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What about ICO?
The Artisan
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the thing about that is, Trump's tapes were from several years ago and
Conway's recording was post-during-election
what about it?
More importantly what
really sunk Conway was that Usher worked against him by convincing the Republicans to not to support him after the tape came out. Not that the fictional Republicans are better since it was still just politics but the most Trump got in response to the Access Hollywood tape was disapproval of the comments instead of the person saying it before they jumped right back on.
Ok this season straight up sucked. I was entertained though.
Some standout bad/laughable moments:
Some standout bad/laughable moments:
- cathy durant getting pushed down three stairs
- Conway's VR-induced PTSD lmao
- Davis and Usher, why do they trust them. Also neither of them are interesting
- Francis at the stone cutters meeting
- tom yates in general
- My plan all along
- tom yates' death. lol
- "My turn"
- Conway's VR-induced PTSD lmao
- Davis and Usher, why do they trust them. Also neither of them are interesting
- Francis at the stone cutters meeting
- tom yates in general
- My plan all along
- tom yates' death. lol
- "My turn"
The Artisan
Member
yeah you're right. usher, man. this show and these backstabbing bastards.
i wouldn't be surprised if both usher and davis both look out for #1 next season.
matter of fact, that might as well be everyone fending for themselves. i don't think doug will be loyal anymore either
The Artisan
Member
I agree with everything. In fact the
my turn
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
Holy shit, the third act of this season really turns the Trumpism up to 11.
I actually disagree with all of that.
Conway:
I actually disagree with all of that.
Conway:
The VR did not give him PTSD.
gutter_trash
Banned
hahahaha at
cathy durant getting pushed down three stairs
and the
- My plan all along
Season 6 is going to be Dexter levels of blah
every season served a purpose, doesn't make them good
season 2 was awful, the shock value of zoe getting killed was great but the fallout put unworthy characters in the spotlight aka lucas and started a domino effect that produced nothing of worth until last season with hammerschmidt. not to mention the doug and rachel thing was dragged out far too long. and just what I wanted to see more remy and jackie sharp bullshit! basically a lot of the side characters were annoying as hell and got too much screen time.
Aquavelvaman
Banned
I thought the Elysium Fields thing was a bit far fetched and stupid but...
Bohemian Grove: Where the rich and powerful go to misbehave (WaPo)
Footage shot by Alex Jones, heh
Bohemian Grove: Where the rich and powerful go to misbehave (WaPo)
Footage shot by Alex Jones, heh
ginger ninja
Banned
10 episodes about basically nothing. FFS. The crazy shenanigans and plot lines are too crazy even for Trump world. Show is just Underwood wankery at this point.
MassiveNights
Banned
Finished it tonight, the central plot barely makes sense. Utter garbage. Doubt I can stomach another season.
Every character in this show is so fucking stupid.
Every character in this show is so fucking stupid.
The Artisan
Member
I hope this comment doesn't come off as insensitive but that cult shit in the woods was some weird ass shit, based on reality or not
RedAssedApe
Banned
Ep 11-12. Kathys
Lol
fall. Made me chuckle. Just like Zoe Barnes push in s2. Haven't finished the episode but that didn't look like that rough of a tumble. How would Frances not be implicated.
darkinstinct
...lacks reading comprehension.
RedAssedApe
Banned
not sure what to think of peter parker's dad and the lady from the lonely island video.
guess its one of those keep your friends close your enemies closer type of things?
guess its one of those keep your friends close your enemies closer type of things?
Considering the stuff that happens in this season and how it made all the right moves for the original endgame, it all felt really low-key and subdued.
Also, they should have left
Also, I bet if Trump ever watches this show, he would be kicking himself seeing how successful these two were at doing everything he wanted.
Also, they should have left
Claire talking to the final scene of the season; having her talk a few episodes earlier kinda ruined it.
Also, I bet if Trump ever watches this show, he would be kicking himself seeing how successful these two were at doing everything he wanted.
RedAssedApe
Banned
FU on a whole nother playing field. 4-D chess indeed lol
We already knew from the end of S4 though no?
We already knew from the end of S4 though no?
I'm excited to see the next season; I've been waiting for
Claire's sentience was alluded to in the S4 finale; but they spent almost this entire season hyping up and giving a lot of false starts to
Frank vs Claire since S1.
Claire's sentience was alluded to in the S4 finale; but they spent almost this entire season hyping up and giving a lot of false starts to
Claire actually speaking her mind. That final scene was really well done, but it's impact is diminished by her short monologue a few episodes earlier.
RedAssedApe
Banned
Man this season was super confusing with all the two facing. everyone playing 4d chess. Or at least trying anyway. 
Gray Matter
Member
Fuck this show man, has gone completely down the drain in quality.
I don't know if there was some serious interference in this season or if all the actual writing talent is gone but holy fuck this season was so bad. I really enjoyed seasons 2 and 3 but I was ready to write this off after Season 4. Turns out Season 5 was worse!
Two of the big moments of the season, where the Senate
and when Ohio
happen entirely off-screen, between episodes, probably because there was no way to sell them believably so they just didn't bother. But every single woman Tom Yates talks to, we gotta see that in detail.
This right here, this is the list. The only thing I would add is the personal trainer,
, does nothing, accomplishes nothing, just another character who pads out the show, as if there's not enough of that already.
This is very true. I also feel like this is some sort of tit-for-tat thing, that whatever Frank gets, Claire gets, but it completely misses the point of the characters. Frank makes us collude with him and we know what he's doing is wrong, but he brings us in and makes it fun. (Note that none of his fourth-wall-breaking moments in this season are fun, except the "To hell with that" line. It's mostly just a lot of monologing about nothing, which fits in with Season 5.) Claire, meanwhile, is unreadable -- we're not supposed to know what she's thinking, so that she would address the audience is really out of character. Utter trash.
EDIT:
That first scene with ICO where you see this closeup of like three dudes protesting and it's supposed to be this Arab Spring moment, that was pretty funny.
Anyway, fuck this show, no interest in Season 6.
Two of the big moments of the season, where the Senate
votes for Claire Underwood
goes Democrat
This right here, this is the list. The only thing I would add is the personal trainer,
the dude Underwood is banging
This is very true. I also feel like this is some sort of tit-for-tat thing, that whatever Frank gets, Claire gets, but it completely misses the point of the characters. Frank makes us collude with him and we know what he's doing is wrong, but he brings us in and makes it fun. (Note that none of his fourth-wall-breaking moments in this season are fun, except the "To hell with that" line. It's mostly just a lot of monologing about nothing, which fits in with Season 5.) Claire, meanwhile, is unreadable -- we're not supposed to know what she's thinking, so that she would address the audience is really out of character. Utter trash.
EDIT:
That first scene with ICO where you see this closeup of like three dudes protesting and it's supposed to be this Arab Spring moment, that was pretty funny.
Anyway, fuck this show, no interest in Season 6.
RedAssedApe
Banned
Isn't the protester in ep 13
confused why he jumped the fence...Why was he on the show again? 🤔
that jumps the fence the trainer?
Fantastical
Death Prophet
The writers got so damn lazy by the end that they took shortcuts through nonsense-land to wrap up season long storylines.
Merchandise
Member
Just got to the first scene in episode 12.
Fuck this show and all of the characters in it. It's trash. It's so stupid. When is it going to end?
Edit:
Just got to the scene at dinner in episode 12.
Fuck this show and all of the characters in it. It's trash. It's so stupid. When is it going to end?
Edit 2:
Just got to the scene with Tom in episode 12.
Fuck this show and all of the characters in it. It's trash. It's so stupid. When is it going to end?
Edit 3:
Just got to the scene with Francis testifying in episode 12.
Fuck this show and all of the characters in it. It's trash. It's so stupid. When is it going to end?
Fuck this show and all of the characters in it. It's trash. It's so stupid. When is it going to end?
Edit:
Just got to the scene at dinner in episode 12.
Fuck this show and all of the characters in it. It's trash. It's so stupid. When is it going to end?
Edit 2:
Just got to the scene with Tom in episode 12.
Fuck this show and all of the characters in it. It's trash. It's so stupid. When is it going to end?
Edit 3:
Just got to the scene with Francis testifying in episode 12.
Fuck this show and all of the characters in it. It's trash. It's so stupid. When is it going to end?
RedAssedApe
Banned
i was entertained but the show is getting dumber and dumber lol
the show is entertaining but it's also complete garbage
metalslimer
Member
Season was somewhat entertaining but the plot is complete garbage now and 75% of the characters are worthless.
By the far worst moment was ep12:
I want to be done with this show at this point. It's not even stupid in a fun way.
By the far worst moment was ep12:
Kathy's fall
I want to be done with this show at this point. It's not even stupid in a fun way.
Boombloxer
Member
Finished it last week, and thought about rewatching it...
Nope. I'm done after this.
Nope. I'm done after this.
RedAssedApe
Banned
I think they need to make next season the last. The fuckery can only go on for so long. Although I guess if viewership is still high they'll keep going.
It was already starting to get old after 2 seasons. The moment he started killing people and was able to get away with it the show lost any kind of impact. American shows tend to drag for way too much.
Wow you guys are brutal. I'm half way through and except for Tom Yates it's not so bad at all. Although I did accidentally spoil the end for myself and I have to say I am very underwhelmed.
I binge watched the whole series a few months ago so maybe that helps it being not so stale for me. Season 2 was great as well as the first but I've enjoyed them all. It's definitely not complete garbage.
I binge watched the whole series a few months ago so maybe that helps it being not so stale for me. Season 2 was great as well as the first but I've enjoyed them all. It's definitely not complete garbage.
I thought the other episode where Frank
thought she was aware that he was talking to viewer, and gave a response that reflected it. Turns out she was.
Which ep was this?
Mike Works
Member
I really enjoyed this season, as I have most seasons (the season where Frank and Claire's marriage was in danger was my least favorite).
It got a little kill-happy in the final episodes, but it's set up a very interesting dynamic in terms of power going forward
ginger ninja
Banned
Finished. Let's just say that I have taken better turds than this season. What in the fuck.
Kain-Nosgoth
Member
finished, i liked some moments of the season
but yeah... this passage in ep 11
but yeah... this passage in ep 11
pushing durant was the dumbest thing of the entire show.... There was no guarantee she would be knocked out, or even injured, even if there were more steps!
*francis pushing durant*
*durant falling three steps, goes back up, mildly annoyed*
- durant : "The fuck are you doing francis? Did you think you would kill me with that?"
- francis : "eeer... no of course not, i was just trying to help you go down the stairs, but my training with the guy i fuck gave me more strength than i imagined"
- durant : "well... that makes sense, ok i'll lea-AAAAAH "(falling the rest of the stairs)
- francis, facing the viewer : "That was my plan all allong"
*durant falling three steps, goes back up, mildly annoyed*
- durant : "The fuck are you doing francis? Did you think you would kill me with that?"
- francis : "eeer... no of course not, i was just trying to help you go down the stairs, but my training with the guy i fuck gave me more strength than i imagined"
- durant : "well... that makes sense, ok i'll lea-AAAAAH "(falling the rest of the stairs)
- francis, facing the viewer : "That was my plan all allong"
Anton Sugar
Member
Can't decide if this season is better or worse than Season 3. I don't care to rewatch Season 3 or any others for that matter, though.
Season 5 went into full self-parody. Whenever Frank turned to the camera and went back to drink from that "POWAH" well for a monologue, I rolled my eyes. There was a lot of eye-rolling.
Doug's character died for me in Season 3 (beyond redemption), yet each season they try to add some kind of sympathetic angle to him and it's fucking awful. At least Season 5 further exposed him as the vacuous lapdog loser errand boy that he is.
At least
. My fucking god, what a misread on the show's part to include him so far. Claire's involvement with him actually made me think less of Claire.
Season 5 went into full self-parody. Whenever Frank turned to the camera and went back to drink from that "POWAH" well for a monologue, I rolled my eyes. There was a lot of eye-rolling.
Doug's character died for me in Season 3 (beyond redemption), yet each season they try to add some kind of sympathetic angle to him and it's fucking awful. At least Season 5 further exposed him as the vacuous lapdog loser errand boy that he is.
At least
Tom is dead
this made me realize that a parody show of house of cards would be absolutely hilarious
Lol how hilarious would it have been in the actual show if she got up and dusted herself off, shouting at Frank "Did you just push me?" after which time Frank would spend months trying to slowly convince her that she in fact tripped herself in her clumsiness, before he inevitably loses interest and decided to kill her while she's taking a dump or something.
Vic_Viper
Member
Nice short video of Doug in a bathtub explaining exactly what happened during Season 5. Its worth a watch if you didnt exactly understand what was happening especially in the beginning with regards to the election:
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/06/07/michael-kelly-explains-house-cards-season-5/
Season 5 might not have been the best season, but its still in the top 3 for me. Felt like a return to form for the show since it started to drift into a different direction with Frank as POTUS. The ending alone has me so hyped to see what they do with Season 6.
What could Frank be doing
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/06/07/michael-kelly-explains-house-cards-season-5/
Season 5 might not have been the best season, but its still in the top 3 for me. Felt like a return to form for the show since it started to drift into a different direction with Frank as POTUS. The ending alone has me so hyped to see what they do with Season 6.
What could Frank be doing
in the Private Sector that has more power than he expected to have as President? It didnt really seem like he knew what he was going to be doing since he was getting help setting up some sort of nonprofit with that new female character (forgot her name already).
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