House of Cards (US)
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Status:
Ended -
Season 6:
Ended on November 02, 2018 -
Watched: 0%
0 of 73 Episodes
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Season: 6
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Nov 02, 2018 | ||
| E2 | Nov 02, 2018 | ||
| E3 | Nov 02, 2018 | ||
| E4 | Nov 02, 2018 | ||
| E5 | Nov 02, 2018 | ||
| E6 | Nov 02, 2018 | ||
| E7 | Nov 02, 2018 | ||
| E8 | Nov 02, 2018 |
Series Legacy & Historical Archive
Franchise Status:
The narrative is strictly closed following its sixth season; no spin-offs or reboots are currently in development.House of Cards stands as the definitive architect of the modern streaming era, forever altering how we consume prestige television. Developed by Beau Willimon, this Shakespearean political thriller provided the Spark that ignited the original programming revolution. By delivering high-caliber cinematic production directly to homes, it shattered the traditional broadcast model and redefined the ruthless anti-hero archetype for a global digital audience.
The show's Cultural DNA lies in its chilling exploration of power and the fourth-wall-breaking intimacy that made viewers complicit in the Underwoods' schemes. Fans return to this dark odyssey for its razor-sharp dialogue and the hauntingly beautiful, cold aesthetic of Washington’s corridors. It remains a masterclass in tension, serving as a timeless, cautionary portrait of political machinations and the personal cost of absolute control.
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Why Watch:
"It is the origin story of streaming dominance—a masterclass in political manipulation that redefined how we consume serialized drama."Series Analysis:
House of Cards marks the definitive pivot point in television history: the moment prestige drama migrated from cable networks to the server farms of Silicon Valley. While its narrative eventually buckled under the weight of behind-the-scenes controversy and increasingly operatic plot twists, its initial arrival signaled a shift in viewer agency through the birth of the binge-watch. Frank Underwood—an anti-hero defined by Shakespearean soliloquies and a ruthless disdain for democratic norms—served as a chilling precursor to an era of global political polarization. The show’s lasting significance lies not in its accuracy, but in its cynicism; it transformed the procedural dignity of the West Wing into a dark, transactional power play that reshaped how audiences perceive the machinery of governance.Tone: Machiavellian, Austere, Transgressive Last Updated: March 2026
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Network:
Netflix -
Seasons:
6 -
Years:
2013 - 2018 -
Genre:
Drama, Crime -
Rating:
TV-MA