Black Box
Footballguy
It's tough to talk about a show when it's released all at once and we all watch it at a different pace.Yeah, you're probably right.
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It's tough to talk about a show when it's released all at once and we all watch it at a different pace.
dgreen
Footballguy
Underwood wanted Russo to start out fine but fail after the point when it would be difficult to run another candidate that wasn't already well known in PA and organized (the VP).
Underwood did want Russo to survive politically to continue in the House so he could still work as a puppet in his plans. Only his total crash & burn after the interview, and the opportunity presenting itself so well, led Underwood to change plans
But Underwood orchestrated the crash and burn. He set Russo up. I believe there was even talk in episodes before then about getting the VP to run for Governor.
dgreen
Footballguy
As mentioned earlier, Claire is a tough character to get a read on.I'd be totally shocked, and I'd 
, if Claire has her former employee killed.I think she is just being portrayed as a strong woman who has experienced great success, but who also feels like she is really missing something in life. She acts as if she has always been 100% behind her husband and their goal to be super successful, but I think she might have slightly different goals in life.I think she will convince Underwood that they should try to have a baby because a kid will help him win votes for President down the road.
, if Claire has her former employee killed.I think she is just being portrayed as a strong woman who has experienced great success, but who also feels like she is really missing something in life. She acts as if she has always been 100% behind her husband and their goal to be super successful, but I think she might have slightly different goals in life.I think she will convince Underwood that they should try to have a baby because a kid will help him win votes for President down the road.
Sarnoff
Footballguy
It's tough to talk about a show when it's released all at once and we all watch it at a different pace.At some point we'll have to dispose of the tags, but since the person who asked the question stated which episode he was on at the time, I don't have much of a problem with continuing further discussion on the point in tags.
shadyridr
Footballguy
Yeah its so difficult to click on buttons
BeTheMatch
Footballguy
Well, I did have to put a new battery in my mouse today. COINCIDENCE?????
I was really digging this show for the first two episodes. I mean poking my fiance and saying this is the best thing EVER. But then they got into the whole teachers' strike thing which was totally ludicrous and would never happen and completely not understanding the point of Frank Underwood's end goal (so much makes no sense: the education bill, the PA governor seat) that I feel like while it may be a good show for entertainment value it's not going to be nearly as awesome as the first few episodes would imply.
It's tough to talk about a show when it's released all at once and we all watch it at a different pace.
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
Yeah, the teachers' strike stuff is probably the worst part. Stick with it, though. You won't be sorry.
shadyridr
Footballguy
i dont think hes gay. He was just saying how much that guy meant to him as a friend. Either way i agree dumb episode but it gave you some background in his character.
cobalt_27
Footballguy
Just finished S1 last night. Friggin loved the show. Perfect cast, script, concept, and feel throughout.Now I just have to figure out what to do to fill the void until S2.
badmojo1006
Footballguy
Have you watched the British version? It is 12 episodes over 3 seasons. Ian Richardson is brilliant as the lead. He is much more ruthless and more sucessful than Kevin Spacey's character
cobalt_27
Footballguy
Nope. I'm somewhat nonplussed by the production value of the British small and big screen material. I'll take your word for it, though.Have you watched the British version? It is 12 episodes over 3 seasons. Ian Richardson is brilliant as the lead. He is much more ruthless and more sucessful than Kevin Spacey's character
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
Finished this last night. I really enjoyed it.
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
i dont think hes gay. He was just saying how much that guy meant to him as a friend. Either way i agree dumb episode but it gave you some background in his character.
Josie Maran
Footballguy
YES to Archer Season 3. Including the Heart of Archness trilogy.
Moe.
Footballguy
I saw it up there a few weeks ago and went to the Netflix thread to look for this post by me to update, obviously couldn't find it, thought I had imagined it. Didn't realize it was in here. Good to know I'm not losing my mind.
Chase Stuart
Footballguy
Just watched episode 1, and Kata Mara is ridiculously hot. And rich. Must be a charmed life.
kutta
Footballguy
As mentioned earlier, Claire is a tough character to get a read on.I'd be totally shocked, and I'd , if Claire has her former employee killed.I think she is just being portrayed as a strong woman who has experienced great success, but who also feels like she is really missing something in life. She acts as if she has always been 100% behind her husband and their goal to be super successful, but I think she might have slightly different goals in life.I think she will convince Underwood that they should try to have a baby because a kid will help him win votes for President down the road.
, if Claire has her former employee killed.I think she is just being portrayed as a strong woman who has experienced great success, but who also feels like she is really missing something in life. She acts as if she has always been 100% behind her husband and their goal to be super successful, but I think she might have slightly different goals in life.I think she will convince Underwood that they should try to have a baby because a kid will help him win votes for President down the road.I think she wants to get preggers so the other lady's lawsuit will hold less water. How can she be anti-family/baby if she has a baby on the way?
And regarding the reunion, yes, he's bi at least. There was way too much touchy/feely/emotional stuff going on there to be just a couple of long lost friends.
I also agree with some of the others that Russo's death kind of sucked, and really moves Underwood from being a ruthless politician to an evil killer. I liked him better the first way.
And regarding the reunion, yes, he's bi at least. There was way too much touchy/feely/emotional stuff going on there to be just a couple of long lost friends.
I also agree with some of the others that Russo's death kind of sucked, and really moves Underwood from being a ruthless politician to an evil killer. I liked him better the first way.
PlasmaDogPlasma
Footballguy
Is the British version different enough that watching it won't spoil anything about the Spacey version ?
Joe T
Footballguy
saintfool
Dead sexy
i think we can help arrange a primer here for you. start with the 3rd season of "Benson" with Robert Guillaume and report back.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Just blew through the first season in about two weeks. Pretty great. Can't wait for the next season! 
NutterButter
Footballguy
MCguidance
Footballguy
Just ripped off 6 episodes, I'm in. I'd like to finish the rest this weekend and then get into the second season mid-Feb.
McGarnicle
Footballguy
Love this show, can't wait to start season 2. 
MCguidance
Footballguy
Finished the rest the first season, good stuff. Curious to see how long of a period of time the second season will cover. I haven't watched the trailer, but there are a bunch of ways this can go.
Homer J Simpson
I don't push
I think they should dedicate an episode to exploring Kate Mara's character learning nude yoga.
MCguidance
Footballguy
Sarnoff
Footballguy
For the game nerds: House of Cards Against Humanity. Physical copies sold out put free PDF on the site.
dgreen
Footballguy
Through episode 3:
I'll probably watch a few more episodes tonight.
Obviously a big shock with Zoe dying. Didn't see that coming at all. That's going to annoy those in this thread who thought the Russo murder was over-the-top for a show that was supposed to be realistic.
The Lucas deep web thing is stupid.
Interested to see where the Rachel thing goes. My guess is she finds Jesus and wants to confess her sins.
Who was the lady getting a tattoo? She looked familiar, but I couldn't remember who she is.
The Lucas deep web thing is stupid.
Interested to see where the Rachel thing goes. My guess is she finds Jesus and wants to confess her sins.
Who was the lady getting a tattoo? She looked familiar, but I couldn't remember who she is.
McGarnicle
Footballguy
Really looking forward to watching this weekend.
