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TM99

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4. We started watching

Mon Feb 18, 2013, 01:09 PM

Feb 2013

and initially really liked it. It is a tight and well-written drama for sure. About half way through the series, we heard of the Newsroom. We watched the whole series in about a week. Seriously, that is one of the best shows on TV today. It was depressing in some regards and yet uplifting. Returning to House of Cards was difficult. The show is very dark. Both Spacey & Wright's characters are sociopathic.

*Spoiler alert* - After the death of Russo, I could no longer view Frank as just an ambitious politician seeking power after being thwarted in his desire to be Secretary of State. Now he had truly become something sinister and frightening.

We will definitely watch Season 2 but it is not a 'feel-good' show. If you want something more uplifting and just as real with regards to current events and politics, the Newsroom is the better choice in my opinion.

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Anyone Watching "House of Cards?" [View all] KoKo Feb 2013 OP

Yes, we've have previous threads on it NV Whino Feb 2013 #1

I think this is absolutely brilliant marketing on the part of Netflix. cbayer Feb 2013 #5

Russo, too. Fantastic acting... KoKo Feb 2013 #8

Oh yeah, Russo was great NV Whino Feb 2013 #11

It's not ineligible for awards. Son of Gob Apr 2013 #24

House of Cards is good but... SkyDaddy7 Feb 2013 #17

Several of the later episodes were directed by... RevStPatrick Feb 2013 #2

Ah...thanks for that info about change of director. n/t KoKo Feb 2013 #6

I didn't read your entire post because I am afraid of spoilers, but cbayer Feb 2013 #3

Don't think I've done spoiler...but avoid Post #4 under this one.... KoKo Feb 2013 #10

Finished it up last night and think they did a fantastic job of wrapping it all up. cbayer Feb 2013 #13

We started watching TM99 Feb 2013 #4

Excellent Overview of the show!! SkyDaddy7 Feb 2013 #18

Thanks TM99 Feb 2013 #19

I agree! SkyDaddy7 Feb 2013 #20

I gave up, how much farther should I go? thesquanderer Feb 2013 #7

try one more...then you will know for sure... KoKo Feb 2013 #9

It gets better, trust me. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2013 #12

I loved it too, very well done. Did anyone see the '90s UK version? Waiting For Everyman Feb 2013 #14

I had seen the BBC one years ago, but plan to rewatch it now that I have finished the US version. cbayer Feb 2013 #15

Oh yes catchnrelease Feb 2013 #16

I did watch it years ago...in that time frame it was chilling...but, KoKo Mar 2013 #21

I got hooked on the U.S. version Iwillnevergiveup Mar 2013 #22

Love House of Cards oakowl Mar 2013 #23