"homeland" One Last Thing(2013) Instant

Saul is at his most Machiavellian. Facing his impending replacement by Andrew Lockhart, he pushes ethics aside to ensure his legacy and the success of the Iran operation. He views Brody strictly as a functional asset.

Reviewers from The A.V. Club praised Damian Lewis’s performance, noting how the episode successfully pivoted the season from a slow burn into a high-octane thriller. "Homeland" One Last Thing(2013)

Brody undergoes a brutal, accelerated detox. His journey in this episode is one of complete loss of agency; he is "broken down" by the CIA only to be rebuilt as a soldier for one last mission. His motivation shifts from despair to a search for redemption, spurred by Carrie's reveal of her pregnancy. Saul is at his most Machiavellian