![]() ![]() Yes, her seduction plus repulsion resulting in confusion knocked the overly cocky aide off his game, but it felt like too much of a show for the occasion. Made for Daytime: Claire Peeing in Front of AlexiĬlaire’s womanly power play with the Russian representative Alexi was simply too much and for too little. Whatever the case, I’m hoping for Remy’s happiness to win out. Both are key pawns in his elaborate game of chess, and emotions could sway them to do - or not do - something drastic. Their relationship clearly hasn’t played out yet, but how that affects the Underwood presidency is up in the air. ![]() Yet her engagement is nothing to be ignored, if only for the heartbreaking reaction Remy had to seeing her ring. Whether she’s betraying the President or joining forces with him, sleeping with her new boyfriend or teasing Remy, her actions feel far less relevant than when she walked on the scene with purpose and force last year. I must admit, Jackie Sharp’s storyline in Season 3 has done next to nothing for me. Neither meaningful or meaningless, Frank’s breakage felt more obligatory than relevant this week, which makes it closer to irrelevant in the end. Mayor Barnie Hull was put in office (he needs the “gumption” of “one bold mayor”) and last acknowledged us when hiring Yates to pen a book on America Works (more on that later). Hallelujah.įrank’s asides were rather standard in Episode 5, as he first glanced to the audience when discussing why D.C. It’s a woman’s world, and we’re just living in it. Rachel has bested both Doug and the hacker Gavin. From Claire, who’s practically working Frank like a puppet, to Heather Dunbar to the missing Rachel Posner to the departing Ayla and now the incoming Kate, women are overwhelming the men in this show. More importantly, her powerful stance in this episode marks a definitive shift of power in “ House of Cards.” Women are taking control. She fits this world well, and her wholesome Southern roots should pair nicely with Frank’s wicked ways. And “Deadwood” devotees will first recall her as the hostess of the Bella Union.ĭickens is certainly no stranger to great television (or films), and her addition here is more than welcome. “Treme” lovers will instantly recognize their favorite French chef. Fans of “Friday Night Lights” will remember her as Matt Saracen’s mama. Last seen in “Gone Girl,” the Alabama native has thrived playing smart, capable characters with just the right amount of down home charm to get things done. Though there are still plenty of notable Fincher-esque moments in the episode - including the exposition-heavy visual intro of Thomas Yates - let’s focus instead on the new Fincher favorite, Kim Dickens. Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Adaptation Sets Sail on ‘Black Sails’ Ships The David Fincher Shot She’s on a revenge rampage, and Frank’s solution is…to hire a novelist to write a tell-all about the AmWorks program? Okay, Frank. Then, to top it all off, in walks Kate Baldwin, a Pulitzer Prize & Peabody winner who also so happens to be the mentor of Ayla Sayyad, who was unconventionally dismissed last week. Claire is facing heat from Moscow about her own bill, and Heather Dunbar’s campaign is benefitting from the Russians’ seizure of a gay protester whose husband is now fronting for Frank’s opposition. Even after meeting with lawyers to assure the legality of his actions - and threatening the head of FEMA to play along - Congress and the Democratic Party are both upset with Frank enacting America Works via his backdoor route. That seems to be the logic behind President Underwood’s strategy in Episode 5, during a time when he’s basically being attacked on all fronts. What do you do when confronted with a resourceful, talented journalist who can’t be fucked with and is working against you? Hire a writer of your own. ![]() Kevin Spacey - Francis J.EPISODE 4 REVIEW: Review: ‘House of Cards’ Season 3 Episode 4, ‘Chapter 30,’ Grabs God’s Ear Morning Briefing.Seasons Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Cast He is passed over for appointment as Secretary of State, so he initiates an elaborate plan to attain power, aided by his wife Claire Underwood. House of Cards (2013-2018) is a Netflix original series based on the British miniseries of the same name detailing the rise of a scheming American politician, Congressman Frank Underwood, a Democrat from South Carolina's 5th congressional district and House Majority Whip. ![]()
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