Frank confronts Cathy Durant over their recent betrayals and Claire visits her mother.
This is a strong episode powered by the performances of Kevin Spacey and Ellen Burstyn. It is also quite eventful, producing some of the dramatic highlights of series 4.
Spacey has never been more intimidating in his portrayal of a murderous, self-serving, megalomaniac. The plot never feels plausible, but he's terrifies nonetheless. Burstyn by contrast delivers a heart breaking performance and makes me believe her character is in the position she portrays.
The plot regarding the vice-presidency is completely outrageous, but it's written in a way that made me buy into it. Particularly the images of whooping supporters lapping up a cynically opportunist speech at the democratic convention. Scenes like this (in reality as well as fiction) always highlight at the gullibility of people who go to political rallies (whatever the party). It's not far off an X-Factor type show in its all its showy nonsense and probably frequented by an audience with a similar mentality.
As in all episodes of House of Cards the dialogue, cinematography, editing and sound are all spot on, along with all performances.
This is a strong episode powered by the performances of Kevin Spacey and Ellen Burstyn. It is also quite eventful, producing some of the dramatic highlights of series 4.
Spacey has never been more intimidating in his portrayal of a murderous, self-serving, megalomaniac. The plot never feels plausible, but he's terrifies nonetheless. Burstyn by contrast delivers a heart breaking performance and makes me believe her character is in the position she portrays.
The plot regarding the vice-presidency is completely outrageous, but it's written in a way that made me buy into it. Particularly the images of whooping supporters lapping up a cynically opportunist speech at the democratic convention. Scenes like this (in reality as well as fiction) always highlight at the gullibility of people who go to political rallies (whatever the party). It's not far off an X-Factor type show in its all its showy nonsense and probably frequented by an audience with a similar mentality.
As in all episodes of House of Cards the dialogue, cinematography, editing and sound are all spot on, along with all performances.