This show is bizarre for me
It's the most ridiculous show ever... Seriously, at this point Game of Thrones is more realistic. Not only are the plot lines just flat out silly, they are so insane that I don't know how the writers can come up with them without laughing.
But at the same time, I absolutely love it... Like TC said, it's so well done. It's beautifully shot. The acting is phenomenal, and even though its ludicrous, it's edge of the seat compelling to me.
The Cathy Durant push was just too stupid for me though... The best thing about Frank (and the show) is how calculating he is. He leaves nothing to chance. That push was just too much, and worst of all there was no guarantee it would work for him. It was sloppy, which is the one thing he isn't.
Also, Patricia Clarkson is terrible.
The show would've gone down as an all timer if it had ended with Francis taking the oath as the President. Standing behind the desk in the Oval Office, realizing all of his scheming had finally paid off, that he had actually done it... Then looking at the camera with his evil stare, and doing his ring tap.... but can't fault them for milking it out for as long as they can.
No matter how bad this show gets story wise. The aesthetic of it, combined with the acting of Spacey, Robin Wright Penn, and Michael Kelly (Doug) will always make it a must watch for me.
