House of Cards (2013): Season 2

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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: February 14, 2014

Starring: Sakina Jaffrey, Robin Wright Penn, Michael Kelly

Summary: Francis and Claire Underwood (Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright) use their positions to continue their rise in power even as people seek to bring them down in the second season of the online-only drama series.

Creator: Beau Willimon

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E13. Chapter 26
Air Date: February 14, 2014
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S2:E12. Chapter 25
Air Date: February 14, 2014
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S2:E11. Chapter 24
Air Date: February 14, 2014

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Mark A. Perigard

Feb 13, 2014

The first four episodes Netflix made available are more intense and unpredictable than the first season. Read full review

Tim Molloy

Feb 14, 2014

My complaints about the new season revolve around that 1 percent [that is unrealistic]. The show is better as a human drama than a political procedural, thank God. Read full review

Sara Smith

Feb 7, 2014

In its second season, House of Cards is just like its main character: clever, ruthless, a bit too self-satisfied and surprisingly powerful. Read full review

Alessandra Stanley

Feb 13, 2014

House of Cards is “Scandal” for naysayers and misanthropes, and that’s actually quite cheering. Read full review

Mark Dawidziak

Feb 14, 2014

Matching last year's blistering pace is a dizzying challenge for Netflix, but this is the team that can get them off to a flying start. Read full review

Emily VanDerWerff

Feb 18, 2014

Sure, the show’s “politics” feel ripped from a Politico comment section, and yes, the show’s plot doesn’t really go anywhere until the final handful of episodes. But the season also tosses an incredible number of balls in the air and manages to keep juggling them, which is impressive in and of itself. Read full review

Hank Stuever

Feb 13, 2014

House of Cards is almost willfully and sadistically atonal. Its schemes and subplots and internecine politics undulate and intertwine with a suffocating kind of flatness. I find these new episodes watchable yet sterile. Read full review

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widderf1

Feb 22, 2014

I thought that the original British series could not be surpassed: Season 2 has proven me wrong. This 2nd season of HoC has completely captivated me and brought the original concept to a new level of mastery. Foreshadowing, intrigues and character development offers the viewer a real treatI thought that the original British series could not be surpassed: Season 2 has proven me wrong. This 2nd season of HoC has completely captivated me and brought the original concept to a new level of mastery. Foreshadowing, intrigues and character development offers the viewer a real treat in plot pacing, with surprises lurking behind every turn. Even the settings are rich with symbolism and irony. Hats off of to the entire production team and cast.… Expand

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moto19

Apr 6, 2014

Starts very dark and with a shocker into the new season. It seems to be even better than season 1. Up to now there has been only one episode in season 2 that hasn't delivered to what we have come to expect from this series but it was the scene setter for a new direction.

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KelvinSelimor

Aug 12, 2020

House of Cards. Season 2. No regrets. Great season! Practically from the very first episodes, he begins to keep in interest what will happen next. Because the children's games are over and now the elimination games have begun.

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Cautious

Mar 15, 2014

A neear falwless follow-up to the first season. My only complaint (and a minor one at that) is that the new episodes focused purely on the Underwood's personal agendas more than general politics happening around DC as the first one did. Less West Wing, more Silence of the Lambs in it'sA neear falwless follow-up to the first season. My only complaint (and a minor one at that) is that the new episodes focused purely on the Underwood's personal agendas more than general politics happening around DC as the first one did. Less West Wing, more Silence of the Lambs in it's scope. With that said it was still an energetic ride from start to finish, even knowing for the most part where things are going and often what is coming next, it did not dull at all the sinful flavor of what's happening on screen.… Expand

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HeavyLead

Feb 16, 2014

I'll start off by saying I know nothing about politics so I can't make any claims specifically to the story. I enjoyed it. The acting is beautiful, the cinematography is awe inspiring, and most of all the suspense holds you through the whole series. Everything is part of an elaborate schemeI'll start off by saying I know nothing about politics so I can't make any claims specifically to the story. I enjoyed it. The acting is beautiful, the cinematography is awe inspiring, and most of all the suspense holds you through the whole series. Everything is part of an elaborate scheme that Frank and Claire have masterfully executed and putting the pieces together is more exciting than the first season. This series paints a very scary picture of how politics work in the modern world, and one that is reinforced by the believability that this series has established. House of Cards in my mind might not yet live up TV legends like Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, or The Sopranos, but anyone can see why this is the best show not on television.… Expand

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NBAluke579

Mar 1, 2014

The 2nd season of House of Cards is in many ways superior to the already impressive 1st season. Featuring strong performances, crisp photography and intricate storytelling House of Cards is a joy to watch. There are some minor issues such as pacing and logical inconsistencies, but other thanThe 2nd season of House of Cards is in many ways superior to the already impressive 1st season. Featuring strong performances, crisp photography and intricate storytelling House of Cards is a joy to watch. There are some minor issues such as pacing and logical inconsistencies, but other than that this is strong,intelligent television which has alot to offer patient viewer. The season builds up to a spectacular,game-changing finale which helps set the stage for the inevitable 3rd season of this hit Netflix series. Cant wait for next year.… Expand

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rfa114

Feb 28, 2015

The opening scene is disgusting. Desecrating a a grave is purely childish and tasteless. We get it Frank Underwood is a creep, but do we need to see ever degrading sadistic act up close? This show could be great with just the talented crew of actors employed, instead we are treated to aThe opening scene is disgusting. Desecrating a a grave is purely childish and tasteless. We get it Frank Underwood is a creep, but do we need to see ever degrading sadistic act up close? This show could be great with just the talented crew of actors employed, instead we are treated to a constant barraged predictable shock TV.
It's a shame... great cast, great plot and poor execution...wasted… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 6

62
- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: November 2, 2018
Season 5

60
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: May 30, 2017
Season 4

76
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: March 4, 2016
Season 3

76
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: February 27, 2015
Season 2

80
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: February 14, 2014
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  S2:E13. Chapter 26
  Air Date: February 14, 2014
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  S2:E12. Chapter 25
  Air Date: February 14, 2014
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  S2:E11. Chapter 24
  Air Date: February 14, 2014
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  S2:E10. Chapter 23
  Air Date: February 14, 2014
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  S2:E9. Chapter 22
  Air Date: February 14, 2014
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  S2:E8. Chapter 21
  Air Date: February 14, 2014
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  S2:E7. Chapter 20
  Air Date: February 14, 2014
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  S2:E6. Chapter 19
  Air Date: February 14, 2014
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  S2:E5. Chapter 18
  Air Date: February 14, 2014
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  S2:E4. Chapter 17
  Air Date: February 14, 2014
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  S2:E3. Chapter 16
  Air Date: February 14, 2014
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  S2:E2. Chapter 15
  Air Date: February 14, 2014
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  S2:E1. Chapter 14
  Air Date: February 14, 2014
Season 1

76
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: February 1, 2013