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On February 27 2014 19:54 Velr wrote:
I liked S1 more.. Way more but S2 wasn't bad.
My biggest Problem is:
Frank values power above all... Why is never mentioned what he wants to do with said power? Being president for being presidents sake?
That's because you're not a power hungry psychopath. Normal people want think you attain power to achieve some goal but these are not normal people. Power for them is the goal, its not a means to an end it is the end.
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Then why would he become president? That means after 8 years (at most) he loses most of his power again...
Him wanting to become president/being powerhungry is a plot device that is not explained enough for me. The whole plot is based upon this and there seems to be no reason for it aside from him being a narcistic, power hungry Psychopath... Which i think is a bit "easy".
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Just finished both seasons.
S1 felt like it was full of cleverness and awesomeness, and I couldnt wait for more. Then S2 came, and it felt like it was full of "SHIT JUST HIT THE FAN" moments, over and over again. I enjoyed S1 more. And there was also the trademark Kevin Spacey weirdness, with the threesome and whatnot, I guess I had to expect it.
Saddest moment was when Freddy had his bbq joint closed down. He was my favorite character. Unflinching loyalty to frank, only to get thrown to the wolves when he needed him the most.
Also, Jackie Sharp has to be one of the most hottest woman ever. Seriously. So fucking hot. O_O
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I'm not gonna read the comments at all to prevent spoilers, but DAMN this is a great show.
I highly recommend it!
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On February 27 2014 23:43 Velr wrote:
Then why would he become president? That means after 8 years (at most) he loses most of his power again...
Him wanting to become president/being powerhungry is a plot device that is not explained enough for me. The whole plot is based upon this and there seems to be no reason for it aside from him being a narcistic, power hungry Psychopath... Which i think is a bit "easy".
I think that, as a plot device, being a power hungry sociopath has actually been quite effective and powerful. I never thought that + Show Spoiler +, and thats just the tip of the iceberg. His narcissim has been quite a burden to himself and at times I marvel at how difficult it must be to write for such a character. To me, it's realistic. Some people just want power for the sake of having it. Tusk is another case in point. The guy could literally buy anything he wants and never have to work another day in his life, and yet he presses on. Why? Because he loves power. It's a very common theme in the show. Power for the sake of power. I simply disagree that it's an easy "out" for the writers.
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On February 27 2014 23:43 Velr wrote:
Then why would he become president? That means after 8 years (at most) he loses most of his power again...
Him wanting to become president/being powerhungry is a plot device that is not explained enough for me. The whole plot is based upon this and there seems to be no reason for it aside from him being a narcistic, power hungry Psychopath... Which i think is a bit "easy".
I think about this sometimes. Obviously, a part of this is just pathological. There are also other ways of hanging on to power. If he catapults his wife into a good political position, she could very well be positioned for high political office as well. Have an intervening malleable former VP as president for a while, and allow for the other party to win a handful of elections, and he could well hold onto power, either in the supreme or in the oppositional form, for the rest of his life.
Or the show was originally imagined to take place in England, where Prime Ministers can stick around as they keep folks liking them.
Or it's not so subtlely playing with Greek/Shakespearean themes, (cough Macbeth cough) and the assumption is of a lifetime of power... until one's inevitable untimely demise.
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This show is so good. I wonder if the original British series is better.
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27 feb cannot come sooner!!!
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On January 12 2015 21:22 BurningSera wrote:
27 feb cannot come sooner!!!
correct statement of obvious 10/10.
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soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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i wonder if anyone loaded up all 10 leaked episodes in netflix in separate tabs before 30 minutes were up
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I'm all set for a Friday all nighter
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ohshit, i was going to have a planless weekend but this would be my best weekend plan ever lol
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I really want to just power watch this but I'll be super busy. I actually wish Netflix released these weekly like other shows.
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Wow they release it as 10 eps?? Thats crazy.
Im gonna binge so hard lol.
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On February 26 2015 08:08 Emnjay808 wrote:
Wow they release it as 10 eps?? Thats crazy.
Im gonna binge so hard lol.
It sucks because you watch the whole season the day it comes out and then you have to wait another year for the next season.
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On April 14 2014 15:05 Emnjay808 wrote:
Also, Jackie Sharp has to be one of the most hottest woman ever. Seriously. So fucking hot. O_O
Just go to a bar that's a hotspot for 30+ women who are past their primes and desperate for marriage.
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