Homecoming
Seen it?2018 | 2 seasons | 32 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, though it had a lukewarm 6.9 out of 10 from audiences and a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 32 minutes, about 9 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Heidi Bergman is a caseworker at Homecoming, a Geist Group facility helping soldiers transition to civilian life. Years later she has started a new life, living with her mother and working as a waitress, when a Department of Defense auditor questions why she left the Homecoming facility. Heidi quickly realizes that there's a whole other story behind the story she's been telling herself.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 3 Golden Globes, 3 Critics' Choice Awards and 1 DGA Award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 152K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12018 · 10 episodes · 98% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.2 out of 10Saturday- Season 22020 · 7 episodes · 60% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.4 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
Created by Sam Esmail, Micah Bloomberg, Eli Horowitz
- Janelle MonáeJackie Calico / Alex Eastern
- Stephan JamesWalter Cruz
- Chris CooperLeonard Geist
- Hong ChauAudrey Temple