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.
Saul finally details the plan: Brody will seek political asylum in Iran, act as a "hero of the revolution," and then assassinate the head of the Revolutionary Guard.
In a heartbreaking scene, Brody visits Dana at her new job. Her rejection of him serves as his final severance from his old life, leaving him with nothing but the mission Saul has set for him.
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.
Saul finally details the plan: Brody will seek political asylum in Iran, act as a "hero of the revolution," and then assassinate the head of the Revolutionary Guard.
In a heartbreaking scene, Brody visits Dana at her new job. Her rejection of him serves as his final severance from his old life, leaving him with nothing but the mission Saul has set for him.