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Who on FR watches "House of Cards" Series
Vanity (Netflix) | 7-23-2014 | self

Posted on 07/23/2014 2:29:52 PM PDT by C. Edmund Wright

After being told by 3 or 4 associates whom I respect that I must watch it - and after putting it off for months - I finally dug in and power watched both seasons in past couple weeks.

I was astounded, on so many fronts. This is must see TV for political junkies. I mean, anyone might like it, but the politically involved will find it fascinting, and teachable, illustrative…..

Anyone else


TOPICS: Miscellaneous; Politics; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: frankunderwood; houseofcards; netflix
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To: Waryone

There is sin in it, but it is not sin induced waste product. There is a difference between gratuitous use of sin, and reality. I’d say this is about 20% over done, or 20% gratuitous.


81 posted on 07/23/2014 3:58:23 PM PDT by C. Edmund Wright (www.FireKarlRove.com NOW)
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To: Servant of the Cross

just so you can be cool like me : ) it’s called binging or binge watching.


82 posted on 07/23/2014 4:03:12 PM PDT by morphing libertarian (Advanced technological development.)
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To: C. Edmund Wright

I watched a few episodes and it was good, although a bit lurid.

You should also really check out “Veep” on HBO, it stars the gal who played Elaine on Seinfeld as the VP of the US. It’s sort of like the comedy version of “House of Cards”, and I know that is hard to imagine.

But I think it is an amazingly good show, you’d think they’d just bash republicans all day, but they really don’t. Of course they make all and sundry out to be fools, but it’s amazingly even-handed.

I think they walk a very thin line quite well and it is really funny.


83 posted on 07/23/2014 4:04:59 PM PDT by jocon307
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To: KC Burke

I’m a big fan of Endeavor.

I also like Inspector Morris, Foyle’s War, and Sherlock. Generally everything on Masterpiece Mystery except Peroit.

I think they’re doing another season of Foyle’s.


84 posted on 07/23/2014 4:05:32 PM PDT by morphing libertarian (Advanced technological development.)
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To: bigdaddy45

That’s the exact point at which I stopped watching. It was very good until the train scene—and then the gay stuff finished it for me. I had no interest whatsoever after that.


85 posted on 07/23/2014 4:37:04 PM PDT by SC_Pete
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To: morphing libertarian

I enjoy to Peroit. It is an acquired taste and the character is a fop. I like the actor.

A new group of Periot starts this next Sunday.


86 posted on 07/23/2014 4:40:14 PM PDT by KC Burke (Gowdy for Supreme Court)
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To: Spunky

It does, but unfortunately there is a segment that looks as that as being “a strong woman”.


87 posted on 07/23/2014 5:20:32 PM PDT by The Sons of Liberty (I want 0bama to make history - First to be IMPEACHED and REMOVED!)
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To: C. Edmund Wright

I’m starting with the original British version on Netflix. So I’m still catching up. I know, I know, behind the times ... :)


88 posted on 07/23/2014 5:30:20 PM PDT by Colonel_Flagg ("Compromise" means you've already decided you lost.)
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To: Colonel_Flagg

They’re different…you can simul-watch…:)


89 posted on 07/23/2014 5:40:46 PM PDT by C. Edmund Wright (www.FireKarlRove.com NOW)
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To: C. Edmund Wright

I may just have to do that :)


90 posted on 07/23/2014 5:41:29 PM PDT by Colonel_Flagg ("Compromise" means you've already decided you lost.)
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To: KC Burke

Redbox had Season 1 on 2 dvds so I expect they’ll have Season 2 as well.


91 posted on 07/23/2014 5:52:52 PM PDT by TropicanaRose
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To: C. Edmund Wright
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It was GREAT ...

until ... The Kiss ...

and my wife and I turned-it off permanently within 60 seconds ...



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92 posted on 07/23/2014 6:01:46 PM PDT by Patton@Bastogne (.)
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To: St_Thomas_Aquinas
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Indeed, Shakespeare would have loved it ...


Combined themes of King Richard, The Merchant of Venice, and a little Hamlet thrown in too ...


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93 posted on 07/23/2014 6:04:11 PM PDT by Patton@Bastogne (.)
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To: Patton@Bastogne

yeah, I coulda done without THAT.

“Thank you Meacham”……ahem….


94 posted on 07/23/2014 6:42:49 PM PDT by C. Edmund Wright (www.FireKarlRove.com NOW)
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To: don-o

<>Lillihammer was a Hoot!
Agree for Season 1. second was a major disappointment.

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It changed second season but very watchable and great scenery to boot.

We need to start an ongoing viewing show thread.


95 posted on 07/23/2014 7:19:39 PM PDT by Chickensoup (Leftist totalitarian fascism is on the move.)
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To: glennaro

Love the series...I speed watched the series for a week or so- was addicted. I imagine it is just what goes on in Washington and Congress. I love Spacey, perfect for the part. The greed, the power, the deals and threat...I still have more to watch...been watching Tyrant and Leftovers.


96 posted on 07/23/2014 7:21:18 PM PDT by Engedi
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To: C. Edmund Wright

Its on Comcast as well... 1.50 an episode.


97 posted on 07/23/2014 7:23:02 PM PDT by Engedi
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To: RitaOK

It’s on Comcast...cost 1.50 an episode.


98 posted on 07/23/2014 7:26:59 PM PDT by Engedi
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To: St_Thomas_Aquinas

Be extra careful in the subway.


99 posted on 07/23/2014 7:34:50 PM PDT by Delta 21 (Patiently waiting for the jack booted kick at my door.)
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To: C. Edmund Wright

There is nothing worthwhile on television, so I gave mine away.


100 posted on 07/23/2014 8:31:44 PM PDT by Rodamala
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