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KoKo

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

Reply to Waiting For Everyman (Reply #14)

Fri Mar 1, 2013, 09:08 PM

Mar 2013

given all that's gone on since...I really appreciated the American Version that deals with our own Political Corruption...a bit more. I would think that younger folks who aren't into Anglophile stuff like me would find "House of Cards" much more relevant to our ALL current situations.

But...that old BBC Original...Man that was some chilling stuff..and a good watch for folks who love it ...as I did watching the original so many years ago.

It's truly worth a re-watch, though for those who love History from BBC. It's very entertaining.

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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