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House of Cards - Season 5

First aired May 30, 2017Season 5

Season five picks up where season four left off: in the midst of a tense presidential election that puts the Underwoods on the same ticket against energetic Republican upstart Will Conway. Viewers will see how their heated campaigns play out as well as which alliances dissolve in the aftermath. Perhaps the biggest question is if Frank and Claire’s relationship is among them.

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

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zag

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!

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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.

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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

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Episode 1

Chapter 53

7.8
May 30, 201755 min51 votes

As Congress debates investigating Frank, he and Claire attempt to stoke fear of terrorism. Tom Yates continues his stay in the White House.

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Episode 2

Chapter 54

7.6
May 30, 201752 min48 votes

Frank and his team work to leverage support in key states by any means necessary. Claire learns some upsetting news about one of Frank's friends.

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Episode 3

Chapter 55

7.4
May 30, 201753 min45 votes

The day before the election, Conway holds a 24-hour Skype session with voters, while Frank and Claire stump in key states and try to discredit him.

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Episode 4

Chapter 56

7.9
May 30, 201745 min44 votes

With a tight race and low voter turnout on Election Day, things look grim for Frank. But he's still got one more trick up his sleeve.

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Episode 5

Chapter 57

7.6
May 30, 201752 min45 votes

Nine weeks after Election Day, the Underwoods work to consolidate their power. Leann tries to track down a missing Aidan Macallan.

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Episode 6

Chapter 58

7.4
May 30, 201756 min45 votes

In the midst of uncertainty, suspected Russian forces take over an American station in Antarctica. Meanwhile, a damaging news leak could hurt Frank.

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Episode 7

Chapter 59

7.8
May 30, 201749 min44 votes

When a crisis forces White House personnel to take shelter in a bunker, Commerce Department official Jane Davis negotiates through back channels.

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Episode 8

Chapter 60

7.4
May 30, 201746 min42 votes

While Frank attends an elite men's weekend gathering to firm up support, Claire deals with a stranded Russian ship and threats from Petrov.

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Episode 9

Chapter 61

6.7
May 30, 201755 min43 votes

Petrov tries to influence affairs in the U.S. Jane discusses her agenda with Claire. With her job at stake, Leann reaches out to a reporter for help.

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Episode 10

Chapter 62

7.5
May 30, 201757 min41 votes

The Underwoods and their team angle to undermine the revived committee investigating Frank. Hammerschmidt's investigation heats up.

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Episode 11

Chapter 63

7.7
May 30, 201751 min41 votes

As the team tries to control fallout from damaging testimony and leaks, everyone is under suspicion and tensions flare between Frank and Claire.

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Episode 12

Chapter 64

7.8
May 30, 201754 min44 votes

Frank attempts to stop Cathy from testifying. With Hammerschmidt sniffing out the truth, the Underwoods throw someone close to them under the bus.

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Episode 13

Chapter 65

7.6
May 30, 201756 min43 votes

In the wake of a surprising announcement, everything at the White House is shaken up. A decision must be made about whether to go to war.