Chapter 6
- Episode aired Feb 1, 2013
- TV-MA
- 51m
The strike between Frank and Marty starts to get out of hand. Russo has decided to run for Governor of Pennsylvania.The strike between Frank and Marty starts to get out of hand. Russo has decided to run for Governor of Pennsylvania.The strike between Frank and Marty starts to get out of hand. Russo has decided to run for Governor of Pennsylvania.
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaDirector Joel Schumacher's final effort behind the camera before his passing, in 2020.
- Quotes
Claire Underwood: You know what Francis said to me when he proposed? I remember his exact words. He said, 'Claire, if all you want is happiness, say no. I'm not gonna give you a couple of kids and count the days until retirement. I promise you freedom from that. I promise you'll never be bored.' You know, he was the only man - and there were a lot of others who proposed - but he was the only one who understood me. He didn't put me on some pedestal. He knew that I didn't want to be adored or coddled. So he took my hand and put a ring on it. Because he knew I'd say yes.
In a series as rich with characters as this one though, there's loads of things going on in the background too, most notably on Claire's side. The moments she shares with minor characters are a welcome enhancement to her character, partly even in a not fully decipherable, but thought- provoking fashion, and gain further quality through what is likely Robin Wright's strongest turn in the first season.
Even if Zoe and Peter taking a step out of the limelight slightly worked to the detriment of the quality, House of Cards' chapter six is the first to include genuine surprises and excels itself at character development through realistic scenes. However, as if attempting to appeal to a broader audience, Sam Forman's script could have benefited from more subtlety about conveying its message in scenes such as the aforementioned TV discussion and a moment between Frank and the President.
Memoranda: I've already praised her performance in this episode, but Robin Wright's oh-no look as Claire's name is brought up in the television debate was exceptionally great. That "I have to clear my head" phrase and the following rapid hand movement led me to a terribly wrong first assumption about what was going to happen in a scene with Frank polishing his shoes. How awkward would it have been if Frank had pushed the suitcase a little too far and it had fell of the table when he was talking with Marty? Not the cool schemer anymore after such a faux pas, Mr Underwood. The President is unimportant in this series already, but Linda is continuously topping that with unexceptionally all of her ideas denied and her presence persistently ignored. Sad, how House of Cards is crushing the dreams of young American girls and boys wanting to become Secretary of State when they're older. Best quote: "I love you, Francis." – "I know." – "We should say that more often to each other." – I'm not a very keen supporter of marriage, but Frank and Claire's is an A1 pro argument.
- stillworkingfortheknife
- Mar 24, 2014
Details
- Runtime51 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.00 : 1