House of Cards
House of Cards

House of Cards

2018TV ShowEndedEnglish

Betrayed by the White House, Congressman Frank Underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Blackmail, seduction and ambition are his weapons.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users78%
Director: VariousGenres: Drama, Political Thriller

Plot Summary

In the final season of House of Cards, Claire Underwood solidifies her presidency amidst intense political maneuvering and personal vendettas. Facing threats from within and outside her administration, she navigates treacherous waters, dealing with powerful adversaries and the consequences of her past actions. The season culminates in a dramatic confrontation that determines the future of her presidency and the nation.

Critical Reception

The final season of House of Cards received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising Robin Wright's performance and the show's ability to maintain tension. However, many noted the significant impact of Kevin Spacey's departure and the shift in narrative focus. Audience reception was varied, with some appreciating the conclusion and others feeling the season struggled to recapture the earlier seasons' momentum.

What Reviewers Say

  • Robin Wright delivers a powerful and commanding performance as the new president.
  • The season effectively navigates the absence of its original lead, shifting focus to Claire Underwood's ascent.
  • While the political intrigue remains, some critics felt the plot became less compelling without the established dynamic.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the continuation of the political drama, with many highlighting Robin Wright's strong performance and her character's evolution. Some reviews mentioned that the season felt different without Kevin Spacey, but many found it a fitting conclusion that focused on Claire's rise to power.

Awards & Accolades

None notable for the final season, though the series previously won numerous awards including Golden Globes and Emmy Awards.

Fun Fact

Due to the allegations against Kevin Spacey, the final season was significantly restructured, reducing his character's presence and heavily focusing on Robin Wright's character, Claire Underwood.

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TMDB Reviews

4 reviews
bearlover_phil

bearlover_phil

Wow! I have never stopped watching a series before this one. Even some of the paltry tripe like "Dante's Cove" or "Game Of Thrones" I managed to watch the series. But I watched the first season of this into Episode 10, where Frank kills Pet...
mvs56536

mvs56536

Seasons 1 and 2 are a 9.7/10. Seasons 3,4 and 5 are around an 8/10. And season 6 was a 6.3/10, unlike most people I didn't hate the last season even tho the ending was pretty underwelming. The show is an 8/10.
tmdb15214618

tmdb15214618

"If you can tell a taut, precise story in one episode, stretch it out into a slack, incoherent, tedious season instead" seems to be this show's motto. House of Cards has good ideas and good actors, which it fails in its execution, with poor...
zag

zag

I've seen a fair few political show's over the years but this is the first one that really brings home the corruption and power of today's political class. Spacey is brilliant as the central character, exuding ambition and showing just what...