House of Cards (Netflix) - Season 3 Discussion Thread - Available 2/27/15
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Re: House of Cards (Netflix) - Season 3 Discussion Thread - Available 2/27/15
Just watched the first two episodes, and if these are any measure, Season 3 is going to be a weak sister alongside Seasons 1 and 2.
Those I burned through very quickly. They were like a good suspense novel that kept me turning the page to read the next chapter. "House" Season 3 doesn't come up to that standard. I don't feel much interest in watching episode 3 and beyond, though I will give them a chance.
The pacing of the story is anemic and slow, nothing like the first two seasons. Color me unimpressed and disappointed.
Those I burned through very quickly. They were like a good suspense novel that kept me turning the page to read the next chapter. "House" Season 3 doesn't come up to that standard. I don't feel much interest in watching episode 3 and beyond, though I will give them a chance.
The pacing of the story is anemic and slow, nothing like the first two seasons. Color me unimpressed and disappointed.
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Re: House of Cards (Netflix) - Season 3 Discussion Thread - Available 2/27/15
This show is Soo mich fun to watch. It's the tv equivalent of a"page turner" for a book. Hard not to marathon this show.
Season 3 was good, although I don't think it's as good as the first 2.
What a way to end the season, although it is built up well. Next February is a long way off.
Season 3 was good, although I don't think it's as good as the first 2.
What a way to end the season, although it is built up well. Next February is a long way off.
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Re: House of Cards (Netflix) - Season 3 Discussion Thread - Available 2/27/15
Finished. Not as strong as previous seasons, but enjoyable. It is always engaging.
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Re: House of Cards (Netflix) - Season 3 Discussion Thread - Available 2/27/15
Just watched the first two episodes, and if these are any measure, Season 3 is going to be a weak sister alongside Seasons 1 and 2.
Those I burned through very quickly. They were like a good suspense novel that kept me turning the page to read the next chapter. "House" Season 3 doesn't come up to that standard. I don't feel much interest in watching episode 3 and beyond, though I will give them a chance.
The pacing of the story is anemic and slow, nothing like the first two seasons. Color me unimpressed and disappointed.
Those I burned through very quickly. They were like a good suspense novel that kept me turning the page to read the next chapter. "House" Season 3 doesn't come up to that standard. I don't feel much interest in watching episode 3 and beyond, though I will give them a chance.
The pacing of the story is anemic and slow, nothing like the first two seasons. Color me unimpressed and disappointed.
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Re: House of Cards (Netflix) - Season 3 Discussion Thread - Available 2/27/15
I don't, I agree with Harwood, not so much that it's bad, but that this season was a bit mundane, concerning itself with the presidency rather than Frank's wheeling and dealing that make the previous seasons more fun and less mundane. Better or worse, it's objectively and demonstrably less suspenseful that the previous seasons, that's for sure.
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I'm pretty far along, episode 10 I think. I don't remember last season very well but I've enjoyed this one more, I think. I like the direct focus on international and domestic politics and how he navigates them as president, where he can't operate in the shadows as much. That said, I hope something pretty big happens because it's kind of just sauntering along and the storylines haven't been developed as well as they could have.
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Re: House of Cards (Netflix) - Season 3 Discussion Thread - Available 2/27/15
I completely agree with this review from The New Yorker about season 3.
“The excitement of backstabbing his way to the highest office in the land has been replaced by the tedium of domestic governance.”
Nor real spoilers, but I'll hide it anyways.
“The excitement of backstabbing his way to the highest office in the land has been replaced by the tedium of domestic governance.”
Nor real spoilers, but I'll hide it anyways.
Spoiler:
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Just finished this up tonight and thought it was pretty good. Not many fans here it seems.
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^ Yeah, I'm surprised. Last year and the year before we were jerking each other off. Now, nothing. I guess the buzz has died down for the show since there's so much great television out there.
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I don't think it's the lack of buzz because of other good shows, it just really lacked anything close to what the past seasons were.
It really was like a dog chasing a truck. Fun to watch, but once the truck stops and the dog catches it - there's little excitement anymore. The illusion of power in the presidency was just really boring to watch opposed to him snaking his way to it.
It really was like a dog chasing a truck. Fun to watch, but once the truck stops and the dog catches it - there's little excitement anymore. The illusion of power in the presidency was just really boring to watch opposed to him snaking his way to it.
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I have two episodes left, and if I had to pick one word to describe the season so far, it's uneven. I'm enjoying it but some of the middle episodes were incredibly boring. Myself and my wife caught ourselves dozing at some points. Some other general thoughts spoilered, just in case:
I do have 2 episodes left, so I know there will be more developments that could change my mind on some of the above.
Spoiler:
I do have 2 episodes left, so I know there will be more developments that could change my mind on some of the above.
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This sums it up for me:
‘House of Cards’ is the worst show about American politics. Ever.
Big problem with season three is that, in addition to being stupid, outlandish, far-fetched, etc., it's also really quite boring.
‘House of Cards’ is the worst show about American politics. Ever.
Big problem with season three is that, in addition to being stupid, outlandish, far-fetched, etc., it's also really quite boring.
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Re: House of Cards (Netflix) - Season 3 Discussion Thread - Available 2/27/15
I have to concur that this season was pretty boring for the most part.
As mentioned, it was more interesting to see Frank trying to climb his way to the top that it is trying to stay there. It was obvious there was going to be a husband/wife conflict - I just didn't thought it could've been done better. Too much of the issues with the Russian president. I get that politics isn't really exciting - but this show was never realistic in order to be more entertaining. This season wasn't as entertaining and it still wasn't very realistic.
I can't believe they thought giving Doug's story line that much screen time was a good idea. He just fumbled around every episode and did very little until the last couple episodes. Huge waste of time.
As mentioned, it was more interesting to see Frank trying to climb his way to the top that it is trying to stay there. It was obvious there was going to be a husband/wife conflict - I just didn't thought it could've been done better. Too much of the issues with the Russian president. I get that politics isn't really exciting - but this show was never realistic in order to be more entertaining. This season wasn't as entertaining and it still wasn't very realistic.
I can't believe they thought giving Doug's story line that much screen time was a good idea. He just fumbled around every episode and did very little until the last couple episodes. Huge waste of time.