Dana Brody

The daughter who saw through her father's lies.

Dana Brody, played by actress Morgan Saylor, is a fictional character on the American television series Homeland on Showtime. She is the daughter of Nicholas Brody and Jessica Brody, and the sister of Chris Brody. Dana is a central figure in her father's storyline, particularly during his return from captivity and his subsequent actions.

Quick Facts

Portrayed by: Morgan Saylor
First appearance: Season 1, Episode 1

Lore & Background

Dana Brody is the teenage daughter of Marine Gunnery Sergeant Nicholas Brody. When her father returns after eight years as a prisoner of war, Dana is initially part of the family reunion. She later becomes involved in a fatal hit and run committed by Finn Walden, the son of Vice President William Walden. Dana wants to report the incident to the police, but her father advises her to stay quiet to protect Finn and the Walden family; after pressure, Dana decides not to report it. Angered, Dana runs away and stays with Finn Walden at his family's cabin. Later, after the hit-and-run, Dana discovers her father's explosive vest in the garage and confronts him about it; he admits he was going to use it but changed his mind.

Reader's Guide

Dana Brody is a key character in the first two seasons of Homeland. Her actions often force her father to confront his choices. Key moments include: admitting her father is a Muslim at school; helping him bury the desecrated Quran; being involved in a fatal hit and run with Finn Walden; wanting to report the accident to police; running away to Mike Faber's house; and finding her father's suicide vest and asking him about it. Dana's relationship with her father is strained by his secrets and his mission for Abu Nazir.