told it's to vet Raymond Tusk as a potential candidate for the next vice At a public park, Barnes meets Underwood and is coerced to drop her suspicions idiocy and start anew, stating that her connection to a powerful figure would be increasingly valuable to her own gain. on Feb. 27, 2015, with 13 new episodes of Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey), his Does Willimons vision of Washington really look this much like Game of Thrones? Their shower scene in Season 4 (Episode 6) was intimate and incredibly realistic, and because of that, came across as something very sexy and real. When she first started submitting reports based on Underwood's leaked info, she began to alienate her coworkers at the Herald with her rogue and mildly arrogant attitude, and unintentionally stealsJanine Skorsky's position as White House Correspondent. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive email correspondence from us. But shes never been able to talk about it at least, not until now. Tell me about the technical details of the shoot how, precisely, did they do it? Sort of rude to take away everyones job and then go around busting up their furniture.). Rather, we see three beautiful and exceptionally talented (and flexible) women of the night seducing our good friend Podrick, who seems more terrified than excited. When Frank gets upstairs, he and Zoe use the presidents pen to bust open a bottle of wine. i disagree. Upon returning home, Barnes received an e-mail from a colleague containing the photo (that evidently got posted online in the meantime) along with a snide comment "If you want 'em to take you seriously, maybe wear more than a g-string?". Chicago, Illinois,United States of America Shes made it clear from the very start that she will not tolerate being excluded from decision-making, that theyre a team of equals, that theyre supposed to be working together. Education: * So glad Claire is learning to make origami swans. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. A brief recap: In season 2s premiere, Zoe descends into a shadowy subway station to meet with her number one source/ex-lover/mortal enemy Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) one last time. House of Cards 6 seasons Drama 2018 English audio TV-MA U.S. Rep. Francis Underwood of South Carolina starts out as a ruthless politician seeking revenge in this Netflix original. Zoe Marie Barnes If you haven't seen the first two seasons, consider yourselves warned: enough, we get full-on murder when he leaves Russo in a running car to die from Frank and Claire are at Frank's alma mater to celebrate dedication of a library in Frank's name. When he goes to wipe it off (Because that's the right thing to do), the statue comes crashing to the ground. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. He likes having sex with attractive young women, at least some times. As if driving the recovering addict to relapse and subsequently events were not related. Frank and Freddy love ribs, and each other? , these are clips that characterize people, advance plots, and showcase the chemistry between actors and characters. torpedoing his campaign running for Pennsylvania governor weren't dastardly The sex scene is actually three or four scenes, really, where Jimmy and Gretchen have that intense kind of all-nighter, one-night-stand sex most people only dream about. His clothes stay on, he keeps his stupid twangy mouth shut for the most part, and he even spends most of the scene handcuffed. Claire Admits to Abortion \u0026 Rape on Live TV 04:03 #7. Wouldn't it be better if she knew how disposable she was? strangles his neighbor's dog after it was hit by a car. Cards" shocks right off the bat -- Frank Underwood (at this point, just a I dont think there has to be a message. Underestimating the power of Claire: never a smart move. Affiliation: 00:45 #10. Zoe Marie Barnes was a Washington, D.C.-based journalist. "The reporter? We were shooting in a real subway in Baltimore. Do you know what other ways they were considering? Its really messed up as shes falling off the roof of a building, she yells out Daddy after Francis. I think theyd make an okay couple! Does he care about his legacy? The MCUs tiniest heroes are kicking off its biggest phase yet, setting up the next several years of storytelling. Zoe and Frank also have sex. Breaking down the contenders in the seasons most unpredictable Oscar race. A side effect of that switch is the unexpected increase in both the quality and quantity of sexy TV antics. The show is sexualized by nature and theres plenty to go around, but nothing. The first season, Russo was one of my favorite characters but I loved the way that they handled that death. Race. When he was vulnerable. Rather, we see three beautiful and exceptionally talented (and flexible) women of the night seducing our good friend Podrick, who seems more terrified than excited. any of the sex. The sex scene is actually three or four scenes, really, where Jimmy and Gretchen have that intense kind of all-nighter, one-night-stand sex most people only dream about. It was definitely bittersweet, because I was bummed to leave, but I was also so excited about what we had done. We are treated to yet another I wrote a speech, but Im not going to read it speech. Claire proves she's as adept at her husband at manipulating situations for Besides, like, oh sh, what do you think is going through Zoes mind in her last moments? Zoe didnt want the White House beat at the Herald,but with Sluglines day-old access, shes on it now. So I thought Beau [Willimon, Cardss creator] did such a great job in coming up with that whole thing. I am impressed at Lucass ability to catch a cab so quickly in Zoes neighborhood. She starred in the Netflix political drama House of Cards (2013) as Zoe Barnes and appeared in the Fox TV series 24 (2001) as computer analyst Shari Rothenberg. Don, realizing she is. Appearances Trivia Mattie Storin is her counterpart in the UK series of House of Cards. It was . Our picks here arent gratuitous, thinly veiled porn clips either. I like watching these two work together, but I hate this whole thing where, in the world of the show, every female journalist has sex for stories. University of Chicago Theres no one or two distinct characters, as the people getting busy are all extras. Directing all her charm, sexuality, youthful energy, and social skills towards securing journalistic sources in the D.C. political establishment, she had been hoping to obtain information that would lead to bigger stories and better professional prospects. Claire. Claire (Robin Wright) and Frank (Kevin Spacey) have a threesome with their loyal Secret Service agent, Edward Meechum (Nathan Darrow), during a wine-filled night at home. It's a mercy killing, Did the rest of the cast? Some viewers might have questioned whether they could top that drama in the second season but the end. We love the style, the cultural and historical tie-ins, the writing, the partying, and, yes, the sex. Do It ends in Walker resigning and Frank stepping in to become the President we fear, but totally deserve. Make her more pliable. Nationality: (I really hope Pete pays for that coffee table, by the way. , a shockingly good TV show for a romantic comedy-kind of thing, Jimmy (Chris Geer), a self-involved writer living in LA meets Gretchen (Aya Cash), a depressive PR executive, at a wedding that theyve been kicked out of or left early. not the other way around. The library doesnt matter, Frank says. Right before he kills her, he asks her to delete all their texts and his contact info. I love the snippet of conversation among the current students who dont even know who Frank is, right in front of Frank. Failed political negotiations, jealousy, cheating, rough sex and. Youve got some Janning to do! Whether youre enthralled by Washington or cringe at the mere utterance of the word election, this show has plenty of reasons for everyone to watch. Yikes. in the woods. Thus, eliminating someone we thought would be one of the show's main characters for quite some time. moments, so you knew this one was coming. Privacy Policy and "Chapter 1" There wasnt even time for her to scream. S6 E1 Recap. Hello, Mr. Vice President. Aside from getting to learn that the clothing she was wearing criminallycriminallyundermined her beautiful figure, we got to see what will go down as one of the steamiest sex scenes in a show known far and wide for its gratuitous (and sometimes completely unnecessary) nudity. Underwood requests a clandestine meeting with her and prior to their meeting, she learns some crucial details that suggest Russo was murdered; he was found on the passenger side of the car in which he was presumed to be alone, killing himself via carbon monoxide. During his career, the prolific actor inhabited an array of troubled characters. Barnes meeting Frank Underwood at his home. Of course not! It kind of seems like developing a conscience is what gets Zoe killed. IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. And I know the way she goes was really thought out, and it took a very long time to decide what the best way would be. The first scene in the first episode of "House of The reason I was so excited to be a part of it and I wasnt bummed about it was because I thought it was such a ballsy move to do it on the very first episode of the second season, and not do it halfway through, or [in] the last episode of the second season. Where television was once the domain of cheap sitcoms, sports you couldnt make it to, and the evening news, its now become the go-to place for high quality entertainment. After Dax Shepard asked her about her musical chairs relationship situation. Kate Mara. State in season 1. You\'ll receive the next newsletter in your inbox. House of Cards is one of the single-most intelligently written TV shows of our generation. Frank goes back to his alma mater, The Sentinel, a fictional version of The Citadel, a military college in South Carolina, and Pete goes home to Philly. But, since most of us weren't, it was the biggest shock in "HOC" history when Season 2 began with Frank pushing Zoe in front of a subway train. Frank acts like it doesnt bother him, but I dont think hes the kind of guy who can accept a bad performance review in any arena. First published on February 27, 2015 / 3:23 PM. He makes that perfectly clear on Father's Day when he performs oral sex on Zoe, who tells Frank "You don't have any kids." With Frank out of the picture, Claire Underwood steps fully into her own as the first woman president, but faces formidable threats to her legacy. Weve got romance, breakups, emotionally loaded dumplings this episode has a little bit of everything! I dont feel like I need to learn something from a character or from a story. she Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Residence(s): His glee at the sight of the Riflemen and the gusto with which he joins in their song is heartwarming. Im not clever enough. From political scheming to double-crossings and murder, Age: Much like our favorite movie sex scenes, these are clips that characterize people, advance plots, and showcase the chemistry between actors and characters. political gains. Pete gets into a fistfight with Paul, the angry friend who visited him in D.C. when the shipyard closed, proving once and for all that he hasnt sold out to the suits and can still break a coffee table with the best of them. I think hes dead. Its all very Ozymandias.. Murders, betrayals, lies, manipulation, blackmail this Netflix drama has it all. Where television was once the domain of cheap sitcoms, sports you couldnt make it to, and the evening news, its now become the go-to place for high quality entertainment. Both she and Peter Russo appear in a bout of hallucinations of (now-President) Frank in Chapter 45. We shot the stunt there. No, I think it's just a way to appease Zoe. Oh, I dont think thats fair. Lucas drunkenly stakes out Zoes apartment and goes in for the kiss, all while Frank is watching from his car. Deceased She swiftly leaves the meeting and expresses a desire to be alone, or more importantly, isolate herself from Skorsky and Goodwin. Watch out,. I mean, I cant. The camera cuts away, but not before viewers get the idea that some wild sex is to follow. By the end of their meeting, the embattled journalist is clearly leaning toward teaming with Underwood again due to the fact that he is now in a much more powerful position and that her investigation is an uphill battle. Even better, they cut out the middle man to deliver their handmade, luxury footwear to you at a fraction of the cost. Meechum Has a Threesome with Frank \u0026 Claire 07:07 #4. Total husband fail. He breaks the fourth wall to let us know what he's all about, while suffocating the dog in order to put it out of its misery. One of the things I love about the show is that you root for this evil guy. During a live TV interview essential to furthering their aspirations, At least 10 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest, The Saturday Six: Dental device controversy, scientist's bug find and more, Indonesia fuel depot fire kills 18; more than a dozen missing, Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed last month, doctor says, Duo of 81-year-old women plan to see the world in 80 days, Tom Sizemore, actor known for "Saving Private Ryan" and "Heat," dies at 61, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife and son. Of course theres a little bit of trust left, for sure. The good news is, I want you to play Zoe. Turn off 40 percent of the lights in your apartment for that David Fincher effect, stick a flag pin in your lapel, and start talking directly to the camera: Its time for House of Cards. Last season, Underwood revealed that, aged 13, he had. House of Cards final season premiere recap: One nation under Claire Underwood. President Walker realizes too late that The camera cuts away, but we hear about the encounter later, in which all three women report that shy, timid, and tepid Podrick is actually the best lay theyve ever had. Chapter 8An almost-bottle episode! When youre all caught, move on to my final batch of recaps, for the first seasons Chapters 10-13. Because we had a lot of extras and stuff, we had to sort of be really sneaky about the whole thing. Cause of death: Thats just a marvelous use of her time. The extras must known what was happening, right? And Tims not even trying. Offers may be subject to change without notice. If you're familiar with the British version of "House of Cards" you sort of knew this was coming. Place of death: In a world where everyone is a grudge-holder, where everyone is keeping score, is it realistic to believe that you dont have to carry your history with you everywhere you go? Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Reaction to the "Game of Thrones . She's not oblivious to this entirely but has no idea how disposable she is. Gallery. At campaign headquarters, Pete looks like a kid waiting outside the principals office sitting in Franks basement. Youll have to see the scene to know exactly what were talking about, but we promise its sufficiently tantalizing. gets it. Don, realizing she is actually seeking his attention, steps in and does what Don Draper does best; grabbing her, taking command, and bringing her down onto the carpet with him. Of course, who gives a shit about all that when it also broke the internet after Episode 5s insane four-minute-long orgy. Episode 8: Frank has homosexual tendencies. When President Walker sends Frank down to St. Louis, he's This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google And, perhaps most offensive at all, the notion that any legitimate, award-winning journalist would think a White House intern was worth screwing for scoops? Washington, D.C. Yes. First episode: Ballots, betrayal, and barbecue combine in Netflixs original drama, which stars Kevin Spacey as cunning congressman Frank Underwood and Robin Wright as his equally ruthless Lady Macbeth. Why not stake Pete out where hes most vulnerable? [laughs] Yeah, apparently Kevin Spacey doesnt like dogs. Ill be seeing it tonight at the premiere for the first time. his head bashed in with a brick by Rachel -- the prostitute he forcibly put into hiding on Frank's orders and subsequently became obsessed with -- and is left for dead Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. It worked. 2023 Vox Media, LLC. * As we used to say in Gaffney: never slap a man while hes chewin tobacco., * A great man once said that everything in life is about sex, except sex. All rights reserved. "A great man once said everything is about sex. February 27, 2015 / 3:23 PM Somehow you can be only a heartbeat away from being the most powerful man in the free world and be the most powerless man in D.C. at the same time. Except sex; sex is about power." A side effect of that switch is the unexpected increase in both the quality and quantity of sexy TV antics. The sex scenes between Frank and Zoe are both extremely sensual and disturbing. On his request, she deletes all their previous texts and his contact information from her phone, then starts to press him with questions about the mysterious death of troubled congressman Peter Russo (Corey Stoll). The scene basically involves Underwood going down on Barnes while Barnes is on the phone with her. Michael Corrigan Hangs Himself 03:01 #8. Turns out, the game's on Frank Tusk and the president are old Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations.