House of Cards (2013)

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Season 2
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 1, 2013
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 627 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 573 out of 627
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 627
  3. Negative: 32 out of 627
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  1. dierregi
    Jul 8, 2014
    3
    I am not a big fan of political drama, especially about US politics. I thought Spacey is a good actor and worth the bother to follow the intricate, byzantine, slow-paced and at times plainly boring, absurd plot. Unfortunately, while the first season had its moments and some interesting characters (Adam the photographer, Peter the drunkard, the nosy journalist played by Mara, etc...), thisI am not a big fan of political drama, especially about US politics. I thought Spacey is a good actor and worth the bother to follow the intricate, byzantine, slow-paced and at times plainly boring, absurd plot. Unfortunately, while the first season had its moments and some interesting characters (Adam the photographer, Peter the drunkard, the nosy journalist played by Mara, etc...), this season focus mainly on how mean and nasty Frank and Claire are. Also, how Frank ALWAYS succeed in manipulating people into doing what he wants.

    Even for a master puppeteer a 100% success rate is excessive. Some people are unpredictable and won't do what Frank wants, not necessarily because they understand his very complex plot, but simply because nobody can be manipulated so completely. And the Rachel/Doug side plot is a huge, super tedious waste of time.

    Finally, is Clare even wearing anything that is not sprayed on, tightly fitted and (hopefully for her) Spandex contained? Also, is she color blind? She is wearing only black, white and gray (perhaps some dark blue).

    Soporific, not looking forward to series 3.    … Expand
  2. jfla
    Feb 27, 2015
    3
    I loved season 1 of HOC, I thought it was well acted and directed. And while I loved the first couple episodes of season 2, I was left a bit disappointed. The problem I now have with House of Cards is that it thinks it is smarter than it actually is. I feel like the show acts like it is one of the great TV dramas up there with The Sopranos and The Wire. And if you look at it from aI loved season 1 of HOC, I thought it was well acted and directed. And while I loved the first couple episodes of season 2, I was left a bit disappointed. The problem I now have with House of Cards is that it thinks it is smarter than it actually is. I feel like the show acts like it is one of the great TV dramas up there with The Sopranos and The Wire. And if you look at it from a critical standpoint, its not even one of the best dramas on TV. Most people are surprised that House of Cards is not a critical darling with its big budget and the two well respected leads. Spacey is wasting his talents here, because while Frank Underwood is an interesting character he never gets anything to do. Wright was one of the positive things I had to say about this season, she probably did some of the best acting of her whole career. Other than the acting, the directing remains great, while the writing remains a bit dry. The backlash the show received during the second half of season two, makes me hope that the writers learn from their mistakes, but I don't know if I can be that optimistic.… Expand
  3. recoil9
    Feb 21, 2014
    1
    It's palpable; I've seen two episodes of season two and the writing has moved from Drama to Melodrama. I'm reminded more than anything of Archer [ which is awesome ].

    Without the British source material that the first season had the writing in the second series has lost any motivation for the characters. The plots are so clearly visible, it's such a shame! It's feeling like Dallas    It's palpable; I've seen two episodes of season two and the writing has moved from Drama to Melodrama. I'm reminded more than anything of Archer [ which is awesome ].

    Without the British source material that the first season had the writing in the second series has lost any motivation for the characters. The plots are so clearly visible, it's such a shame!

    It's feeling like Dallas but in Washington, in a way that the first series, while very highly amped, never descended to cheap thrills. The murder in the first episode stinks of lack of direction and a little fear.

    oh well. amazing series 1.    … Expand
  4. lostreality
    Feb 23, 2014
    0
    This season of house of cards has given me pause. What is the point of this creation?

    I cannot fathom how this season has gotten the reviews it has? I understand people hate politics and politicians, okay! Fine, understood! But come on now! Barely has there been even a single coherent scene, within degrees of perception to probable reality. What has been shown is a clown act, dressed    This season of house of cards has given me pause. What is the point of this creation?

    I cannot fathom how this season has gotten the reviews it has? I understand people hate politics and politicians, okay! Fine, understood! But come on now! Barely has there been even a single coherent scene, within degrees of perception to probable reality. What has been shown is a clown act, dressed up to educate or much rather not at all. The plot lines can often be seen a mile away, obviously that almost any child could say what would happen next. Dialogue for the most part has been, tit for tat. Sounding effectively, the F'word you, NO! The F'word you, but shall we have sex now, or kill, destroy, you. Characterizations mostly of whom are cardboard cutouts, lacking in degrees to a sense of realism, importantly, how characters within given positions react to scenarios shown. Much of it has been happenstance within this absurdity, leading to solutions which are obvious. Quite painfully making through a single episode without questioning these pictures displayed, shown so largely unrealistic. However when making more sense watching that Punch and Judy show, because at least they don't have to pretend.

    Where is the line drawn, on what is great, and what is awful? If any portrayal within a probable reality created is fictionally assumed mostly as an opposite?

    I conclude so many of whom are angry at government when making entertainment in such high regards, rating without any exception.    … Expand
  5. Bo33y
    Feb 26, 2014
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Or 0870621345 I could simply write another review breaking each and every single scene down for you? What do actors, directors, scriptwriters get paid for? If not to take watchers into their world through outstanding performance. Which by logic alone should captivate all attention when drawing to their creations. Not because they can play dress up when pretending that what they are selling is real enough to drag along for the ride. When making such said entertainment. Although amounting to nothing more then an educated punch and judy act. Please go and Google. Historically a clown act which often defaced government through puppets. This portrayal must get you hallucinating to make it through this attempted show.

    I finally got to episode 9 cursing every episode previously. Why did I bother, I must be a masochist who like to be battered with stupidity. Yey! Finally what I had thought was a better episode of this season. Being partially coherently scripted playing better on the workings of scenario's shown to some sense of reality. What happens? Tusk a billionaire threatens a reporter. Like waving a red flag to a bull. America is no different to Tehran nobody is safe. Freddy's son after being told dump the gun pulls it out on a reporter in that typical stereotype. HD pictures in the shower are censored like Japanese porn seriously photo shopped. In fairness some later episode had improved on the first few which were so overly ridiculously introduced with the only thought being of how can we get this pile of feces to work easily. Any game should have changed intelligently when holding that pinnacle of power, instead of so overly dumbing down for the masses, who like the above poster are so drawn into these noxious fumes. Because their hate at any powers shown feeds them with every desire to lap up this concoction without questioning pictures displayed. Who cares if any attempt doesn't run on a partially realistic course. There ain't nothing real on the TV it is just entertainment. A clown act, to make you laugh cry or whatever other emotions you find from viewing. Although therefore truly it doesn't have to make any sense at all right?

    No it is not the actors fault some of whom are outstanding to get most viewers returning after episode 1. I count 5 who are quite outstanding, Frank, Claire, Remmy, Franks chief of staff and aide, the rest are mostly painful to watch. Although any problem with this season was in development which ran on different courses, instead of smarting up it went to the opposite extremes. But hey I suppose that must make it really easy for the above to follow

    Anybody, everybody can write good reviews when praising that sheep gods idolisations bleating away like any other grazer..    … Expand
  6. rfa114
    Feb 28, 2015
    0
    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 a constant barraged predictable shock TV.
    It's a shame... great cast, great plot and poor execution...wasted

Awards & Rankings

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#34 Best TV Season of 2014
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#33 Most Discussed TV Season of 2014
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#27 Most Shared TV Season of 2014

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Feb 28, 2014
    80
    Everyone's ruthlessly cynical machinations can take on a wearying predictability if devoured hour after hour without a break.
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  2. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Alan Jones
    Feb 18, 2014
    75
    Even if House of Cards is a cartoonish depiction of American politics, it's also a juicy, pulpy, entertaining thriller, and can easily be enjoyed on that level.
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  3. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Emily VanDerWerff
    Feb 18, 2014
    75
    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.
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