The main character Frank Underwood is a US Representative from South Carolina. The show is based on a previous BBC series (which was based on a book). Episode 1 opens with Frank killing an injured dog with his bare hands. Frank was promised the Secretary of State job by the President. The President then gave it to someone else. Frank vows to seek revenge. Soooo glad I'm not a politician. I'm not cut out for slimeball, back stabbing, jocking that seems to go on. Check out "House Of Cards" and let me know what ya think.
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Cast
- Kevin Spacey as U.S. Representative Francis "Frank" J. Underwood, a Democrat from South Carolina's 5th congressional district and the House Majority Whip.
- Robin Wright as Claire Underwood, Francis' wife. She runs a water non-profit that often gets mixed up in Frank's political scheming.
- Kate Mara as Zoe Barnes, a reporter for the The Washington Herald. Desperate for a break, she makes a deal with Frank for insider information.
- Corey Stoll as U.S. Representative Peter Russo, a Democrat from Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district. Russo becomes allies with Underwood after Underwood helps him with his alcohol and drug addiction.
- Michael Kelly as Doug Stamper, Underwood's chief of staff, who does Underwood's dirty work.
- Kristen Connolly as Christina Gallagher, a headstrong congressional staffer involved in a secret relationship with Peter Russo.
- Constance Zimmer as Janine Skorsky, a reporter for the Washington Herald (laterSlugline) who becomes suspicious of Zoe's success.
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