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House of Cards

1990·Show
4Episodes in1Season·TV-14
83
GreatGoodWatch score

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A , comedy series: , but darkly funny, .

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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8.4

About

He had Number 10 Downing Street in his hand!

Frustrated at a new moderate Conservative government and deprived of a promotion to a senior position, chief whip Francis Urquhart prepares a meticulous plot to bring down the Prime Minister then to take his place.
Political MachiavellianismBritish Parliament DramaPsychological ThrillerCynical Power StruggleDialogue-DrivenIntricate PlottingCharacter Study of VillainySharp Social SatireBleak Outlook

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about House of Cards

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is House of Cards worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.5 and Metacritic 85).

Is House of Cards okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageSexual content

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch House of Cards?

4 h

About 4 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 55 minutes each, aired from 1990 to 1990.

Will House of Cards make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching House of Cards?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.