House of Cards

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House of Cards
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The games played in Washington's marble corridors mostly remain out of public view. However, power speaks a language of its own; this language consists of threats woven with politeness and daggers held out with a smile. This masterpiece of political suspense created by Beau Willimon has earned itself a permanent place in the history of television as a work that literally speaks exactly this dark language. While the series examines the subtle vulnerabilities of American politics, it presents this not as a didactic warning but rather as a chess game. The viewer is placed in the position of an observer who sees the calculation behind every move and knows how each victim was chosen. This, too, adds a unique layer of tension to the work; because instead of surprise, a frightening sense of familiarity arises in the face of what is happening. One of the most powerful narrative tools brought to the screen since the beginning of the series is when characters occasionally look directly into the camera to convey their inner worlds to the audience. This technique may seem like a clichéd method, but it is used here with such skill that the viewer does not even realize that he has turned into an accomplice. In this spiral where the observer becomes the observed, there is little possibility of turning back. Over time, the center of gravity shifts in the series, and the character played by Robin Wright becomes central to the narrative. Wright delivers a performance in this role that is imbued with icy composure, adding a unique depth to every scene. This transformation, which gradually makes you feel that power does not belong only to one person, but that the main power is often in the hands of those who stand in the shadow, constitutes one of the most striking themes of the series. This work, which runs for six seasons, examines with a cold-blooded look how moral corruption can be normalized, how the founders of the system can instrumentalize the system. It doesn't romanticize or glorify; it just shows. And that's why it feels disturbingly realistic. For those who are curious about how the ambition of power shapes the human psyche, this series is not just an entertainment, but a thought experiment that stays in the mind for a long time.

Rating: 8/10
Vote Count: 3,180
Start Date: February 01, 2013
End Date: November 02, 2018
Original Name: House of Cards
Genres: Drama
Languages: English
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United States of America
Production Companies:

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Episode Count:
7
Season 1
Season 1
Betrayed by the White House, Congressman Francis Underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Blackmail, seduction and ambition are his weapons.
Episode Rating:
7.6/10
Release Date:
February 01, 2013
Episode Count:
13
Season 2
Season 2
In their ruthless rise to power, Francis and Claire battle threats past and present, and form new alliances while old ones succumb to betrayal.
Episode Rating:
7.7/10
Release Date:
February 14, 2014
Episode Count:
13
Season 3
Season 3
President Underwood fights to secure his legacy. Claire wants more than being First Lady. The biggest threat they face is contending with each other.
Episode Rating:
7.7/10
Release Date:
February 27, 2015
Episode Count:
13
Season 4
Season 4
They've always been a great team. But now in season four, Frank and Claire become even greater adversaries as their marriage stumbles and their ambitions are at odds. In an election year, the stakes are now higher than ever, and the biggest threat they face is contending with each other.
Episode Rating:
8/10
Release Date:
March 04, 2016
Episode Count:
13
Season 5
Season 5
Season five picks up where season four left off: in the midst of a tense presidential election that puts the Underwoods on the same ticket against energetic Republican upstart Will Conway. Viewers will see how their heated campaigns play out as well as which alliances dissolve in the aftermath. Perhaps the biggest question is if Frank and Claire’s relationship is among them.
Episode Rating:
7.5/10
Release Date:
May 30, 2017
Episode Count:
13
Season 6
Season 6
With Frank out of the picture, Claire Underwood steps fully into her own as the first woman president, but faces formidable threats to her legacy.
Episode Rating:
4.7/10
Release Date:
November 02, 2018
Episode Count:
8

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February 23, 2017

10/10

I've seen a fair few political show's over the years but this is the first one that really brings home the corruption and power of today's political class. Spacey is brilliant as the central character, exuding ambition and showing just what he will do to make it to the top. The little scenes where he talks to the camera really make a difference too his character as you see whats going on in his mind rather than just seeing the front he puts on to various other characters in the show. Add to t...

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July 14, 2017

6/10

"If you can tell a taut, precise story in one episode, stretch it out into a slack, incoherent, tedious season instead" seems to be this show's motto. House of Cards has good ideas and good actors, which it fails in its execution, with poor scripts and poorer editing. The story could have easily been told in half the time, and would have been all the better for it. This TV series is, like so much in the original Netflix stable, cattle feed for its undiscerning subscribers.

mvs56536

October 06, 2021

/10

Seasons 1 and 2 are a 9.7/10. Seasons 3,4 and 5 are around an 8/10. And season 6 was a 6.3/10, unlike most people I didn't hate the last season even tho the ending was pretty underwelming. The show is an 8/10.

bearlover_phil

September 17, 2023

1/10

Wow! I have never stopped watching a series before this one. Even some of the paltry tripe like "Dante's Cove" or "Game Of Thrones" I managed to watch the series. But I watched the first season of this into Episode 10, where Frank kills Peter, and I just. Couldn't. Stand it. I ejected the blu-ray and have put up the series on Ebay for sale. I'll let someone else suffer. NO ONE IS THIS MORALLY BANKRUPT AND EVIL (except for maybe Donald Trump). While we all would like to think that the deep, da...

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Frequently Asked Questions

House of Cards has a total of 6 seasons.

House of Cards first aired in 2013.

House of Cards belongs to the following genres: Drama.

House of Cards has a rating of 8.0/10 from 3,180 votes on TMDB.

No, House of Cards has ended.

In the United States, House of Cards is available to watch on: Netflix, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home.