House of Cards

IMDb

8.6/10

Age

12+

Developed by Beau Willimon from the British novel and miniseries, this 2013 Netflix political thriller was one of the first major streaming originals, with David Fincher directing its opening episodes. Kevin Spacey plays Frank Underwood, a Democratic majority whip from South Carolina who is denied a promised cabinet post and takes revenge, often speaking straight to the camera. Robin Wright co-stars as his equally ambitious wife Claire in a dark, sharp drama about power, manipulation and loyalty in Washington.

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