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Feb 17, 2013 9:37 PM
Just started watching, really good so far... I'm on episode 2.
Feb 17, 2013 9:37pm
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Feb 21, 2013 12:55 AM
Anyone else watching, I'm on episode 6 now.
Feb 21, 2013 12:55am
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Feb 21, 2013 7:32 AM
I've watched the first 5 or so. Pretty good. Is there going to be another season or is it just a 1 season series?
Feb 21, 2013 7:32am
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Feb 21, 2013 8:06 AM
I plan to watch as soon as I am caught up on my regular shows. I have heard great things.
Feb 21, 2013 8:06am
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Feb 21, 2013 11:11 AM
Haven't heard of it. What's it about? I suppose I can just Google it.
House of Cards is an American political drama series developed and produced by Beau Willimon. It is an adaptation of a previous BBC miniseries of the same name which is based on the novel by Michael Dobbs. The entire first season premiered on February 1, 2013 on the streaming service Netflix.[SUP][1][/SUP] A second season of 13 episodes is currently in production.[SUP][1][/SUP][SUP][2][/SUP]
Set in present day Washington, D.C., House of Cards is the story of Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey), a Democrat from South Carolina's 5th congressional district and the House Majority Whip, who, after getting passed over for promotion to Secretary of State, decides to exact his revenge on those who betrayed him. The series also stars Robin Wright, Kate Mara and Corey Stoll in lead roles.


Hmmm... not much of an explanation there. I do enjoy Kevin Spacey, however.

The show I'd REALLY like to get into and start watching next is FX's The Americans. The commercials look pretty good and I've heard great things (even PTI's Tony Kornheiser gave it a shout-out).
Feb 21, 2013 11:11am
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Feb 21, 2013 12:30 PM
I'm 3 episodes in and LOVE it. Kevin Spacey is awesome in it. I love how they released the entire season at once and not in weekly increments. I wouldn't be upset one bit if this is the future of television. The production values are very good.

The Americans is solid. I missed the last episode and it didn't bother me too much, but the couple I have were pretty good. It hasn't "hooked" me though...

Now Justified, Mad Men, The Walking Dead, and Breaking Bad ​are all cable series I don't miss.
Feb 21, 2013 12:30pm
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Feb 21, 2013 5:16 PM
hoops23;1393644 wrote:I'm 3 episodes in and LOVE it. Kevin Spacey is awesome in it. I love how they released the entire season at once and not in weekly increments. I wouldn't be upset one bit if this is the future of television. The production values are very good.

The Americans is solid. I missed the last episode and it didn't bother me too much, but the couple I have were pretty good. It hasn't "hooked" me though...

Now Justified, Mad Men, The Walking Dead, and Breaking Bad ​are all cable series I don't miss.
Mad Men is excellent. I watch it on NetFlix, but Idk why... I'll only go like 5 episodes and then stop watching for a couple weeks or so. I'm only on like Season 2 or 3, I believe.
Feb 21, 2013 5:16pm
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Feb 25, 2013 8:37 AM
I have watched 6 episodes already, and I am hooked on this show.
Feb 25, 2013 8:37am
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Feb 25, 2013 10:00 AM
like_that;1395643 wrote:I have watched 6 episodes already, and I am hooked on this show.

Very good show and great acting... Hopefully season two will be released this year also.
Feb 25, 2013 10:00am
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Feb 25, 2013 10:00 AM
imex99;1395674 wrote:Very good show and great acting... Hopefully season two will be released this year also.
I loved how he pwned Russo when he was in the tub.
Feb 25, 2013 10:00am
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Feb 25, 2013 3:07 PM
Ive heard of this show, but just realized it is only Netflix. What is it about? Set in DC, so I assume political in some nature? Im intrigued and about to re-open my Netflix account to give it a look since you all seem to like it, but want a breif overview of what the plot/content actually is.
Feb 25, 2013 3:07pm
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Mar 4, 2013 5:24 PM
Just finished the final episode. Looking forward to season 2 being dropped.

[SP]I think I might have missed something, but why can't Frank just threaten to show Zoey's nude photo he took of her? That would probably prevent her from being a threat.[/SP]
Mar 4, 2013 5:24pm