House of Cards recap: Chapter 51

He tries to turn it back on Frank but its not working. The capture of the ICO head is undoubtedly a win for the Underwoods. Franks military advisers have analyzed the video and have determined that the ICO followers are likely in the U.S. Credit: Netflix The video states that the terrorists will only speak to Will Conway and thatcouldwork to Franks advantage. Brockhart isnt happy though. Before that can happen, the terrorists need to be tracked down....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 251 words · Penny Davis

House of Cards recap: Chapter 52

Picking up where thelast episodeleft off, Frank takes control of the call. The terrorists attempt to get Conway on the line, but Frank is forceful. The terrorists refuse and Frank gives them one last offer. Credit: David Giesbrecht/Netflix Let the mother and daughter go and they can speak to Ahmadi, or else their conversation ends. Frank gives them 10 seconds, and the terrorists refuse to reply. That means that Frank needs to regroup and figure out exactly what the next steps are....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Angel Powell

House of Cards season 4 binge-watching study guide

DURING YOUR BINGE Check back in this space while watching as we publish recaps and postmortems. Frank, work, alcohol, Rachel, everything, Kelly says. Nathan Darrow talks Meechums big scene.The character brings out that sweet, light part of Frank, Darrow says. Credit: Netflix In theHouse of Cardsfact-checking guide, experts weigh in on season 4s biggest political twists. NEED TO CATCH UP? SEASON 3 SEASON 2 SEASON 1 David Giesbrecht/Netflix David Giesbrecht for Netflix...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Alicia Ware

House of Cards season 4: Experts fact-check the political twists

WARNING: The following contains spoilers from season 4 ofHouse of Cards. Read at your own risk! Yes,House of Cardsis pure fiction. Credit: David Giesbrecht/Netflix No, Frank Underwood is not one of this years real-life presidential candidates. Andno, nothing that happens on screen in season 4 isreal. Vice President Claire Underwood?Hmm. David Giesbrecht/Netflix Simpson) and Greg Wawro to break down the facts for each. (Both professors watchHouse of Cardsbut did not watch season 4 prior to being asked....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Brian Harper

House of Cards season 4: Nathan Darrow talks Meechum's big scene

WARNING: The following contains spoilers from season 4 ofHouse of Cards. Read at your own risk! At least he went out a hero. Credit: David Giesbrecht/Netflix Yet, even before he became Franks savior, Meechum had a unique position in the Underwoods lives. He just said, This is where the storys going. Theres going to be an assassination attempt. Nathaniel Bell/Netflix Meechums not gonna make it. And that was it. How did you feel about that at the time?...

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 672 words · Michael Pittman

House of Cards: Frank Underwood portrait unveiled at Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery

President Frank Underwood has finally joined the ranks of fellow American commanders-in-chief. In his own way. Im pleased that the Smithsonian continues to prove itself as a worthwhile institution, Underwood said in a statement. Credit: House of Cards/House of Cards Season 4 Im one step closer to convincing the rest of the country that I am the President. Underwood will be on display in Smithsonians National Portrait Gallery from Wednesday through October....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Benjamin Rodriguez

House of Cards: Michael Kelly talks Stamper's most 'f---ed up' moments in season 4

‘At its heart, it’s all about addiction. Before we ever started [production], Beau said, Dont emote. So I said, Okay, I can do that. Credit: David Giesbrecht/Netflix (And Stamper deals with him in the most Stamper way possible.) Its all twisted, dark, and very much Stamper. The first major shocker wasthe one with Seth and the glass, when Stamper suffocates him out of anger. David Giesbrecht/Netflix How did that come together?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Jennifer Contreras

House of Cards: Neve Campbell says season 4 role was 'a leap of faith'

But [with] Frank Underwood, you just can never tell where hes coming from. Good thing CampbellsHouse of Cardsplayer, Leann Harvey, is no mere scream queen. Shell do whatever it takes to move up. Credit: Netflix Campbell hasnt been as ambitious about staying in the spotlight. Besides, Leann proved a meaty, un-Sidney-like part. Its always fun to have roles come along where its the opposite. House of Cardsalmost feels more realistic than whats happening right now, Campbell says, laughing....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Kristy Sharp

House of Cards: Robin Wright on Beau Willimon's departure from Netflix series

The void would be filled byCardswriters Melissa James Gibson and Frank Pugliese. In a conversation with EW, Robin Wright revealed her position on the changing of the guard. Theyre writers that have been in the room, says the actress of Gibson and Pugliese. Credit: David Giesbrecht/Netflix Theyre very accomplished and very adept. Were no longer novices which is nice when it comes to this show, she adds with a laugh....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Claudia Wagner

House of Cards: Robin Wright pressed for pay equal to Kevin Spacey

Like Spacey, who plays President Frank Underwood, Wright has appeared in all 52 episodes ofHouse of Cards. She has also directed several episodes and joined Spacey as an executive producer on the most recent season. Wright also praised the show for featuring such a prominent female character. Credit: Mike Marsland/WireImage And they are inHouse of Cards. She added that Claire Underwoods character was more popular than [Franks] for a period of time....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Pamela Moore

House of Cardsfinale recap: 'Chapter 65'

It’s Underwood versus Underwood Chapter 65 begins with a whirlwind of activity. With the committee adjourned for the day, Frank waits to confront Romero about what just happened. Then Frank utters a single word: Rochelle. Credit: David Giesbrecht/Netflix Its a name thats meant to keep Romero quiet. Back in the residency, Claire is pissed. She cant believe Frank would make a sudden decision without running it by her first. But Frank insists that this has been his plan all along....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Kathleen Allen

House of Cardsrecap: 'Chapter 64'

That brings us to the Underwoods. Thus, at the top of Chapter 64, Frank pushes Catherine Durant down a flight of stairs. Shes useless to Frank now, preparing to testify before the committee and showing no sign of backing down. Credit: David Giesbrecht/Netflix Chapter 64 goes further and looks at just how calculated this downfall has been. Doug doesnt take the news well who would have thought? realizing that hes going to have to giveeverythingto the Underwoods....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · John Elliott

How 'School of Rock' inspired SWMRS' garage-rock gems

Were kind of lodged into this L.A. garage-rock scene, 20-year-old frontman Cole Becker tells EW. Its a lifestyle and its a way of thinking about the world thats unique to the Bay Area. Miss Yer Kiss was just him and me fking around for a long time. Credit: Instagram/SWMRS Howd you connect with him?We met him atBurgeramaearly last year and he saw our set. He came up to Oakland to cut some demos with us in our basement....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Susan King