Now, believe me friends, the last thing I needed in my already hectic life was a new TV show to get addicted to. But, alas, I had an open Saturday and before you know it, I'm 7 episodes into the Netflix original series House of Cards. I'm not really sure what drew me to it. Perhaps it was all of the good buzz surrounding it, or perhaps because Kevin Spacey and Kate Mara are in it, and they both do no wrong I say, no wrong. Regardless of reasons, I've been hooked on it and I'd like to tell you all why it works so well.
The very first thing that drew me in was the fantastic and flawless narration from Kevin Spacey's character Francis. He introduces us to the world of politics right away in a way that any high schooler could understand. He points out the cliques, who not to mess with, who's got the dark and dirty secrets... It's all very interesting right away. And the show doesn't wait to draw you in anymore, because betrayal occurs right away, and Francis doesn't play by the rules. But then again, neither do any of the main characters.
And perhaps that's why it's so watchable: this show has virtually no characters that represent the all around "good" person. Every single character is doing something dark and below the radar to pull themselves above everyone else. In a way, it's a frighteningly good look at how some things possibly occur in our political system today. Lies, betrayal, sex, and even some violence all whip into this suspense-fully crafted tale.
There's absolutely no secret why this show is continually getting the praise that it gets. It hits all the points that people want to watch today. There's so much more to relate to when it's a show about getting what you want. I know, not what most of us want to hear, but it's honestly human nature to continually want more for ourselves. With House of Cards, each character desires something big, but there are plenty of obstacles in their way. It's absolutely riveting to see the ones succeed, but it's also equally as addictive to see when they slip from time to time. You never know what to expect in any episode with House of Cards.
Overall, it's truly an experience worth your time. If you have a weekend, you should definitely start. But fair warning, it won't be my fault if you accidentally spend 12 hours glued to your TV screen. Sitcoms and comedies are great, but every once in a while, people need a show like this to just watch some damn good television. It's well written, superbly acted, and takes a twist at least every 30 minutes. What more does one need?
House of Cards, seasons 1 and 2, are currently streaming on Netflix. Season 3 is set to premiere in early 2015.
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