What book is Homeland based on?

The critically acclaimed American television series Homeland is not based on a book, but rather on an Israeli television series.

The inspiration for Homeland comes from the Israeli show titled Prisoners of War (original Hebrew title: Hatufim), which was created by Gideon Raff.

Homeland adapted the core premise of Prisoners of War, focusing on an American soldier who returns home after years of captivity and is suspected by a CIA officer of having been turned by the enemy. While the American series took its own distinct narrative path, developing into an espionage and political thriller, the fundamental concept of a returning prisoner of war whose loyalty is questioned was drawn directly from Raff's original work.

The American adaptation, developed by Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa, gained significant critical acclaim for its complex characters and timely themes. Its genre blends elements of drama, espionage thriller, psychological thriller, and political thriller, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats with its intricate plots and suspense.

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