House of Cards (2013)

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Season 4
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 1, 2013
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Emily VanDerWerff
    Mar 7, 2016
    60
    Season four's sweep is, in some ways, a little cheap (when you've written off as many characters as this show has, it's easy to buy gravitas by bringing a few back), but it's also entertaining.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Mar 2, 2016
    50
    Claire is as bad a person as Frank, but she's not as good at the game, so There's less pleasure in watching Wright, whose greatest achievement the past two seasons has been her admirable maturation as a director. Maybe that's what Kinnaman's character will eventually provide, either a worthy adversary or a rising protagonist? It doesn't matter whether or not Frank returns to talking to viewers, but he badly needs something worth talking about.

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 407 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 357 out of 407
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 407
  3. Negative: 27 out of 407
  1. lordlordie
    Mar 4, 2016
    10
    Far and away better then season 3, and in my honest opinion on par with seasons 1 and 2. The show seems much more focused, and Spacey andFar and away better then season 3, and in my honest opinion on par with seasons 1 and 2. The show seems much more focused, and Spacey and Wright are on their A game here. The new cast surprises, but for me, the true star here was the writing. It seems for the first time the show has finally gained that right ground between the 4th wall breaks to the realistic feeling of following political so-doings that exist in the real world today. I love this show, and season 4 was incredible. 9/10.… Full Review »
  2. jovonaci
    Mar 5, 2016
    6
    What sadly happened with season 4 is what usually happens with shows once people making them understand they will sell no matter what. TheyWhat sadly happened with season 4 is what usually happens with shows once people making them understand they will sell no matter what. They become diluted, they slow down.

    I watched the entire season in 2 days, the show is still one of the best out there, no doubt. No one can deny Spaceys charisma, or the acting in general. Its top notch.

    VERY SLIGHT SPOILERS AHEAD (imo safe to read for everyone):
    In comparison with the other seasons, in the first Underwood goes from whip to vice president.
    In the second from vice president to president, after making the president resign.
    In the third he is the acting president with everything that comes with it. Still fun to watch. Last part of the 3rd is preparing for the upcoming elections, and the growing rift between him and Claire becomes noticable.

    In the 4th season, well, nothing really happens. The show takes some weird paths, that come full circle and mean very little. It ends pretty much on the same thing where the one before it did: before the elections.

    To me, that is very disappointing.
    You could say that while the story moved forward in all 3 previous seasons, in this one, well, it went sideways.    … Full Review »
  3. Prosmooth
    Mar 5, 2016
    9
    Now this is more like it. After two disappointing seasons, House of Cards rebounds. The fat has been trimmed off the subplots, and the mainNow this is more like it. After two disappointing seasons, House of Cards rebounds. The fat has been trimmed off the subplots, and the main storyline is much more interesting. Spacey (who frankly seemed bored last season) is wonderful, but it's Robin Wright who the season belongs to. She's pitch perfect. The supporting cast is just as good with a standout being Boris McGiver's work as Tom. Great looking show as always. I'm happy to say again that I"m looking forward to next season already. Welcome back, House of Cards.… Full Review »
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