+++Warning, this contains spoilers from prior seasons, but no major season four giveaways+++
Season 4 of House of Cards is really all about Frank setting things up to be re-elected, along with putting out political fires and avoiding being caught for his criminal activity. One of the big storylines this season is about who is going to replace the Vice President on the ticket. Claire and Frank, trying to bolster their reputations, bring Yates back on staff to let him finish his book and provide speech writing advice. Goodwin is out of prison and in witness protection, but is still trying to figure out what happened to Zoe, convinced she did not commit suicide, and gets closer to discovering her connection to Frank. There are also storylines involving Russia, China, and the show's fictional version of the ISIS terrorist group, that would eerily predict real-life events. One new addition to the cast is Scream's Neve Campbell being brought on as LeAnn Harvey, a political consultant Claire hires as she mulls getting into politics.
For those who get the blu-ray, the A/V quality is again very good, but the extras are non-existent. Not that prior seasons had much in the way of extras, but this, like season one, has nothing. So, really, the only reasons to get the blu-ray set is if you really prefer the physical discs over streaming or to keep a collection complete.
Overall, the season is very good. It continues to be well-written and very well-acted. Of course, watching the series now, knowing what has come out about Kevin Spacey is a little weird, and some people may avoid the show altogether. Even though he was certainly the main character, the show was about more than just him so I look at it as supporting everyone else who worked to make the show as good as it was. This season definitely sets up Claire to have a much larger role in the series and Robin Wright does a great job with that. And, Michael Kelly again shines as the very troubled and morally gray Chief of Staff, Doug Stamper. It is definitely worth watching.
Season 4 of House of Cards is really all about Frank setting things up to be re-elected, along with putting out political fires and avoiding being caught for his criminal activity. One of the big storylines this season is about who is going to replace the Vice President on the ticket. Claire and Frank, trying to bolster their reputations, bring Yates back on staff to let him finish his book and provide speech writing advice. Goodwin is out of prison and in witness protection, but is still trying to figure out what happened to Zoe, convinced she did not commit suicide, and gets closer to discovering her connection to Frank. There are also storylines involving Russia, China, and the show's fictional version of the ISIS terrorist group, that would eerily predict real-life events. One new addition to the cast is Scream's Neve Campbell being brought on as LeAnn Harvey, a political consultant Claire hires as she mulls getting into politics.
For those who get the blu-ray, the A/V quality is again very good, but the extras are non-existent. Not that prior seasons had much in the way of extras, but this, like season one, has nothing. So, really, the only reasons to get the blu-ray set is if you really prefer the physical discs over streaming or to keep a collection complete.
Overall, the season is very good. It continues to be well-written and very well-acted. Of course, watching the series now, knowing what has come out about Kevin Spacey is a little weird, and some people may avoid the show altogether. Even though he was certainly the main character, the show was about more than just him so I look at it as supporting everyone else who worked to make the show as good as it was. This season definitely sets up Claire to have a much larger role in the series and Robin Wright does a great job with that. And, Michael Kelly again shines as the very troubled and morally gray Chief of Staff, Doug Stamper. It is definitely worth watching.
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