house of cards
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David Fincher Created by: Beau Willimon Stars: Kevin Spacey. [Frank Underwood] Robin Wright. [Claire Underwood] Michael Kelly. [Doug Stamper] Kate Mara [Zoe Barnes] No. of seasons: 5 Production Companies: Media Rights Capital. Trigger Street Productions. Wade/Thomas Productions. Knight Takes King Productions. Distributor: Netflix Original Network: Netflix Original Release Date: 1st February 2013 Narrative: Asides by Spacey involve viewers. Linear |
Set in present day Washington DC, 'House of Cards' is the story of Frank Underwood [Kevin Spacey], a democrat from South Carolina's 5th congressional district and House Majority Whip who, after being passed over for appointment as Secretary of State, initiates an elaborate plan to get himself into a position of greater power aided by his wife Claire Underwood [Robin Wright]. the series deals primarily with themes of ruthless pragmatism, manipulation and power. Based on the novel by Michael Dobbs and the 1990 UK BBC TV series of the same name.
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Audience are in a privileged position as the main character uses direct address to explain background information and explain situations more thoroughly.
The plot follows Toderov's 5 part theory.
The plot follows Toderov's 5 part theory.
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