David Fincher & Kevin Spacey's HOUSE OF CARDS On Netflix (2.1.13)

[jas230314]

Originally Posted by RJP2741

Yeah, the origami I didn't get at all. And just about everything else I just didn't care about. They really never gave us any insight into her as a character, to understand why she is the way she is and does the things she odes.

The origami was meant to symbolize a brief but clear look at Frank and Claire's different outlook on life. It's clear that she has a greater heart (arguably) with her company, or at least did at one time. The point of the origami was that when Frank asks her about it, he asks her about "the little statues" she had made. He also didn't show any interest. Just what I think is one of a series of moments that sets the two apart (while smoking, which ironically is their time they spend together - toxic, eh?) while together/being affectionate.

I loved the show. I also have a job that, let's say would allow me regular access to people like Russo or Underwood, so it hits home a bit closer for me. The acting was phenomenal, and there were brief parts of the season that were not as great as others, but hell, we're judging an entire season.

Hold up that scrutiny to any show - west wing/sorkin - and you'll find the same (if not worse) lulls. Personally, I'd give the show a solid A. Maybe I'm biased

[jas230314]

Originally Posted by junior94

Well and plus, the cemetery stuff. So they show her doing her morning jog all throughout the property, then she runs into the older woman who chews her out for being disrespectful in choosing this of all places to exercise. Then later, they show Claire back there again, and from afar she sees (if memory serves) a young couple fooling around on the grass right all around some gravestones, and... that's pretty much it. She looks at them for a minute, then leaves. WTF?

What's not to understand?

Claire is an avid runner. She clearly needs that time for herself (much like, in ways, the rowing machine symbolizes Frank's rise to power, and as it breaks, too much power). Anyway, she's spooked by an old woman speaking about how it's disrespectful to run there (Which at the time foreshadowed), and when Claire sees the couple, it was after the show was dealing with Claire's age and how she had fired that older woman. Simply Claire resisting the idea of growing older - also something Adam represents. I'd imagine in future episodes, Adam represents a very different past for Claire, as well.

[junior94]

season 2! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFhJjCmYi1M

same deal as before, all the episodes on the same day. 2/14

[dsmith45]

Hunt...or be hunted.

Welcome back, Mr. Vice President.

[dsmith45]

Holy fucking shit. He killed Zoey. IN THE FIRST EPISODE

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Gahhhh this show is amazing

[thebridge15]

Probably gonna end up watching a bunch of episodes tonight. Perfect release for Valentine's Day

[junior94]

yea I'm quite thrilled about this. Even though obviously I'm the one who posted up the s2 trailer awhile back and clearly noted how it was coming back 2/14, when I rewatched another trailer more recently somehow I got it in my head that this was premiering not until 2/28 instead. so when I got reminded about the 2/14 debut again yesterday I was like, cool. can already have it now.

[Arby]

Is there a place to watch a season 1 recap? I saw S1, but it was a while ago. I'd love to watch a 5 or so minute video to refresh my memory before starting up S2.

[smokew11]

looking forward to getting into this later

[thebridge15]

Originally Posted by Arby

Is there a place to watch a season 1 recap? I saw S1, but it was a while ago. I'd love to watch a 5 or so minute video to refresh my memory before starting up S2.

I think I remember seeing a S1 recap button on netflix itself last night

[WidespreadMule3]

Got on Netflix this morning and saw these is released - got me incredibly pumped. I'm so glad I get President's Day off so I can binge watch all day.

[AlpineValley804]

I've watched the first two episodes of Season 2 so far and immensely enjoyed both. However, there is something I take issue with as a result of something that was revealed in Episode 2:

The police did a rather not-so-thorough job of looking at the camera footage, in regards to what happened immediately before and after Zoey's death. For one, they would have seen her go behind the enclosed area in a rush, and secondly, they would have seen Frank's figure come out from the other side after the deed had been done and walking out of the station with no reaction to what was going on around him, despite that it was clear that everyone else was acknowledging what was going on. Also, would that really be the only camera they'd have at that stop? It doesn't seem like the writers really thought this part entirely through.

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[Arby]

Originally Posted by thebridge15

I think I remember seeing a S1 recap button on netflix itself last night

Interesting - Ill check it out.


I mean, it only makes sense. People binged watched that shit in a number of days. They cant expect us to remember everything a year later

[thebridge15]

it helps that the plot line isn't very complicated. I watched all of S1 in like a day and a half and thinking back now I can remember a decent amount of what happened

[AlpineValley804]

I rewatched Season 1 in preparation for the release of S2 and I am glad I did. I remembered most of it, but there were some details I forgot about.

[Arby]

Yea its not complex, but like Casey said, there are probably going to be a number of details that you'll want going into S2. Re-watching s1 would be ideal...should have thought of that earlier.

[AJF_41]

finished season 1 a few months ago...great season...great ending.

pumped for these. i'll check in when i'm done.

that's the only problem...people will knock season out over the weekend...we will take a month.

[junior94]

just finished 02x01, hooooollllllllyyyyy shit, they are so not fucking around this season. well done on them keeping that a secret during production. I mean that's a major goddamn change.

and I have to say it feels a little weird, just in the way they handled nudity last year with Kate Mara, she obviously didn't want to do anything clear and blatant. and now here in the premiere you almost just sort of randomly get to see the one photo of her topless. I can't help but wonder if that was maybe photoshopped, only her head.

[junior94]

Originally Posted by Arby

Interesting - Ill check it out.


I mean, it only makes sense. People binged watched that shit in a number of days. They cant expect us to remember everything a year later

yea I watched the entire series again from start to finish maybe about 4-5 months ago, and even I found that little 3+ minute recap of season 1 helpful they've got on the show page


obviously Frank's made out to be so ruthless, but damn he can be a straight up teddy bear when compared to the ice Claire has her in veins (well alright, now the major event of 2x01 notwithstanding, maybe Frank takes the overall lead again hahaa)

[Jake]

The middle of S1 dragged for me, but I'll likely give S2 a shot.


Robin Wright is truly excellent in S1. Understated performance

[dsmith45]

The new Whip, Jackie, is such an awesome character. And I'm loving all the Remy.

And if Walker was an real life POTUS, he'd be fucking awful

[junior94]

didn't Robin Wright even win something for s1, either between the Emmy or the GG or something. for best lead actress.

well Jake season 2 feels like it got shot out of a canon. and even "the moment", I was totally waiting for the reveal that it was going to have been this like quickie little fantasy sequence or something. but nope.

[dsmith45]

The question needs to be asked: though they both are the one who knocks, who knocks harder? Walter White or Frank Underwood?

[WidespreadMule3]

Originally Posted by dsmith45

The question needs to be asked: though they both are the one who knocks, who knocks harder? Walter White or Frank Underwood?

Don't know what S2 holds for HoC, but I'd be more afraid of Walter White. Dude didn't care if he lived or died therefore he had no fear (think that was even in one of the episodes), but Frank wants to live to achieve power. He will fear death to some degree.

[smokew11]

Originally Posted by WidespreadMule3

Don't know what S2 holds for HoC, but I'd be more afraid of Walter White. Dude didn't care if he lived or died therefore he had no fear (think that was even in one of the episodes), but Frank wants to live to achieve power. He will fear death to some degree.

thats why he uses that cardio thing in the basement

[junior94]

Now that I'm done 2x02, first of all I think I agree with Casey pretty much on those issues over the security camera footage, seems like maybe a little bit of a cheat.

That military guy at the dinner presentation, you've gotta have some real fucking balls to go up and right in front of her husband, kiss on the cheek-hello to this woman that you apparently raped a long time ago. I guess maybe either that guy doesn't even believe he did anything questionable in the past, and/or he doesn't think Claire would want to have ever told Francis about it to begin with.

and I feel like a friggin rube asking this question, but the bit about the "secret part of the internet"... any thoughts of that actually being true?

[Arby]

Im wondering how a thread like this can be monitored. Spoiling is obviously going to be a lot different because there is no set air time.

Anyone have any suggestions? I want people to be able to discuss, but I dont want things to get spoiled for anyone either

[AllifromOhio]

Maybe everything in season 2 should be a spoiler tab?

[TrippinNancies1]

Just finished the first 2 episodes of season 2. HORY SHEET!

[AlpineValley804]

Originally Posted by AllifromOhio

Maybe everything in season 2 should be a spoiler tab?

Yeah I think this is the right practice. I would like to have at least one place where I can discuss the show episode by episode without fearing spoilers.

Maybe everything is fair game once the weekend is over?