Chapter 65

After watching the first five seasons, I can say the show died officially in the third one.

When Frank makes it to the presidency, the interesting part of the story ends, with very few exceptions. Seasons 3, 4 and 5 are mainly about how the Underwoods are trying to cover up their crimes and how to retain power.

On top of that, you find yourself lost trying to understand what is going on. It is hard to know who is sided with whom. Speaking of siding, Doug is loyal to Frank to a degree you just can't swallow.

And what's truly frustrating is that Frank never gets caught even though The Herald editor, Tom, is digging deeply into it.

If Frank was to get caught and put in prison that would make a better ending for this season.

I have to agree that this didn't have the splash of the previous seasons. Frank resigns and finds himself at the mercy of his own wife. There are a few problems to be solved and a few people to be gotten rid of. Frank continues to try to save his power, even though, in a political sense, he has no power. The love of his life is now President and she is becoming Frank (or she always was). In the past seasons, when the final episode played out, it left me with a desire to get to next year. I will certainly watch it, but I don't have that unfulfilled element in my mind. By the way, does anyone ever feel that deaths seem to happen with a lot of frequency.

Its not that I dislike a woman president, but im here for Francis Underwood! I wait for this show to come out yearly, you cant just change the coolness of Francis Underwood to another character, it doesn't work that way, im not saying that Claire is a bad character, but we're here to support Francis Underwood!

House Of Cards is the best political show on television. Season 5 might be my favourite they have ever done. By this point a core group of main characters has been established. It is very easy to dive right into the season. The pace is solid and consistent. Each episode ends with key revelations and the next carries the momentum on towards a strong finish. I feel the characters and plot lines are more unified this season. It is the Underwood administration against the world with all the dirty tricks and vicious back stabbing you could hope for. This episode ties the season together beautifully and completely opens the story up for next season. I really have no idea what will happen. Another thing I appreciate is that the show does not force feed you the writers own political opinions. You can probably find that in it if you want to, but, you don't have to. The Underwoods are smart, charming and willing to do anything they can to acquire power. Who cares what their political opinions are? I enjoyed this a lot and already look forward to season 6.

This is torturous to watch. Only on the 3rd episode of the final season. Don't know if I can keep my interest to see it through. It just doesn't have the spark or snap of Frank's repartee, his quick wit was what sold us and drew us in. The urgency is gone. Robin is a corpse delivering every line in a single monotone voice acting as if she's above it all leaving us nothing to fear, not keeping the audience at the edge of our couches sucks. I miss Kevin Spacey