“Homeland” Season 6 will be set in the United States and there will expectedly be relevant issues in the plot that mirror real world events. The series has built a reputation for featuring realistic takes on social and political issues around the globe.

Previously, it was revealed that the story will be set in New York City and agent Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes) is expected to continue fighting terrorism while dealing with her own health and personal issues. Peter Quinn (Rupert Friend) and Saul Berenson (Mandy Patinkin) will also return in Season 6. However, there will also be scenes in other locations.

According to show creator Alex Gansa, the new season will delve into the upcoming U.S. Presidential elections. He said that the entire season will happen between Election Day in November and the inauguration of a new president in January. It will be a very strange and volatile period where the transfer of power will take place between the exiting and incoming presidents.

Entertainment Weekly cites Alex Gansa in saying that there is the strange 72-day period in the U.S. when the head of state is not exactly clear. The transfer of power is full of worry and competing interests. The new president will also have to deal with the outgoing president, which is a very dangerous and vulnerable time in democracy.

Accordingg to TVLine, Quinn will survive his ordeal in Season 5 and return. He will be dramatized in a way that will surprise people. Gansa said that people will not expect how Quinn returns. There are rumors that Quinn will resurface from his near-death experience but significantly changed. He may be more willing to present his intimate side.

ScreenRant adds that in “Homeland” Season 6, the C.I.A. may be working against a group that will try to take advantage of the 72-day period. They may be dealing with foreign terrorists or internal conflict. They may also be facing problems from within the two administrations and unveil corrupt officials and systems in the process.

“Homeland” Season 6 will launch later in 2016. More updates and details are expected soon.

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