It aired on february 1, 20 along with the rest of season 1. When the newly elected president reneges on a promise, frank underwood and his wife claire decide to sever all allegiances and toss the rules out the window. Watch house of cards season 1, episode 1 chapter 1. Chapter 1 house of cards chapter 1 sometimes episode 101 is the pilot episode of the american political thriller drama television series house of cards and is the first episode of the first season. The first episode season was released on february 1, 20, on the streaming service netflix. The fifth season follows frank and claire underwood kevin spacey and robin wright and their attempt to win the 2016 presidential. This is politics in these final episodes of the first season, house of cards has that feeling of lastminute panic.
Betrayed by the white house, congressman frank underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Netflix youtube netflix will release season 2 of house of cards friday. Read all of our house of cards recaps claires realization that her marriage is a sham has built slowly. It is an adaptation of the 1990 bbc miniseries of the same name and based on the novel of the same name by michael dobbs. Season 1 the series opens with congressman francis frank underwood displaying his ruthless pragmatism by killing a suffering pet dog with his bare hands while explaining to the audience how there are times when we require someone to do the unpleasant yet necessary thing. Chapter 3 or episode 103 is the third episode of the first season of the american political thriller drama series house of cards.
Frank and claire get into an argument about claires betrayal. House of cards season 5 is now streaming on netflix. Francis must leave union negotiations to deal with a crisis in his home district. A house of cards speed read to catch you up for season 5.
Peter russo faces off against his demons as doug stamper hustles to cover up. Season one it doesnt take long for the first season of house of cards to establish that frank underwood kevin spacey, the focus of the entire season, is a ruthless man. Zoe barnes, a reporter for the washington herald, will do anything to get her big break. Chapter 1 is the first chapter of the first season, as well as the first episode in general.
It aired on february 1, 20, along with the rest of season 1. House of cards season 1 episode 1 recap house of cards put netflix on the map, proving it could complete with the premium cable channels with original content. Frank has to win the election, but claire makes it difficult because shes tired of sitting on the sidelines. The first season of the american television drama series house of cards premiered exclusively via netflixs web streaming service on february 1, 20. The following contains spoilers for seasons 14 of house of cards. May 31, 2017 the fifth season of house of cards is now available for streaming on netflix. The first episode season was released on february 1, 20, on the streaming service netflix house of cards is set in washington, d. Whether claire truly thinks this or is using it as the first steps in a plot to take down annette and bill is unclear.
The writers of house of cards have never much cared for subtlety. Congressman francis underwood has been declined the chair for secretary of state. After five years of scheming to get and retain control of the white house, house of cards season 5 ends with frank underwood resigning the role of president of the united states as impeachment looms. Now the show is back, and it wastes no time establishing that. If youve never watched the emmywinning political thriller or havent had time to catch up, heres a refresher course. Zoe tells frank that claire persuaded the two congressmen to vote against the watershed bill, and threatens to go public with it unless frank gives her something juicier. Season 3 of house of cards, like president underwoods air force one, has landed. A recap of house of cards season 6 premiere episode 1 chapter 66. Francis and doug plan to frame secretary of state nominee, michael kern. The second season of the american television drama series house of cards began filming a set of episodes on april 29, 20 and concluded on november 8.
Need a quick refresher on house of cards season one before you dive into the political thrillers second season. May 31, 2017 house of cards season 5 is now streaming on netflix. Up to now there has been only one episode in season 2 that hasnt delivered to what we have come to expect from this series but it was the scene setter for a new direction. This is the last season of the show to feature kevin spacey. On paper in a conventional show that would be the end of the characters arc the devious gaffneyan, someone so morally. May 30, 2017 those were the notsouncertain words of frank underwood that closed out season 4 of house of cards. What house of cards season 6 would have been like with kevin spacey by brandon katz 110618 10. House of cards season 6 with kevin spacey would have. On december 4, 20, netflix announced that the season would be released in its entirety on february 14, 2014.
Frank pugliese and melissa james gibson took over as showrunners in place of willimon, who departed the series. Even though underwoods college love affair was an interesting plot twist. Nov 02, 2018 house of cards has returned for an eight episode sixth and final season, and i must say itll be nice to watch some political machinations that dont impact my real life. For a complete list of the cast, see cast or cast, season 1. Bolstered by strong performances especially from kevin spacey and surehanded direction, house of cards is a slick, engrossing drama that may. When, following his election, the president fails to deliver on his promise to francis, he and his wife decide to break.
House of cards is an american political thriller web television series created by beau willimon. All the vicepresidents men were nearing the end of the season, and multiple things are threatening to go kablammo. The fifth season of house of cards, an american political drama web television series created by beau willimon for netflix, was released on may 30, 2017. Russo goes on a bus campaign with the vice president, but the vp is not making it an easy trip for him. A year ago, june thomas and david haglund bingewatched the first season of house of cards and discussed the whole thing in spoilerfilled detail. Spoilers for episodes 1 through of house of cards. Its only been up for about two days, but a lot of fans have already binged all episodes, making their way through. Claire puts distance between herself and franks memory, while doug is loyal as ever in the first episode of house of cards season 6. When the newly elected president reneges on a promise, francis and claire decide to sever. House of cards season 5 recap episode guide, summaries. It premiered on february 1, 20, when it was released along with the rest of the first season on the american streaming service netflix. Claire defies francis, zoe finds comfort in someone new, and peter makes an ultimatum.
Just peachoid in all honesty, i was getting a bit worried for house of cards after id finished the first two episodes. And damn if i am thrilled to find out that house of cards is fresh out of the gate with a terrific pilot episode available. Its a transitional episode in more than one way, with the show addressing the secretive nature of its characters while also moving into the second major narrative movement of the season. Chapter 1 sometimes episode 101 is the pilot episode of the american political thriller drama television series house of cards and is the first episode of the first season. Sibling power couple annette and bill shepherd attempt to influence policy. Everything you need to know before the final season premieres this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.
The fifth season of the american web television drama series house of cards was announced by netflix on january 28, 2016, and released on may 30, 2017. House of cards doesnt compromise on great writing, performances. House of cards season 3 recaps, episodes 1 glamour. And so, appropriately enough, the third season opens with frank underwood, now the president of the united states, unzipping his fly and urinating on his fathers grave. House of cardschapter 12 episode twelve posted by nathan mattise february 16, 2014 vp vetting begins but situations with. After a first episode read our recap of that one here that dropped a bomb, episode two of house of cards second season turned its attention to the dynamics of washington, or at least. I watched all new episodes and will provide you with my spoilerfree. Watch house of cards season 1, episode 7 chapter 7. Chapter 3 is the third episode of the first season, as well as the third episode in general. House of cards season 6 plot, premiere date, cast, and spoilers. Frank tries to do whatever it takes to get the new bill past congress. Did you spend the hoc offseason wondering about this gents whereabouts. Those were the notsouncertain words of frank underwood that closed out season 4 of house of cards.
Hes now gathering his own team to plot his revenge. Think about it this episode is all about big decisions. Now the show is back, and it wastes no time establishing that this season will be different. Zoe negotiates the politics of being a journalist on the rise. Along this theme we follow underwood, a powerhungry democratic congressman from south. Chapter 2 or episode 102 is the second episode of the first season of the american political thriller drama series house of cards. The fourth season of the american web television drama series house of cards was announced by netflix via twitter on april 2, 2015. The education bill, which framed the main plot of the first six episodes. This is where we pick up in house of cards last season, about 100 days into claires presidency and fairly divorced from last years plot. The brick you know when a tv show tries to convey an issue via a metaphor, and sometimes its subtle, but other times it has all the covertness of a heavy. Bitter truths for the first 10 episodes of house of cards, there has been a layer of secrecy and doubledealing over everything. With kevin spacey, robin wright, kate mara, corey stoll. Let this 4minute house of cards recap of season 1 jog. House of cards is an irresistible, fun, dramatic, and gorgeously shot drama with acting heavy weights kevin spacey and robin wright as dcs most ruthless power couple.
Working in shadow as we move on in the storyline and as with any great puzzle or mystery, things are getting deeper and more complicated. Along this theme we follow underwood, a powerhungry democratic congressman from south carolina and house majority whip. The fifth season of house of cards is now available for streaming on netflix. Chapter 4 or episode 104 is the fourth episode of the first season of the american political thriller drama series house of cards. Season three of house of cards hits netflix friday, and i will bet you a plate of ribs you can hardly remember where things wrapped up at the end of season two. Season 1 of house of cards was released in its entirety on february 1, 20. House of cards season 1 finale recap characters face endings and beginnings as the first season of netflixs experiment draws to a close. Quite a bit went down last season, but its easy to forget many of the finer details of frank underwoods complicated exploits, especially. In the first scene of house of cards season 6, a young claire hale is told to stop. House of cards season 1 episode 2 is a chilling demonstration on just how easy it is to ruin a reputation in the world of nonstop news cycles, as frank proceeds with his plan to unseat kern.
Season of the american television drama series house of cards. The season was produced by media rights capital, and the executive producers are david fincher, kevin spacey, eric roth, joshua donen, dana brunetti, andrew davies, michael dobbs, john melfi, and beau willimon. Each season will be on a different page, so hit load more to go to the next season. As the first woman to hold the title of president of the united states, claire faces increased scrutiny and threats.