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Season 5 – House of Cards

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U.S. Rep. Francis Underwood of South Carolina starts out as a ruthless politician seeking revenge in this Netflix original production. Promised the post of Secretary of State in exchange for his support, his efforts help to ensure the election of Garrett Walker to the presidency. But Walker changes his mind before the inauguration, telling Underwood he's too valuable in Congress. Outwardly, Underwood accepts his marching orders, but secretly he and his wife Claire, an environmental activist, make a pact to destroy Walker and his allies. As the series progresses, Underwood ascends through the ranks of the government -- until his death, at which point Claire gains power. Based on the U.K. miniseries of the same name, the U.S. version offers a look behind the scenes at the greed and corruption in American politics. A number of real-life media figures make cameo appearances.
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House of Cards enjoys a confident return to form this season, though its outlandish edge is tempered slightly by the current political climate.

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Eric Deggans NPR 11/26/2019
It turns out a well-crafted drama about the quest for power in Washington is always relevant no matter who is actually sitting in the White House. Go to Full Review Lauren Carroll Harris Guardian 07/30/2019
I'm not sure if House of Cards renders President Trump's rise more understandable as a historical reality, but historical reality has certainly made season five's arcs more relatable. Go to Full Review Spencer Kornhaber The Atlantic 10/08/2018
Enjoying this show going forward may mean divorcing it from the national entertainment of the moment-politics-and instead reveling in its scene-to-scene sneakiness. Go to Full Review Mimi Wong Mediaversity Reviews 09/19/2020
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There is definitely something radical about seeing a bisexual president of the United States, although he is closeted during his time in office. Go to Full Review Aloysius Low CNET 05/29/2019
Season five of "House of Cards" is some of the best we've seen from Netflix's premier Original series. Go to Full Review Lisa Trifone Third Coast Review 05/28/2019
This is an intricate tapestry new co-showrunners Melissa James Gibson and Frank Pugliese are weaving... and while the season as a whole may be slightly over-filled with story, it's nevertheless as ruthless as we've come to expect. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Claire S @RT42419046 08/03/2024 Wonderful Brilliance in acting from Kevin. He made this whole series. We support you Kevin. See more Regal R @RT96555783 06/22/2024 70/100 - this show went on for too long. they kept it going longer than it should have and i disagree with a lot of the plot choices because you can tell the writing got sloppier just to make more seasons. it still has some good twists and turns but now the viewer just expects a plot twist for the sake of continuation, not because it would make for good film. See more J T @UtahRondo 05/10/2024 The weakest season so far, but it still holds up and is worth watching. I would make this the last season I watched and just imagine what might happen next. The next season is a garbage show because they fired Spacey for allegations that have since been proven false in court. It doesn't mean he didn't do anything wrong, but they either should have continued the show with him or ended it completely. See more Savannah G @Sgudino93 02/28/2024 It's such a legacy show! Robin is incredible and settling in how powerful and suspiciously intelligent she is- you keep watching every corner to see what will happen next! See more Geo3 F @RT82897544 10/12/2023 This was a great political show that I believed due to Kevin Spacey leaving the show should have end there as he carry the show. Overall, for political people like me this series is like a favorite appetizer. See more Mary G @RT69513929 01/25/2023 Some of the storylines are starting to drag on but still good enough to look forward to the next episode. See more Read all reviews
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Beau Willimon

Creator

Kevin Spacey

Francis Underwood

Robin Wright

Claire Underwood

Michael Kelly

Doug Stamper

Jayne Atkinson

Catherine Durant

Neve Campbell

Leann Harvey

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 30, 2017 Chapter 53 Congress considers investigating Frank; Claire and Frank try to stoke fear of terrorism; Tom continues his stay in the White House. Details Episode 2 Aired May 30, 2017 Chapter 54 Frank and the team work to leverage support in vital states -- by any means necessary; Claire hears upsetting news about one of Frank's friends. Details Episode 3 Aired May 30, 2017 Chapter 55 Conway holds a 24-hour Skype session with voters the date before the election; Frank and Claire try to discredit Conway as they stump in key states. Details Episode 4 Aired May 30, 2017 Chapter 56 Low voter turnout combined with a tight race leave things looking grim, but Frank has one more trick up his sleeve. Details Episode 5 Aired May 30, 2017 Chapter 57 Nine weeks after Election Day, the Underwoods work toward consolidating their power; Leann looks for Aidan. Details Episode 6 Aired May 30, 2017 Chapter 58 Suspected Russian forces seize control of an American station in Antarctica; a news leak could be damaging for Frank. Details Episode 7 Aired May 30, 2017 Chapter 59 A crisis forces White House personnel to seek shelter in a bunker; Jane Davis negotiates through back channels. Details Episode 8 Aired May 30, 2017 Chapter 60 Frank tries to confirm support; Claire deals with threats from Petrov and a stranded Russian ship. Details Episode 9 Aired May 30, 2017 Chapter 61 Petrov tries to influence American affairs; Jane talks about her agenda with Claire; with her job in jeopardy, Leann turns to a reporter for help. Details Episode 10 Aired May 30, 2017 Chapter 62 The Underwoods and their team want to undermine the revived committee investigating Frank; Hammerschmidt's investigation ramps up. Details Episode 11 Aired May 30, 2017 Chapter 63 Damaging testimony and leaks leaves the team scrambling to control the fallout and puts everyone under suspicion; tension rises between Claire and Frank. Details Episode 12 Aired May 30, 2017 Chapter 64 Frank tries to stop Cathy from testifying; as Hammerschmidt gets closer to the truth, the Underwoods throw someone under the bus. Details Episode 13 Aired May 30, 2017 Chapter 65 A surprising announcement leads to a shake-up at the White House; a decision must be made. Details Episode 57 Aired Mar 25, 2025 A politician plots revenge on a newly elected president after being denied the post of secretary of state; Francis Underwood joins forces with his wife to destroy the president and his allies. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Beau Willimon
Executive Producer
Melissa James Gibson, Frank Pugliese, David Fincher, John Mankiewicz, Daniel Minahan, Kevin Spacey, Joshua Donen, Dana Brunetti, Eric Roth, Robin Wright, Michael Dobbs, Andrew Davies
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 30, 2017