I recall during Kevin Spacey's acceptance speech at the Golden Globes, after speaking about the late director Stanley Kramer, he said "I just want to be better". Well, if I can say one thing with certainty after watching this season, is that Mr. Spacey: You cannot get better, because you are simply the best.
I absolutely loved his performance in this season. As we have moved on with the story, not only Frank's behavior has become more authoritative, he has become more arrogant and ruthless as well. His confrontations with Clair (episode 6 and 13) were golden.
Regarding the whole season, after the first 6 episodes which I believe were excellent, the show lost a little of its excitement and I felt that the writers dragged some subplots and stories for too long.
What was very interesting and at the same time odd to me was Clair's volatile behavior and reasons for distancing herself from Frank. If this past 2 seasons proved anything, Clair is as ruthless as Frank if not more. That's why I found her action in Russia in episode 6 and responses to Frank on Air Force one unrealistic. (But boy did I enjoy Frank's reaction in that scene). And at the end, she left Frank not because he was guilty, but because she craved more power. I actually felt bad for Frank and found myself agreeing with him in various argument, and despising Clair for being so selfish. Because despite all of his fault, Frank has been extremely loyal to his inner circle (Clair and Doug).
Overall a very good season filled with intense dialogs and confrontations, however included weak subplots and illogical stories at some points. 8/10
I absolutely loved his performance in this season. As we have moved on with the story, not only Frank's behavior has become more authoritative, he has become more arrogant and ruthless as well. His confrontations with Clair (episode 6 and 13) were golden.
Regarding the whole season, after the first 6 episodes which I believe were excellent, the show lost a little of its excitement and I felt that the writers dragged some subplots and stories for too long.
What was very interesting and at the same time odd to me was Clair's volatile behavior and reasons for distancing herself from Frank. If this past 2 seasons proved anything, Clair is as ruthless as Frank if not more. That's why I found her action in Russia in episode 6 and responses to Frank on Air Force one unrealistic. (But boy did I enjoy Frank's reaction in that scene). And at the end, she left Frank not because he was guilty, but because she craved more power. I actually felt bad for Frank and found myself agreeing with him in various argument, and despising Clair for being so selfish. Because despite all of his fault, Frank has been extremely loyal to his inner circle (Clair and Doug).
Overall a very good season filled with intense dialogs and confrontations, however included weak subplots and illogical stories at some points. 8/10