Chapter 1

Episode aired Feb 1, 2013
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55m

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Congressman Francis Underwood has been declined the chair for Secretary of State. He's now gathering his own team to plot his revenge. Zoe Barnes, a reporter for the Washington Herald, will ... Read allCongressman Francis Underwood has been declined the chair for Secretary of State. He's now gathering his own team to plot his revenge. Zoe Barnes, a reporter for the Washington Herald, will do anything to get her big break.Congressman Francis Underwood has been declined the chair for Secretary of State. He's now gathering his own team to plot his revenge. Zoe Barnes, a reporter for the Washington Herald, will do anything to get her big break.

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Director
- David Fincher
Writers
- Michael Dobbs(based on the novels by)
- Andrew Davies(based on the mini-series by)
- Beau Willimon(created for television by)
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- David Fincher
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- Michael Dobbs(based on the novels by)
- Andrew Davies(based on the mini-series by)
- Beau Willimon(created for television by)
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cigarette box

woman sits on a toilet

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Trivia
The first time in the US House of Cards that contains the original UK series' protagonist Francis Urquhart's signature line, "You might say that. I couldn't possibly comment."

Goofs
The characters are seen taking a Washington Flyer taxicab around D.C. This cab company exclusively serves Dulles International Airport.

Quotes
Francis Underwood: There are two kinds of pain. The sort of pain that makes you strong, or useless pain. The sort of pain that's only suffering. I have no patience for useless things.

Connections
References The Dukes of Hazzard (1979)

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The Four Seasons - Summer
Written by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

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Off to a Fast Start

Frank Underwood immediately makes his presence known immediately when he has no trouble putting a dog out of its misery after it has been struck by a car. This is a perfect beginning to his snake in the grass character. When he is denied the position of Secretary of State he feels betrayed by the President and vows to get back at those whom he feels are responsible. He begins his subterfuge, sharing his dirty dealings with the audience as he finds ways to manipulate everything with a grand plan that will eventually make him the most powerful man in Washington. He aligns himself with Zoe, a reporter who wants to use him as much as he wants to use her. His wife becomes a player, attempting to gain favors to push her environmental agenda. She is almost as ruthless as he, but she hasn't quite the killer instinct. A very fine first effort.

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