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.
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zag
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.