The BBC House of Cards Trilogy is completely engaging; it is unparalleled in comparison to any other TV drama about politics/corruption. Each of the three series is cast perfectly; actors establish their characters and viewers are drawn into the complicated plots as the politicians lie, steal, cheat on their lovers... and kill. The settings are handsome, the photography captures every nuance. Even the music is majestic and thrilling, but not overwhelming.
Although though this BBC series dates from the 1990's, its relevance to today's current events is completely believable and chillingly similar. Ian Richardson is genius in his portrayal of the ruthless, ambitious man who'd be PM - for life. Diane Fletcher, Susannah Harker, Michael Kitchen are only a few of the ensemble's outstanding actors. Do not miss this; see each of the three series. You will ponder how such nasty situations continue to happen in government today.
The Final Cut brings most of the chilling storylines to a close. Ian Richardson is peerless in his skill as he portrays this driven, unscrupulous man. Diane Fletcher is excellent as the PM's wife. IMO the ending was flawless. Unexpected, as most of the closures are, it's stunning in finalizing the entire three parts.
Although though this BBC series dates from the 1990's, its relevance to today's current events is completely believable and chillingly similar. Ian Richardson is genius in his portrayal of the ruthless, ambitious man who'd be PM - for life. Diane Fletcher, Susannah Harker, Michael Kitchen are only a few of the ensemble's outstanding actors. Do not miss this; see each of the three series. You will ponder how such nasty situations continue to happen in government today.
The Final Cut brings most of the chilling storylines to a close. Ian Richardson is peerless in his skill as he portrays this driven, unscrupulous man. Diane Fletcher is excellent as the PM's wife. IMO the ending was flawless. Unexpected, as most of the closures are, it's stunning in finalizing the entire three parts.