In reality, Underwood begins an elaborate plan behind the President's back. Inwardly seething, Underwood presents himself as a helpful lieutenant to Walker. However, Underwood learns that the President wants him to promote his agenda in Congress and will not honor their agreement. The sixth and final season was produced and released in 2018 without his involvement.įrank Underwood, a power-hungry Democratic congressman from South Carolina and House majority whip, celebrates the 2012 election of President Garrett Walker, who had agreed to appoint him Secretary of State in exchange for his support. In 2017, following allegations of sexual misconduct against Spacey, Netflix terminated their relationship with the actor. The show also earned eight Golden Globe Award nominations, with Wright winning for Best Actress – Television Series Drama in 2014 and Spacey winning for Best Actor – Television Series Drama in 2015. It is the first original online-only streaming television series to receive major Emmy nominations. House of Cards received highly positive reviews and numerous award nominations, including 33 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor for Spacey, and Outstanding Lead Actress for Wright. The series deals with themes of ruthless pragmatism, manipulation, betrayal, and power. Frank is passed over for appointment as Secretary of State but remains House Majority Whip so he initiates an elaborate plan to attain power, aided by Claire.
House of Cards is set in Washington, D.C., and is the story of Frank Underwood ( Kevin Spacey), an amoral politician and Democrat from South Carolina's 5th congressional district and his equally ambitious wife Claire Underwood ( Robin Wright). House of Cards is the first TV series to have been produced by a studio for Netflix. The first 13-episode season was released on February 1, 2013, on the streaming service Netflix. It is based on the 1989 novel of the same name by Michael Dobbs and an adaptation of the 1990 BBC series of the same name by Andrew Davies, also from the novel. House of Cards is an American political thriller streaming television series created by Beau Willimon.
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