13 episodes

House of Cards - Season 2

First aired Feb 14, 2014Season 2

In their ruthless rise to power, Francis and Claire battle threats past and present, and form new alliances while old ones succumb to betrayal.

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Community reviews for House of Cards, shown here with its season details.

zag

Feb 23, 2017

10.0

I've seen a fair few political show's over the years but this is the first one that really brings home the corruption and power of today's political class. Spacey is brilliant as the central character, exuding ambition and showing just what he will do to make it to the top. The little scenes where he talks to the camera really make a difference too his character as you see whats going on in his mind rather than just seeing the front he puts on to various other characters in the show. Add to that some stunning performances from his wife and various other politicians and journalists and you have a cracking show that grips you from beginning to the end. The quality of the videography is also worth a mention, this show is probably the best looking in 4K I have ever scene with great lighting and locations. Recommended!

tmdb15214618

Jul 13, 2017

6.0

"If you can tell a taut, precise story in one episode, stretch it out into a slack, incoherent, tedious season instead" seems to be this show's motto. House of Cards has good ideas and good actors, which it fails in its execution, with poor scripts and poorer editing. The story could have easily been told in half the time, and would have been all the better for it. This TV series is, like so much in the original Netflix stable, cattle feed for its undiscerning subscribers.

mvs56536

Oct 6, 2021

Seasons 1 and 2 are a 9.7/10. Seasons 3,4 and 5 are around an 8/10. And season 6 was a 6.3/10, unlike most people I didn't hate the last season even tho the ending was pretty underwelming. The show is an 8/10.

Episodes

Episode 1

Chapter 14

8.3

Feb 14, 201450 min84 votes

The Underwoods tackle two threats that could bring their plans to ruin. Frank grooms his replacement as Whip. Claire goes on the offensive.

Episode 2

Chapter 15

7.7

Feb 14, 201449 min65 votes

Frank puts China in the cross-hairs. Claire confronts a painful trauma from her past. Lucas Goodwin presses for the truth.

Episode 3

Chapter 16

7.7

Feb 14, 201452 min61 votes

Tension rises between Frank and Raymond Tusk as the situation with China deteriorates. A battle in the Senate pits Frank against the Republicans.

Episode 4

Chapter 17

8.1

Feb 14, 201449 min68 votes

A terror scare at the Capitol traps Frank with a resentful Donald Blythe. Claire gives a live interview that rocks the media.

Episode 5

Chapter 18

7.5

Feb 14, 201450 min60 votes

Frank back-channels with a Chinese billionaire. Lucas uses extreme measures to expose the Vice President. A shadowy figure joins Team Underwood.

Episode 6

Chapter 19

7.6

Feb 14, 201452 min60 votes

Amidst an energy crisis, Frank and Tusk end their shaky alliance. Lucas must make a difficult choice. Stamper grows closer to Rachel.

Episode 7

Chapter 20

7.5

Feb 14, 201449 min59 votes

Despite some friction, the Walkers deepen their friendship with the Underwoods. But it's all-out war between Frank and Tusk.

Episode 8

Chapter 21

7.6

Feb 14, 201448 min61 votes

The war with Tusk intensifies. Claire influences Tricia Walker politically and domestically. Frank has a show-down with Linda Vasquez.

Episode 9

Chapter 22

7.8

Feb 14, 201450 min64 votes

Things get personal when Tusk blindsides the Underwoods with a scandal. Freddy and his BBQ joint get caught up in the mix.

Episode 10

Chapter 23

7.3

Feb 14, 201451 min61 votes

With a military stand-off overseas and potential violence at home, Frank wants to finish off Tusk for good. Claire and Jackie Sharp collide.

Episode 11

Chapter 24

7.3

Feb 14, 201454 min64 votes

A Special Prosecutor interrogates Frank. Remy Danton tries to keep his options open. Stamper wrestles with his demons.

Episode 12

Chapter 25

7.8

Feb 14, 201448 min59 votes

Frank finds himself shut out, and Claire makes a difficult sacrifice. Stamper tries to regain control.

Episode 13

Chapter 26

8.4

Feb 14, 201460 min68 votes

Frank faces annihilation while the nation is in an uproar. Stamper must tie up loose ends. Claire feels the cost of ruthlessness.