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      Season 3 – House of Cards

      2015 Drama List
      73% 56 Reviews Tomatometer 80% 1,000+ Ratings Audience Score U.S. Rep. Francis Underwood of South Carolina starts out as a ruthless politician seeking revenge in this Netflix original production. Promised the post of Secretary of State in exchange for his support, his efforts help to ensure the election of Garrett Walker to the presidency. But Walker changes his mind before the inauguration, telling Underwood he's too valuable in Congress. Outwardly, Underwood accepts his marching orders, but secretly he and his wife Claire, an environmental activist, make a pact to destroy Walker and his allies. As the series progresses, Underwood ascends through the ranks of the government -- until his death, at which point Claire gains power. Based on the U.K. miniseries of the same name, the U.S. version offers a look behind the scenes at the greed and corruption in American politics. A number of real-life media figures make cameo appearances. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Jun 29 Buy Now

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      Season three introduces intriguing new political and personal elements to Frank Underwood's character, even if it feels like more of the same for some.

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      Savannah G There are so many twists and curves and pocket Character development, but it is still a show that keeps you wanting more. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/28/24 Full Review Harry R After a fantastic S1&S2 the show fails to deliver the same standard of product leaving the viewer exhausted at it's plot. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/14/23 Full Review Gareth v What a fall from grace for this show. Once an edgy political thriller, now a trashy soap opera. Dull & lazy writing. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 06/28/23 Full Review Master Y Kevin Spacey + 4th wall breaking. Phenomenal. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/10/22 Full Review Audience Member So it turns out, HoC sadly could've ended after Season 2. Although the writing and cast are still very solid, it feels like the setting was really more than just a place and time--it was a set of circumstances. With the main character's goal achieved, we're mostly just watching sequel seasons because the previous ones were so successful, IMO. Still an entertaining watch. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member For their first ever television series, Netflix knocked it out of the park with House of Cards... for the first two seasons. Sadly, the third season is where the writing begin to get shaky and it only continues fluctuating (mostly downward) as the series progresses. The obvious discrepancy and flaw here: Remy Danton. Dare I say, Mahershala Ali's performance as Remy was on par with Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright as Francis and Claire Underwood, respectively, but the way that he is written in this season is lazy at best. Gone is the whip-smart, calculating, sophisticated lobbyist and here to replace him is the wooden, myopic, dumb Chief of Staff to the US President. The radical change is surprisingly stark when you compare him to who he once was, and it's disappointing that the screenwriters destroyed a once-formidable and -complex character with insipid dialogue for no reason. All of that aside, Frank gets to experience the headaches and frustrations of trying to push signature legislation through Congress in order to begin writing his legacy while Russian president Viktor Petrov played by Lars Mikkelsen gives him a run for his money while playing on the grand chessboard. Season three ends up being largely enthralling and a captivating look at the political drama of how the Underwood administration gets the sausage made both in Washington DC and abroad. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Episode 1 Aired Feb 27, 2015 Chapter 27 A rocky start for the Underwood presidency as Frank wants to introduce an ambitious jobs program; Claire sets her sights on the United Nations. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 27, 2015 Chapter 28 Claire's U.N. bid runs into trouble; Frank fights off mutiny with a bold address to the country. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 27, 2015 Chapter 29 The Russian president's state visit becomes a cold war of wills; some punks heat things up. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 27, 2015 Chapter 30 Claire bypasses Russia at the United Nations; Frank tries to outmaneuver a potential challenger and ends up face to face with a higher power. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 27, 2015 Chapter 31 Frank declares war on Congress to jump-start his jobs program; Claire spars with the Russian ambassador. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 27, 2015 Chapter 32 Frank and Claire travel to Moscow to negotiate the return of an imprisoned U.S. citizen; Claire takes a stand that jeopardizes their plans. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 27, 2015 Chapter 33 The damage is done and the Underwoods must repair it, however deep wounds can take a long time to heal. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 27, 2015 Chapter 34 A hurricane endangers more than just the entire East Coast; Frank must make a difficult choice. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 27, 2015 Chapter 35 The Jordan Valley erupts in chaos just as Frank's campaign is picking up steam; Claire receives a disturbing intelligence report and counsels Frank. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 27, 2015 Chapter 36 Frank needs to deal with Petrov one-on-one while Claire tries to preserve the peace-keeping mission; sacrifices must be made. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 27, 2015 Chapter 37 Things turn ugly when Frank, Jackie and Heather square off during their first debate; Tom joins Claire on the campaign trail. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 27, 2015 Chapter 38 Heather Dunbar goes for the jugular, forcing Claire to confront her worst fears; the rift between Frank and Claire widens. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 27, 2015 Chapter 39 In the midst of the Iowa caucuses, Frank and Claire must confront hard truths about each other. Details

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      Emily St. James Vox Season three is an awfully late point at which to pivot into character drama. Rated: 2.5/5 Nov 14, 2017 Full Review William Thomas Empire Magazine Placing Frank Underwood up where the buck stops means Beau Willimon's political drama loses momentum, but it retains its slithery charm in Frank's dealings with Lars Mikkelsen's Russian premier and smartly keeps his relationship with wife at the core. Rated: 3/5 Nov 6, 2017 Full Review Martin Hoyle Financial Times This series dwindles into sleek, well-oiled, smoothly professional office drama, a beautiful example of ensemble playing with Robin Wright's Claire the equal of her husband. But not more than a couple of episodes at a time. Rated: 3/5 May 2, 2017 Full Review Kelechi Ehenulo Confessions From A Geek Mind When you put aside all the political shenanigans, House of Cards S3 is a great, thematic examination of characters wanting to prove their self-worth. Rated: 4/5 Jul 15, 2020 Full Review Stephen Marche Esquire Magazine The show has not just jumped the proverbial/cliché shark. It has lost its reason for being and it verges on the unwatchable. Oct 19, 2018 Full Review Daniel Mendelsohn Harper's Magazine Was this, in the end, what all the conniving was for - to end up in a prime-time soap? Not for the first time in history, politics, or show business, the greatest danger of all may be success. Apr 17, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

      Season Info

      Director
      James Foley, Agnieszka Holland, John David Coles, Robin Wright, John Dahl, Tucker Gates
      Executive Producer
      John P. Melfi, Beau Willimon, Andrew Davies, Michael Dobbs, Kevin Spacey, Dana Brunetti
      Network
      Netflix
      Rating
      TV-MA
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Feb 27, 2015
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