House of Cards
“There are two kinds of pain.”
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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House of Cards Season 1 - Official Trailer - Netflix
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Cast
Robin Wright
Michael Kelly
Kevin Spacey
Jayne Atkinson
Derek Cecil
Mahershala Ali
Boris McGiver
Nathan Darrow
Kate Mara
Paul Sparks
Molly Parker
Rachel Brosnahan
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Seasons
Betrayed by the White House, Congressman Francis Underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Blackmail, seduction and ambition are his weapons.
1.Chapter 1
8.001-02-201357mWhen the newly elected President reneges on a promise, Frank and Claire decide to sever all allegiances and toss the rules out the window.
2.Chapter 2
8.101-02-201350mFrank uses a young reporter, Zoe Barnes, to spin a story that puts the White House on its heels. Claire makes a cold-blooded move at work.
3.Chapter 3
7.701-02-201351mFrank must leave union negotiations to deal with a crisis in his home district. Zoe negotiates the politics of being a journalist on the rise.
4.Chapter 4
7.501-02-201349mFrank shakes down the Congressional leadership. Peter Russo must choose between politics and family.
5.Chapter 5
7.601-02-201353mFrank's fight over the Education Bill threatens Claire's own ambitions. Zoe mixes work and play.
6.Chapter 6
7.701-02-201351mFrank strikes back at the striking teachers. Claire is caught off guard by a deathbed confession.
7.Chapter 7
7.401-02-201354mFrank wins a major battle, but doesn't pause to rest on his laurels. Peter must face his past. Stamper hushes a secret.
8.Chapter 8
6.701-02-201347mFrank is honored at his alma mater, while Peter returns to Philly. Both men tackle unfinished business.
9.Chapter 9
7.701-02-201352mRusso hits the road with V.P. Matthews. Frank and Stamper try to whip up support in Congress. Claire looks out for herself.
10.Chapter 10
7.901-02-201353mRebellion on all fronts. Claire defies Frank, Zoe finds comfort in someone new, and Peter makes an ultimatum.
11.Chapter 11
7.801-02-201354mClaire fuels an old flame. Peter wrestles with his demons. Frank crosses the point of no return.
12.Chapter 12
7.601-02-201353mFrank must make an unforeseen detour. Zoe, Lucas and Janine get closer to the truth.
13.Chapter 13
7.501-02-201350mFrank scrambles to keep his plan on track. Claire is haunted by choices old and new. Zoe poses a serious threat.