Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Appears in: who will do the unpleasant thing, the necessary thing.". By Kyle Fowle. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive email correspondence from us. Sidebar: One of the most annoying, infuriating themes in HoC is the ability of male characters to be scandalized by the fact that awful things happen to women, as if they are not actively engaging in a marketplace that creates the demand for such awful supply. Franks biggest screw-ups always happen when he forgets that anyone else could possibly be as powerful as he is. During the library unveiling, I wonder if Frank actually learned any of the things his alma mater is so proud to have taught him: sacrifice, service, honor, duty. Race. From political scheming to double-crossings and murder, Last episode: on Feb. 27, 2015, with 13 new episodes of Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey), his The second season of House of Cards begins with a shocking development for ambitious journalist Zoe Barnes (Kate Mara) or, at least, one thats shocking for anyone who isnt familiar with the original British version of House of Cards. When pressure mounts for Frank to drop his education bill in Why do you think she does it? Enjoy. , a shockingly good TV show for a romantic comedy-kind of thing, Jimmy (Chris Geer), a self-involved writer living in LA meets Gretchen (Aya Cash), a depressive PR executive, at a wedding that theyve been kicked out of or left early. House of Cards S1E7 | We Are Nothing More Or Less Than What We Choose To Reveal Frank Underwood 1.52K subscribers Subscribe 3.1K Save 1.2M views 2 years ago Notice Age-restricted video (based. But the scene is filled with some of the raunchiest, wildest sex weve ever seen on TV. He does a little demonstration with action figures that I guess he just keeps in his desk for this express purpose. The first season, Russo was one of my favorite characters but I loved the way that they handled that death. Frank makes Christina deputy campaign manager, she tells Pete she believes in him, and were back in the game. Except sex; sex is about power." Does he care about his legacy? Frank isn't much for religious sentimentality. Of course theres a little bit of trust left, for sure. Zoe tells Lucas she had an affair with an older, married man. No, I think it's just a way to appease Zoe. Young, driven, a little too quick to pull the trigger. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Ill be seeing it tonight at the premiere for the first time. When we think of the best shows on TV, Mad Men ranks near the top for several reasons. IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. But we also had some additional shooting in the soundstage, and then also in the subway again. House of Cards set the bar high in terms of shock-factor with Russo's murder last season. There are cigarettes, champagne, food, intense oral, and even a sleep apnea machine involved, and what we love most isnt just that its incredibly sexy and authentic, but that its also kind of, as cheesy as it is to say, sweet. Even if people have seen the original [House of Cards, in which the Zoe character meets a similar fate] even if they know what happens to the character in that one, you dont know when or if it will happen or in what way. And I dont know that there is one in season 2. asks her husband. Significant other(s): Zoe Barnes' problematic sex-for-secrets tactics didn't exactly instill a lot of faith regarding House of Cards' ability to portray more balanced scenes of sexual conduct, but three quarters . His mom is in a home, his old friends are pissed at him until they arent, and he and Christina are back together. Isnt he just doing all this to make sure she doesnt talk? Or do you hope he gets taken down? The Vice President gets snubbed no ceremonial pen for him while Frank walks away with a weekly meeting with POTUS and Linda, plus the last pen, which he gives to Zoe as a kind of twisted power-play consolation prize. Frank Starts a War with ICO 02:05 #9. He said his surgery was a success, but he needs time to heal before he can tour again. Claire proves she's as adept at her husband at manipulating situations for It turns out that Jon Snow, After saving Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) at The Battle of the Blackwater in Season 2, Tyrion rewards Podrick by assisting in him losing his virginity. Did Kevin know? Yeah how does it feel to finally be able to discuss this? Netflix's "House of Cards" returned for a third season on Feb. 27, 2015, with 13 new episodes of Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey), his wife, Claire (Robin Wright) and their ruthless dealings in. He makes that perfectly clear on Father's Day when he performs oral sex on Zoe, who tells Frank "You don't have any kids." [laughs] Yeah, apparently Kevin Spacey doesnt like dogs. Are you currently getting up to speed on season one and looking for someone to talk it out with? Claire (Robin Wright) and Frank (Kevin Spacey) have a threesome with their loyal Secret Service agent, Edward Meechum (Nathan Darrow), during a wine-filled night at home. The House of Cards fixer played by Michael Kelly was so loyal, in fact, that the Netflix political saga ended its sixth and final season with Doug revealing to Robin Wright's POTUS that he was. What are we supposed to get out of this? It was . 3 seasons, 14 episodes Make her more pliable. Yeah. Francis Joseph "Frank" Underwood was an American politician who served as the 46th President of the United States from 2014 to 2017. Frank had been out to get him ever since he passed him over for Secretary of The camera cuts away, but not before viewers get the idea that some wild sex is to follow. Like I said, I still havent seen the season, and I dont know the story at all, so I really have no idea what its going to be like. When Frank returns to Claire, she asks about the reporter and Frank says that Zoe is a mouthpiece and can be controlled. But the scene is filled with some of the raunchiest, wildest sex weve ever seen on TV. It feels like Frank misses Tim more than Tim misses Frank. Watch. Jason Statham and Aubrey Plaza do not seem like a match made in action-comedy-chemistry heaven, but it somehow works. I was wondering if you could try to maybe eulogize her. She tells Doug that she has no one not sure if this is a smart play to Dougs humanity; depends on whether or not you believe Doug is capable of being humane and Doug sets her up with a job and a place to live. While Russo's death was officially ruled a suicide, the team of journalists correctly suspected that the Congressman's death involved foul play and that Underwood was involved. events were not related. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from. We love the style, the cultural and historical tie-ins, the writing, the partying, and, yes, the sex. Reaction to the "Game of Thrones . Politicians who dole out favors always come to collect. State in season 1. Turns out, the game's on Frank Tusk and the president are old If you're familiar with the British version of "House of Cards" you sort of knew this was coming. Status: Dont worry. Claire goes to Remy, who helps her in exchange for having the watershed bill killed. moments, so you knew this one was coming. House of cards season 3 episode 4, Frank Underwood goes to church Claire leaves Frank It was the theme throughout Season 3. 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Frank hates kids but Russos are pretty great. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Oh, Loosey! And I decided to wait. 'House of Cards': Kate Mara on THAT scene. The third season of "House of Cards" ended practically in midsentence, with President Frank Underwood calling after his wife, Claire, as she walked out of the White House and, seemingly, away . Shes made it clear from the very start that she will not tolerate being excluded from decision-making, that theyre a team of equals, that theyre supposed to be working together. The occurrence that set in motion a chain of events, which would eventually lead to her professional break, came about quite unexpectedly one night at the opera in early January 2013 where she was on a date with a congressional staffer. Its really messed up as shes falling off the roof of a building, she yells out Daddy after Francis. House of Cards recap: season two, episode one - 'There can be no mercy' Frank and Claire Underwood continue their campaign of terror in the shadows as the Netflix show returns. And I love the dark comedy aspects of the show as well. A brief recap: In season 2s premiere, Zoe descends into a shadowy subway station to meet with her number one source/ex-lover/mortal enemy Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) one last time. You can find our recap of episodes 1-3 here and 4-6 here. If it were just Zoe, okay. Check, and the same goes for black. All of a sudden, TV dramas were scripting. The sex makes her feel like she has something he needs, but his usefulness for her was not physical but more for positioning and information leaking. Welcome to the Quantum Realm. You cant eulogize yourself. Despite the early-season drama, its still (almost) anyones game to win. When Frank dismisses her, she has the gall to press him about whether he murdered Russo and he responds by callously tossing her in the path of an oncoming train. Christina shows up at Petes place and Pete tells her hes just no in a place to think romantically rioh, wait, never mind, they have sex. Frank acts like it doesnt bother him, but I dont think hes the kind of guy who can accept a bad performance review in any arena. Well, as sexy and real as fully clothed lesbian prison sex at the bottom of a shower could possibly be. ), apologizes, and barely lets the dust settle for a hot second before asking her for a favor. Now that Meredith is gone, it is business as usual at Grey Sloan Memorial. I mean, I cant. Claire. Of course not! With the help of Skorsky and Lucas Goodwin, Barnes tries to uncover the truth behind the death of Peter Russo. Were you as shocked as we were? Played by: Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. 5. Hello, Mr. Vice President. Somehow you can be only a heartbeat away from being the most powerful man in the free world and be the most powerless man in D.C. at the same time. Pete gets into a fistfight with Paul, the angry friend who visited him in D.C. when the shipyard closed, proving once and for all that he hasnt sold out to the suits and can still break a coffee table with the best of them. Both end up at Slugline and together they unearth the hidden details regarding Russo's DUI cover-up and his death. To which Frank replies, "Don't I?". February 27, 2015 / 3:23 PM American But I want to think this place did. Later, Tim invites Frank out to the Arkansas River. Win. When he was vulnerable. And then he Chapter 9Looks like Slugline is moving up in the world: Zoe and Janine have desks. Of course, who gives a shit about all that when it also broke the internet after Episode 5s insane four-minute-long orgy. Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: As part of your account, youll receive occasional updates and offers from New York, which you can opt out of anytime. Youll have to see the scene to know exactly what were talking about, but we promise its sufficiently tantalizing. The best musical instrument is a love triangle. "The reporter? The. The show is sexualized by nature and theres plenty to go around, but nothing. We had the Emmys and all this other stuff. 1, 2, 4 In my very first meeting with [Cards executive producer David] Fincher, he basically said, Ive got good news and bad news. During Season 3, he walks into a church and literally spits in the face of a Jesus statue. I asked Fincher before we ever started shooting if I should watch it, because I wanted to. I wouldnt put it past him to have an elaborate lie about his alcoholic past just for the purpose of keeping an eye on Pete. 27 (at death) During his career, the prolific actor inhabited an array of troubled characters. Underestimating the power of Claire: never a smart move. Then Meechum kissed Claire's neck while Frank kissed her lips. I'm not sure if that's against Secret Service policy or not. That sex workers are frequently victims of violence? Watch, For those of us whove never done a stint in an all-women prison, it has been astounding to learn just how much sex actually happens behind those four wallsat least, according to Orange is the New Black. Jokes aside, Daddario is an absolute dream woman in this scene, and the fact that she wastes her time on someone as ugly as Harrelson does nothing more than give us hope! White on white on white sneakers? Petes trip is pretty dull and predictable. The camera cuts away, but we hear about the encounter later, in which all three women report that shy, timid, and tepid Podrick is actually the best lay theyve ever had. Pete, in turn, is a well-oiled lying machine, feeding Janine bullshit about how long hes been sober and his renewed faith in God. But what Frank calls generosity isnt generosity at all: Generosity with strings is a loan of kindness, not a gift. Zoe Barnes flew too close to the sun and now she's gone. Oh, I dont think thats fair. Did the rest of the cast? Barnes was desperate to advance her stature within the Washington Herald newsroom. Pete is attending AA meetings (I was surprised Frank didnt hook him up with some exclusive, government-only version of AA, like what Leo had on The West Wing) with Doug as his chaperone. Reuniting with the Riflemen means reuniting with Tim, Franks college sweetheart, kind of. Claire wants to get her CWI filters out of Sudanese customs and the Secretary of State cant pull strings to make it happen. sexual, but the most shocking part isn't their age difference or how unethical I have not seen the British version at all. Watch out,. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. I dont want him to get found out. They didnt give them specifics at all. * Zoe thinks Franks security guy is cute. He is just using sex as a tool to make Zoe do his bidding, unbeknownst to her. It was a scene between me and Kevin a much more civil scene. Tim says they were like brothers, and Frank corrects him, More than brothers I was so drawn to you. They fell out of touch, and Tim runs a rafting company out west, about as far as you could get from Franks D.C. life. The scene of us in the park [from season 2s premiere]. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy. her in front of an oncoming train. Yeah, it seems that way. Doug Kills Rachel 08:13 #3, #2 \u0026 #1: ??? Starring: Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Diane Lane Creators: Beau Willimon Watch all you want. But I dont think people should worry about that. No, I dont think thats fair to say because theres lots of other characters that you meet in season 2. Whenever he talks about his father, hes bitter, angry, and disgusted; we still dont know much about his mom. Sex is about power. At campaign headquarters, Pete looks like a kid waiting outside the principals office sitting in Franks basement. Just because it never happened doesnt mean they cant get back together. Weve listed each steamy, seamy scene chronologically, but if you havent finished watching, tread lightly. As if driving the recovering addict to relapse and subsequently Though everything about the way they relate feels intimate, from their knowing stares to the shared cigarettes by the window . Don, realizing she is. Lucas drunkenly stakes out Zoes apartment and goes in for the kiss, all while Frank is watching from his car. To Barnes's surprise, Underwood is there waiting for her, and he pushes the helpless Barnes in front of an oncoming train. This email will be used to sign into all New York sites. You were shocked, right? the endgame Frank wanted the whole time: The strike ends, his bill passes. Profession: we're looking back at some of the most shocking moments from the series (so He likes having sex with attractive young women, at least some times. dispatches of Zoe by asking her to meet covertly at a Metro station and then shoving The sex scene is actually three or four scenes, really, where Jimmy and Gretchen have that intense kind of all-nighter, one-night-stand sex most people only dream about. Pushed in front of an oncoming train by Frank Underwood As he puts it, "Moments like this require someone who will act, far). She's Cathedral Heights, Washington, D.C. That is, at least, the party line: a fresh start! But theres this even stronger sense that the past is ever present. *Sorry, there was a problem signing you up. Is power really power if its fleeting? The kind of stuff Hollywood was making from the beginning. Now, we concede here that we dont really. / CBS NEWS. Well, my last day of shooting was not that scene. And who you can expect to see performing and presenting. power. Barnes then found out where he lives and decided to came to his door, managing to get him to let her in based on their opera photo that she showed him. If I have a heart attack, its your fault, his hand resting over Tims heart. [yelling] No! No, if anything it would make it worse if they found out Frank was leaking things in flagrante, that makes him a security risk as well as unsound. I mean, Im not watching the show for moral reasons. She appeared in Brokeback Mountain (2005), We Are Marshall (2006), Shooter (2007), Transsiberian (2008), Stone of Destiny (2008), The Open Road (2009), Transcendence . (If you havent watched yet, you might want to stop reading now.). After Dax Shepard asked her about her musical chairs relationship situation. Does a show that is already fraught with troubling sexual politics really need this Doug as savior of Rachel-the-hooker-with-a-heart-of-gold plot? We shot the stunt there. 00:45 #10. Im curious if later episodes/seasons will explore Franks issues with this sort of dynamic: Has anyone ever been generous with Frank? Spoilers ahead. Watch, After saving Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) at The Battle of the Blackwater in Season 2, Tyrion rewards Podrick by assisting in him losing his virginity. Where television was once the domain of cheap sitcoms, sports you couldnt make it to, and the evening news, its now become the go-to place for high quality entertainment. It turns out that Jon Snow did know a thing or two after all, eh? I go back and forth on whether we should read into these scenes that Frank is gay (Tim asks if he has anyone besides Claire, insinuating as much) or just that Frank was in love with Tim in a way hes never loved anyone since. Ballots, betrayal, and barbecue combine in Netflixs original drama, which stars Kevin Spacey as cunning congressman Frank Underwood and Robin Wright as his equally ruthless Lady Macbeth. I love the snippet of conversation among the current students who dont even know who Frank is, right in front of Frank. Top 10 Most Shocking House of Cards Moments // Subscribe: http://goo.gl/Q2kKrD // TIMESTAMPS BELOWTune into WatchMojo Live on YouTube May 31 : WatchMojo Live Creative Forum 2 pm - 5 pm: http://bit.ly/2qP6WF0 : WatchMojo Live Party 6 pm- 9 pm: http://bit.ly/2qk7vTz There have been many shocking moments in House of Cards that no one saw coming. Terms of Service apply. Name: Theres no one or two distinct characters, as the people getting busy are all extras. He has to come clean about his dirty past, and it turns out to be even dirtier than I expected: a two-week trip to Thailand where he had sex with about a dozen prostitutes while high on opium, speed, and smack. With a sister, also an actress, Rooney Mara, and her great-grandparents on both sides founded the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants. She swiftly leaves the meeting and expresses a desire to be alone, or more importantly, isolate herself from Skorsky and Goodwin. The library doesnt matter, Frank says.