The season picks up following the dramatic events of Season 6, with President Elizabeth Keane (Elizabeth Marvel) descending into authoritarianism after an assassination attempt. Having arrested 200 members of the intelligence community, including (Mandy Patinkin), Keane has created a rift that former advisor Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes) feels compelled to bridge.

'Homeland' Season 7: Once Again, It's All Up to Carrie - ny times

Living with her sister in D.C. and unemployed, Carrie begins investigating what she believes is a vast international conspiracy to undermine the presidency—even while she remains one of Keane's harshest critics.