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GetRidOfThem

(869 posts) Mon Jun 5, 2017, 10:36 PM Jun 2017

The problem with Francis Underwood is... [View all]

He is not as charming as Francis Urquhart (a charming villain, but a true villain), and not as much of a clown than Agent Orange (a comic idiot, but a true villain). But it is Shakespeare, all over again. All three are MacBeth...

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The problem with Francis Underwood is... [View all] GetRidOfThem Jun 2017 OP

I haven't watched this season yet, how's it going? JHan Jun 2017 #1

It's fun. The bodies are piling up. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2017 #2

I've read there are some parallels with Trump scandals.. think I'll binge on it this weekend :) JHan Jun 2017 #3

Some, but of course the Underwoods are far cleverer than Dolt 45. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2017 #4

Yup lol JHan Jun 2017 #12

There are plenty of Chump references... ADX Jun 2017 #5

Lovely. I wondered if they could have pulled off Season 5, JHan Jun 2017 #11

Season 5 better than 3 or 4, on the upswing... pnwest Jun 2017 #6

nice lol JHan Jun 2017 #10

Terrorism plays a big part of Season 5. avebury Jun 2017 #7

interesting point. ( I wouldn't put it past him either) JHan Jun 2017 #9

Urquhart was more fascinating and intelligent Ilsa Jun 2017 #8

in a conversation I had with Kevin Spacey he told me... GetRidOfThem Jun 2017 #14

I like KS. Brilliant actor. Seems like Ilsa Jun 2017 #18

This Campaign Poster Was Just a Little Too Prophetic Leith Jun 2017 #13

He's got so much going on in that face!!!!! lindysalsagal Jun 2017 #16

Not Everyone Can See the Picture Leith Jun 2017 #17

Waiting to see which one betrays the other first. Amazing. lindysalsagal Jun 2017 #15