Nicholas Brody, played by Damian Lewis, delivers some of Homeland's most memorable lines. Below are 4 of the best Nicholas Brody quotes from Homeland, each with the scene or episode where it appears, plus 4 pieces of trivia about the character.
Best Nicholas Brody Quotes
"I'm an American soldier. I wasn't turned."
— Nicholas Brody, Season 1 - denying Carrie's theory
"I have a family. I have a life."
— Nicholas Brody, Season 1 - various
"I'm trying to figure out how to be a person again."
— Nicholas Brody, Season 1, Episode 4 - Semper I
"You were right about me."
— Nicholas Brody, Season 2 - to Carrie
Nicholas Brody Trivia & Fun Facts
- Damian Lewis won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Brody in 2012.
- Brody's fate was debated by the show's creators for years — his death at the end of Season 3 was written as a definitive ending to prevent the character from overshadowing the show.
- Damian Lewis, like Claire Danes's character, maintained a deeply ambiguous portrayal that made audiences genuinely unsure of Brody's loyalties for almost the entire first season.
- The show's first season, built on Carrie's pursuit of Brody, was inspired partly by the real-life story of American POWs and the psychological challenges of reintegration.
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