House of Cards — Series 3: Episodes 12 and 13 (Chapters 38 and 39)

Right … 

It’s a Wednesday: just in case you hadn’t guessed.

And frankly, one where I’ve had little do: beyond house-keeping, a little light writing, and some shopping.

And … ?

AND watching some TV.

Now, given you know I like several series — Dr Who, certainly, plus Merlin, Torchwood and Penny Dreadful — you’d be correct in assuming it’s one of the few I’ve happily withered on about.

You‘d be right.

In this case, though?

It’s House of Cards.

The last two episodes of series three, in fact.

Wowsa … 

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Episode 12 tells us that Frank’s rival for the Democrat Presidential nomination — Heather Dunbar, played by Elizabeth Marvel — is gaining in popularity.   The only thing boosting Frank’s ratings?   Is the presence, on campaign of Claire (Robin Wright).

To prevent this, Dunbar needs dirt on Claire: and turns to Doug Stamper (Michael Kelly) in the process.  

What she doesn’t know … ?   Is that Doug is defecting back to Frank.

But has a little business to finish.

Episode 13, the last of the season, show us Rachel: Doug’s former lover, and the woman who’d practically crippled him at the end of Series 2.   Rachel (Rachel Brosahan) is working illegally, in South America.

But, after buying a new — and false — set of ID papers?   Is kidnapped by a Doug Stamper who is bent on revenge.

And taking her somewhere abandoned to bury her body … 

Back in the States?   Things aren’t going well for Frank.

Claire has something of a bombshell for him … 

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Now … that word, wowsa … ?

Well, I’m blowed if I know where that comes from: but think I’m justified in using it.

Frankly?

Having now SEEN all of series three of House of Cards I can’t say that it’s as strong as the first two entries.

But?

These last two episode do make up for that: AND close with a brilliant cliff-hanger.

Personally … ?

I’m not American.

So I’m looking forward to the 4th July … 

When series 4 is released to DVD …