Robin Wright received her third consecutive Best Drama Actress bid for playing devious First Lady Claire Underwood on Netflix's "House of Cards," and could very well be looking at her first win in the category. The veteran actress took home a Golden Globe for the show's first season, and her character has evolved into more of a driving force with each subsequent year. Just like leading man Kevin Spacey, Wright submitted "Chapter 32" for Emmy consideration. -Break- Click here to see the updated list of all 2015 Emmy episode submissions Synopsis Frank and Claire travel to Moscow to negotiate the release of an imprisoned U.S. citizen. Claire visits the young man, Michael Corrigan, in his cell as Frank tries to settle the terms of the peace treaty with Viktor Petrov. Claire informs Corrigan that Petrov will only release him if he gives a statement apologizing to Russia for his unlawful actions,...
- 9/16/2015
- Gold Derby
Kevin Spacey has two Oscars (Supporting for "The Usual Suspects" in 1995, Lead for "American Beauty" in 1999) and a Tony ("Lost in Yonkers," 1991) but has lost all six of his previous Emmy races. This year he is a Best Drama Actor nominee for the third year running for playing conniving politico Frank Underwood on "House of Cards" (he has also reaped three additional bids as a producer of the Netflix hit). Earlier this year, Spacey won the Golden Globe and SAG award. Can his episode submission, "Chapter 32" win over Emmy voters? -Break- Click here to see the updated list of all 2015 Emmy episode submissions Synopsis Frank and Claire (Robin Wright) travel to Moscow to negotiate the release of an imprisoned Us citizen. Claire visits the young man, Michael Corrigan, in his cell as Frank tries to settle the terms of the peace treaty with Viktor Petrov. Claire informs Corrigan that Petrov...
- 9/16/2015
- Gold Derby
House of Cards has had its fair share of political tyrants, but few have outmatched Frank Underwood the way Russian president Viktor Petrov did in season three. From weeding out all the White House lightweights to impromptu kisses with Claire and mind games overseas, he pretty much had his run of the land. We talked to Lars Mikkelsen about making enemies with the Underwoods, learning Russian, and a possible Hannibal cameo. What did showrunner Beau Willimon and the writers tell you about the kind of Russian president they envisioned Petrov to be? I imagine the name Putin might’ve come up a lot. We didn’t want to make an imitation [to Putin]. He’s an opponent to Frank, but it’s not such an imitation; it shouldn’t be. But there are certain similarities. Are you surprised by the Putin comparisons?No, of course people will do that. But there’s...
- 3/10/2015
- by Dee Lockett
- Vulture
Episode 2 Review: 'House of Cards' Season 3 Episode 2, 'Chapter 28,' Reverses Its Thinking Morning BriefingAfter Frank set things in motion to maintain his control over the country last week, the day-to-day execution began in earnest in "Chapter 29." Set largely around a party thrown at the White House for visiting Russian president Viktor Petrov and his delegation, the episode started with Frank being informed by a Democratic party member that his plan to employ 10 million Americans was unlikely to work out. Before Frank could adequately counter, he was dismissed as if he wasn't the President of the United F'n States — and Frank was pissed! But President Underwood has always had an eye for the long game, and things quickly moved on to more pressing immediate issues. Claire, who had been appointed Ambassador to the United Nations in between episodes, struggled to find an appropriate balance with her co-worker, Secretary of State Cathy Durant.
- 3/9/2015
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
This review was based off the first six episodes of season 3, which were provided to us prior to broadcast.
After two seasons of plotting and scheming to get what’s owed to him, Frank Underwood spends the first few episodes of House of Cards’ third season trying to pass an agenda that only he could give America: a proactive foreign policy and a vicious new jobs program that aims to roll back entitlements. Disagree with President Underwood? So long, you’re off the team! Please don’t make a scene as you leave the White House, we’ll bring your things to you in the lobby. Hardball is fun when you’re leader of the Free World, but even the President of the United States has his limitations, as Frank learns to his growing frustration.
House of Cards‘ third season truly owns the dark side of politics, and with Frank...
After two seasons of plotting and scheming to get what’s owed to him, Frank Underwood spends the first few episodes of House of Cards’ third season trying to pass an agenda that only he could give America: a proactive foreign policy and a vicious new jobs program that aims to roll back entitlements. Disagree with President Underwood? So long, you’re off the team! Please don’t make a scene as you leave the White House, we’ll bring your things to you in the lobby. Hardball is fun when you’re leader of the Free World, but even the President of the United States has his limitations, as Frank learns to his growing frustration.
House of Cards‘ third season truly owns the dark side of politics, and with Frank...
- 2/26/2015
- by Adam A. Donaldson
- We Got This Covered
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