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?
The last two episodes of series three, in fact.
Wowsa …
~≈Í≈~
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 …
~≈Í≈~
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 …
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