As Chapter 54 comes to a close, Frank & Claire continue to spin their web of fear through the hearts and minds of the American people, deluding them into the belief that ICO is attacking their technology, disrupting the DC area and causing general chaos.
This was a good episode, better than the season opener in my opinion. More so than the opener, we really got to see the direction some of the plot points will take moving forward in Season 5:
The relationship between Tom & Claire seems dynamic yet tense. Their relationship remains undefined and with Claire's incoming transition (assuming an Election Day win) from First Lady to Vice President, time will tell whether Tom has a future in the White House or with Claire.
Has Aidan completely covered his tracks? Aidan wanted to quietly go in and delete his evidence but Frank's insistence on total chaos has caused a major event. While this may help Frank's fear-mongering in the short run, long term this may mean that Aidan's work will be put under advanced scrutiny.
Will seems reluctant to talk about his military past. It looks like it is well-decorated and would be a value tool for a Presidential candidate. Why does he not want it mentioned? Could there be something more insidious underneath the surface?
With Ken's "big mouth", will anything be unearthed regarding Frank's previous (romantic?) relationship with his missing friend?
Is Seth looking for a way out of the Underwood administration? Does Durant have something up her sleeve to double cross the Underwoods? Will Donald be willing to help?
All these plots are progressed during Chapter 54 and make for a titillating season ahead!
This was a good episode, better than the season opener in my opinion. More so than the opener, we really got to see the direction some of the plot points will take moving forward in Season 5:
The relationship between Tom & Claire seems dynamic yet tense. Their relationship remains undefined and with Claire's incoming transition (assuming an Election Day win) from First Lady to Vice President, time will tell whether Tom has a future in the White House or with Claire.
Has Aidan completely covered his tracks? Aidan wanted to quietly go in and delete his evidence but Frank's insistence on total chaos has caused a major event. While this may help Frank's fear-mongering in the short run, long term this may mean that Aidan's work will be put under advanced scrutiny.
Will seems reluctant to talk about his military past. It looks like it is well-decorated and would be a value tool for a Presidential candidate. Why does he not want it mentioned? Could there be something more insidious underneath the surface?
With Ken's "big mouth", will anything be unearthed regarding Frank's previous (romantic?) relationship with his missing friend?
Is Seth looking for a way out of the Underwood administration? Does Durant have something up her sleeve to double cross the Underwoods? Will Donald be willing to help?
All these plots are progressed during Chapter 54 and make for a titillating season ahead!