Kevin spacey as frank underwood and robin wright as claire underwood in house of cards. The underwoods tackle two threats that could bring their plans to ruin. And just like that, one of the first seasons major characters is. Frank and claire underwood continue their campaign of terror in the shadows. House of cards recap, season 3, episode 1 baltimore sun. Later in the season, the same biographer attempts to turn underwood s head to the stanley parable, an experimental installation that toys with. Frank underwood and doug stamper try to keep up with the. Frank underwood had already done the unthinkable by taking out congressman russo towards the end of season 1, so i suppose zoes much more violent death was the predictable up of the ante that. Feb 14, 2014 she finally learns just how mercenary frank underwood kevin spacey really is, as he throws her in front of an oncoming train. Im assuming you are talking about congressman frank underwood dsc, who is also the house majority whip.
Watch full episode hd 6 x01 house of cards s 6 e01 season 6 episode 1 2 3 4 5 6 house of cards season 6 episode 1 full ho. Chapter 40 the fourth season of house of cards begins with the presidential primaries still in progress, a backdrop that could overshadow these episodes or make. On december 4, 20, netflix announced that the season would be released in its entirety on february 14, 2014. In episode two of season two, its back to backstabbing capitol hill business. The writers of house of cards have never much cared for subtlety. In a manner, one could say 3 generations were mourned there, as underwood s class ring may have been a symbol of some old version of himself he gave up. Meechum house of cards most shocking moments cbs news.
Can you explain what happened in the first episode of the. Working in shadow as we move on in the storyline and as with any great puzzle or mystery, things are getting deeper and more complicated. The same season, however, also features the only scene in the series in which underwood and claire have sex. This is excellent training for those yearning to be machiavelli. Chapter 1 is the first chapter of the first season, as well as the first episode in general. Everybody from frank underwood to claire underwood to congresswoman jackie sharp compartmentalized and. Prior to this, he served as the 49th vice president of the united states from 20 to 2014, and. The big short 6 jared vennetts pitch to front point partners jenga blocks scene duration. In season 2, underwood is involved in a threesome with claire and secret service agent edward meechum nathan darrow, while in season 3, there is a moment of sexual tension between underwood and his biographer, tom yates paul sparks.
The scenes were used as part of chapter 16 season 2, episode 3. The second season of the american television drama series house of cards began filming a. The first season of the american television drama series house of cards premiered exclusively via netflixs web streaming service on february 1, 20. Mar 07, 2014 house of cards recap season 2, episode 7.
Director john david coles, who gave us a refrigerator shot in episode 1, provides an example of another fincherlike technique when he shows frank s reaction to being told he wont be the. Billys reaction to house of cards season 2 episode 1. Nevermind him for now, lets look at the trajectory of the president and frank through this episode. Ap this image released by netflix shows kevin spacey as u. Francis joseph frank underwood was an american politician who served as the 46th president of the united states from 2014 to his resignation in 2017, when he became the third president to resign from office. The second season of the american television drama series house of cards began filming a set of episodes on april 29, 20 and concluded on november 8. And so, appropriately enough, the third season opens with frank underwood, now the president of the united states, unzipping his fly and urinating on his fathers grave. Episode house of cards season 2 episode discussion. House of cards after show season 2 episode 1 chapter 14. Now that season 2 of house of cards has existed in its entirety for a full week, chances are most viewers other than those who binged the whole season over the first weekend have had the time to move well past the season premiere, and perhaps even witness frank underwood s swift and decisive rise to becoming. May 20, 2017 if season one of netflixs emmy awardwinning hit house of cards taught viewers anything about frank underwood, its that he is a cold, calculated man above all else.
Chapter 1 season 1, episode 1 the first scene in the first episode of house of cards shocks right off the bat frank underwood at this point, just a south carolina congressman emphasis. Theres a cocktail reception the night before and then a dedication ceremony, at which frank gives a speech. Where we last left him, at the end of season 1, frank was about to be tapped as vice. He says it in the buildup to two pivotal moments in house of cards second season, both of. Frank warrants the arrests of absent senators in a republican bid to derail his agenda by not filling the quorum. Frank is being honored with his name on the library. You are supposed to feel uncomfortable even if you have no objections to bisexuality and an open marriage, there are so many reasons why thi. Frank underwood is in the middle of a presidential primary a backdrop that could overshadow this new season or make it feel extrarelevant. Everybody from frank underwood to claire underwood to congresswoman jackie sharp compartmentalized and rationalized out. House of cards season 2 best ending frank underwood hd.
The longawaited second season of house of cards has finally been made available by netflix, with the website spoiling us with. That torture chamberesque rowing machine in the basement is so last season. With frank out of the picture, claire underwood steps fully into her own as the first. It aired on february 1, 20 along with the rest of season 1. Frank underwood and friends are back in the second season of the netflix hit, house of cards. Frank underwoods best monologues in house of cards season 2. But by the end of the episode, franks started to work. If season one of netflixs emmy awardwinning hit house of cards taught viewers anything about frank underwood, its that he is a cold, calculated man above all. Frank underwood the president is working on his state of the union address, in front of a. In between, we get the most likable version of frank from the entire first season.
He assumed office after the resignation of garrett walker on october 30, 2014. Special prosecutor dunbar brings the nononsense skepticism thats been missing from the rest of the cast all season. Frank underwoods 15 best quotes from house of cards. Season 2 of house of cards was released in its entirety on february 14, 2014. Join us live again on saturday, february 15 when we will be back for our discussion of house of cards season 2, episode 2 chapter 15 at 7 pm et 4 pm pt. Betrayed by the white house, congressman frank underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to. Frank, in an attempt to reverse his poor approval numbers, begins working on a program designed to bring unemployment to virtually undetectable levels, a program called america works.
Hunt or be hunted president walker and vp frank underwood. We are a few days late, ill give you that, but lets start this political journey together. Like most of frank underwood s directtocamera addresses, the significance of this line isnt subtle. Episode 01 house of cards season 2 episode 1 discussion. Within a week of taking office, the republicans gained a majority in the 2014 midterm elections. Feb 17, 2014 this moment is drama at its best when a characters actions conflict with their own self preservation. Now we now how mitch has survived for over 30 years. But also slow and confusing, especially majority whip frank underwoods convoluted revenge plot set into motion after he was passed over for. The first scene of season 2 picks up right where season 1 left off, as frank is out on a victory run with his wife, claire.
Photo via netflix the following article contains spoilers for season 2 of house of cards. As the third season began, the underwood presidency was off to a rocky start. Nov 05, 2018 actors frank underwood house of cards kevin spacey tv shows. There are a lot of things to like about the second season of house of cards. In this show host thaddeus massey breaks down the episode in which as francis prepares his replacement, he and claire must confront two. Congressman frank underwood in a scene from the netflix original series.
The season was produced by media rights capital, and the executive producers are david fincher, kevin spacey, eric roth, joshua donen, dana brunetti, andrew davies, michael dobbs, john melfi, and beau willimon. Welcome back to house of cards, where we delve into the twisted political plots of congressman frank underwood. Doug tries to erase all leads leading back to him and frank. When the newly elected president reneges on a promise, frank underwood and his wife claire decide to sever all allegiances and toss the rules out the window. Season 2 of house of cards was one of the first shows available in 4k video. Season 2 welcome back frank underwood ep 1 spoiler alert. With frank out of the picture, claire underwood steps fully into her own as the first woman president, but faces formidable threats to her legacy. House of cards recap, season 2, episode 3 baltimore sun. Hes just thrown zoe barnes, one of those pofaced smugs with shoulder. Kevin spacey is the fictional equivalent of mitch mcconnell.
House of cards trailer season 2 watch all episodes now. I intend to watch season 1 again to determine if im missing the full metaphor, but thats my gut feeling for now. No moment captured that vibe for me quite like frank underwood. Episode 01 house of cards season 2 episode 1 discussion description. House of cards season 3 episode 4, frank underwood goes to church.