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house Of Cards
November 2, 2017
Patrick Blanchfield
Trump Is President, But Kevin Spacey Can’t Even Play One on TV
The end of "House of Cards" raises a troubling question: Do we have higher standards for TV politicians than for real ones?
December 31, 2015
Elizabeth Winkler
This Is the Age of the Power Couple
As women claim more leadership positions, the power couple is becoming a model for modern relationships.
March 4, 2015
Aaron Bady
'House of Cards' Should Stop Trying to Be 'The West Wing'
March 9, 2014
Laura Bennett
Twist and Shout
The "plot twist" is ruining our conversations about television
February 27, 2014
Laura Bennett
Are the Asides on 'House of Cards' More Grating than the Monologues on 'True Detective'? You Decide.
February 18, 2014
Eric Sasson
Is Claire on 'House of Cards' a "Feminist Warrior"? Jezebel Wrongly Thinks So.
February 14, 2014
Laura Bennett
The Shocking Death in 'House of Cards' Season Two Reveals the Show's Biggest Flaw
December 18, 2013
Laura Bennett
Photographic Proof that Barack Obama Is Frank Underwood
November 26, 2013
T.A. Frank
America's Least-Favorite City Has Become Television's Favorite Subject
November 26, 2013
The New Republic Staff
The Most Blatant Ways Homeland Gets Washington Wrong
October 28, 2013
Daniel D'Addario
The Veep Is More Popular Than the President
How the worst job in Washington became television's favorite role
July 18, 2013
Laura Bennett
Forget Netflix: The Real Problem With This Year's Emmy Nominations
February 27, 2013
Marin Cogan
House of Cads
The psycho-sexual ordeal of reporting in Washington
February 5, 2013
Laura Bennett
Kevin Spacey's Leading-Man Problem
The star of the 13-hour "House of Cards" is as impenetrable as ever
February 9, 2007
Richard Just
Ian Richardson And "House Of Cards"
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