Earlier this week i saw the first two episodes of House of Cards, coming February the 1st on Netflix (all 13 episodes at once).
House of Cards is for starters a real good show, by my meaning after watching the first two episodes. It`s a really good series about political power, ambition and «The American Way». I would say if the series continue as strong, stronger or similar as the first two episodes this series will end up being the best political drama ever made. It made Boss look weak in comparison.
I went into the screening-room in with doubt that maybe the supporting cast especially would be poorly worked on like i felt Boss ended up with. But no, House of Cards felt like it had purpose for a bunch of characters, especially Robin Wright as the wife of Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) and journalist Zoe Barnes (Kate Mara) that gets something bigger than news about dog parks on her desk.
The first two episodes feature one of the best roles done by Spacey (i would say), and in them he shows himself as actor i know he his. A good actor that can handle both drama og comedy well. The thing I really liked was showing that Underwood was behind things happening, instead of most shows on tv now that handle too much things like a mystery. It`s greater too see the reason, and the evolution of a plan like Underwood has set up, instead of just seeing or wondering who is behind everything is happening.
Everybody who likes dramas like Breaking Bad, Justified and Homeland should watch House of Cards. The show might not features terrorists and guns, but it`s a darn fine two first episodes. And i am looking forward to see the rest. Will probably end up being the best new series of 2013.
All critics there was quite positive, so it`s not only me. There is more to read about the reception on wikipedia
Source: Stephen @ SpoilerTV
House of Cards is for starters a real good show, by my meaning after watching the first two episodes. It`s a really good series about political power, ambition and «The American Way». I would say if the series continue as strong, stronger or similar as the first two episodes this series will end up being the best political drama ever made. It made Boss look weak in comparison.
I went into the screening-room in with doubt that maybe the supporting cast especially would be poorly worked on like i felt Boss ended up with. But no, House of Cards felt like it had purpose for a bunch of characters, especially Robin Wright as the wife of Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) and journalist Zoe Barnes (Kate Mara) that gets something bigger than news about dog parks on her desk.
The first two episodes feature one of the best roles done by Spacey (i would say), and in them he shows himself as actor i know he his. A good actor that can handle both drama og comedy well. The thing I really liked was showing that Underwood was behind things happening, instead of most shows on tv now that handle too much things like a mystery. It`s greater too see the reason, and the evolution of a plan like Underwood has set up, instead of just seeing or wondering who is behind everything is happening.
Everybody who likes dramas like Breaking Bad, Justified and Homeland should watch House of Cards. The show might not features terrorists and guns, but it`s a darn fine two first episodes. And i am looking forward to see the rest. Will probably end up being the best new series of 2013.
All critics there was quite positive, so it`s not only me. There is more to read about the reception on wikipedia
Source: Stephen @ SpoilerTV
Good to hear!
ReplyDeleteI have been looking forward to this remake since I first read about it. I started watching the British series last Summer and while I loved the premise and tone of the show, but something kept me from completing the series.
Not that they were downloaded files.
I couldn't possibly comment on that.
does he talk to the camera a lot or was it only that one scene? i am hoping for it to be a political malcom in the middle show :D
ReplyDeleteYou mentioned Breaking Bad and Boss, basically my two favorites show from last year, so yeah, you got me there, gotta watch the first couple of episodes for sure now.
ReplyDeleteHaha, they kept that line in the first episode. In comparison, i heard the first episode was similar as the original, but again it was stronger and better directed with a more funny tone that fits in a political drama. It`s a serious show, but it has it moments like when Spacey is suddenly playing video-games (i think is was Battlefield 3) after planing how to make his opponents look crazy on live tv.
ReplyDeleteI will probably end up with a digital screener soon from Netflix, i really need to watch the first two episodes again. It`s one of the few shows i really wanted to watch the episodes again (or the next episodes) right away.
He does it yeah. It was weird/unusual at the start, but ended up liking it.
ReplyDeleteI just added some character cards I got a few months ago, but forgot to post on the site.
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I love the "hidden" or highlighted letter codes! XD
I thought I couldn't be more excited to watch this show, but "if it makes Boss look weak", then I guess I was wrong. Your mentioning of other quality dramas such as Breaking Bad, Homeland and Justified as standards for House of Cards is the icing on the cake. Thanks for the review, Stephen !
ReplyDeleteYou`re welcome. I love Justified and Breaking Bad, started to feel a bit off by Homeland (but still love it as a good ex-wife i cant get outta of my life).
ReplyDeleteHouse of Cards feel like the Breaking Bad of political dramas. Good with the direction, script, dialogue, cast, performance and so on. It`s something special. I really think is will end up being the best new drama of 2013, followed by The Americans on FX.