A bipolar CIA operative becomes convinced a prisoner of war has been turned by al-Qaeda and is planning to carry out a terrorist attack on American soil.
The gripping CIA thriller opens in Washington – but filmed its early seasons in Charlotte, North Carolina, whose downtown doubled for the US capital, before the globe-trotting series moved on to Berlin, Morocco and beyond.
Where was Homeland filmed?
Homeland was filmed in Charlotte, North Carolina (as Washington, early seasons), then Berlin, Morocco and Cape Town.
Every Homeland location, explained
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Washington – Charlotte
The early seasons used Charlotte, North Carolina, its downtown doubling for Washington, D.C.
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Berlin – the later seasons
The show later moved to Berlin, using the real German capital.
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Morocco and Cape Town
Middle Eastern storylines used Morocco and Cape Town, South Africa.
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The global thriller
The series ranged widely to match its international espionage plots.
Planning a visit
Charlotte, North Carolina stood in for Washington in the show’s celebrated early seasons, while Berlin anchored its later years – both real, accessible cities.
Homeland Fun Facts
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Charlotte plays Washington The early seasons used Charlotte, North Carolina, as a stand-in for Washington, D.C.
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It moved to Berlin Later seasons relocated to the real Berlin.
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Based on an Israeli show Homeland adapts the Israeli series Prisoners of War.
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A globe-trotting thriller The show used Morocco and Cape Town for its Middle Eastern storylines.
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Danes leads Claire Danes anchored the series as CIA officer Carrie Mathison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Homeland filmed?
In Charlotte, North Carolina (as Washington, early seasons), then Berlin, Morocco and Cape Town.
What city doubled for Washington?
Charlotte, North Carolina.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Charlotte and Berlin are both real, accessible cities.
