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

[AlpineValley804]

Just finished Season 3. This definitely had the slowest start of the three seasons, and I would still say that I wish it had picked up a bit more steam sooner, but those final three episodes might be the three episode run of the whole series. Just absolutely stellar.

[RiotAct]

Originally Posted by AlpineValley804

Just finished Season 3. This definitely had the slowest start of the three seasons, and I would still say that I wish it had picked up a bit more steam sooner, but those final three episodes might be the three episode run of the whole series. Just absolutely stellar.

The last episode of S3 is one of the best 50 minutes of TV I've ever watched. Loved the cold open... at first I thought it was an Underwood campaign ad

[justink]

episode 10

i was waiting on meachum to come in and REALLY make it a gay ole party!

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[justink]

just finished. season 3 never really took off. doug's entire arc was pointless and dumb. the author's stroy arc was pointless and dumb. the only interesting thing was dunbar but not enough...

you can't win them all i guess.

[RiotAct]

I thought the wheelings and dealings with the Russian President (and his ambassador in the UN) were very interesting too.

[justink]

Originally Posted by RiotAct

I thought the wheelings and dealings with the Russian President (and his ambassador in the UN) were very interesting too.

good point. i forgot to mention that. with out russia, this whole season is a complete loss.

absolutely nothing happened. there was nothing interesting outside of the foreign relations aspect.

i lost all interested when mendoza disapeared. i was looking forward to his character developement. was there something that happened with the actor? money disagreement? seems weird.

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[gocubsgo3822]

just getting caught up. Just finished season 2.

Was the three some scene real or was that a dream?

[justink]

Originally Posted by gocubsgo3822

just getting caught up. Just finished season 2.

Was the three some scene real or was that a dream?

totes real. the president is a swinging homo.

[dmbman32]

I just finished episode 6 last night. I don't know about you guys, but I love this season so far. Don't find it or boring or slow in the slightest.

We're finally getting a full season's worth of "what happens when you get exactly what you want?" Usually, it's never as good as you think it'll be. And so far, we're finally seeing Frank having to deal with a ton of problems, and he's been losing a lot. It's time to see the house of cards start to fall a part (pun intended).

[AlpineValley804]

I have a sense that Season 3 will age really well.

[Jake]

I liked it overall... season 3 that is. Guess I should spoiler the rest

Doug's story was the strongest. Really feel that they wanted to create conflict that wasn't needed with Claire; she knows he fucks guys occasionally. She sleeps around too. They have a partnership for power, that was established in S2. For her to freak out b/c someone made her see the light is preposterous. There were SO MANY more conflicts that they could have used, especially Jackie.


and I agree with the seemingly writing off of Mendoza; weird.


not nearly as good as S2, maybe slightly better than S1. Felt like the entire 13 shows were a setup for S4

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[mthawk07]

Episode 11

The debate, Jackie's flip flop at the end, Remy leaving Underwood's camp, Doug's struggles, all great things. Fantastic episode.

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[Benny003]

Originally Posted by Jake

I liked it overall... season 3 that is. Guess I should spoiler the rest

Doug's story was the strongest. Really feel that they wanted to create conflict that wasn't needed with Claire; she knows he fucks guys occasionally. She sleeps around too. They have a partnership for power, that was established in S2. For her to freak out b/c someone made her see the light is preposterous. There were SO MANY more conflicts that they could have used, especially Jackie.


and I agree with the seemingly writing off of Mendoza; weird.


not nearly as good as S2, maybe slightly better than S1. Felt like the entire 13 shows were a setup for S4

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I agree with that synopsis for the most part. I also felt like this season the writers were being a lot more heavy handed or blatant in their real world social commentary. I didn't think that was bad per se (I agreed with their social commentary actually), but it was definitely noticeable whereas it wasn't so much in the first two seasons.

[justink]

Anyone else weirded out how frank's hair went from brown to silver between episode 11 and 12?

[Jake]

Originally Posted by Benny003

I agree with that synopsis for the most part. I also felt like this season the writers were being a lot more heavy handed or blatant in their real world social commentary. I didn't think that was bad per se (I agreed with their social commentary actually), but it was definitely noticeable whereas it wasn't so much in the first two seasons.

they really stressed the real world actions. Agree.

Originally Posted by justink

Anyone else weirded out how frank's hair went from brown to silver between episode 11 and 12?

at first, I thought it was a MAJOR time jump, like to after the general in 2016. Yes, I guess Spacey put on the wrong wig.

[WidespreadMule3]

Originally Posted by Benny003

I agree with that synopsis for the most part. I also felt like this season the writers were being a lot more heavy handed or blatant in their real world social commentary. I didn't think that was bad per se (I agreed with their social commentary actually), but it was definitely noticeable whereas it wasn't so much in the first two seasons.

Agreed. I thought that several times during this season, especially in the Pussy Riot episode. S3 felt more "political" not so much in the concept of the show but they were actually bringing real issues into the script. I don't want to say it was "preachy" because it wasn't but they definitely made their point and expressed an opinion.

[mthawk07]

Funniest thing to me so far is they got a Russian actor who bears a striking resemblance to Vladimir Putin, then gave him the same initials (Victor Petrov), had him be a total fucking dick, and had him pass laws against gay "propaganda."

[Benny003]

Originally Posted by mthawk07

Funniest thing to me so far is they got a Russian actor who bears a striking resemblance to Vladimir Putin, then gave him the same initials (Victor Petrov), had him be a total fucking dick, and had him pass laws against gay "propaganda."

Well yeah, they were basing that completely on what's happening in the real world and the writers definitely let everyone know what they think of Putin and what's going on in Russia. That's what I was talking about.

What does everyone think of the America Works concept in general? Without trying to really make it a partisan discussion, what do you think the writers are trying to say by having a Democrat bring up the idea of gutting social safety nets to fund a government jobs program? Are they trying to make social commentary with it or is it just a way to show Frank as being overreaching with his power, or both?

[junior94]

Originally Posted by mthawk07

Funniest thing to me so far is they got a Russian actor who bears a striking resemblance to Vladimir Putin, then gave him the same initials (Victor Petrov), had him be a total fucking dick, and had him pass laws against gay "propaganda."

really? I don't think Lars Mikkleson(sp?) and Putin look anything remotely alike.

[mthawk07]

Originally Posted by junior94

really? I don't think Lars Mikkleson(sp?) and Putin look anything remotely alike.

They kinda do though.

[WidespreadMule3]

Originally Posted by Benny003

Well yeah, they were basing that completely on what's happening in the real world and the writers definitely let everyone know what they think of Putin and what's going on in Russia. That's what I was talking about.

What does everyone think of the America Works concept in general? Without trying to really make it a partisan discussion, what do you think the writers are trying to say by having a Democrat bring up the idea of gutting social safety nets to fund a government jobs program? Are they trying to make social commentary with it or is it just a way to show Frank as being overreaching with his power, or both?

I did find it odd, that with my limited political knowledge, that a Democrat was ending entitlement programs. I don't know much about partisan attributes but it's always been my understanding Democrats favor them. I wasn't sure what to make of that in the show. There's something there to that beyond just a storyline.

[mthawk07]

Finished the season. As others have already said, it had such a different feel this year seeing how Frank is now trying to stay at the top instead of leaving scorched earth and dead bodies on his way to the Oval Office. Lots of great moments, though, spoiled below.

Loved Freddy's appearances. "Go fuck yourself." Doug's flip flop on the journal to get his job back, and then doubling back to finish off Rachel/Cassie. Kinda disappointed that Claire finally turned into the nagging housewife, she was such a strong character up until that point. We'll see what happens in Season 4.

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[BAHHHTIWaC]

Freddy killed me when he asked Remy to talk to Frank instead of him. "I used to be able to go into the kitchen to get away from him"

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[cruscott35]

I think America Works was used because it was a program neither party could support, ending entitlements and subsidizing jobs.

[socopithy]

Finally just finished. I guess there was one good episode this season.

[Seanieb]

Season 3 = meh

Some good stuff, but a pretty sharp decline from Season's 1 and 2

[Benny003]

USA Today ripped apart S3 in their review:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/...flix/24433701/

I wouldn't say it was as bad as that review says. It was definitely different than the previous 2 seasons, but that's because in the previous 2 seasons he was working his way up to the top. What did they expect would happen when Frank got on top?

[Arby]

Im thru I think 6 episodes so far. Its entertaining but good lord it is so over the top unbelievable. They are REALLY asking you to suspend your disbelief this season

[FromTheMorning]

Was not a fan at all of this season. Seth is easily my favorite character and every time Jackie Fucking Sharp shows up on the screen I want to throw my tv out the window. She's awful.

[TwoStep2888]

I liked Season 3.