Chapter 8 said:
If you don't see romantic feelings implied there, I don't know what to tell you. Frank is not straight, and also has had romantic feelings for another man before.
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House of Cards - Season 2 on Netflix - *Spoilers for all of S2*
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If you don't see romantic feelings implied there, I don't know what to tell you. Frank is not straight, and also has had romantic feelings for another man before.
Edag Plata
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I'm not saying he's straight! 
I'm just saying during that scene I wasn't really looking for homosexual undertone in what they were talking about so if that's what they were going on about it totally went over my head.
Then him kissing a dude obviously could not go over my head, so it was out of left field for me.
I'm just saying during that scene I wasn't really looking for homosexual undertone in what they were talking about so if that's what they were going on about it totally went over my head.
Then him kissing a dude obviously could not go over my head, so it was out of left field for me.
teruterubozu
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Frank leans in any way that suits the advantage.
"Those are just categories, Doug."
"Those are just categories, Doug."
See You Next Wednesday
Banned
Just saw the first episode after marathoning the original British series.
After seeing Francis play Call of Duty, I can honestly say this "Frank" ain't got nothing on the original Francis.
After seeing Francis play Call of Duty, I can honestly say this "Frank" ain't got nothing on the original Francis.
The best parts of Season 2:
And I'm being serious. The last scene of season 2 made my mind race and made me feels those feels. Frank actually made it, he has become president, his ambitions and dreams have paid off.
I liked season 2 a lot but man, season 1 feels so much more grounded. Realism has never been a priority for the show, but realistic characterization has. Why would Frank sleep with Meechum? Alright, Frank wanted to have some sex, I get that, but why allow that huge risk? Is Meechum that trustworthy? If the press and people of the United States found out that the president and his wife have a open relationship and Frank sleeps with secret service staff that would be a titanic shaped scandal.
Frank's lust for power should be more powerful than what his dick wants. Completely out of character not because of his sexuality, but because of the implications of that relationship.
And I'm being serious. The last scene of season 2 made my mind race and made me feels those feels. Frank actually made it, he has become president, his ambitions and dreams have paid off.
I liked season 2 a lot but man, season 1 feels so much more grounded. Realism has never been a priority for the show, but realistic characterization has. Why would Frank sleep with Meechum? Alright, Frank wanted to have some sex, I get that, but why allow that huge risk? Is Meechum that trustworthy? If the press and people of the United States found out that the president and his wife have a open relationship and Frank sleeps with secret service staff that would be a titanic shaped scandal.
Frank's lust for power should be more powerful than what his dick wants. Completely out of character not because of his sexuality, but because of the implications of that relationship.
Red Blaster
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prez walker being featured throughout much of season 2 was such a drag, season 3 should be better alone just from not having that geek around
"Frank what the fuck are you doing?!"
"Mr. President sir I'm making the best decisions I can make, I'm trying my best, you can count on that."
"Oh, alright Frank."
House of Cards season 2 reminded me of Dexter at times, Frank stomps on everyone and uses the same excuse for most accusations, dude was like Goku with how much power and leeway he had.
So pissed Doug is dead. I held out hope he was just KOd but that open eyes shot at the end was the nail in the coffin of my hope.
I do feel like Francis had way too many instances of unbelievable luck with the people around him. The President was so gullible I barely felt bad for him.
I do feel like Francis had way too many instances of unbelievable luck with the people around him. The President was so gullible I barely felt bad for him.
His death was pretty neat due to how it mirrored Frank's ancestor's death. Doug was keeping Rachel enslaved, Rachel fought back and then was freed. Underwood ancestor fought for the confederacy, fighting to keep people enslaved, was killed by a Union soldier. Union eventually won the Civil War. So Rachel won a battle against Frank, but the war continues. Both people were killed by getting slammed by a rock.
Of course if the Underwood ancestor fought for the Union my comparison is moot.
Red Blaster
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on that level, i hope tusk goes away too. i get the aim of trying to make him frank foil's but he was basically another god with absurd powers such as shutting down electricity to an entire city and literally being the single financial catalyst to who wins a majority in congress. edit: am i misremembering but was it mentioned that the reason walker even won the presidency is because of tusk's financial backing? makes sense given that a spineless wimp like him wouldn't even get past the primaries.
jackie, seth and the new reporter lady have potential for season 3 but there needs to be some solid new people to fill the void left by russo, christina and zoe's absences.
Stamp was one of my favorite characters.
My impression was Frank and Claire were feeling extremely frustrated by the restrictions that were suddenly placed on their lives once Frank became VP. Since they were no longer free to quietly go out in the dark and have their sexual escapades, this inevitably led to the Meechum Threesome.
At least, that how it seemed the show was trying to portray it to me ...
As for power vs dick, I think Frank believes he is more or less bulletproof ... even if the information or news did leak, he believes that he could shut it down with the same ease as anything else that has come up ...
The best parts of Season 2:
You know, his costume there reminds me of his costume in Se7en when Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt show up at the door of his apartment. Such an awesome scene.
Could make a good 'banned' gif.
Why does the window crack when she doesn't even touch it? fix ur shit finchur
Just caught up...fun ride. I don't really see why some people are hung up on Christina getting written off, especially with Zoe getting killed so quickly. My main takeaway from the season: Underwood throws a baseball like a wuss.
I think the inevitable fall will make for a great conclusion.
Kidding.
Garrett 2U
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Just finished. Damn this show is a treat.
Kevin Spacey as Frank Underwood was perfect casting.
Kevin Spacey as Frank Underwood was perfect casting.
The bit where the guy walks in on Kevin Spacey looking at porn, funniest scene in Season 2 by far. I was also a little amused in the way Kate Mara was killed off. Even more amusing was how absolutely worthless her journalist boyfriend is. Just the most worthless, pathetic character on the show.
Beyond that...I thought Season 2 was more of the same. Everyone is stupid except Spacey. Everything goes right for the guy, blah blah. It sometimes got a little boring to watch.
I seriously hope everything crumbles around him in Season 3, I want him to truly suffer. I want him to cry.
Beyond that...I thought Season 2 was more of the same. Everyone is stupid except Spacey. Everything goes right for the guy, blah blah. It sometimes got a little boring to watch.
I seriously hope everything crumbles around him in Season 3, I want him to truly suffer. I want him to cry.
War Peaceman
You're a big guy.
Zoe and Lucas were the worst characters on the show, I was so glad when they were offed. Ayla was a far less irritating journalist, by virtue of not being incredibly hostile yet still competent.
The whole train thing was pretty stupid to be honest.
Didn't the police watch the full security tape? Didn't they see a shady guy come and stand in a weird place? Didn't they see Zoe supposedly talk to her self? Didn't they see Zoe walking towards the area where the weird man was hiding?
It was pretty dumb.
Oh and the president is a dumb ass. Same as everyone who knows that Frank is a manipulative POS and they still trust him.
Didn't the police watch the full security tape? Didn't they see a shady guy come and stand in a weird place? Didn't they see Zoe supposedly talk to her self? Didn't they see Zoe walking towards the area where the weird man was hiding?
It was pretty dumb.
Oh and the president is a dumb ass. Same as everyone who knows that Frank is a manipulative POS and they still trust him.
footage was bad, i doublt they saw she was moving her lips , all they saw was her by herself.
Ayla was far more irritating by virtue of having no characterization or humanity at all. She could be replaced by a Journalistbot and it would make no difference.
teruterubozu
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But clear enough to see her "trip" on her own. I don't know, there was definitely suspension of belief shit happening there.
Black Republican
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So glad Gaf and Poligaf hyped this up, well worth it., i guess S3 is next year then?
rocketskates
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Same here.
Really bummed he's gone.
At first I was upset Kate Mara was dead but this was worse.
BronsonLee
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She was behind a pillar when she got pushed, with the view obstructed for the camera. It basically did look like she either tripped or jumped.
StormyTheRabbit
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Just finished the two seasons, HOLY FUCK.
My friend works at the VFX house who does all the post visual shots for the film (yes, he worked on the blood for the train shot muwhahah) but after months of him telling me to watch it, I finally caved.
This series is incredible. And its made me realize that I oddly could use more Spacey kissing dudes in my life.
My friend works at the VFX house who does all the post visual shots for the film (yes, he worked on the blood for the train shot muwhahah) but after months of him telling me to watch it, I finally caved.
This series is incredible. And its made me realize that I oddly could use more Spacey kissing dudes in my life.
I'm guessing that Lucas is going to be back somehow for season 3 - otherwise, that plot went nowhere. Lucas, the hacker, and the chick that Doug was watching are going to try to do something I guess?
If I had to guess as to what brings Frank's downfall, my guess would be the wife. She is seen crying for the first time in the last episode after all.
If I had to guess as to what brings Frank's downfall, my guess would be the wife. She is seen crying for the first time in the last episode after all.
WetPotatoBread
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Meechum started it,
and Frank finished it.
and Frank finished it.
Only way is down from here. Should be 2 seasons left max, don't see how they can stretch it out for more than that.
There was a line about the oval office breeding paranoia, I hope they follow up on that. Also hope he gets attacked from the inside more than dumb journalists and hackers.
There was a line about the oval office breeding paranoia, I hope they follow up on that. Also hope he gets attacked from the inside more than dumb journalists and hackers.
Vicetrailia
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I will enjoy Franks downfall in Season 3, can't wait for him to go to jail. It'll be him against the world as President.
Actually I think the show is set up for a very organic three season structure: Russo's downfall/Frank's ascension to VP --> Walker's downfall/Frank's ascension to presidency --> Frank's downfall
teruterubozu
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Season 3 is when Frank establishes the New World Order. Nothing stops him.
Same here. Was really looking forward to a potential Stamper vs. Underwood plotline in the future, but alas... I never really cared for the Rachel character either.
War Peaceman
You're a big guy.
Yes, it is clearly laid out that way. I mean, Tusk even (clumsily) referenced that Frank was at the point of hubris and we all know what happens after that. Plus it closely mirrors the UK series.
See You Next Wednesday
Banned
Watched some more episodes.
Good God, is this inferior to the original. I mean they made him into a Democrat? That ruins a good chunk of the character right there.
Apple, PSP Vita, iPhone, twitter, Apple, Youtube, Macbook, Google, Call of Duty, Apple.
The shameless plugs & advertising in this is are 'Man of Steel' levels. Netflix has found a way around showing commercials & still having commercials.
What crap are they peddling in the 2nd season?
Good God, is this inferior to the original. I mean they made him into a Democrat? That ruins a good chunk of the character right there.
Apple, PSP Vita, iPhone, twitter, Apple, Youtube, Macbook, Google, Call of Duty, Apple.
The shameless plugs & advertising in this is are 'Man of Steel' levels. Netflix has found a way around showing commercials & still having commercials.
What crap are they peddling in the 2nd season?
War Peaceman
You're a big guy.
The UK original is better but is not without silly moments.
Season 2 mostly focuses on God of War: Ascension, Subway and Stella (I think).
What. those are things that exist in the real world, real people use them.
what.
ambientmystic
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Heh yeah, I was totally expecting the Frank character to be a hardcore Republican figure just like his Conservative counterpart in the UK show.
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It'd totally fit his anti-welfare, 100% laissez-faire and capitalistic outlook that the character espouses for the good of the nation in the UK show. Being a Democrat seems to take the bite out of it. Although one could argue that the New Labour party has moved somewhat to the middle too, since the Blair government.
See You Next Wednesday
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Especially when the scenes with those products have the logos as the main focus of the shot.
To be fair, he's a Democrat but pretty apolitical.
He'd have to be written differently to match the British version.
"is that a psvita ?"
"hell yeah my kids have all the gaems"
oscarworthy dialogue
"Is that the PS Vita?"
Meechum started it,
and Frank finished it.
i wish i could print out gifs and frame them on my wall
hottest thing ever
ScottSullivan
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Just finished yesterday. The only thing I don't understand is how Frank gets off scot free from the scandal. Tusk blaming the president somehow takes all heat off frank?
Or is it just that he cleaned up the China situation so fast that he gets more political capital?
Or is it just that he cleaned up the China situation so fast that he gets more political capital?
Yeah they sent the star witness (Fang) back to China anyway so it will be swept under the rug now that the star witness will probably be killed and Tusk and the Former President could just play dumb about the whole thing if it goes to trial.
haha, get one of those picture frames that cycles through pictures and save each frame of the gif
Cornballer
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