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Title: House of Cards.
Post by: Shane on February 14, 2014, 04:40:29 PM

Season 2 dropped on Netflix today, I will probably watch several episodes. Has anyone watched season 1 and have any thoughts? I liked it after I could get past Kevin Spacey's retarted accent.

Title: Re: House of Cards.
Post by: Lemon on February 14, 2014, 05:43:39 PM

I started watching the first episode but I had to go out. I don't remember what was happening, he didn't get some form of position because they wanted him in Congress, I think it was. Would you recommend it, or should I just watch it if I have some spare time?

Title: Re: House of Cards.
Post by: Shane on February 14, 2014, 05:57:49 PM

I like the show a lot, and it seems super popular. It won an Emmy for best directing in a drama or something.


It's basically about Congressman Frank Underwood's rise to power, and he stops at nothing to get what he wants. It's kinda corny, politicians are evil and all that, and at points is predictable, but I think the series really picks up towards the second half of the first season, and shit is already hitting the fan in the first episode of season two.

Title: Re: House of Cards.
Post by: Rama Set on February 14, 2014, 09:08:03 PM

It is a pretty good show. Robin Wright plays the ice queen Lady Macbeth type perfectly. Can't wait to watch season two.

Title: Re: House of Cards.
Post by: Snupes on February 15, 2014, 03:20:43 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHCqw23zU_o

Title: Re: House of Cards.
Post by: Shane on February 15, 2014, 09:08:10 PM

Not sure if joke in show our advertisement

Title: Re: House of Cards.
Post by: Ghost Spaghetti on February 18, 2014, 09:54:30 PM

I want to watch the original series first.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Cards_%28UK_TV_series%29

Title: Re: House of Cards.
Post by: Rama Set on February 18, 2014, 10:14:38 PM

Watched the first two eps of season 2 and it's great. They have set themself up real nice.

Title: Re: House of Cards.
Post by: Shane on February 18, 2014, 11:02:40 PM

I'm going to check that out after, Chris.

One thing i dislike about the show, though it gets better in season two, is there is no depth to any characters besides the Underwoods. They all are just moronic pawns.

Title: Re: House of Cards.
Post by: Rama Set on February 19, 2014, 02:10:21 PM

The framed congressman from season 1 has quite a lot of depth I thought.  Kate Mara's character as well.  Lack of depth in supporting characters in this instance does not bother me too much, since I am really just watching to see how far Frank will go in his quest for power.

Title: Re: House of Cards.
Post by: Shane on February 19, 2014, 03:42:27 PM

I just feel like he's too powerful, everything is too easy, and everyone is too stupid in season 1. After more of season 2 this gets much better, and he faces a lot more problems.

Title: Re: House of Cards.
Post by: Rama Set on February 20, 2014, 06:21:23 PM

I am on to Ep 5 and I love the coup in the Senate. Claire's interview was also awesome.

Title: Re: House of Cards.
Post by: Fortuna on May 18, 2014, 11:39:32 AM

It's the best show on right now in my opinion.