House of Cards: Season 2, Episodes 3-4

Season 2, Episode 3:  8.0

An episode that deals heavily with Washington politics.  Those that watch House of Cards for political intrigue will find a lot to like in this episode.  Personally, I’m more drawn into the trashy stuff, but there was some of that here too.  Stamper continues to have an abusive relationship with Rachel, he’s like an overbearing boyfriend.  Lucas continues to does shady things in his quest for information.  He momentarily steals a dude’s iPhone.  A plot filled episode that delves more into the political logistics side of House of Cards. 

Frank’s sketch of a matador was pretty good.  Its also more challenging to draw than a door mat.

Frank and Tusk are having a power struggle over the President. 

Lucas would be more believable if he didn’t look like a drugged out bum. 

“You sound hot, are you hot?  Somewhat hot?  A great deal hot?”  Creepy caller.

Rachel’s mom will come back into play.

Frank says “muchos gracias” to the Hispanic politician.

What a waste of an iPad.  If Lucas was going to have to destroy it, they should have gotten a cheaper tablet.

Lucas just slides the dude’s phone on the floor haha.

Stamper:  “What is this?  You let me know if ANYONE contacts you”.

Jackie gets tattoos of thorned roses everytime she feels like she needs to morally punished?

At first, its like Lucas walked into an amateur internet porn video.

Season 2, Episode 4: 9.0

So who knew that the tensest moments of House of Cards so far would consist of Claire being interviewed?  The episode set up everything perfectly to isolate her from Frank’s help.  When Claire admitted she had an abortion, it seemed like it would destroy her public image and Frank’s career.  Then the bombshell, she cleverly found a way to turn it around while also taking revenge on the General who had raped her.  With an additional stroke of luck (the caller who revealed her identity), Claire made a great strategic move.  She deserved that cigarette at the end, along with Frank’s serenade.

Sucks to be that girl who opened that envelope.

Remy knows how to eat, the best caviar in DC!

“I should’ve thought of this before, appeal to the heart, not the brain.”

Come on zombie outbreak…

Claire’s most vivid memory: visiting where Kennedy was shot.  Truth or strategy?

I could watch a show about the adventures of Remy and Jackie.

That interviewer was leading and speculative.

Frank looks more nervous that he’s ever watching Claire interview.

Next to the General’s tv, pictures of his wife and kids.  Nice touch.

Frank serenades Claire.  Who new Kevin Spacey could sing?