This striking political drama caught me so wholly by surprise that I'm so stunned I probably shouldn't even be writing this review given how utterly speechless I am. Lured in by its dark, fast paced promo and talented cast I decided to give this show a chance. I was sucked in, in the first twenty minutes.
This Netflix series is in its infancy, yet already rivals any number of the most critically acclaimed programs from top networks like HBO and Showtime of the past five years. The acting, top notch, the plot lines, engaging and the dialogue quick and entertaining. Kevin Spacey plays Congressman and House Majority Whip Francis "Frank" Underwood, the show's devious protagonist and it is in this role that all his acclaim and various accolades are proved to be completely deserved. You like him, though you don't want to and probably shouldn't, which in my opinion is the best kind of lead character there is.
Robin Wright plays Claire Underwood, the equally devious, out-spoken yet regal, poised wife of Underwood; though she is far from the quiet, "woman-behind-the-man" one would expect of a politician's wife. Together the Underwood's scheme to maintain and eventually increase their already powerful status.
Kate Mara plays a young rookie journalist for a local newspaper but it quickly becomes clear that her character has far more to her than beyond merely being the young, attractive female political correspondent eye candy.
I've already seen every episode and cannot wait for more. In a nutshell, House of Cards is all the deliciousness of dirty politics without the trite clichés. Well done Netflix, well done.
This Netflix series is in its infancy, yet already rivals any number of the most critically acclaimed programs from top networks like HBO and Showtime of the past five years. The acting, top notch, the plot lines, engaging and the dialogue quick and entertaining. Kevin Spacey plays Congressman and House Majority Whip Francis "Frank" Underwood, the show's devious protagonist and it is in this role that all his acclaim and various accolades are proved to be completely deserved. You like him, though you don't want to and probably shouldn't, which in my opinion is the best kind of lead character there is.
Robin Wright plays Claire Underwood, the equally devious, out-spoken yet regal, poised wife of Underwood; though she is far from the quiet, "woman-behind-the-man" one would expect of a politician's wife. Together the Underwood's scheme to maintain and eventually increase their already powerful status.
Kate Mara plays a young rookie journalist for a local newspaper but it quickly becomes clear that her character has far more to her than beyond merely being the young, attractive female political correspondent eye candy.
I've already seen every episode and cannot wait for more. In a nutshell, House of Cards is all the deliciousness of dirty politics without the trite clichés. Well done Netflix, well done.