While Showtime has yet to confirm the premiere date of 'Homeland' Season 5, it is certain that the upcoming season of the political thriller television drama series will have a total of 12 episodes. Even without the actual date and time, it is believed that the series will return to the small screen some time either in mid-October or in the Fall.

Christian Today reports that in the 'Homeland' Season 4 finale, viewers saw Carrie somehow managing her career, while fulfilling her responsibilities as a mother even as she has been trying to deal with the demise of her father. Viewers also saw Carrie crossing paths with her estranged mother in the finale, and meeting her half-brother. At the same time, Carrie realizes her true feelings for Quinn.

As several new characters will be seen in Season 5, the upcoming episodes of 'Homeland' are likely to present the viewers an entire new series of twists and queries.

However, what is important is that the central storyline for 'Homeland' Season 5 will not be finalized before March. Admitting that they have a wide variety of options to consider, the direction in which the series will eventually move will only be determined next month.

Meanwhile, fans of 'Homeland' will be very eager to know the manner in which Carrie's admission on his feelings to Quinn will develop. As Quinn will be moving to Syria, fans will definitely want to see if he reunites with Carrie some time during Season 5.

Meanwhile, the show creators are yet to decide on where 'Homeland' Season 5 will be based. The story of the upcoming season will definitely be located somewhere, but not in Pakistan any more. Moreover, the storyline of Season 5 is also likely to undergo a change and it will shift from the U.S. foreign policy and the U.S. Intelligence. According to reports, it is likely that the setting of the story may return to the United States itself.

Apart from these issues, there is no doubt that 'Homeland' Season 5 will be interesting, especially with the romantic development between Carrie and Quinn as well as the new characters, who were introduced at the end of Season 4. Therefore, October will be the month to watch out for.