cant understand this too. Would understand if its Seth what he did in episode 2 but the rest idk...
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House of Cards S5 |OT| Whats said in the family, stays in the family - Netflix 5/30
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cant understand this too. Would understand if its Seth what he did in episode 2 but the rest idk...
Sunster
Member
for what reason? Tom is a dick. Claire is a pillar of the show.
Serge85
Member
I think the character (claire) went downhill since the "shame on you petrov" thing on worldwide TV, after that the sabotage "war" with frank....meh, I don't like her anymore.
EDIT: Also hate tom.
Vic_Viper
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Please tell me the entire season isnt focused on the election. I really hope they get past it sooner rather than later and im pretty far in already.
That was my biggest issue with last season and his coma lol.
That was my biggest issue with last season and his coma lol.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
How terrible is this so far? I don't even know if I can hatewatch it now. lol
Vic_Viper
Member
Shit really? I've got like twenty minutes left of 4 and it really seems like they'd show who wins by the end of it.
Vic_Viper
Member
Still on episode 6 atm,
but originally he was just running away because of all the messed up stuff he did for Frank and he was scared what might happen. He was threatening to leak stuff about what he did if Frank didnt stop looking for him with the FBI and CIA. Not exactly sure how he got kidnapped though lol.
Edit:
Holy Shit, the Russians picked him up while he was in hiding lol. This show is so good!
The Artisan
Member
Seth's motives are questionable with how...
he's willing to sell out Doug?
What does he even know? I don't think there was any indication that he knows about any of the murders
What does he even know? I don't think there was any indication that he knows about any of the murders
can't speak for Serge but as long as she's supporting her husband, fuck her. just like in real life with all of Trump's family supporting him.
I keep waiting for Paul Sparks to break out the Mickey Doyle laugh every time I see him.
https://youtu.be/joXrINNBa_4
https://youtu.be/joXrINNBa_4
Sunster
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Seth's motives are questionable with how...he's willing to sell out Doug?
What does he even know? I don't think there was any indication that he knows about any of the murders
can't speak for Serge but as long as she's supporting her husband, fuck her. just like in real life with all of Trump's family supporting him.
na I'm team dictator when I watch cards. anyone in their way needs to be handled.
The Artisan
Member
you're evil!
salty_Josh
Member
He's right. Frank is right too. Americans are idiots who need the Underwoods to wipe their noses for them, tell them when it's time to use the bathroom, etc.
Am I the only one who thinks that Tom holds this show back? Doug only really sucks by extension because of the shit things he's done/does exposing us to this dumb storyline with the reporters looking for leads and <snoooorreee>
This is me too lol
megatronium
Member
Started the first episode of season 5 only to realize I missed all of season 4 while I was "away". I guess it's a positive though. I get to binge 2 seasons.
Same, it's just not fun if you root against the Underwoods, as messed up as they are lol
They're bound to go down eventually so I'm just enjoying the ride
Sunster
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yep same with Walter White. I have no qualms about hoping the Underwood dynasty lasts 20 years in this universe. They are not real like the characters in Narcos. in that show I felt very real anger when Pablo did terrible things and continued to evade punishment.
DragoonKain
Neighbours from Hell
Through episode 8, but I have concerns about where this is going. Obviously, I haven't finished this season yet, but...
The show is compelling, the drama is tense, but the act of the Underwoods winning winning winning is growing tired on me. It's the same story every season. I figured the show called "House of Cards" would be about both the rise and fall of the Underwoods, and maybe they are getting to that point, but every time they bring up a plot line that can bring them down, they quickly stomp it out by the end of the season.
My concern is that if they keep squashing these good plot lines to bring them down, by the time they decide to conclude the series, they'll have to manufacture something forced to trigger their downfall. If they even have a downfall. I'll be greatly disappointed if they eventually end the series and the Underwoods are still at the top of the mountain.
As compelling as this season is so far, it's getting completely ridiculously overboard too. Still enjoying it, despite it possibly coming off that I'm not, but gotta call it how I see it in the moment.
My concern is that if they keep squashing these good plot lines to bring them down, by the time they decide to conclude the series, they'll have to manufacture something forced to trigger their downfall. If they even have a downfall. I'll be greatly disappointed if they eventually end the series and the Underwoods are still at the top of the mountain.
As compelling as this season is so far, it's getting completely ridiculously overboard too. Still enjoying it, despite it possibly coming off that I'm not, but gotta call it how I see it in the moment.
The Artisan
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Sunster
Member
yea idk why they don't have Stamper watching him outside the WH.
Cipher Peon
Banned
Just finished it about an hour ago.
I think it's one of the worst seasons, easily. Way too much inconsistent filler that switches between long and uninteresting status quos to land almost exactly where it started. The second half is much better, but jesus that first half felt like it lasted an eternity.
Thankfully, it's made much better by the fact that it's (overall season spoilers)
Also I can't deny that there were some genuinely gripping and tense scenes, especially on (mid season spoilers)
. It also felt really authentic too how (mid season spoilers)
.
The season that 5 reminds me the most of is 3, and that's not great. Pretty disappointing coming out of the excellent 4, but at least I was entertained for a good amount.
4 > 1 > 2 > 5 > 3
I think it's one of the worst seasons, easily. Way too much inconsistent filler that switches between long and uninteresting status quos to land almost exactly where it started. The second half is much better, but jesus that first half felt like it lasted an eternity.
Thankfully, it's made much better by the fact that it's (overall season spoilers)
a lot more women centric (especially as the season goes on) and that the dynamics of Franks creating more of him along the way is great.
the first election night
Frank won the presidency by stealing it, mirroring his "democracy is overrated" speech earlier in the series.
The season that 5 reminds me the most of is 3, and that's not great. Pretty disappointing coming out of the excellent 4, but at least I was entertained for a good amount.
4 > 1 > 2 > 5 > 3
gutter_trash
Banned
What's up with all the parachuted characters?
I'm on Ep 3 and i am getting anoyed with these drop ins.
I'm on Ep 3 and i am getting anoyed with these drop ins.
Yeah, I'm all in for the Underwoods, too. I love when Francis does something downright evil and is able to maneuver himself out of any consequences. All of that in incredibly entertaining but I also wanna see someone take him down, it'd be pretty crazy if someone is finally able to expose his shit so well that he can't talk himself out of the situation.
Prodigal Son
Member
what about the fucking debates
did they just gloss over that? what
did they just gloss over that? what
Dreadnought
Member
episode 10
FUCKING DOUG GO DIEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
Episode 7 start.
I'm pretty sure whatever they wanted to do with season 5 was completely scrapped because the end of season 4 makes it seem like Claire is going full Francis and they would completely and ruthlessly work together but Claire seems to still be the person she was and they're butting heads constantly.
Really liking the season so far, it's maybe one of the best ones, but that part really doesn't make much sense in the context of season 4's ending.
Really liking the season so far, it's maybe one of the best ones, but that part really doesn't make much sense in the context of season 4's ending.
Spine_Ripper
Member
Wow, i completely forgot that was a thing until I read this comment just now. I only rewatched the last two episodes of season 4 last night, clearly I need to rewatch more lol.
The One and Done
Member
So glad this show is back!
lastplayed
Member
I keep expecting characters from Designated Survior to walk in. I'm glad they're not both showing, I'd be so confused lol.
Spoiled Milk
Banned
Episode 12.
Holy shit, he pushed her? Brazen.
The One and Done
Member
Loving this season. Crazy election
Dreadnought
Member
Just finished s5. The election felt a little drawn out but goddamn that ending.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
Ep. 6. The show keeps blurring reality and fiction, and it is only coincidence that I have an upset stomach tonight.
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