Category Archives: House of Cards Posts

            One important thing I noticed in the season one finale of House of Cards was how it highlighted how complex of a character Frank Underwood is. In “Chapter 13,” Frank is shown walking into a church, which is somewhere … Continue reading →

            Two elements of “Chapter 12” stuck with me after watching, one of which was Frank’s story about tapping his ring on a surface twice. Frank basically explains that tapping his ring twice when he leaves a room comes from … Continue reading →

            Along with Peter, I really appreciate how human Claire was in this episode because, just as Zoe described Claire’s gala dress, she has been “like steel” throughout the show. Claire’s expression of her true feelings explains the situation very … Continue reading →

            Everyone was out for blood in episode ten of HOC and it made for a really exciting episode. Between Frank vs. Peter, Frank vs. Claire and Claire vs. Zoe, there was almost too much conflict to keep track of. … Continue reading →

I found it quite ironic that the day before I sat down to watch episode nine of House of Cards, I watched the documentary Gasland. The film is about the impact that drilling for natural gas by hydraulic fracturing, or … Continue reading →

            I don’t know if it was the extra cup of coffee I had that day, but from the start of episode seven of HOC, but I was certainly excited and on the edge of my seat as the Education … Continue reading →

            I was surprised at the dynamic between Frank and Claire in terms of his relationship with Zoe. The way Claire brings up the subject to Frank shows that she knows Zoe is a pawn in Frank’s plan. When Frank … Continue reading →

            An exciting element of the show is the little games Frank and Zoe are playing with each other, especially in episode 3. At certain times it feels like Frank has the upper hand and then it will shift to … Continue reading →

            My first impressions of House of Cards weren’t based off much except that I had heard great things about in class, even though I don’t know anyone who watches it personally. I saw it was nominated for several awards … Continue reading →