As the new season of House of Cards has been released on Netflix, I thought it'd only be appropriate to review the popular series, returning this spring for its fourth season.
The new season has had everyone speculating if the show will be just as suspenseful and grusome after Frank Underwood's cunning methods have led him to become president. Spoiler alert: It most definitely is. Devoted watchers may speculate how the series could possibly take any more unforeseen turns or further deceit, but writer and creator Beau Willimon has us right back on the edge of our seats through every episode.
As the season begins, Underwood, brilliantly played by Kevin Spacey (dude is a scary guy), has been president nearly 6 months since the impeachment of president Walker. With all time low approval rates, Frank's presidency is challenged from all sides and off to a rocky start. Furthermore we finally learn Claire's goal which is finally within reach; being ambassador in the United Nations. We see more of Claire from the first episode in her quest, which is not without obstacles, sometimes involving her husband.
Another story line which season 3 left on a cliffhanger; Doug Stamper and his tangled relationship with Rachel, the girl who knows just a litle bit too much. After their near-fatal encounter in the woods Doug is left to recovery from injuries after having been unconscious for what seems to be months. Rachel on the other hand, is nowhere to be found, much to Doug's dismay. Doug's motives and loyalty begin to be seriously questioned for the first time in this new season, after Frank has no place for a weakened chief of staff in the White House. Whether Frank genuinely cares for Doug or if he's no longer prepared to give him another chance is unclear.
The new season is everything you'd hope for with the return of beloved and despised characters as well as the appearance of new characters. One notable new character is the Russian president Viktor Petrov (interestingly enough played by Dane Lars Mikkelsen) is the first to pose a new type of threat to Frank, and perhaps, match his level of political scheming.
The only question left for viewers: how long until Frank commits or orchestrates another murder?
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