
"I'm the only one who can do this."
— Carrie Mathison, Season 1 - recurring justification
"Every day, I ask myself what am I willing to do? How far will I go to keep this country safe?"
— Carrie Mathison, Season 1 - various
Carrie Mathison Trivia & Fun Facts
- Claire Danes won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for the role in both 2012 and 2013.
- Carrie's bipolar disorder was deliberately written into the character to explore the intersection of mental illness, perception, and intelligence work.
- Homeland was based on an Israeli series called Prisoners of War (Hatufim), with Carrie's character substantially reimagined for the American adaptation.
- Claire Danes researched bipolar disorder extensively, including speaking with psychiatrists and people living with the condition, to portray Carrie's episodes accurately.
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