House of Cards S3 |OT| Available now on Netflix! - *Spoilers for all of S3*
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peanutbutterlatte
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Really thought (EP 13 SPOILERS)
Claire was going to end up hanging herself.
Permanently A
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Man, whenever Francis drops an F-bomb you can feel it.
its a real tradition. The monks came to my undergrad and did it
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Gray Matter
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All the sex scenes in this are laughable, ALL OF THEM. especially the
threesome between meechum and the underwoods
demosthenes
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I can't get over how villainous this mother fucker looks, seriously. It's ridiculous even thinking this actor could ever play a good guy.
It's comical for me at how evil he seems.
demosthenes
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Petrov's
line just killed me.
We have many artists, your wife will be happy
Gray Matter
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Seems like the product placement is working as intended.
Full season spoilers:
Fuck me, that transition from Doug driving up behind Rachel to a hard cut of filling her grave was rough, appropriately so. Just the way it was edited gave me a similar shock-reaction to when Zoe was thrown at the train. Really happy with Doug's plotline this season, wrapped up this long standing thread perfectly.
Oh, and just for a minute -- the fuck was with Claire's "Fuck me, Francis" scene. Jesus that was nuts. Early on I assumed Claire was pregnant (due to the vomiting, which I and probably every single viewer interpreted as morning sickness), but I now have to assume she is actually going through menopause, due to the the symptoms she had in the blood donation scene.
Oh, and just for a minute -- the fuck was with Claire's "Fuck me, Francis" scene. Jesus that was nuts. Early on I assumed Claire was pregnant (due to the vomiting, which I and probably every single viewer interpreted as morning sickness), but I now have to assume she is actually going through menopause, due to the the symptoms she had in the blood donation scene.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
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So season 2 still (I think)
that threesome, what the fuck
Too bad she didn't, can't stand her.
Sickboy007
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I like how Meechum was all like: Keep your hands off of him, bitch!
Ray Wonder
Founder of the Wounded Tagless Children
Just got done watching ep 13. I can't fucking wait until next season.
The Doug plot was awesome this season. I actually felt bad for Rachel. That jump cut to her in the hole was pretty chilling.
sexiest thing ever tbh
Homeland season 3 finale is glorious, though. Isn't the case here.
Gray Matter
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I, for one, was shocked about that.
For real.
Dude has some attachment issued to work through. He wants more of that Underwood.
Maintenance
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Finished S3.
It felt lost to me. Like, did a bulk of the writers leave or something? I didn't like how some characters just disappeared or rarely appeared after their presence in S1 and S2. Claire also just confused me. She stood right by his side, pushing him along and propping him up when he wanted to falter or started having a conscious. Now she wants to blame him for supporting her in what she wanted to do. It felt like manufactured conflict.
I loved that part.
Ray Wonder
Founder of the Wounded Tagless Children
ultratruman
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Amazing
ultratruman
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Haven't made it very far, but is the general consensus that this season is shit? That's disappointing to hear.
diggmcbadass
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Finished the season
Yeah, Viktor Petrov, the bald former KGB Russian president that enjoys taking masculine publicity pictures of himself can't possibly be based on Putin. I'm not saying all aspects fit, but the examples you put are more the general western stereotype of russians mixed in with what is very clearly a Putin analog.
Felt the show lost major steam after episode 6. The conflict with Claire could have been handled a lot better, and it would have helped if there were some actual scheming from Franks side this entire season. That's what we used to watch the show for anyway. He got majorly outplayed by almost everyone this season. Petrov especially got everything he wanted at every turn, and Frank was completely powerless in all his interactions with him. The closest thing we got to a Frank moment was his threats against Claire, but even that was hollow since she could just leave instead of taking his bullshit.
Yeah, Viktor Petrov, the bald former KGB Russian president that enjoys taking masculine publicity pictures of himself can't possibly be based on Putin. I'm not saying all aspects fit, but the examples you put are more the general western stereotype of russians mixed in with what is very clearly a Putin analog.
Haloid1177
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Completely agree.
I like it better than S2 so far (I'm through Ep. 7). Seems more focused.
Finished it.
This basically describes my sentiment about the whole season.
DevelopmentArrested
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The writer is a terrible actor
On episode 12 now
On episode 12 now
Gray Matter
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It was good seeing
again. I enjoyed his character is season 1 and then in season 2 he got screwed.
Freddie
David Incorporated Esq.
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Fun watching Underwood campaign. Spacey owns this role so hard.
I wasn't quite sure what to think about the season at first, but after finishing it, I think it is the best yet. I'm glad it isn't so much about Frank outmaneuvering people politically and more of an examination of the characters and their relationships. Doug and Claire are the two standouts for me. I also REALLY loved the writer character and his relationship with Frank.
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
Finished today, just now. I've read a few pages of the thread and I can't believe some people are going so nutso about product placement. Nothing I saw seemed out of place. Seeing daily use products never took me out of immersion. This obsession reminds me of gaming side going insane over pixel numbers.
OK, now on to the season.
OK, now on to the season.
Like many have already said Season 3 was not as good as S1 & S2. What I enjoyed most about those seasons was ruthless Francis and cold calculating Claire. I think the writers did a real disservice to both this season especially Claire. The Claire we know from Season 1 & 2 wouldn't have let her heart/empathy guide her judgement. I didn't enjoy watching this emotional trope of a woman. Such a waste.
I can understand why we didn't get to see very much of ruthless Francis. He's President now and all eye are squarely on him. He doesn't have the ability to be the bully extortionist whipping up Votes. I enjoyed Lars Mikkelsen the writers did a good job showing us who/what Frank would be in a different political climate and it was chilling just as it should be. Lars might of stole the season.
Maybe a better direction for S3 would have been more focus on AW. That would have been able to show us the Francis we're used to. I respect the writers for going out on a limb and showing us a different angle. It just didn't work as well as I hoped.
I can understand why we didn't get to see very much of ruthless Francis. He's President now and all eye are squarely on him. He doesn't have the ability to be the bully extortionist whipping up Votes. I enjoyed Lars Mikkelsen the writers did a good job showing us who/what Frank would be in a different political climate and it was chilling just as it should be. Lars might of stole the season.
Maybe a better direction for S3 would have been more focus on AW. That would have been able to show us the Francis we're used to. I respect the writers for going out on a limb and showing us a different angle. It just didn't work as well as I hoped.
Gray Matter
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Could someone please explain to me the deal with Gavin?
Why is he being forced to work in the FBI and what is the blackmail they have in him?
Why is he being forced to work in the FBI and what is the blackmail they have in him?
Not shit, but almost shit. Still worth watching if you've seen the rest
SteveWinwood
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Episode 5
yeah you get a video game reviewer to do your presidential book :/
Sectorseven
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There's something about the production design and cinematography that really disconnects me. Visually it looks very cold, but more so the rooms are all so minimalist and perfectly clean. Everything is too sterile.
David Incorporated Esq.
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Episode 8
I will put you in your fucking grave.
They gave him the position in return for selling out his fellow hacker friends and cooperating with them. He's wary of his relationship with the FBI and thinks that once they think he's no longer useful to them; they'll also send him to jail. We also know that the FBI was monitoring his activities.
Just finished. I'm not sure how to feel about S3 compared to S2. I just know they are both a step below S1.
At this rate, I'll keep watching to see Kevin Spacey's and Robin Wright's e l e c t r i f y i n g performances, because the show is starting to feel tired. I agree with whoever said the show is incredibly one-note, and also predictable.
I assume S4 is going to be the last because the actors won't be able to keep me beyond that.
At this rate, I'll keep watching to see Kevin Spacey's and Robin Wright's e l e c t r i f y i n g performances, because the show is starting to feel tired. I agree with whoever said the show is incredibly one-note, and also predictable.
I assume S4 is going to be the last because the actors won't be able to keep me beyond that.
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